Valdemar Poulsen
Danish engineer and inventor of magnetic recording
Born
Died
1942
84 years ago — 73 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Denmark
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An engineer developed the magnetic wire recorder, one of the first devices to record sound electrically. Introduced the first practical system for recording and reproducing sound using magnetism. This innovation laid the groundwork for later developments in audio technology. Worked on various inventions, including the Poulsen Arc, used in radio transmission and the development of early sound recording equipment.
Invented the magnetic wire recorder
Developed the Poulsen Arc
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