LIORETS PHONOGRAPH 1897

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LIORETS PHONOGRAPH 1897

Fig.1 Phonograph recording at the Trocadero in Paris Fig. 2 Phonograph ensemble Fig.3 Needle and cylinder Date: 1897

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1897 Cylinder Ensemble Gramophones Needle Phonograph Recording Trocadero

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Fig. 1: A captivating scene from the past, this photograph (Fig. 1) depicts a phonograph recording session taking place at the renowned Trocadero in Paris during the year 1897. The phonograph, an invention that would revolutionize the world of entertainment, is in full operation, its horn amplifying the sound waves produced by the recording needle as it etches grooves onto a cylinder (Fig. 3). The ensemble, consisting of several individuals, appears intently focused on the process, their expressions hinting at a sense of excitement and anticipation. The Trocadero, an iconic landmark and popular tourist destination, served as the perfect backdrop for this groundbreaking moment in the history of recorded sound. Fig. 2: An intriguing companion to Fig. 1, this photograph (Fig. 2) offers a closer look at the phonograph ensemble. The image reveals the various components of the phonograph, including the horn, the soundbox, and the crank, all essential parts of the recording and playback process. The presence of multiple individuals suggests that this was likely a commercial recording session, with each person playing a role in the production of the sound recordings. Fig. 3: A crucial element of the phonograph system, this needle and cylinder (Fig. 3) were responsible for capturing and reproducing sound. The needle, made of a hard material such as diamond or steel, would trace the grooves in the wax cylinder as sound waves were transmitted from the diaphragm. The resulting grooves contained the recorded sound, which could then be played back by following the same path with a playback needle.

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