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   How does a phonograph disc work?

   • A phonograph disc, or record, stores a replica of sound waves as a series of undulations in a sinuous groove inscribed on its rotating surface by the stylus. When the record is played back, another stylus responds to the undulations, and its motions are then reconverted into sound.

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   How does a phonograph work?

   • The phonograph converts acoustic energy into mechanical energy to record sound. Sound waves enter a microphone or other input device, causing the diaphragm to vibrate.

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   What is a phonograph record?

   • A phonograph record (also known as a gramophone record, especially in British English) or a vinyl record (for later varieties only) is an analog sound storage medium in the form of a flat disc with an inscribed, modulated spiral groove. The groove usually starts near the outside edge and ends near the center of the disc.

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   What is the difference between a phonograph and a record player?

   • A phonograph, later called a gramophone (as a trademark since 1887, as a generic name in the UK since 1910), and since the 1940s a record player, or more recently a turntable, is a device for the mechanical and analogue reproduction of recorded [ a ] sound.

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   How does a phonograph reproduce sound?

   • In conclusion, the phonograph’s mechanisms behind sound reproduction involve a delicate interplay between the stylus, cartridge, turntable speed, and tracking force. Understanding these components allows us to appreciate both the science and artistry involved in faithfully reproducing sound from vinyl records.

   How Does a Phonograph Work: Unveiling the Mechanisms Behind Sound

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   What is a phonograph used for?

   • A phonograph, commonly referred to as a record player, is a device used to play vinyl records. It was invented in 1877 by Thomas Edison and has since evolved into various iterations. The primary components of a phonograph are a turntable, tonearm, cartridge, and speakers. 2. How does a Phonograph Produce Sound?

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2. science.howstuffworks.com › phonographHow the Phonograph Revolutionized Sound Recording

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   Jul 18, 2023 · The phonograph is a mechanical device that captures and plays back sound using several key components, including a rotating cylindrical or disc-shaped platform, a stylus and a diaphragm. The phonograph converts acoustic energy into mechanical energy to record sound.

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   A phonograph, later called a gramophone (as a trademark since 1887, as a generic name in the UK since 1910), and since the 1940s a record player, or more recently a turntable, is a device for the mechanical and analogue reproduction of recorded [a] sound.

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   A phonograph record (also known as a gramophone record, especially in British English) or a vinyl record (for later varieties only) is an analog sound storage medium in the form of a flat disc with an inscribed, modulated spiral groove. The groove usually starts near the outside edge and ends near the center of the disc.

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   A phonograph disc, or record, stores a replica of sound waves as a series of undulations in a sinuous groove inscribed on its rotating surface by the stylus. When the record is played back, another stylus responds to the undulations, and its motions are then reconverted into sound.

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7. www.explainthatstuff.com › record-playersHow record players and gramophones work - Explain that Stuff

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   Photo: This beautifully preserved phonograph from the 1920s playedrecords at a speed of 78 revolutions per minute (rpm). Note the wind-up crank on the right of the case (this model predated electric-powered phonographs) and the amazing pleated diaphragm loudspeaker: (I think it's a Sterling Primax—any audiophiles out there please do email and corre...

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   Turntables themselves are relatively simple machines: little more than spinningwheels powered byelectric motors. The motor either turns theturntable directly (known as direct drive) orusing a thin rubber belt looped over the motor and the central axleof the turntable (known as belt drive). Powering the turntableat exactly the right speed is absolut...

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   In short, you can see that a record player is a little bit like a CD player (it plays flat discs on whichmusic is stored by tracking an arm across them). But the way it reads the music and the way that musicis stored on the disc are totally different: 1. A record player is an analogdevice: the music is stored as bumps on the disc, with the size of ...

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   Nov 14, 2023 · Have you ever wondered how those old record players, known as phonographs, work? How do they reproduce the sounds from vinyl records with such precision and clarity? In this article, we will take a deep dive into the mechanisms behind sound reproduction in a phonograph.

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   Aug 14, 2014 · How does the phonograph work? The phonograph, the genesis of the record player, was invented and developed by Thomas Edison in the late nineteenth century. But how did Edison devise a way to accurately reproduce sound?