tags: mus-407 recording-technology

Mechanical recording

Mechanical recording is the original [recording] method through strictly physical/mechanical processes.

• no [microphones], no means of electrical amplification
  • [sound wave] vibrations transfer directly to stylus/lathe
  • stylus/lathe engraves impressionable medium
• inefficient transfer of energy, poor fidelity, media lacking durability

Devices

Prominent mechanical recording devices include:

• [phonoautograph]
• [phonograph]
• [gramophone]
• [victrola]

Sources

• MUS 407 Recording Technology