Audio recording of a Kodak Carousel

Hello everyone!

I’d like to ask a favor from those who own a Kodak Carousel projector (Ektagraphic models are welcome too).

Would anyone be willing to record a short audio sample of the projector? Ideally: the startup, a few seconds of it running, and then the sound of slides advancing (and pausing between them). No more than 15 seconds total is enough.

A smartphone recording would be perfectly fine, but if a kind soul happens to have a field recorder and can capture a 24-bit / 48 kHz audio file, that would be greatly appreciated.

I’m currently editing an experimental short film using still images (analog pinholes), and I’d love to explore the connection with the (perhaps “old”) practice of slide shows.

Thank you very much!

I can probably do that. I've got an Olmpus LS-10 PCM recorder -- if I can remember how to use it.

Not sure I can completely eliminate all background noise.

The files will probably be too big to email(?) -- do you have someplace I can drop them?

Are you sure you want 24-bit / 48 kHz audio? Isn't 44.1 kHz more common?

But maybe only if making CDs or DVDs(?)

My old Kodak Carousel 750H was working last time I used it in 2019, but today, while setting the recording levels, suddenly quit advancing slides. I had to replace the focusing gear in 2019, but now it needs something else. I would rather get a root canal than try to repair the dang thing.

So I won't be able to make an accurate recording today, sorry.

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@runswithsizzers

Thank you for your dedicated effort! It’s a shame the equipment isn’t working. I’ve considered buying one myself, but my use case would be very limited, and it would honestly break my heart to see the thing fail.
Regarding bit depth and audio sample rate, the format I mentioned (24/48) has essentially become the standard in audiovisual work. When using video editing software like DaVinci Resolve, that’s the expected input format. Even files I’ve recorded at 44.1 kHz end up being upsampled before going into DaVinci — but that’s probably a discussion for another forum! By the way, WeTransfer is a good platform for sending large files for free (I believe the limit is 2 GB for non-paying users).

@Alan Edward Klein

I did look this up on YouTube, but so far I haven’t found a video with satisfactory audio. If no new volunteer shows up (I imagine the recording experiment could actually be fun), I’ll probably end up resorting to what’s already available there.

Today, I ordered some parts for the old Kodak Carousel 750H, but it may be a while before I can see if I can fix it again. I have to be in the right mood to work on it, and that does not happen very often.

Would mono be good enough? I only have one good mic