SoundTraxx brings new dimensions in digital sound technology to your model railroad. Regardless of your scale or prototype, they have a sound system for you! They manufacture all of their Digital Sound Decoders in the USA, right here in Durango, Colorado. Their professional sound engineers record and edit their sound files and test their decoders multiple times before they ship to ensure top quality.
SurroundTraxx is a major breakthrough in sound systems for model trains! For the first time, a sound system has been designed with multiple trains in mind. SurroundTraxx gives you the realism of high-fidelity sound moving with the train as it travels about the layout, without installing speakers onboard the engine. SurroundTraxx works with a multiplicity of audio speakers that are strategically placed in hidden locations around the layout. Using the latest digital signal processing (DSP) technology and advanced block detection techniques, SurroundTraxx faithfully reproduces the sounds made by each train on the layout and directs the sound to the speaker closest to the train's location. As a train moves along its route, SurroundTraxx makes continuous adjustments to the sound level of each speaker so that the sound appears to follow the train around the layout. SurroundTraxx does not simply switch the sound from speaker to speaker. It uses an intelligent cross-fade algorithm that factors in train speed, direction, and distance between speakers. The sound makes a smooth transition as your train travels from one sound zone to the next without abrupt pops or thumps. DCC surround-sound system for your layout Suitable for all scales -- N through G! Sounds interact and “move” with your trains; no onboard speakers necessary Use with any 8-ohm speaker (or subwoofer for lower frequencies) Six sound channels support six different “sound zones” on your layout Simultaneous sound operations for up to six trains to be dispatched at once Memory storage for up to 99 locomotive profiles An extensive sound library to closely match all popular steam and diesel prototypes Ambient effects such as echo and reverb Download the data sheet (PDF) SurroundTraxx stores a roster of locomotive sound settings in a database called the Roundhouse. This is an extensive library that you can set up and adjust to match your model's prototype or to sound like your favorite horn or whistle, prime mover, or exhaust chuff. Each engine can have a unique sound profile! Once you have entered your locomotive roster into the Roundhouse, you can use the internal “dispatcher,” which allows up to six trains to be in operation at one time. SurroundTraxx can be set up to pick the first six locomotives detected, or you can assign these slots to the locomotives of your choice (perfect to make sure your favorite engine never goes silent!). These locomotive “slots” used by the dispatcher are called Auto Dispatch (AD) slots. After the trains have been dispatched, the block detector will identify the trains' locations, the speed they are traveling, and the point where they will cross into new blocks. SurroundTraxx uses this information to move the appropriate sounds to the corresponding sound channel (six are available) on the SurroundTraxx unit. SurroundTraxx uses an intelligent cross-fade algorithm that factors in train speed, direction, and distance between speakers. This reproduces the sound in such a way that it appears as though it is being emitted directly from the train rather than the speakers on the layout. The multiple trains running on the layout can all be in the same area or spread throughout the layout. SurroundTraxx will still dispatch and reproduce their respective sounds in full audio richness. It truly is a complete layout sound system with multiple trains and operating sessions in mind! Note: If using single-channel mode (default), the sound will feed through all six channels at once and does not follow the train. In order to set up the other modes of operation, you must use Digitrax® transponding block detection on your layout. Included with SurroundTraxx: SurroundTraxx system 5V power supply Network cable Speaker harness for six sound channel outputs (6' sections of each) Quick Start Guide Owner’s Manual CD Customer registration card Additional items needed for operation: Up to six 8-ohm speakers Optional subwoofer The appropriate DCC mobile decoders equipped with transponding or a TL-1 transponder Digitrax DCC Command Station, cabs and power boosters Additional speaker wire if using a distance greater than 6’ Digitrax BDL-168 (or older BDL-162) Block Detectors Digitrax RX-4s (eight total)
$500.76
BIG sound in a small package! The small size of our new Tsunami2 TSU-N18 decoder makes it ideal for both N and small HO models that come equipped with a NEXT18 socket. Installations can’t get any easier. Simply plug this decoder in and enjoy all of the Tsunami2 features you know and love! You will feel like you are in the cab with the amazing new features that Tsunami2 has to offer including: Reactive Dynamic Digital Exhaust, Functioning locomotive and train brakes, injectors, power reverse, and firebox flicker. We also offer a large selection of selectable sound effects including: exhaust chuffs(10), prime movers (up to 12), bells (12 in each diesel version), Whistles (90), airhorns (40+), couplers, dynamos and more! The TSU-N18 can be wired to a CurrentKeeper (P.N. 810140 or 810160) to maintain performance over dirty track and switches. Product Specifications: Sound Profile: Baldwin & Other Diesel Dimensions: 25 x 9.5 x 4.1mm Max. Motor Stall Current: 1A Max. Function Current: 100mA (each output) Function Outputs: 6 Audio Amplifier: 1 Watt, 8-Ohm Load DCC Track Voltage: 7.5V – 22V Sound Channels: 16 Tsunami2 Digital Sound Decoders integrate a full-featured sound system, Hyperlight™ lighting effects, Hyperdrive2™ advanced motor control, and a DCC decoder into a single package. Tsunami2 Digital Sound Decoders offer 20+ lighting effects in each model! Other popular Tsunami2 features include: Reactive Dynamic Digital Exhaust, Functioning locomotive and train brakes. We also offer a large selection of selectable sound effects including: 8 manufacturer specific prime movers, bells (12), airhorns (40+), couplers, compressors, and more!
$100.76
Get a quick decoder upgrade for your Bachmann HO Sound Value steam models with our new Tsunami2 TSU-BH2. This decoder offers 8 function outputs and an easy install. Simply replace the Sound Value decoder and enjoy all of the Tsunami2 features you love.The 8 function outputs are LED-friendly so resistors are not required for LEDs! (See the wiring diagrams under product documentation for more information). Light effects are fully remappable and offer full access to our 20+ HyperLight effects.This decoder is designed to replace the factory board in the following HO Bachmann Sound Value Steam Models: 2-6-0, 2-8-0, 4-6-2, 4-8-4 Class J and GS4.You will feel like you are in the cab with the amazing new features that Tsunami2 has to offer including: Reactive Dynamic Digital Exhaust, Functioning locomotive and train brakes, functioning adjustable exhaust cut-off, and firebox flicker. We also offer a large selection of selectable sound effects including: exhaust chuffs(10), bells (12), Whistles (90), couplers, dynamos and more!This decoder includes a connector to easily add a CurrentKeeper (P.N. 810140 or 810160) to maintain performance over dirty track and switches. Product Specifications: Sound Profile: Steam-2 Dimensions: 45 x 28 x 7.5mm Max. Motor Stall Current: 2A Max. Function Current: 100mA (each output) Function Outputs: 8 LED-Friendly Outputs! Audio Amplifier: 2 Watt, 8-Ohm Load DCC Track Voltage: 7.5V – 22V Sound Channels: 16 Tsunami2 Digital Sound Decoders integrate a full-featured sound system, Hyperlight™ lighting effects, Hyperdrive2™ advanced motor control, and a DCC decoder into a single package. Tsunami2 Digital Sound Decoders offer 20+ lighting effects in each model! Other popular Tsunami2 features include: Reactive Dynamic Digital Exhaust, Functioning locomotive and train brakes. We also offer a large selection of selectable sound effects including: 8 manufacturer specific prime movers, bells (12), airhorns (40+), couplers, compressors, and more!
$98.36
Get an easy upgrade for your Bachmann Sound Value diesel models with our newest Tsunami2 decoder! The TSU-BH1 offers 8 LED-friendly function outputs so resistors are not required for LEDs! (See the wiring diagrams under product documentation for more information). Light effects are fully remappable and offer full access to our 20+ HyperLight effects.This decoder is available in 3 sound profiles EMD, GE, and ALCO. For an easy install, simply replace the Sound Value decoder and enjoy all of the Tsunami2 features you love!This decoder is designed to replace the factory board in the following Bachmann Sound Value Diesel Models: FA-2, FB-2, S-4, E7-A, SD70ACe, ES44AC, GP30, GP38-2, GP40, GP7, and SD40-2.Fun Tsunami2 features including: Reactive Dynamic Digital Exhaust, Functioning locomotive and train brakes, injectors, power reverse, and more. We also offer a large selection of selectable sound effects including: prime movers (up to 12), bells (12), airhorns (40+), couplers, and more!This decoder includes a connector to easily add a CurrentKeeper (P.N. 810140 or 810160) to maintain performance over dirty track and switches. Product Specifications: Sound Profile: GE Diesel Dimensions: 97 x 16 x 7.7mm Max. Motor Stall Current: 2A Max. Function Current: 100mA (each output) Function Outputs: 8 LED-Friendly Outputs! Audio Amplifier: 2 Watt, 8-Ohm Load DCC Track Voltage: 7.5V – 22V Sound Channels: 16 Tsunami2 Digital Sound Decoders integrate a full-featured sound system, Hyperlight™ lighting effects, Hyperdrive2™ advanced motor control, and a DCC decoder into a single package. Tsunami2 Digital Sound Decoders offer 20+ lighting effects in each model! Other popular Tsunami2 features include: Reactive Dynamic Digital Exhaust, Functioning locomotive and train brakes. We also offer a large selection of selectable sound effects including: 8 manufacturer specific prime movers, bells (12), airhorns (40+), couplers, compressors, and more!
$98.36
BIG sound in a small package! The small size of our new Tsunami2 TSU-N18 decoder makes it ideal for both N and small HO models that come equipped with a NEXT18 socket. Installations can’t get any easier. Simply plug this decoder in and enjoy all of the Tsunami2 features you know and love! You will feel like you are in the cab with the amazing new features that Tsunami2 has to offer including: Reactive Dynamic Digital Exhaust, Functioning locomotive and train brakes, injectors, power reverse, and firebox flicker. We also offer a large selection of selectable sound effects including: exhaust chuffs(10), prime movers (up to 12), bells (12 in each diesel version), Whistles (90), airhorns (40+), couplers, dynamos and more! The TSU-N18 can be wired to a CurrentKeeper (P.N. 810140 or 810160) to maintain performance over dirty track and switches. Product Specifications: Sound Profile: Electric Dimensions: 25 x 9.5 x 4.1mm Max. Motor Stall Current: 1A Max. Function Current: 100mA (each output) Function Outputs: 6 Audio Amplifier: 1 Watt, 8-Ohm Load DCC Track Voltage: 7.5V – 22V Sound Channels: 16 Tsunami2 Digital Sound Decoders integrate a full-featured sound system, Hyperlight™ lighting effects, Hyperdrive2™ advanced motor control, and a DCC decoder into a single package. Tsunami2 Digital Sound Decoders offer 20+ lighting effects in each model! Other popular Tsunami2 features include: Reactive Dynamic Digital Exhaust, Functioning locomotive and train brakes. We also offer a large selection of selectable sound effects including: 8 manufacturer specific prime movers, bells (12), airhorns (40+), couplers, compressors, and more!
$100.76$70.53
BIG sound in a small package! The small size of our new Tsunami2 TSU-N18 decoder makes it ideal for both N and small HO models that come equipped with a NEXT18 socket. Installations can’t get any easier. Simply plug this decoder in and enjoy all of the Tsunami2 features you know and love! You will feel like you are in the cab with the amazing new features that Tsunami2 has to offer including: Reactive Dynamic Digital Exhaust, Functioning locomotive and train brakes, injectors, power reverse, and firebox flicker. We also offer a large selection of selectable sound effects including: exhaust chuffs(10), prime movers (up to 12), bells (12 in each diesel version), Whistles (90), airhorns (40+), couplers, dynamos and more! The TSU-N18 can be wired to a CurrentKeeper (P.N. 810140 or 810160) to maintain performance over dirty track and switches. Product Specifications: Sound Profile: EMD Diesel Dimensions: 25 x 9.5 x 4.1mm Max. Motor Stall Current: 1A Max. Function Current: 100mA (each output) Function Outputs: 6 Audio Amplifier: 1 Watt, 8-Ohm Load DCC Track Voltage: 7.5V – 22V Sound Channels: 16 Tsunami2 Digital Sound Decoders integrate a full-featured sound system, Hyperlight™ lighting effects, Hyperdrive2™ advanced motor control, and a DCC decoder into a single package. Tsunami2 Digital Sound Decoders offer 20+ lighting effects in each model! Other popular Tsunami2 features include: Reactive Dynamic Digital Exhaust, Functioning locomotive and train brakes. We also offer a large selection of selectable sound effects including: 8 manufacturer specific prime movers, bells (12), airhorns (40+), couplers, compressors, and more!
$100.76
BIG sound in a small package! The small size of our new Tsunami2 TSU-N18 decoder makes it ideal for both N and small HO models that come equipped with a NEXT18 socket. Installations can’t get any easier. Simply plug this decoder in and enjoy all of the Tsunami2 features you know and love! You will feel like you are in the cab with the amazing new features that Tsunami2 has to offer including: Reactive Dynamic Digital Exhaust, Functioning locomotive and train brakes, injectors, power reverse, and firebox flicker. We also offer a large selection of selectable sound effects including: exhaust chuffs(10), prime movers (up to 12), bells (12 in each diesel version), Whistles (90), airhorns (40+), couplers, dynamos and more! The TSU-N18 can be wired to a CurrentKeeper (P.N. 810140 or 810160) to maintain performance over dirty track and switches. Product Specifications: Sound Profile: GE Diesel Dimensions: 25 x 9.5 x 4.1mm Max. Motor Stall Current: 1A Max. Function Current: 100mA (each output) Function Outputs: 6 Audio Amplifier: 1 Watt, 8-Ohm Load DCC Track Voltage: 7.5V – 22V Sound Channels: 16 Tsunami2 Digital Sound Decoders integrate a full-featured sound system, Hyperlight™ lighting effects, Hyperdrive2™ advanced motor control, and a DCC decoder into a single package. Tsunami2 Digital Sound Decoders offer 20+ lighting effects in each model! Other popular Tsunami2 features include: Reactive Dynamic Digital Exhaust, Functioning locomotive and train brakes. We also offer a large selection of selectable sound effects including: 8 manufacturer specific prime movers, bells (12), airhorns (40+), couplers, compressors, and more!
$100.76
This 220µF capacitor helps keep power to the decoder during momentary power losses. For use with decoders that use an external capacitor assembly, such as the TSU-1100 or ECO-100.
$2.61
Z/N-scale, 2-function decoder that measures 13 x 9 x 3mm with an attached wire harness, or ‘squid cable,' for easy installation in some Z and most N-scale models. This decoder will operate in DCC only. Dimensions: 13 x 9 x 3mm Max. Motor Stall Current: 1A Max. Function Current: 100mA (each output) Function Outputs: 2 DCC Track Voltage: 21 Volts Maximum
$29.00
Z/N-scale, 2-function decoder that measures 13 x 9 x 3mm and is available with a 6-pin NEM651 connector popular in many European models. This decoder will operate in DCC only. Dimensions: 13 x 9 x 3mm Max. Motor Stall Current: 1A Max. Function Current: 100mA (each output) Function Outputs: 2 DCC Track Voltage: 21 Volts Maximum
$25.80
Replacement 8-wire power harness for all TSU-1100 or ECO-100 Digital Sound Decoders.
$9.80
Package of four gaskets for mounting our 40 x 28.5mm oval speakers (P.N. 810078).
$6.36
