Notes from June 2008

New Steenbeck 1901

I've acquired a (still to be shipped) Steenbeck 1901 from a school in Dallas, TX. Been on the hunt for one for at least the last 4 years. Was beginning to think I'd never find one, and let a few get away. Considered going to Dallas myself to assist with crating, but have decided some fiscal conservancy is in order. I will be looking to move my KEM Rapid, which was purchased from its original owner several years ago. Anyone looking for one and lives in the NW or is willing to have it shipped, let me know. This second Steenbeck will give me a matched pair from roughly the same era with some of the same electronics and parts. All forms of insurance in the age of closed system, do-it-yourself flatbed maintenance. JK over at Harvard's VES program gave word that he has created a plug-in module for late-model Steenbeck machines (ending in 01) allowing the operator to output bi-phase to Sondor BIF or Digidesigns USD. Can't wait to take advantage of this option. Also, Dwight Cody at the Film Connection is offering a number of electronic upgrades to 01 models. If you're living in the NE, there's still some options for Steenbeck mods and maintenance. The NW has little to offer in this regard, one is forced to call for $ervice in Los Angeles

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