- Gramophone: Invented by Emile Berliner in 1887, the gramophone used discs instead of cylinders, allowing for easier and more practical audio recording and playback.
- Microphone: The development of the phonograph contributed to the advancement of microphone technology, which transformed audio recording from a laboratory activity into a broader medium for capturing and transmitting sound.
- Telephone: The principles and technology behind the phonograph played a role in the development of early telephone technology. The innovations in sound recording and playback influenced advancements in voice transmission.
- Radio Broadcasting: The phonograph's ability to record and reproduce sound served as a precursor to radio broadcasting, which brought audio content to a broader audience.
- Home Entertainment: The phonograph and its subsequent technologies paved the way for the development of home entertainment systems, such as record players, cassette tapes, and digital music players.
- Motion Picture Sound: Technological innovations from the phonograph contributed to the synchronization of sound with moving images, leading to the creation of talking motion pictures.
- Digital Audio: The phonograph's impact laid the foundation for the digitization of audio, opening up new possibilities in music production, distribution, and storage, as well as the development of digital music players, streaming services, and other digital audio formats.