User`s manual
Super8 Sound Systems
Super8 Sound 16mm System
This is a Super 8 original system calculated to provide the filmmaker
with the maximum quality 16mm print for medium-scale distribution.
The DS8 camera was selected to provide maximum image stability,
and because there is a wide selection of emulsions available in the
DS8 format. This System has the option of shooting 16mm original
for critical scenes (using a rented 16mm pilotone camera). The
sound equipment is compatible with the standard 60Hz pilotone.
Original 16mm footage should be integrated with the Super 8 blow-up
at the interpositive stage, on 16mm editing equipment.
Final edited sound can be transferred to quarter-inch pilotone on a
rented Nagra, or directly to 16mm optical negative stock, using the
Super8 Sound Recorder in AC line sync. Conformed original should be
blown to a 16mm internegative or interpositive on liquid-gate equip-
ment like that at Colburn Labs in Chicago.
Location Unit
Sync Camera
Cinema Pathe DS8 (60Hz pilotone
or 1/F sync)
Sync Recorder
Super8 Sound XSD Recorder
(Pilotone sync Dolby cassette)
Sync Cable
CPXSD
Microphone
SONY ECM-250
Fishpole Boom
Super8 SoundBoom with
Shock Mount
Camera Pod
Canon Chestpod
Studio Unit
Fullcoat Recorder
Super8 Sound Recorder
Graphic Equalizer
BSR/Metrotec FEW-2
Resolver Cable
RCRCA
Audio Resolver Cable
RCAM IN I
Editing Unit
Editing Bench
Super8 Sound Editing Bench S8SEB2
Splicers
Guillotine tape splicer,
Hahnel SD8 cement splicer
Projection Unit
Sync Projector Super8 Sound DoubleBand
Projector
Super8 Sound 16mm System
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16SYS
Super8 Sound Leacock System
This System is a unit-for-unit replacement for the MIT/Leacock
System, the original Super 8 double-system sync production system.
It has certain extra capabilities that are presently available which
Professor Leacock probably would have included if he were designing
the system today. These include double-system video transfer
capability using the modified Kodak Videoplayer, and sync rollback
during double-system screenings using the Super8 Sound DoubleBand
Projector.
Optional Additions to System
Film Videoplayer
Super8 Sound Sync Kodak VP-1
Super8 Sound Leacock System
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LEASYS
Super8 Sound Video/Stereo System
A major release format for Super 8 production is videotape, and
any of the Super8 Sound Systems can be a video production system
si
mply by adding a
Video Unit. This System takes special advantage
of the stereophonic sound capability of today's principal video
format, the 3/4" U-Matic Cassette. Future video formats such as
the videodisc are also likely to be stereophonic. It may therefore be
worthwhile to record location sound, especially musical events,
in stereo to anticipate future re-release of the production. The
stereo location unit of course is entirely compatible with our
non-stereo studio, editing and projection units.
This System has a stereo sync location recorder, a stereophonic
fullcoat recorder, and a stereo editing bench. Note that it is not
technically possible to record stereo sound using two fullcoat
recorders. To preserve the proper phase relationship, both stereo
channels must be recorded on the same strand of fullcoat.
Location Unit
Sync Camera
Beaulieu 4008ZM2*
Sync Recorder Uher CR134*
Sync Cable
ERLSON4 with ERL/U134 adapter
Microphones
SONY ECM-250 (21 with
MPU134S adapter
*Camera/Recorder pair have crystal control capability.
Studio Unit
Fullcoat Recorder
Super8 Sound Laboratory Recorder
with Stereo Heads, Stereo Preamp**
Graphic Equalizer
BSR/Metrotec FEW-2
Mixer
SONY MX-14
Editing Unit
Editing Bench
Super8 Sound S8SEB2-S (with
Stereo Head)**
Splicers
Guillotine tape splicer,
Hahnel SD8 cement splicer
Projection Unit
(
Normal release is 3/4" U-Matic Video Cassette)
Stereo Super8 Sync Projector Super8 Sound Sync Heurtier ST42,
PhotoStart
Audio Transfer Cable
DIN2MINI
Video Unit
Film/Video Transfer Unit
Video Cassette Recorder
TV Monitor
Super8 Sound Sync Kodak
Videoplayer VP-1 (synchronizes
with Super8 Sound Lab Recorder
for stereo sound transfer)
SONY VO-1800
SONY Trinitron CMV-12
Location Unit
Sync Camera
Camera Silencer
Crystal Camera Control
Crystal Cassette Recorder
Microphone
Fishpole Boom
Monitor Headphones
Camera Pod
Studio Unit
Fullcoat Recorder
(
Transfer Deck)
Graphic Equalizer
Audio Cable
Editing Unit
Horizontal Editing Table
Splicers
Projection Unit
Sync Projector
Audio Transfer Cable
Super8 Sound Nizo Professional
Super8 Sound Nizo Silencer
Super8 Sound XTALN
Super8 Sound XSD Recorder
SONY ECM-250
Super8 SoundBoom with
Shock Mount
HP
Canon Chestpod
Super8 Sound Recorder
BSR/Metrotec FEW-3
RCAM IN I
MKM Industries Model 824
Guillotine tape splicer,
Hahne! SD8 cement splicer
Super8 Sound DoubleBand
Projector, PhotoStart
DIN2M
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**Available Fall, 1975
Super8 Sound Video/Stereo
System
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VIDSYS
Super 8 Sound Inc.
95 Harvey Street. Cambridge. Mass. 02140
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