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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2949: Microphone

2024-01-10

Discover the tumultuous history behind the microphone's invention. A fierce legal battle between Berliner and Edison, claims of theft, and a public dispute scrutinized by Lord Kelvin. Who truly invented this pivotal technology? Explore the intrigue and innovation in this episode of Engines of Our Ingenuity.

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