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Recorded History.

  • Thomas Edison perfected the phonograph in 1879.

    Thomas Edison perfected the phonograph in 1879.

  • Emile Berliner patented a more practical solution in 1887 with his gramophone.

    Emile Berliner patented a more practical solution in 1887 with his gramophone.

  • In the1920's, electrcity started to play a role in recording.

    In the1920's, electrcity started to play a role in recording.

  • I was born.

    I was born.

  • Engineers were able to introduce a new techniqe: overdubbing.

    Engineers were able to introduce a new techniqe: overdubbing.

  • In the 1930's, A new way of capturing sound came along: magentic tape.

    In the 1930's, A new way of capturing sound came along: magentic tape.

  • The British Broadcasting Company (BBC) was the first to use such a recorder for a public radio broadcast.

    The British Broadcasting Company (BBC) was the first to use such a recorder for a public radio broadcast.

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