James West
Co-inventor of the microphone technology used in most phones.
Their Story
James West is an African American inventor and acoustical engineer. He co-invented the electret microphone, a small and inexpensive microphone that captures sound very clearly. This technology is used in most telephones, hearing aids, and many other devices.
Era
1900s
Field
Acoustical Engineering
James West
Co-inventor of the microphone technology used in most phones.
Engineering · Acoustical Engineering · 1900s · Black Innovators
Their Story
James West is an African American inventor and acoustical engineer. He co-invented the electret microphone, a small and inexpensive microphone that captures sound very clearly. This technology is used in most telephones, hearing aids, and many other devices.
Key Innovation
Co-invented the electret microphone used in phones, hearing aids, and recording devices.
Why It Matters Today
Nearly every phone call, voice message, and video uses the microphone technology West helped create.
Learn More
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_West_(inventor)
Wilkinson STEM Education Foundation · 251 American Innovators · wilkinsonstemfoundation.org
