Description
Hollywood Film 2-Mag Sound Reader 4-Channel Magnetic Film Audio Monitor
The Hollywood Film Sound Reader is a portable magnetic film audio playback unit designed for monitoring and editing multi-track magnetic film sound in professional film production environments. It accepts up to four magnetic film channels (labeled 1 MAG 2 and 3 MAG 4 on the front panel) and routes audio through its built-in front-mounted speaker, with a Tone control for basic audio shaping. The unit is powered by a standard AC mains cord and features a carry handle for portability between editing rooms and projection setups.
Specifications & What's Included
- Brand: Hollywood Film
- Type: Magnetic film sound reader / audio monitor
- Magnetic input channels: 4 (labeled 1 MAG 2 and 3 MAG 4)
- Controls: Volume (knob cap missing — shaft present), Tone knob, Off switch, four channel selector knobs
- Indicator: Red power/signal indicator light (front panel center)
- Speaker: Built-in speaker with front-panel perforated grille
- Rear speaker grille: Large perforated rear panel for additional sound dispersion
- Power: AC mains, 2-prong power cord (included)
- Form factor: Portable tabletop unit with top-mounted metal carry handle
- Note: Volume knob cap is missing; the control shaft is present and the control is functional
Applications
Magnetic film sound readers like this Hollywood Film unit were standard equipment in film editing rooms from the 1950s through the 1980s, used alongside flatbed editors (Moviola, Steenbeck, KEM) and synchronizers to monitor magnetic film tracks during picture editing, dubbing, and sound mixing. In the era before digital audio workstations, film sound was recorded on magnetic stripe or full-coat magnetic film stock running in sync with picture. A sound reader allowed editors and dubbing mixers to scrub through magnetic tracks manually and hear the audio in real time. Multi-channel units like this one, with four mag inputs, were used to monitor separate dialogue, music, and effects tracks simultaneously during pre-dub and final mix prep. These units remain sought after by film archivists, film schools, and collectors working with legacy film formats, as well as by facilities that still handle 16mm or 35mm magnetic film for restoration or preservation work.
This Hollywood Film 2-Mag Sound Reader has been inspected and is in working condition. The volume knob cap is missing — the shaft/stem is present and functional, but the knob itself is gone. The case shows moderate wear including scuffing, paint loss, and surface soiling consistent with age and use in a film production environment. All other controls (Tone knob, channel selector knobs, Off switch) are present. The AC power cord is included. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Hollywood Film |
Model: |
2-Mag Sound Reader |
MPN: |
Sound Reader |
Type: |
Magnetic Film Sound Reader |
SKU: |
35653 |
Number of Channels: |
4 (1 Mag 2, 3 Mag 4) |
Speaker: |
Built-in speaker (front-mounted grille) |
Controls: |
Volume (knob missing), Tone, Off switch, channel knobs |
Power: |
AC mains, 2-prong cord |
Indicator: |
Red power/signal indicator light |
Input Channels: |
4 magnetic film inputs (labeled 1 MAG 2 and 3 MAG 4) |
Form Factor: |
Portable / tabletop with carry handle |
Seller Notes: |
Includes AC power cord. Volume knob is missing; all other controls present. |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Condition Notes: |
This Hollywood Film 2-Mag Sound Reader works but is missing the volume knob cap (shaft intact). Case shows moderate wear, scuffing, and paint loss. All other controls present. AC cord included. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |