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Super8 Sound Cables
One of the most difficult aspects of sound film production
to master is the proper identification and use of cables —
sync cables, audio cables, microphone cables, lighting cables,
extension cables, electrical cables, adapter cables, etc. In this
section we have tried to name our proprietary cables as
si mply as possible. For example, the sync cable from a PC
camera sync socket to the Super8 Sound Recorder is known
as PCS8SR. Most cables are designated by one or both of
their terminations. Some functional cables are named by
function — resolver (sync) cables are called RCXXX, the
audio cable used during resolving is called ARCXXX, etc.
Where we are simply using an existing cable we have tried to
use the manufacturer's original designation or a simple
generic code.
Review of Cable
Connector Types in Use
1/F Sync Camera Connectors
Camera sync cables connect a camera to the Super8 Sound
Recorder and transmit sync information which allows the
Super8 Sound Recorder to match the camera speed frame
for frame. Other cables can connect the camera to a sync
tape recorder and transmit the sync signal to be recorded on
a separate (sync) track of the tape. The sync output from
most 1/F (once-per-frame) sync cameras is a 1/F switch
closure. A few cameras have a 1/F voltage pulse (1000Hz
tone burst). See the Super8 Sound Sync Cameras section of
the Super8 Sound Catalog for information as to the type
of sync signal and output connector for your particular
camera.
Note that the 1/F switch closure must be converted into a
voltage pulse if it is to be recorded as a sync track on
magnetic tape. Special voltage-pulse-generating circuitry is
built into the 1/F switch cables for Super8 Sound's Scipio,
Philips 2209, and Uher CR134 sync recorders.
PC The PC (an abbreviation for Prontor connector)
electronic flash socket. This produces a 1/F switch
closure. Most Super 8 cameras have this connector.
CC8 An 8-pin miniature DIN socket that generates a 1/F
sync voltage pulse and has tape recorder start/stop
circuitry. Nizo cameras.
PC8 The same socket as CC8, but no voltage, just a 1/F
switch closure. Bauer cameras.
4008, The sync contact switch (Erlson) for Beaulieu 4008
5008 and 5008 cameras, as modified by Hervic for U.S.
use to provide a 1/F switch closure.
MINI A miniphone jack used in some Optasound conversions,
Bolex cameras, and Professional Camera
Repair sync conversions. Produces a 1/F switch
closure.
SMP A subminiphone jack used in most Optasound
camera conversions. 1/F switch closure.
CC9 The 9-pin special socket used only on the Leicina
cameras. 1/F switch closure and tape recorder
start/stop.
CP A special 4-pin Tuchel socket used only on the
Cinema Pathe cameras.
ELMO A special locking socket used only on Elmo cameras.
PCN A special locking PC socket used only on Nikon
cameras.
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Super 8 Sound, Inc.
95 Harvey Street. Cambridge. Mass. 02140
SMP
MINI
4008
CC8
PC
DIN 2 pin
DIN 6 pin
DIN 3 pin
S8SR
XLR
STEREO
PHONE
PHON
RCA
UHF
BNC
TNC