User`s manual

A major problem that limits serious professional applications
of Super 8 sync sound filmmaking is the high noise level of
most Super 8 cameras. Even the most expensive and sophis-
ticated cameras have a noise level at three feet as high as 56dB
above the threshold of hearing. Super8 Sound has developed
a barney which reduces camera noise between six and eight
decibels. We also import a blimp-like device that reduces
noise between ten and twelve decibels.
Super8 Sound Silencers
The Super8 Sound Silencer is a fine leather barney lined with
a sheet of lead surrounded by advanced acoustic foam. In
addition to reducing noise, the Silencer serves as a sturdy pro-
tective case against shock and the elements. The leather and
foam insulate the camera from low temperatures, extending
battery life in cold weather.
The footage counter is visible through a window, and the
Silencer snaps open easily for quick change of the Super 8
cartridge. Exposure can be set without removing the Silencer,
and extensions of the zoom buttons allow operation of the
electric zoom. Holes are provided for sync cable connections.
Super8 Sound now has Silencers available for the Beaulieu
4008ZM2 and 4008M3 cameras, for the Nizo S480, S560,
S800, 481, 561, 801, and 800P cameras, and for the single-
system Ektasound 130, 140, and 160 cameras.
Super8 Sound Silencers
for Beaulieu 4008ZM2, 4008M3 ...................................................... SILBEAU
for Nizo S480, 481, S560, 561 ...........................................................
SIL560
for Nizo S800, 801, 800P ......................................................................
SIL800
for Kodak Ektasound 130, 140,160 ...........................................
SILEKTA
for Kodak Supermatic 200 ......................................................................
SIL200
Super8 Sound Silencer Kit
Super8 Sound has also developed the Silencer Kit, a do-it-
yourself package of materials that includes the same advanced
foam/lead combination as our Silencers, a vinyl outer covering,
Velcro-type fasteners, etc. Extensive instructions are included,
with a basic design pattern suited to Super 8 cameras with the
typical box-shaped body. The Kit is usable with the following
cameras:
Argus/Cosina 736, 738, 7310
Leicina Super RT1, Special
Bauer C Royal 8E, 10E Minolta Autopak 8 D12
Bolex 450, 480
Nikon R8, R10
Canon 814E, 1014E
Rollei SL84
GAF ST/802, 1002
Sankyo CME 444, 666,
Elmo 110R
1100
Many of our customers have adapted the Kit for use with
other cameras, for example, the Canon DS8.
Super8 Sound Silencer Kit ...........................................................................
SILKIT
Super8 Sound/EWA-Blimp Silencer
Super8 Sound imports from Germany another type of
Silencer called the EWA-Blimp. Although it is not a true hard-
shelled blimp, it does completely enclose the camera, with an
optical glass seal over the lens, and it virtually eliminates all
camera noise. The Super8 Sound EWA-Blimp Silencer is large,
consisting of five layers of different sound-absorbing materials
and an outer covering of artificial leather. The size allows it
to be about 4dB quieter than our tight-fitting lead/foam/
leather Silencers. Its bulk is a drawback in hand-held docu-
mentary work, but the extra quieting is worth it, particularly
for tripod filming. Extensions of the electric zoom buttons
and focus control are provided.
Super8 Sound EWA/Blimp Silencers
for Beaulieu 4008ZM2, 4008M3 with 8-64mm lens . .
. EWAB44
for Beaulieu 4008ZM2, 4008M3 with 6-66mm /ens . .
. EWAB46
for Beaulieu 5008S with 6-66mm lens
...........................................
EWAB56
for Beaulieu 5008S with 6-80mm lens ...........................................
EWAB58
for Nizo 5560, 561 ...........................................................................
EWAN560
for Nizo 5800, 801, 800P
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EWAN800
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S8S# EWAN800
Super8 Sound Sil encers
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Super 8 Sound, Inc.
95 Harvey Street, Cambridge, Mass. 02140