The Influences of the Gramophone

The invention and design of the gramophone(phonograph) is important design as it has influenced the way in which we record and reproduce sound, particularly because of the audio disc(or phonograph record). The gramophone was patented by Emile Berliner in 1887 and the invention of disc records for the gramophone then developed into electrical and magnetic recording. This not only enhanced the quality and reproduction of sound but also influenced the aesthetics of the developing technology so that it became easier to transport and to share media. Some examples of recent items that have developed from the gramophone are records, cassette taps, compact discs and ipods, it is interesting to note that circular elements are still evident in the design of these devices just like original discs from the gramophone.