Exhibitors Herald World (Oct-Dec 1929)

34 EXHIBITORS HERALD-WORLD November 30, 1929 The horn that T. C. Gettell invented after 15 years research. It is made out of wood that a violin, etc., is made from. The horn can be adapted to radio, phonograph or talking device. WE Passes 3,700 in Total Installations; 814 in Foreign Field World wide installations of Western Electric S ound Systems totaled 3,705 November 9. Of this number 2,891 were in the United States and 814 in the foreign field. W. W. Anderson's Brother Dies ATLANTA, GA. — Friends of W. W. Anderson, head of Pathe's Atlanta office, will regret to learn of the death of his brother, Mr. E. E. Anderson, which occurred suddenly at Niles, Mich. South America Takes to Talker Equipment from U. S. Rapid installation of talking equipment is being made in South American theatres, according to reports received by the RCA Photophone foreign division in New York. Many theatres are already equipped, with a great number in immediate prospect. From Brazil comes word that the most recent installations in that country include Type "C" equipment for the Colombo theatre, and Type "F" equipment for the Guarany theatre, both in Porto Alegre, in the state of Rio Grande. The Carlos Gomes theatre in the same state is another Photophone installation. Use Musical Woods In Device Adapted To Talking Pictures One of the greatest problems in the mechanical reproduction of sound, whether by phonograph or radio, has been to get away from the mechanical effects. This has been and continues to be an important goal of research in sound. To the methods which have met success in horn manufacture is now added a new one which also bids fair to win approval. For more than 15 years T. C. Gettell, an inventor and musician living at 5123 Irving street, Philadelphia, has been working on the natural reproduction of sound from a phonograph record. After spending a small fortune on several different types of processes, he finally reverted to musical woods. Working on the principle of a viol case to bring out the bass notes and using screens chemically treated and processed from his own formulas to bring out the treble, the inventor has evolved an instrument that has been approved by some of the country's leading musicians. The reproduction is said to be entirely free from metallic sounds (no metals being used) and also open and free from distortion and muffled effects. All horns and cones are eliminated. The invention also has been adapted to radio and to talking pictures for theatres. It has been demonstrated and displayed in several theatres and hotels with the result, it is stated, that many thought that the speakers and musicians were present in person. The large unit built for theatres and large auditoriums is about 5^4 feet high and 30 inches wide. Two large screens bring out the treble. Aside from a small magnetic unit, the amplification is all natural, as from a large bass viol. Two Sound Stages Begun by Columbia On Gower Property Columbia has begun construction work on two new sound stages to allow for the simultaneous working of four or five companies. The stages are being erected on the recently acquired Gower property, the last available strip of the once famous Gower ranch. The plot is to the south of the present studio property and runs through from Gower to Beechwood streets. The past year has seen Columbia practically double its equipment with the addition of new cutting rooms and projection rooms, the erection of three sound stages and acquisition of the Horsely Laboratories. The company has one of the most thoroughly up-to-date sound studios. In addition to the new stages a contract has been let to George H. Creighton, of Los Angeles, calling for construction of a complete reinforced concrete addition to the present recording laboratory building. This is to be used as a projection room with the latest Western Electric projection equipment installed therein. The specifications require that the new building be completed and ready for occupancy by December 21. Before the Columbia building activities are completed it will be necessary for the company to acquire additional acreage for the erection of still another sound stage and new administration buildings. Pathe Makes Advertising Talking Film for Hilton's An advertising talking picture, to be put into operation in a show window by Joseph Hilton and Sons, New York, was made by Pathe Industrial department. SYNCRODISK PICK-UPS COMPLETE for only 20 E a. r If you are having trouble with ~wm the needle jumping its groove or getting out of synchronisation, don't blame it to poor recording. Buy a pair of Syncrodisk Pick'Ups and stop your troubles at their source. WEBER MACHINE CORPORATION 59 Rutter St., Rochester, N. Y.