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Will Kutler
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1506
From: Tucson, AZ, USA
Registered: Feb 2001

posted 11-06-2001 04:34 PM

I was looking at the UA Galaxy 9 + 1 Theater Tour on the videos link of Film-Tech. Unfortunatly, I was not able to download the video on the computer I am using. Anyhow, I did notice that they have one of the Christie projector pedestals w/a Christie SLH lamphouse. This is the only place that I have seen this set up in use. Christie does not show the pedestal on the web site, but they can mail info. Anyhow, I would like to know what people think of this pedestal as compared to a Super Simplex, Ballantyne 1500/Strong 2500 and the like. Thanks!

Bye the Bye, where there ever any specific books regarding those old Simplex, Century, Ballantyne, RCA etc, etc pedestals? Does anyone have any? If so can they be posted on Film-Tech?

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Brad Miller
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From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall)
Registered: May 99

posted 11-06-2001 05:12 PM

The UA Galaxy does not have any 2 piece systems. What you saw in auditoriums 1-9 was the fabulous SLC console and auditorium 10 has some old junk lamphouse that the model number fails me.

Christie does have an EXCELLENT pedestal, which has room for a power supply, 4 units of rack space, breakers, convenience outlets and just a general excellent design overall. Check 'em out!

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Will Kutler
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1506
From: Tucson, AZ, USA
Registered: Feb 2001

posted 11-06-2001 06:06 PM

Thanks Brad!

I should have been a little clearer in my question. Personally, I am very much against all in one enclosed rack space for power supplies and sound gear. Yes, they do save space! But keep in mind that they can insulate heat and attract dust--which is a no no for the sound gear and power supplies--I much prefer seperate open spaces for this stuff. However, I do not see any problem with using that space for a control, circuit breaker and analog automation system. Other than my opinion regarding rack space, how is the workmanship and sheetmetal construction--design? Sorry about the mix up about the Galaxy! My eyes decieved me--I have a small pic that I cannot enlarge and I was unable to download the video. After using magnifying glasses what I saw in that pic was the sheetmetal side panel. It almost looked kike that two piece system--oops!

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Brad Miller
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From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall)
Registered: May 99

posted 11-06-2001 08:19 PM

That's what the 4 RU of space is designed for...the automation. It is very well built and the only complaint I have is that I wish there were more knockouts in it, but for most installations what is provided is enough. Overall I recommend them highly.

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Jon Miller
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 973
From: San Diego, CA, USA
Registered: Sep 1999

posted 11-06-2001 11:03 PM

Brad Miller wrote...

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...auditorium 10 has some old junk lamphouse that the model number fails me.

An old Christie CH30 or CH40, perhaps?

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Ken Layton
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1452
From: Olympia, Wash. USA
Registered: Sep 1999

posted 11-06-2001 11:30 PM

The Motiograph 1938 parts manual has info on the Motiograph pedestals.

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Brad Miller
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Posts: 17775
From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall)
Registered: May 99

posted 11-07-2001 03:15 AM

Yeah, that's it. It's a CH40. I've seen better light at the drive in too.

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