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  allessandro volta
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  michael faraday
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  In 1876, Emile Berliner and alexander graham bell invented the first microphone used as a telephone voice transmitter.
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  alexander graham bell makes test call to dr.watson thus showing his invention worked
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  Thomas Edison invents the phonograph
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  Thomas Edison invents the lightbulb
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  charles parsons
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  invented by the hurley machine company
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  robert millikan
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  The Philips Company of the Netherlands invented and released the first compact audio-cassette in 1962. They used high-quality polyester 1/8-inch tape produced by BASF. Recording and playback was at a speed of 1.7/8 inches per second.