Presto
Issue: 1940 2297 - Page 25
STEWART-WARNER FREQUENCY
MODULATION "INTERPRETER"
Owners of most standard broadcast receiving sets need
have no fears that these will become outmoded with the ad-
vent of frequency modulation broadcasting, according to of-
ficials of Stewart-Warner Corporation. One of the first to
be awarded licensee rights for the manufacture of receiving
sets under the original Armstrong "F-M" patents, Stewart-
Warner now announces a conversion attachment which may
be plugged into any present style radio equipped with phono-
graph jack, making the latter adaptable to "F-M" reception
without further changes, rewiring, or other alterations.
The new Stewart-Warner "Interpreter", as it is named,
consists of a small, compact cabinet, which may be placed
upon the top of a standard set and attached to the latter with
a simple "plug-in" connection. Handsomely constructed of
fine cabinet woods, the "Interpreter" harmonizes nicely with
the appearance of most console radios.
Simplicity of operation is another feature of this new
Stewart-Warner device. It provides automatic push-button
tuning for six stations. Other stations may be tuned in with
a single knob, operating an indicator pointer over the face of
an illuminated, calibrated dial. An on-off switch completes
the "Interpreter" controls.
The "Interpreter" circuit employs nine tubes, operating on
110 volts, 60 cycle current supply. An extra jack is provided
for phonograph pick-up for use with existing record players.
The cabinet of the "Interpreter" has a front panel of cen-
ter-matched stump walnut with rosewood decal band at the
bottom. Top and ends of plain sliced American walnut.
Fluted pilasters of solid walnut. The entire cabinet is hand-
rubbed. The new Stewart-Warner frequency modulation
"Interpreter" is priced below $50 F.O.B. Chicago.
DECEMBER, 1040
RADICAL NEW SOUND DEVELOPMENT—
FANTASOUND
Walt Disney Suggests New Technique
The first public showing of Walt Disney's "Fantasia" un-
veiled an entirely new type of motion picture sound recording
and reproduction which projects a complete third-dimensional
effect of sound and music. Christened "Fantasound" because,
like the picture itself, it represents a revolutionary technique
in sound reproduction. The new system of recording and re-
producing sound-on-film employs entirely new principles both
in the studio production and in theatre presentation. Three
years of work by Disney and RCA engineers went into its de-
velopment.
"Fantasound" causes sound actually to move with the
action on the screen. This realism in sound is accomplished by
the use of a number of loudspeakers placed at different points
behind the motion picture screen. It succeeds in taking music
and sound out of its incidental role in the theatre and elevating
it to the position of an important tool in the hands of the dra-
matist. The result can best be described as surprisingly de-
lightful, or to quote Disney, it is "seeing music and hearing
pictures". Screen sounds come forth with flexibility for the
first time. The music can be followed with the eyes as well
as with the ears not only all over the screen but also around
the theatre.
The premiere of "Fantasia" took place in New York City
on the evening of November 13th before a distinguished audi-
ence. This Disney film of "visual music" by Leopold Stokow-
ski and the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra was acclaimed
as a new art form. It consisted of eight parts, the musical
background for which was selected by Deems Taylor who ap-
pears in the film as interpreter.
NEW ZENITH "HOME RECORDER"
Now Zenith brings you more fun with your radio. You
can make your own records right at home by means of this
New Zenith Radio-Phonograph Equipped with the Home-
Recorder.
l'AGE TWENTY-SEVEN
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MODULATION "INTERPRETER"
Owners of most standard broadcast receiving sets need
have no fears that these will become outmoded with the ad-
vent of frequency modulation broadcasting, according to of-
ficials of Stewart-Warner Corporation. One of the first to
be awarded licensee rights for the manufacture of receiving
sets under the original Armstrong "F-M" patents, Stewart-
Warner now announces a conversion attachment which may
be plugged into any present style radio equipped with phono-
graph jack, making the latter adaptable to "F-M" reception
without further changes, rewiring, or other alterations.
The new Stewart-Warner "Interpreter", as it is named,
consists of a small, compact cabinet, which may be placed
upon the top of a standard set and attached to the latter with
a simple "plug-in" connection. Handsomely constructed of
fine cabinet woods, the "Interpreter" harmonizes nicely with
the appearance of most console radios.
Simplicity of operation is another feature of this new
Stewart-Warner device. It provides automatic push-button
tuning for six stations. Other stations may be tuned in with
a single knob, operating an indicator pointer over the face of
an illuminated, calibrated dial. An on-off switch completes
the "Interpreter" controls.
The "Interpreter" circuit employs nine tubes, operating on
110 volts, 60 cycle current supply. An extra jack is provided
for phonograph pick-up for use with existing record players.
The cabinet of the "Interpreter" has a front panel of cen-
ter-matched stump walnut with rosewood decal band at the
bottom. Top and ends of plain sliced American walnut.
Fluted pilasters of solid walnut. The entire cabinet is hand-
rubbed. The new Stewart-Warner frequency modulation
"Interpreter" is priced below $50 F.O.B. Chicago.
DECEMBER, 1040
RADICAL NEW SOUND DEVELOPMENT—
FANTASOUND
Walt Disney Suggests New Technique
The first public showing of Walt Disney's "Fantasia" un-
veiled an entirely new type of motion picture sound recording
and reproduction which projects a complete third-dimensional
effect of sound and music. Christened "Fantasound" because,
like the picture itself, it represents a revolutionary technique
in sound reproduction. The new system of recording and re-
producing sound-on-film employs entirely new principles both
in the studio production and in theatre presentation. Three
years of work by Disney and RCA engineers went into its de-
velopment.
"Fantasound" causes sound actually to move with the
action on the screen. This realism in sound is accomplished by
the use of a number of loudspeakers placed at different points
behind the motion picture screen. It succeeds in taking music
and sound out of its incidental role in the theatre and elevating
it to the position of an important tool in the hands of the dra-
matist. The result can best be described as surprisingly de-
lightful, or to quote Disney, it is "seeing music and hearing
pictures". Screen sounds come forth with flexibility for the
first time. The music can be followed with the eyes as well
as with the ears not only all over the screen but also around
the theatre.
The premiere of "Fantasia" took place in New York City
on the evening of November 13th before a distinguished audi-
ence. This Disney film of "visual music" by Leopold Stokow-
ski and the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra was acclaimed
as a new art form. It consisted of eight parts, the musical
background for which was selected by Deems Taylor who ap-
pears in the film as interpreter.
NEW ZENITH "HOME RECORDER"
Now Zenith brings you more fun with your radio. You
can make your own records right at home by means of this
New Zenith Radio-Phonograph Equipped with the Home-
Recorder.
l'AGE TWENTY-SEVEN
Enhanced content © 2008-2009 and presented by MBSI - The Musical Box Society International (www.mbsi.org) and the International Arcade Museum (www.arcade-museum.com).
All Rights Reserved. Digitized from the archives of the MBSI with support from NAMM - The International Music Products Association (www.namm.org).
Additional enhancement, optimization, and distribution by the International Arcade Museum. An extensive collection of Presto can be found online at http://www.arcade-museum.com/library/
Future scanning projects are planned by the International Arcade Museum Library (IAML).