Charles Sumner Tainter
Engineer and inventor of the Graphophone
Born
April 25th, 1854
170 years ago
Died
1940
85 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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An engineer and inventor contributed significantly to the development of sound recording technologies. Tainter co-invented the Graphophone, an early phonograph, which utilized wax cylinders for recording sound. This innovation represented a major advancement in audio recording and playback. Tainter also held several patents related to sound technology and played a key role in the establishment of the Columbia Phonograph Company, promoting the commercial use of the Graphophone. His work laid the foundation for future advancements in audio technology, influencing the evolution of music and sound recording industries.
Co-invented the Graphophone
Held multiple patents in audio technology
Helped establish the Columbia Phonograph Company
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