User`s manual

Super8 Sound Editing
Economy Version
We also offer a stripped down economy version of the
Super8 Sound Editing Bench, without Motorization and
without Differentials. It is supplied with a pre-drilled board
and is ready to accept later motorization.
Economy Editing Bench
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S8SEB2-E
Stereo Head Option
Any Super8 Sound Editing Bench can be supplied with a
stereo head in the Sliding Magnetic Head assembly. Simply
add an "-S" to the Editing Bench product code, e.g. the basic
2-gang bench with one speed and stereo head would be
S8SEB2-S.
Stereo Head on an Editing Bench
—S
S8S# S8SEB4
Super8 Sound Editing Bench (3 gang, 4 gang)
Super8 Sound Multiple-Strand Editing Benches have all the
operating conveniences of the 2-gang version when used in
the 2-strand mode. They are supplied with Differential Re-
wind Adapters, and the viewer can be placed in line with the
second gang for 2-strand work. For multiple sound strand
work, the viewer is moved back, and the Differentials are
replaced with Reel Spacer/Adapters for each strand (6 Adap-
ters and 4 Spacers are supplied with the 3-gang bench, and
8 Adapters and 6 Spacers with the 4-gang bench). Spring
clamps are provided. Sound tracks are read with Super8
Sound Sliding Magnetic Heads (2 for the 3-gang bench, and
3 for the 4-gang bench). Since the sync block supplied with
the 3-gang bench has 4 sprockets, it is easily converted to
4-gang use, with the addition of a Super8 Sound Sliding Mag-
netic Head and a set of Spacer/Adapters.
The 3-gang and 4-gang Editing Benches operate like conven-
tional 16mm multiple strand benches, with one major im-
provement: Super8 Sound has added a crank to the syn-
chronizer and unique "Third Hand" devices to each rewind
to prevent film spillage. There is no need for holes in the
bench top and film bins under the table.
When all strands are threaded through the block, the crank
moves them forward or backward at whatever speed is de-
sired. Take-up is accomplished by cranking the appropriate
rewind. Spillage of the feed reel strands is prevented by the
Third Hand attached to each rewind. These one-way clutches
prevent the rewind shaft from turning when film is being
fed from the rewind. Each reel, regardless of diameter, feeds
without spilling. During take-up, the Third Hand allows the
shaft to be cranked freely. At the motorized sound speed,
only one hand is required to take up, leaving the other hand
free to operate mixing level controls.
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Super8 Sound, Inc.
95 Harvey Street, Cambridge. Mass. 02140
Super8 Sound's smooth-acting spacers and hub adapters al-
low a single strand to be moved while the others are locked
in the sync block. The feed spring clamp is loosened and
spacers on the take-up rewind let the other strands slip while
only one is being taken up.
As with the 2-gang bench, single-system magnetic heads, and
stereo track readers are available as accessories.
Super8 Sound Editing Bench 3
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(3 gangs, double-system only)
Super8 Sound Editing Bench 3 with single-system head . . S8SEB3-1
Super8 Sound Editing Bench 4
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S8SEB4
(4 gangs, double-system only)
Super8 Sound Editing Bench 4 with single-system head . . S8SEB4-1
Super8 Sound Add-A-Strand Kit ...................................... ADDSTRND
(2 Spacers, 2 Adapters, Sliding Mag Head)
Legs Option
Another option is a set of legs to convert the 2' x 4' bench
top into a free-standing table.
Editing Bench Legs ................................................................................
EBLEGS
Export Versions
We can supply a 50Hz (230V or 110V) version of any Super8
Sound Editing Bench. A step-down transformer is required to
reduce 220-240V to 110-120V. A transformer of 40W capa-
city is adequate.
The 50Hz version operates at a 25fps rate in AC line sync,
providing accurate program timing for European television
broadcast applications.
To order a 50Hz version, add the suffix "-50" to the Editing
Bench product code, e.g. S8SEB2-50. There is no extra charge
for the 50Hz version (prices are the same as 60Hz models),
but there is a general surcharge on export shipments.