[Tig] Sepmag machines (Was 8mm Fullcoat Mag)

[Ted Langdell]

Hi, Andreas,

On Dec 14, 2007, at 10:26 AM, Andreas Widerøe Andersen wrote:

> To my second question: I've seen sepmag machines in telecine rooms.
> With one of our telecines even a Y-connection-cable for these
> machines came "with the package" (but the sepmag machine was missing
> ;-) ). I'd like to read up on these sepmag machines, but don't know
> where to start. All I know is they look something like this:
>
> http://www.sondor.ch/pictures/full_omae.jpg
>
> What makes/models would typically be used with FDL-90/Ursa generation
> telecines? Are there any info online about them? Manufacturers or
> even repair shops that restore them?
>
> Thanks,
> Andreas

To answer your last-paragraph questions:

Some folks on the list (particularly Europe) may be familiar with the  
MWA Nova MB51 multiformat mag machine.

The company has a long history in film sound equipment dating back to  
the 1930's.

MWA Albrecht GmbH introduced the MB41 syncable Mag recorder player in  
the early 70's and launched the MB51 in 1980.

The company became MWA Nova, GmbH in 2002 and continues to provide  
the MB51 and a variety of other devices for film transfer and filmout.

The MB51 can sync to pilot-tone or bi-phase, which should make it  
relatively easy to work with your FDL's.  I suspect you could use  
timecode->bi-phase converters to track timecode.

Still in production with improvements along the way, more than 2500  
MB51's have been installed.

It handles 16, 17.5 and 35mm mag film with a variety of head stacks  
and gentle handling.  An optical replay head and Mag head for Vinegar  
Syndrome affected mag stock are available.

You might want to check the company's website http://mwa-nova.com/  
for details and information.

I e-mailed the factory about your 8mm fullcoat situation to see if  
they could assist. Will advise when I hear something.

Disclaimer: I am the company's US/Canada representative, but since  
you're in Europe, contact the factory directly.

Hope this is helpful, and within the TIG guidelines.

Ted.

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