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Simplex projectors were originally manufactured by the Precision Machine Company. Over the course of a series of mergers and consolidations, the Simplex line was manufactured by the International Projector Corporation, General Precision, Inc., National Theater Supply (then a subsidiary of National Screen Service), and Strong International (then a subsidiary of Ballantyne of Omaha). | Simplex projectors were originally manufactured by the Precision Machine Company. Over the course of a series of mergers and consolidations, the Simplex line was manufactured by the International Projector Corporation, General Precision, Inc., National Theater Supply (then a subsidiary of National Screen Service), and Strong International (then a subsidiary of Ballantyne of Omaha). | ||
The longstanding slogan for Simplex projectors was, "Better projection pays!" | |||
The Wenzel and Kaplan brands were clones of the Simplex mechanism. | The Wenzel and Kaplan brands were clones of the Simplex mechanism. | ||
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*Simplex 35 - A rebranded version of the X-L. Later models could be installed with a Simplex-branded or Ballantyne-branded lens turret. | *Simplex 35 - A rebranded version of the X-L. Later models could be installed with a Simplex-branded or Ballantyne-branded lens turret. | ||
*Simplex 35/70 - A version of the X-L adapted for dual format 35mm/70mm use. | *Simplex 35/70 - A version of the X-L adapted for dual format 35mm/70mm use. | ||
*Simplex Millennium - A major departure from the X-L line. Uses a lens turret and aperture changer. | *Simplex Millennium - A major departure from the X-L line. Uses a lens turret and aperture changer. Borrowed some elements from the [[Century]] design (then owned by the same parent company), including an intermittent pad show that is detached from the gate. | ||
*Simplex Apogee - Incorporated sound readers on the picture head. Also uses a lens turret and aperture changer. | *Simplex Apogee - Incorporated sound readers on the picture head. Also uses a lens turret and aperture changer. | ||
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===Optical Soundheads=== | ===Optical Soundheads=== | ||
*[[Simplex SH-1000]] (4-Star) | *[[Simplex SH-1000]] (4-Star; more often referred to by its part number colloquially and in manuals) | ||
*Simplex X-L soundheads (a few models were offered; updates on the SH-1000 with an added compartment to hold a preamp below the exciter lamp) | *Simplex X-L soundheads (a few models were offered; updates on the SH-1000 with an added compartment to hold a preamp below the exciter lamp) | ||
*[[Simplex 5 | *[[Simplex 5 Star]] (replaced the gearbox of the SH-1000 and X-L soundheads with a belt drive system to eliminate the need for lubrication) | ||
===Magnetic Soundheads=== | ===Magnetic Soundheads=== | ||
*Simplex X-L magnetic soundhead (35mm 4-track mag) | *Simplex X-L magnetic soundhead (35mm 4-track mag) | ||
*Simplex 35/70 magnetic soundhead | *Simplex 35/70 magnetic soundhead (35mm 4-track mag and 70mm 6-track mag) | ||
===Pedestals=== | ===Pedestals=== | ||
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*Five-point base | *Five-point base | ||
*Steady stand (a version of the five-point base with an additional rear support for the lamphouse) | *Steady stand (a version of the five-point base with an additional rear support for the lamphouse) | ||
*LL-1 (“heavy duty”; has an adjustment for lateral alignment) | *LL-1 (“heavy duty”; has an adjustment for lateral alignment; first version with internal wiring) | ||
*LL-2 | *LL-2 | ||
*LL-3 | *LL-3 (enclosed base with internal wiring) | ||
[[Category: Projectors]] | [[Category: Projectors]] | ||
[[Category: 35mm projectors]] | [[Category: 35mm projectors]] | ||
[[Category: 70mm projectors]] | |||
[[Category: Equipment]] | [[Category: Equipment]] | ||