magnetophone
/maɡˈniːtə(ʊ)ˌfəʊn/(also magnetophon)
noun
1An early form of moving-coil microphone. Now historical.
2Also magnetophon noun A tape recorder.
- Used chiefly as a rendering of the German or with reference to German machines..
Origin
Late 19th century (in an earlier sense). From magneto- + -phone.