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Topic: Bauer T600 or Eumig S940
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Maurizio Di Cintio
Jedi Master Film Handler
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From: Ortona, Italy
Registered: Jan 2004
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posted January 15, 2014 04:08 PM
Hi, Koen.
They are very similar in terms of performance, both as regards mechanics and sound quality/facilities.
Also they share some flaws such as shutter cams made of nylon and rather "soft" (and prone to wear) sound heads. The Eumig is also known for featuring a very complex (long no more available) Motorola chip which is used to store all the programmable sound recordings. Problem is if this chip dies, you can't playback sound either. If you are a Eumig fan, you might be better off by buying a model S 938, the next best thing: same mechanics, same sound performance (very highj quality) but without a "microcomputer". The electronics can be readily serviced and for your intended use is more than enough.
Yet re-recording sound on a S/8 print using some audio/video source is not the most straightforward task you might set on: in fact even if both film and sound source start at very same time from the very same frame, after a few dozens second the projector will be left somewhat behind and you'll have to compensate. This depends on the fact video runs at a locked rate of 25 frames per second, whereas film runs at 24 fps (but it's not locked and may vary by more or less 1-2 fps). So the only way to do this is using a quartz sync machine, unless you want/can compensate the difference in the speed moment by moment. Under this respect the Eumig (all of them from Series 900) has the edge over the Bauer; actually the Bauer T 610 is a better competitor under this point of vies as it features an electronically controlled CC motor which can be adjusted via a trim-pot (and it is not difficult to move such a control on the external board). But of course the Eumig allows you to perform these corrections without the need for mods. Ultimately, all considered, I'd go for the Eumig(s), especially if the task you are preparing to cope with is not too heavy.
Or you might ask someone in the forum who usually do this for others.
Hope this helps,
Maurizio
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Maurizio Di Cintio
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posted January 16, 2014 01:50 AM
No. My choice would be the Bauer: as a (luxurious) compromise, I think it has the edge over the Eumig because it quieter than the Austrian one and this makes it the perfect "lounge projector" ever. In addition, in case of troubles Bauers are eaiser to fix as the availability of spares is less scarce. Eumigs are better in the realm of sound quality record/playback: the electronics are stunning, the frequency response can easily outsmart any Elmo, the high end frequencies are very subtle, detailed yet delicate, in no way harsh as in some other machines. But the mechanics are equally resilient and the heads, as said, tend to wear a little faster (now unobtainable as far as I know). Do not take me wrong: noise (which can easily be withstood anyway) and head wear apart, I think the Emigs 938/940 are a better design and more precise construction overall (image steadiness is truly amazing, almost on par with a... slide projector, given excellent shot/prnted material), but the fact there is next to no assistance now, makes me a little nervous when I have to use my 938. That's why I tend to prefer/reccomend the Bauer T 600 or T 610.
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Maurizio Di Cintio
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posted January 17, 2014 03:39 AM
Great article, Paul!!! Only one thing: the hinged pressure pad can be opened AND removed if you don't mind some fidgeting: you need a tiny screw driver to excise some force on the hinges, make them a little lose and remove the pressure pad for easy cleaning/replacement.
Putting it back is a little more difficult but certainly doable. And I love this machine too: I'm deeply convinced the fact it's superior to the Bauer T610 in terms of sound is largely accounted for by the clever sound board design/housing: a metal case (made of thick metal frame) under the machine is the best way to shield the electronics from hum. And if one has a look at the T 610's sound board and the 938's, it becomes apparent the latter has the edge in terms of neatness etc. A joy to behold, these Eumigs, even when disassembled... ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif) With very few drawbacks: apart from the ones already mentioned, the sliders are prone to breakdowns if you aren't very careful when using them. But defintely it's my choice when I can't use my GS Xenon.
I also have to agree with Lee: 938 is a better choice to the 940 because of the IC in the latter; Bolex Switzerland, the last remaining facility able to supply new old stock of spares, do not have this ICs any more. So I huess this is a typical situation where "less is more" or what does not exist, cannot go wrong.
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