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Emil Berliners Gramophone. Top: Recording stylus and mouthpiece. Bottom: Playing a disc
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Emil Berliners Gramophone. Top: Recording stylus and mouthpiece. Bottom: Playing a disc
Emil Berliners Gramophone. Top: Recording stylus and mouthpiece. Bottom: Playing a disc. Engraving published Paris 1888
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1888 Bottom Disc Gramophone Paris Playing Published Recording Sound Stylus Trace Berliner Emil Mouthpiece
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This print from Universal Images Group (UIG) showcases the remarkable invention of Emil Berliner's Gramophone, an iconic piece of audio history. The image is divided into two distinct parts, each capturing a crucial aspect of this groundbreaking device. At the top, we see the intricate recording stylus and mouthpiece, which were instrumental in capturing sound and translating it onto a disc. These delicate components represent the meticulous craftsmanship behind Berliner's creation, allowing for precise sound reproduction that revolutionized the way music was experienced. In contrast, at the bottom of the image, we witness a moment frozen in time as a disc spins on the gramophone. This engraving published in Paris 1888 captures not only an early instance of recorded sound but also serves as a testament to Berliner's ingenuity. The presence of lampblack traces on the disc hints at how these recordings were made using carbon-based materials to etch grooves onto its surface. Emil Berliner's Gramophone forever changed our relationship with music by enabling us to listen to recorded sounds whenever we desired. This print invites us to appreciate both its mechanical intricacies and historical significance - reminding us that every note played on this instrument carries echoes from over a century ago.
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