Think Edison Invented Audio Recording? Meet the True Pioneer Behind Captured Sound

It’s second nature these days to pop in your earbuds while you’re working out, listen to a YouTube creator tell you how to make sourdough, or blast your favorite hip-hop in the car while you’re commuting. 

But have you ever wondered who we have to thank for it?

In today’s episode, Ginni delves into the history of recorded sound. And the person behind the invention isn’t who you’re thinking. So if you want to trip up your friends at the next dinner party with a bit of unknown audio history, then listen up! You’ll hear who really invented this everyday technology, and how they did it.  

What You’ll Learn:

• (0:31) A little audio appreciation 
• (0:51) The surprising history of audio
• (1:40) Captured sound becomes phonotography 

Resources:
NPS: https://www.nps.gov/edis/learn/historyculture/origins-of-sound-recording-edouard-leon-scott-de-martinville.htm
American History: https://americanhistory.si.edu/documentsgallery/exhibitions/hear-my-voice/2.html

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