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The Phonograph is Born
Between May and July 1877, the phonograph is born, devised by Thomas Edison. -
"Yankee Doodle" is put on a record
The first song is put on record. -
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Wireless energy is transmitted
Nikola Tesla wirelessly transmits electromagnetic energy. -
Phonograph Advancements
Phonographs are made readily available to the consumer majority as an affordable good -
Production of Records in Canada Begins
Productions of records/players begins in Canada, in Montreal. These would later become widespread for sale in homes. -
Radio is Introduced
Amateur Radio in the US is now available for purchase by the middle class. -
Sound is transmitted
A speech and song is transmitted wirelessly by Reginel Fenessden. -
Enrico Caruso is Broadcast live in NYC
Enrico Caruso sings an orchestral piece over radio in NYC. -
First Jazz Recording
Livery Stable Blues is put on record as the first Jazz recording. -
Radio Advertisements
The first on-air radio advertisement is broadcasted -
Electrical Recording
Electrical Recording is introduced to the masses through the Orthophonic Victrola. -
Multi-Track Recording
Disney's film "Fantasia" features four-track recording, almost akin to "surround-sound" -
Recording Tape is introduced
Ampex Corporation introduces high quality tape recorders, and revolutionizes recording -
The Phillips Casette Tape is Introduced
A smaller, less loud medium of audio is patented and introduced to the US. -
Travelling Recording
Sony introduces the Walkman, the first "mp3 player". -
Mp3 Audio introduced
Mp3, a low bitrate high quality audio framework that is the most common audio medium worldwide, is patented in the US. -
iTunes is available
A media player and a library, iTunes is used for users worldwide to purchase music
