jan 1, 1876 - Emile Berliner invents the first microphone
Description:
In 1876, Emile Berliner invented the first microphone used as a telephone voice transmitter. At the U.S. Centennial Exposition, Emile Berliner had seen a Bell Company telephone demonstrated and was inspired to find ways to improve the newly invented telephone. The Bell Telephone Company was impressed with what the inventor came up with and bought Berliner's microphone patent for $50,000.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1876
Now
~ 150 years ago