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Rent the Walter Reade Theater


Our 268-seat theater offers film, video and data projection services in an elegant, plush environment.

Contact: Sharon Bahus, Rental Manager
tel. 212 875 5608
fax 212 875 5636
sbahus@filmlinc.com


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Dimensions

Capacity: 268 with 25 removable seats for the handicapped located throughout. Theator Interior: 45' wide by 85' long. Step seating in rear auditorium and 8 degree slope in front. Adjacent gallery/reception area is 30' wide by 42' long.

Acoustics
The acoustical treatment consists of interchangeable fabric and wood panels, making it uniquely adaptable for both film projection, which requires absorbent surfaces, and live music, which requires a more reflective surface.

Screen Size
35' wide by 19' high. Video Image Size: Approximately 12' wide by 9' high to full screen. DLP Video Image Size: Image varies according to format (see Video Systems for DLP specs).

Projection System
Formats: 35mm (1:33 to 2:35), 16mm and 16mm anamorphic, video. 30/70mm Century Projectors with variable speed capabilities and 5000 watt auto align Strong xenon light source. 16mm Elmo xenon projector

Sound System
• Dolby CP 200 cinema processor, including Dolby SR and SRD.
• Dolby magnetic pre-amplifiers for 35mm, 70mm and dubber playback.
• Bi-amp sound system, inclusive of five full range screen channels, sub-woofer and stereo surround capability.
• Sound interlock capability for 16mm and 35mm. 3
• 5mm capability inclusive of single track through six track replay.

Video System Formats
• Hi-Def, Digibeta, Beta SP, DVC Pro, VHS, Hi-8, and ¾".
Please Note: High Definition Deck not available. Must be rented.
• DLP (Digital light projector) Christie Roadster S6 with black chip. True XSGA 1280x1024 resolution. Rental Fee $1,000.
• Sony VPH-1292 Multiscan projector with NTSC/PAL/SECAM/NTSC 4.43 and data display capability.
• Faroudja LD-2 Decoder/Scan converter (line doubler) super NTSC system
• Sony J3 Beta SP. DIgibeta/Pal/NTSC. Rental Fee $250.
• Panasonic DVC Pro AJ-D230H - Digital Video Playback
• Sony VP-9000 U-matic playback
• Sony VP-7040 U-matic tri-standard playback
• Sony EVO-9800 Hi 8 playback
• Panasonic AG1980 SVHS/VHS playback
• Auxiliary inputs for additional video sources
• Mono or stereo sound through Dolby system

Other Features
Seat Type: Marquee Carousel Rocker by Irwin Seating.
Fabric: The Knoll Group
Hearing Assistance and Simultaneous Translation System: Phonic Ear FM & Sennheiser
Theater Sconces: Joy Wilke
Awards: 1993 Certificate of Merit Award - Municipal Arts Society of New York; 1993 Access New York Award - Award for promoting access to people with disabilities. Ruth Messinger, Manhattan Borough President