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sound bulb [1 record]

Record 1 2005-12-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
  • Cinematography
DEF

A lamp used in a movie projector which allows an optical reader to scan the printed sound track on the edge of the film so that it can be converted into audible sound.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
  • Cinématographie
DEF

Lampe logée dans un projecteur de films qui permet la lecture optique de la bande sonore imprimée en bordure de la pellicule et sa transformation en son audible.

Spanish

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