The talking machine world (July-Dec 1928)

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The Talking Machine World, New York, December, 1928 Magnavox Explains Dynamic Principle The Magnavox Co., Oakland, CaL, recently issued a booklet which explains simply but thoroughly the fundamental principles of operation of the dynamic loud speaker, and gives a concise history of the development of the Magnavox dynamic loud speaker. It points out that while many people regard the dynamic system of speaker construction as something new, it was discovered and put to use by Magnavox engineers as far back as 1911. Simple descriptive paragraphs and easily comprehended charts show the various stages of the development of the principle so that by careful perusal a layman can grasp the true meaning of the word "dynamic." Interesting historical sketches are contained telling of how in 1915 when the principle was applied to a phonograph music played was heard for miles. Using the principle on Christmas Eve in 1915, the mayor of San Francisco spoke to an assembly of over 50,000 people. This was the first occasion in history that a public address was made by means of a microphone, amplifier and loud speakers. These sketches, with a wealth of other interesting information, make the booklet one of real value. It has been distributed to Magnavox dealers and enables them to give a comprehensive and intelligent answer to questions regarding the dynamic principle. quarters and to hear a sales talk on the advantages of the Brunswick line. The Hyatt Music Co., 386 Morrison street, has announced its appointment as Portland representative of the new Edison radio-phonograph combination. E. J. Seroy, Northwest representative of the Grigsby-Grunow Co., manufacturer of the Majestic radio receivers, was a visitor to Portland the latter part of November to confer with F. E. Davis, manager of the radio department of the Forbes Supply Co., distributor. Art Gillham, the "Whispering Pianist" and exclusive Columbia recording artist, was the headliner at the Pantages Theatre during the third week of November, and while here dealers tied up with the artist in full-page advertisements in the daily papers. 99 Complaints Against Dealers Dismissed Cincinnati, O., December 5. ā€” In the news letter covering the music-radio trade activities of this city, in this issue, mention was made of the fact that several dealers had been summoned to court as having violated the anti-noise ordinance by playing phonographs or radio receivers in such a manner as to constitute a nuisance. The complaints were dismissed by Judge A. L. Luebbers in Municipal Court on December 5, who held that the anti-noise ordinance is invalid, cannot be enforced and discriminates against music-radio dealers. Orchestrope Played at Hotel Exposition High honor was paid the Capehart Automatic Orchestrope during the recent National Hotel Exposition held at the Grand Central Palace, New York City, when the instrument was used to entertain the executives and managers of the United Hotels Co. and American Hotels Corp. at their meeting and dinner attended by managers of all their American and Canadian hotels. The Orchestrope furnished music on all four floors of the exposition. Hazeltine License for AllAmerican Mohawk The Hazeltine Corp., New York City, recently announced the granting of a license to the All-American Mohawk Corp., of Chicago, under the patents on neutrodyne receivers. Adds Federal Radio Line Portland Trade News Portland, Ore., December 3. ā€” The Brunswick dealers held a meeting at the Brunswick headquarters, 125 North Tenth street, on Wednesday evening, November 14, at which time the new Brunswick models were shown and demonstrated for the dealers, and for the dealers to see and inspect the new salesrooms at head Extra Majestic Dividend The Grigsby-Grunow Co., Chicago, 111., manufacturer of Majestic radio receivers, has declared an extra dividend of 25 cents per share on new stock, directors placing the issue on a $3 annual basis at the same time by declaring a quarterly dividend of 75 cents per share. The new rate is equal to $12 per share on the old stock which paid $3.20 annually prior to the four-for-one split. Buffalo, N. Y., December 10. ā€” Federal Radio Corp. announces that complete lines of its receivers have been placed in the Erion Music Stores in this city. 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