MKM Model 824

martketed in 1973

super 8 mm film

lens: ?

lamp: 150 W, 21 V, halogen lamp with dichroic mirror

picture display area: 110 x 150 mm

plates: 4 (2 Super-8 reels + 2 full coat Super-8 magnetic film for sound)

reel capacity: 750 ft (225 m)

projections: forward, reverse, still

projection speed: from 0 to 62 fps

sound: magnetic playback on full coat Super-8 magnetic film

recording: not available

sound jacks: External Speaker, Earphone

built-in speaker: yes

film transport: synchronous motor

power source: 120 V AC, 60 Hz

weight: 31,000 g

dimensions: 710 (W) x 605 (H) x 150 (L) mm

options: two channel amplifier, flywheel stabilized single system sound stripe reader, extension speaker

made in Usa by MKM Industries

• “A super-8 horizontal editing table with one super-8 picture channel and one super-8 full-coat soundtrack channel has been announced by MKM Industries, Inc, PO Box 313, Skokie, IL 60076. Designated Model 824, the table has four independent winding motors and an inching knob has been provided for manual operations. The film head is equipped with an eight-sided prism and the picture is rear-projected into a daylight-view ground glass. The sound is reproduced through a built-in speaker. The film and soundtrack can be uncoupled and moved independently. Features include forward and reverse speed continuously adjustable from zero to about 62 frames/s. The machine is 26 ½ in wide, 14 in high and 21 ¾ in deep. It weighs 65 lb. The price is $1,295. Options include a pushbutton-controlled synchronous motor for accurate 24 frames/s speed priced at $195; a two-channel amplifier with head, at $95; and a remote speaker at $45” (from 'Journal of the SMPTE', Vol. 83, January 1974, p. 76).
• "The table was introduced in 1973 for $1200.00. This summer, the first models of the second generation machines will be delivered. Current price for a complete machine is $2000.00. The present model features a very bright ground glass projected image (3.75x5"), 750 ft. reel capacity (almost 40 min at 24 fps), 24 fps sync speed with pushbutton/in/out, a variable speed motor drive from 1-65 fps forward/reverse, instant on-frame stop/start switch that stops the film from any speed, an inching knob, a solid state amplifier and built-in speaker, a flywheel stabilized sound head for Super-8 fullcoat, independent torque motors with cutoff switches for each supply and take-up plate, common AC start in sync for interlock with other AC sync fullcoat machines, modular component assembly for fast repair by the filmmaker or the factory (only the defective module is sent out, not the 100 pound table), and of course a declutching mechanism to allow independent transport of tracks. Options include a two channel amplifier ($125.00), a flywheel stabilized single system sound stripe reader ($145.00), and an extension speaker ($45.00)"  (from 'American Cinematographer', November 1975, p. 1273).
• Picture: Gunther Hoos in the editing room at Super 8 Film Group (New York) works with the MKM Model 824 tabletop horizontal editing console (from 'American Cinematographer', November 1975, p. 1272).