Early sound head mecahnism for film projector

Accessory mechanism for attachment to silent projector. Two continuous sprockets, one with sprung idler, feeding continuous roller with two rubber tyred pressure wheels. Gate with slot. Condenser lens on one side with tube and photocell etc the other. Take up arm without spindle. Large flywheel. Probably experimental and made from a projector mechanism

Details

Category:
Cinematography
Collection:
Kodak Collection
Object Number:
1990-5036/3349
Materials:
glass and rubber (unidentified)
type:
sound recorder (component)
credit:
The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford