Super 8 Sound Inc. - Desktop Video Group

Super8 Sound Basic Double System
This is our basic double system, not the least expensive system,
as there are cheaper cameras and projectors available, but one that contains
rugged equipment with a demonstrated capability to stand up to
heavy use.
Location Unit
Sync Camera Super8 Sound Sync Canon 814E
Sync Recorder Super8 Sound Scipio Cassette
Camera/Recorder Sync Cable PCSKP
Microphone SONY ECM-18 with MPDIN
adapter
Monitor Headphones HP with HPDIN adapter
Camera Pod Canon Chestpod
Studio Unit
Fullcoat Recorder Super8 Sound Recorder
Resolver Cable RCSKP
Audio Re solver Cable ARCDIN
Graphic Equalizer BSR/Metrotec FEW-2
Editing Unit
Editing Bench Super8 Sound Editing Bench S8SEB2
Splicer Guillotine tape splicer
Projection Unit
Sync Projector Super8 Sound Bolex SP80,
PhotoStart
Audio Transfer Cable DIN2MINI
Super8 Sound Basic Double System ................................ BDSYS
Super8 Sound Single/Double-System
The purpose of this System is to demonstrate the fundamental
compatibility of single-system and double-system Super 8. The
single-system camera functions as a location sync recorder, since the
sound on stripe can be transferred in sync to fullcoat magnetic film
on the Super8 Sound Recorder.
Location Unit
Sync Camera/Recorder Kodak Supermatic 200
Microphone SONY ECM-250
Camera Pod Canon Chestpod
Studio Unit
Fullcoat Recorder Super8 Sound Recorder
Graphic Equalizer BSR/Metrotec FEW-2
Audio Resolver Cable MINIPHON
Editing Unit
Editing Bench Super8 Sound S8SEB2-1
Splicer Guillotine tape splicer
Projection Unit
Sync Projector Super8 Sound Kodak Supermatic
70, PhotoStart
Audio Transfer Cable RCAM I N I
Super8 Sound Single/Double System ............................ SDSYS
Film School Systems
General Remarks
Sync sound works best in the film curriculum if it is taught as an
advanced subject, following at least one semester of still photography,
and one semester of silent filmmaking. The student's first encounter
with location sync work should probably be on new single-system
Ektasound-type cameras, so there is no hassle with syncing up rushes
until the student knows why he wants to edit sound and picture
separately. The first encounter with sync editing should probably be
editing of visuals into sync against a music track, or other track
requiring tight picture editing.
Space Requirements
In addition to space for an editing room and screening room, there
should be a separate space, preferably acoustically insulated, for a
sound studio. If it adjoins the screening room, with double-paned
soundproof glass, these two rooms can serve also as a dubbing theater.
Student-Owned Equipment
Film students should be counseled when they are about to purchase
their own Super 8 equipment, so that the cameras, recorders, etc. they
buy are compatible with the school's equipment. The school can then
provide resolving, editing, and transfer facilities. The great majority
of Super 8 sync equipment conforms to proposed SMPTE standards
Super8 Sound Systems
and recommended practices. If the student's equipment conforms,
he or she can count on laboratory support being available for filmmaking
activities after graduation. Considering the expense of
university education today, and the low cost of Super 8 sync equipment,
it is not unreasonable to require that students participating
in the advanced sync sound courses own their own location equipment.
Compatibility With Existing 16mm Sync Equipment
Super 8 fullcoat equipment should be (as the Super8 Sound
Recorder is) fully compatible with any 16mm sync equipment the
school already owns.
Compatibility With University Videotape Equipment
Films made in Super 8 are valuable source materials for university
video programming. A film-to-video transfer capability, such as the
Kodak Videoplayer, is all that is required. The video department may
wish to utilize the Super 8 facilities as a low-cost color sync sound
location production system.
The Super8 Sound Basic Double System above is the minimum
teaching system, usable by a small class of six to ten students, with
essentially one production being worked on at any one time. It is
easily expanded by adding extra cassette sync location units, extra
editing units, etc.
Super8 Sound Film School System A
This is a medium-sized system, with enough facilities for 10 to 20
students in a normal 4-semester-hour laboratory/studio course. The
course is assumed to have two or three assistants, and one of these
acts as sound technician, doing lab transfers to fullcoat, supervising
mixes, and transferring master tracks to stripe. If the students tend
to be very enthusiastic and are allowed to work days, nights, and
weekends, it will be necessary to have additional location units and
editing units.
Location Unit 1
Sync Camera
Sync Recorder
Microphone
Camera/Recorder Sync Cable
Monitor Headphones
Fishpole Boom
Camera Pod
Location Unit 2
Sync Camera
Camera Silencer
Sync Recorder
Camera/Recorder Sync Cable
Microphone
Monitor Headphones
Camera Pod
Location Unit 3
Sync Camera/Recorder
Microphone
Camera Pod
Studio Unit
Fullcoat Recorder
Resolver Cables
Audio Resolver Cable
Graphic Equalizer
Editing Unit 1
Editing Bench
Splicers
Editing Unit 2
Single and Double-System
Editing Bench
Splicers
Projection Unit
Sync Projector
Audio Transfer Cable
Super8 Sound Canon 814E (Macro)
Super8 Sound Scipio Cassette
SONY ECM-18 with MPDIN
adapter
PCSKP, PCS8SR
HP with HPDIN adapter
Super8 SoundBoom with
Shock Mount
Canon Chestpod
Super8 Sound Nizo S480
Super8 Sound Nizo Silencer
Super8 Sound Philips 2209
PC2209
SONY ECM-18 with MPDIN adapter
HP with HPDIN adapter
Canon Chestpod
Kodak Supermatic 200
( XL, single system)
SONY ECM-18
Canon Chestpod
Super8 Sound Recorder
RCSKP, RC2209
ARCDIN
BSR/Metrotec FEW-2
Super8 Sound Editing Bench S8SEB2
Guillotine tape splicer,
Hahnel SD8 cement splicer
Super8 Sound S8SEB2-1
Guillotine tape splicer,
Hahnel SD8 cement splicer
Super8 Sound DoubleBand
Projector, PhotoStart
DIN2MINI
Super8 Sound Film School System A ............................ FSSYSA
Super 8 Sound, Inc. 53
95 Harvey Street, Cambridge, Mass. 02140