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Super8 Sound Cassette Recorders
S8S# UCR134 with XG24U
Super8 Sound Uher CR134
The Uher cassette stereo recorder is the smallest high
quality portable cassette recorder made. Super8 Sound has
adapted this machine for use as an extremely portable location
sync recorder, especially useful for one-man filming
operations. Sync cables are available for connection to
more than forty Super 8 cameras.
The machine can record original location sound in stereo
on cassette tracks 1 and 2, and simultaneously record the
digital sync pulse on cassette track 4. This is not a converted
stereo machine with one stereo channel used for
sync. It is fully compatible with ANSI standards and proposed
SMPTE standards for the placement of sync and audio
signals.
This machine is of special interest to those preparing stereophonic
sound tracks, for example, for 3/4" video-cassette
programs. The -two-channel capability is primarily useful in
fil mmaking to record sound from two different perspectives
(e.g., both sides of a two-shot). Another important application
for the two-channel capability is in interviews, where
two microphones can be used to insure redundancy in case of
one microphone or cable failing.
Automatic and manual gain control. Defeatable source
monitor through speaker. Built-in microphone. Automatic
reverse (sync in one direction only). Counter. Battery or
AC operation. Rechargeable NiCad batteries available. Comes
with carrying case.
Uher Specifications: Frequency Response, 25 - 15,000Hz ± 2dB;
Signal/Noise Ratio, 48dB; Wow and Flutter, 0.14%; Stereo separation,
20dB; Power, DC 9.0V/7W (6 C cells), AC 110V/15W; Size, 18.1 cm
x 18.4cm x 5.7 cm (7 1/8" x 7 1/4" x 2 1/4"); Weight, 2kg (4.5 lbs.)
with batteries; DIN input/output jacks; Microphone sensitivity,
0.2mV at 5002; 1/F sync pulse on cassette track 4.
Uher Stereo Sync Cassette Recorder ................................................ UCR 134
AC Adapter ................................................................................................ ACU134
NiCad rechargeable batteries ................................................................ NCU134
Crystal Sync Generator for Uher CR134 ..................................... XG24U
S8S# XSD and S8S# XSDR
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Super 8 Sound, Inc.
95 Harvey Street. Cambridge. Mass. 02140
Super8 Sound XSD Recorder
The XSD (Crystal-Sync-Dolby*) Recorder is a SONY
TC153SD stereo cassette recorder, modified to include a
built-in 60Hz pilotone quartz crystal oscillator. It can record
sound in sync with any Super 8, 16mm, or 35mm camera
that is crystal-controlled or has standard pilotone sync output.
The XSD Recorder uses high-density chromium-dioxide
cassettes or standard cassettes. In sync use, the XSD
Recorder is monophonic with sync on cassette track 1. It
reverts to a stereo cassette recorder in non-sync use. In
addition to cableless crystal sync work, the recorder can be
cable-connected to pilotone cameras.
The XSD Recorder has Dolby B noise reduction encoding
and decoding circuitry. Location tapes can be transferred
to Super 8 fullcoat while still encoded for Dolby noise
reduction. Successive generations of sound can also remain
encoded, up to the stage of mixing with another sound track.
Even transfer of a Dolby-encoded track to Super 8 magnetic
edge stripe is possible. Dolby Noise Reduction Adapters
are available for use at the mixing stage or with a Super 8
projector at the playback stage.
The XSD Recorder has a built-in capability for self-resolving.
The 60Hz pilotone signal can be matched to the AC 60Hz
li ne frequency for transfers to 16mm magnetic film on
sprocketed synchronous dubbers. This requires the use of
the optional XSD Resolver Unit. Cinema sound labs are
equipped with the XSD Recorder and XSD Resolver, and
can transfer sound to 16mm fullcoat magnetic film. Write
Super8 Sound for a list of these labs.
Of course, transfers to Super 8 fullcoat do not require the
XSD Resolver, since the Super8 Sound Recorder can match
its speed to the 60Hz pilotone signal.
XSD Specifications: Frequency Response, 30 - 15,000Hz (Cr0 2
cassette); Signal/Noise Ratio, Dolby OFF 48dB, Dolby ON 53dB
at 1 KHz, 58dB at 5KHz; Wow and Flutter, 0.15% NAB RMS;
Bias Frequency, 105KHz; Pilotone separation, 36dB; Crystal
accuracy ± 1/2 frame in 10 minutes; Power, DC 6.0V/8W (4 D cells),
AC 110V/16W; Size, 23.8cm x 37.8cm x 10.8cm (9 3/8" x 14 7/8" x
41/4"); Weight, 5.4kg (12 lbs.) with batteries; Microphone input,
1/4" phone jacks; Line input/output, RCA phono jacks; Stereophone
output; Microphone sensitivity, 0.2mV at 2002; 60Hz standard
pilotone sync pulse on cassette track 1.
*DolbyTM Dolby Labs
XSD Recorder ...................................................................................................... XSD
XSD Resolver ................................................................................................ XSDR
Leather carrying case ................................................................................ LC28
Rechargeable NiCad battery pack ................................................................ BP8
SONY NR 115 Dolby Noise Reduction Adapter ........................... NR 115
Camera Sync Cables
—for Eclair NPR, and others using Cannon XL R connector . XLRXSD
--for Arri S, BL, Bolex, Nizo Professional 800P
and others using standard Tuchel connector ........................... TUCXSD
—for Beaulieu R 16B, 4008ZM2, 4008M3, 5008S,
and others using BNC connector ................................................ BNCXSD