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Topic: Eumig Mk S testing sound

Colin Parkinson
Junior
Posts: 8
From: Halifax, UK
Registered: Jun 2018

posted June 23, 2018 12:02 PM

I have a Mk S Eumig and need to make sure the amplifier is working.

I do not have a film with sound on!

Is there any way I can test it? I do have the microphone.

thanks

Colin

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Steve Klare
Film Guy

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From: Long Island, NY, USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted June 23, 2018 05:46 PM

On the odd chance you have a tape head demagnetizer around, they do a pretty respectable job. You just need to approach the head gradually or risk scaring the rest of your household!

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Maurice Leakey
Film God

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From: Bristol. United Kingdom
Registered: Oct 2007

posted June 24, 2018 02:15 AM

Turn on the amplifier by turning the volume control knob past its click position.
Wait for about 1-2 minutes for the amp to warm up (its a valve amp).
Turn up volume control and you should hear a welcoming hum!

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Colin Parkinson
Junior
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From: Halifax, UK
Registered: Jun 2018

posted June 24, 2018 03:49 AM

Steve, I havn't got a demagnetiser unfortunately!

Maurice, yes I am getting a hum! Is there any way of putting an input source into the amp so I can hear it through the speaker?

Colin

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Maurice Leakey
Film God

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From: Bristol. United Kingdom
Registered: Oct 2007

posted June 24, 2018 05:42 AM

I don't think so.
The mic is used for recording, not for P.A. work.
It's designed this way, otherwise you would have mic feedback from the speaker when recording.
You may find the manual helpful from Oldtimer Cameras.
https://www.camera-manual.com/model.php?modelid=3620

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Maurice

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Tom Photiou
Film God

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From: Plymouth U.K
Registered: Dec 2003

posted June 24, 2018 05:52 AM

Only other way is to buy the cheapest sound film from one of the three dealers, wont be more than few quid. [Wink]

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Maurice Leakey
Film God

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From: Bristol. United Kingdom
Registered: Oct 2007

posted June 24, 2018 09:52 AM

A good suggestion from Tom.
Barry at Independent 8 has a great many standard 8 sound films for sale. I'm sure he can help you.
http://www.bfcc.biz/independent8mm.html

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Ken Finch
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 543
From: Herne Bay, Kent. U.K.
Registered: Oct 2011

posted June 29, 2018 12:00 PM

Hi Colin, Have a look at my sales list. Some of the films may have gone pink but the sound is good andf they are going very cheap compared to some dealer prices or E bay. Ken Finch [Razz]

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Maurice Leakey
Film God

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From: Bristol. United Kingdom
Registered: Oct 2007

posted June 29, 2018 01:49 PM

I should point out that Ken's films are Super 8. Colin's projector is standard 8.

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Ken Finch
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 543
From: Herne Bay, Kent. U.K.
Registered: Oct 2011

posted June 30, 2018 11:10 AM

Thanks Maurice, I thought it was a dual gauge machine like my 810D.
ken Finch.

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