It was not unusual for electric recordings to be played back on acoustic phonographs. The Victor Orthophonic phonograph was a prime example where such playback was expected. In the Orthophonic, which benefited from telephone research, the mechanical pickup head was redesigned with lower resonance than the traditional mica type. Also, a folded horn with an exponential taper was constructed inside the cabinet to provide better impedance matching to the air. As a result, playback of an Orthophonic record sounded like it was coming from a radio.
It was not unusual for electric recordings to be played back on acoustic phonographs . The Victor Orthophonic phonograph was a prime example where such playback was expected . In the Orthophonic , which benefited from telephone research , the mechanical pickup head was redesigned with lower resonance than the traditional mica type . Also , a folded horn with an exponential taper was constructed inside the cabinet to provide better impedance matching to the air . As a result , playback of an Orthophonic record sounded like it was coming from a radio .
Was it common to hear electric recordings on phonographs?
Was it common to hear electric recordings on phonographs ?
not unusual
not unusual