Emil Berliner

Emil Berliner was an inventor best known for developing the gramophone in the late 19th century, a device that allowed sound recordings to be stored and played back mechanically. Unlike earlier devices that used cylinders, Berliner’s innovation used flat discs or records, which became the standard format for music and audio recordings. His work revolutionized the music industry, making it possible to mass-produce and distribute recordings widely. Berliner’s contributions laid the foundation for modern audio technology and the way we listen to music and spoken word today.