Wax Cylinder (Audio Media) (dec 1, 1877 – jan 1, 1900)
Description:
Introduced by Thomas Edison in December 1877, the wax cylinder was the first practical sound recording medium. It captured voices and music by engraving sound waves onto wax, revolutionizing audio technology. Though limited to a few minutes of playback, it paved the way for future innovations. Today, it stands as a pivotal milestone in the history of sound.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 1, 1877
jan 1, 1900
~ 22 years