Motion Picture News (Oct-Dec 1930)

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December 6 . 1930 Motion Picture News 73 RADIO RECEPTOR CO.. New York. Amplifier, Fadar — F. 2, designed for low price sound reproducing equipment. Amplifier, Head — Designed tor use with sound-from-film reproduction. * * * RCA PHOTOPHONE, INC., New York. Reproducer, Model C-l — Battery operated with soundhead attachment and synchronous disc attachment for Model "S" Simplex projector. Model C-3 — Motor generator operated; soundhead attachment and synchronous disc attachment for Power's 6 B projector. Gate, Impedance — Sound gate, impedance roller and flywheel designed to insure constant velocity. Loudspeaker — Equipped with directional baffle; frequency range above 700 cycles and improvements in radiation distribution. * * * REISINGER, HUGO, INC., New YorkCarbons — Noris "HS" SCH Special Carbons (for higher amperage), designed for use where more intense light at higher amperage is required without using larger diameter carbons. * * * REYNOLDS ELECTRIC CO.. Chicago. Flashers — Equipped with mercury switches. Designed for spectacular effects for AC 110 or 220 volts, 25-30-40-50 and 60 cycles. * * * ROTH BROTHERS & CO., Chicago. (Division of Century Electric Co., St. Louis.) . Motors. Multi-Speed — In open or enclosed fan-cooled designs; especially built for stokers, blowers and other ventilation equipment; or furnished in two, three or four-speed combinations. * * * SENTRY SAFETY CONTROL CORP., Philadelphia. Changeover — Designed to make changeover at aperture plate from either foot or wall switch; also embodies Senco cooling plate attached to changeover. Cooling Plate, Senco — Three chamber plate composed of heat-resisting alloy. * * * SILVER-MARSHALL. INC., Chicago. Speakers — No. 860 series; for either AC or DC current. * * * SIMPLIMUS, INC., Boston. Mixer, Sound — Marketed as Saf 3. Attachable to all makes of sound reproducers, film and disc, and designed to give operator frequency control. * * * SIMPLIMUS, INC., Boston. Reproducer, Soundon-Film, Saf ray — Reproduces sound from film via the "talking light ray*"; designed to eliminate mechanical vibrations and electrical disturbances to the photo-electric cell and head ampli fier; head amplifier and photo-electric cell insulated mechanically and electrically from projector. * * * STERLING M. P. APPARATUS CORP., New York. Recorder, Disc — 18-inch turntable recording at either 33 1-3 or 78 R.P.M. * * * STONE. L. E. AND E. C, Philadelphia. Chairs, Steel — Twelve gauge chair with six ball bearings to each hinge. * * * TECO MANUFACTURING CO. (Division of Teleradio Engineering Corp.), New York. Connections, Pin Plug — For use with portable machines, lighting units; in two parts ; removable clamp gives access to terminals for making connections. Connectors, Single Pole — Used with various units .where quick interchangeable pole connections desired. Connectors, Two Pole — For two wire circuits; made in three styles: (1) for connecting duplex cable wherein both male and female sections are provided with an entrance for duplex cable. (2) listed as AC for connecting asbestos covered leads or other single conductor wires to duplex cables, wherein the male section is provided with two openings for the wires; and the female section provided with an entrance for duplex cable; (3) listed as A.V for connecting asbestos covered leads or other single conductor wires to both sections, wherein two openings are provided for the wires in both the male and female sections of the connector. Connectors, Three Pole — For three wire circuits; single entrance provided on both male and female sections for three wires cable. Connectors, Multiple Circuit — Designed to take of three separate two wire circuits from one feeder cable. Furnished for five and 15 amperes per circuit and interchangeable with male ends of other Teco two hole connectors of same capacity. Plugs, Stage — For use with portable plugging boxes, battery charging pockets, panel pockets, surface and flush wall type pockets; made in two wire circuits for 50 ampere capacity at 250 volts. * * * THEATRE ENGINEERING SERVICE CO., Hollywood. Cue Meter — Instrument shows amount of film left in upper magazine; for changeovers, fader and curtain cues, stage warnings, etc.; adapted' to all projectors. Measuring Machine — Device with sprocket numerals on the side 1-16 to take care of frame lines; light under machine shows through film; no gears; weight 4^4 pounds. * * * TIFFIN SCENIC STUDIOS. Tiffin. O. Curtain Control — Equipped with magnetic switch under push button control for opening, closing or stopping curtain at any travel point. * * * TYPHOON FAN CO., New York. Blower, Utility Typhoon, Type D — For projection room, toilet, phone booth and other small room ventilation. Deflector, Air — Typhoon 4-Way-StreamHned deflector designed for quiet and high velocity effectiveness. Is Your Theatre Lighting Out of Date? Your present lighting system may be only two or three years old but still out of date. Theatre lighting systems have developed rapidly in the last few years — and we have been leaders in this rapid development. Competition is so keen in the motion picture theatre business that you owners and managers cannot be too careful in making certain that your patrons are well pleased with your theatre and its arrangements. Antiquated lighting often drives away your more particular patrons. It is our business to advise with owners of theatres regarding their lighting systems. We will gladly place the complete facilities of our organization at your disposal in determining what is needed to bring your system right up to the minute. And there is no obligation on your part when you take advantage of this advisory service. Would you like to see a copy of our most comprehensive theatre lighting catalogue recently published? A copy is yours for the asking. Hub ElectkicGomdvnv Sound Reproduction Equipment Stage Switchboards Footlights Borderlights Stage Pockets Emergency and Exit Lighting Units Complete Theatre Lighting Equipment Factory and General Offices 2219-2225 West Grand Avenue Chicago Telephone Seeley 6440-1-2-3 Branch Offices In Nettt York, Toledo, Milwaukee, Minneapolis Cove Lighting Exit Signs Spotlights __ _ ServicYBoards Panelboarda Usher Signals Directional Signs Flood Lights Mobile Flood Lighting Equipment