Re: KEM flatbed question

From: 40 Frames Directory (email suppressed)
Date: Fri Mar 18 2005 - 19:58:39 PST


> Please forgive the newbie editing question but can anyone here tell me the
> fundamentals of sound recording and playback on a KEM 6-plate flatbed
> editor?
>
> And what are the green "feed/tension" and red "spooling" buttons for in
> front?
>
> Is there an English language instruction manual online anywhere? I have
> no
> problem running film through and playing optical tracks but I'd like to
> experiment with recording and playback of sound onto magnetic film with
> the
> two soundheads.
>
> Any basic information on how this is hooked up and accomplished would be
> appreciated.
>
> thanks,
> Ed

The mag heads on the KEM (and most other flatbeds) are playback heads, not
record heads. If you want a manual try Atomic Film Company in LA. You can
reach them at 1-323-462-6200. Or try Stan Fritsch in Vancouver BC. Stan's
a good tech and very email suppressed

Alain

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