Industry Pioneers #10: Albert R. Kahn, Founder Of Electro-Voice
How Kahn grew a two-man operation into an audio industry powerhouse, plus a look at his innovations in microphone, PA and radio technology.
In an effort to highlight the scientific contributions that formed the foundations of the commercial AV industry, Sound & Communications is re-launching its “Industry Pioneers” series of articles.
The original series of 21 articles was written between 2000 and 2011 by R. David Read, a longtime contributor to Sound & Communications who died in 2015. Much like Read sought to honor the work of the historical figures who paved the way for today’s AV technology through his writing, we also hope to honor Read’s contributions to our publication by sharing his work with a wider audience. Click here for more about Read’s involvement in the commercial AV industry.
How Kahn grew a two-man operation into an audio industry powerhouse, plus a look at his innovations in microphone, PA and radio technology.
How Farnsworth turned his boyhood idea into an invention that changed communication, and his legal battles with RCA over the intellectual property rights.
Neumann’s innovations in early microphone manufacturing, as well as the development of audio consoles, recording lathes and NiCad batteries.
Knudsen’s contributions to the study of acoustics, the advancement of otology and the founding of the Acoustical Society of America.
The triumphs and tragedies of Edwin Howard Armstrong, FM radio pioneer and developer of the superheterodyne receiver system.
Stories abound about the accomplishments and eccentricities of Nikola Tesla, who almost single-handedly transformed electrical distribution.
W. C. Sabine’s contributions to architectural acoustics and the measurement and correction of acoustic conditions in enclosed spaces.
How Dr. Fletcher and his contemporaries used their knowledge of physics and acoustics to advance the early commercial audio industry.
Many concepts and procedures in the audio industry had their beginnings in telephony, which was an outgrowth of telegraphy.
A historical look at the contributions to the field of acoustical science of John William Strutt, Lord Rayleigh.