1920s Syncopator Gramophone

Overview

The gramophone presented is a fully fictional design, inspired by visual elements commonly found in early 20th-century gramophones. It combines historically influenced forms with original design choices.

The brand name “Syncopator” is entirely fictional and does not represent any real-world company. Because both the design and marque are original and invented, this asset is royalty-free and may be used for any purpose, including commercial projects, without restriction.

Model Structure

The model is composed of several distinct components, all organized around a main wooden plinth. The following parts are included:

• Wooden plinth (primary parent object)
• Crank
• Platter
• Tone arm
• Horn

All components are fully rigged, allowing for animation and interaction. For flexibility, the package includes two versions of the model:

• Rigged version
• Un-rigged/ separated version

You can select the version that best suits your pipeline or engine requirements.

Textures & Materials

PBR workflow with PNG images. For convenience and flexibility, the asset includes three texture resolutions:

• 1024 × 1024 (1k)
• 2048 × 2048 (2k)
• 4096 × 4096 (4k)

The model uses:

• One material ("M_Gramophone")
• One UV map
• Baked normal maps for enhanced detail at low geometry cost

This setup allows for efficient rendering while maintaining visual fidelity.

Performance & Optimization

This asset was created with performance in mind, making it suitable for real-time applications such as games and VR, as well as background props in cinematic scenes.

• Approximate vertex/ face count: ≈6,000
• Low vertex density with baked normals
• Non-manifold geometry
• Unnecessary internal or unseen faces have been removed to optimize performance

These optimizations ensure the model remains lightweight without sacrificing visual quality.

Naming Conventions

The included files follow a consistent and industry-standard naming scheme:

Intended Use

This model is suitable for:

• Cinematics and animation
• Visualization and environment dressing
• Historical or stylized scenes