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Sound Reproducer / Projection Lamps BAK 4V 0.75A
The BAK 4V .75 amp exciter lamp or sound reproducer lamp is primarily used in vintage film projectors, specifically 16mm sound projectors. This type of lamp played a crucial role in enabling the sound playback from the optical soundtracks found on these older film formats.

Sound Reproducer / Projection Lamps BAK 4V 0.75A

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  • Sound Reproduction

    - The BAK lamp provides the light source that shines through the optical soundtrack on the film strip. The light passing through the track is then converted into electrical signals that are amplified and outputted as sound.

    16mm Projectors

    - Many classic 16mm sound film projectors, particularly those from manufacturers like Bell + Howell and others, employed the BAK lamp as the standard exciter lamp.

  • Specific Models

    - Specific models of projectors known to use this lamp include the following

    Bell and Howell

    - Filmosound models (e.g., 500 series, 1500 series)

    Elmo

    - ST-8

    Viewlex

    - Super 1600

    - And others 

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