{"product_id":"soundtraxx-885619-blu-4408-blunami-alco-diesel-sound-decoder","title":"SoundTraxx 885619 | BLU-4408 Blunami ALCO Diesel Sound Decoder | Multi Scale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSoundTraxx 885619\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eBLU-4408 Blunami\u003c\/strong\u003e digital sound decoder with the \u003cstrong\u003eALCO\u003c\/strong\u003e sound set. Blunami is a Tsunami2 with a Bluetooth radio added, so it runs three ways: as a normal \u003cstrong\u003eDCC\u003c\/strong\u003e decoder on any NMRA-compliant system, on plain \u003cstrong\u003eDC\u003c\/strong\u003e, or in \u003cstrong\u003ewireless\u003c\/strong\u003e mode straight from your phone or tablet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWireless mode needs no command station and no programming track — an old DC power pack and the free \u003cstrong\u003eBlunami app\u003c\/strong\u003e are enough, and CVs can be read and changed over Bluetooth while the locomotive is running. The app is free for \u003cstrong\u003eiOS and Android\u003c\/strong\u003e. This version is the big-scale Blunami: a 4-amp motor rating and screw terminals instead of solder joints, suited to S, O and Large Scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e9 ALCO prime movers:\u003c\/strong\u003e ALCO 539 Turbo, ALCO 539 Non-Turbo, ALCO 244 Turbo, ALCO 251A i6, ALCO 251C v12, ALCO 251C v12 Super Charged, ALCO 251C v12 Century Series, ALCO 251C v16, ALCO 251C v16 Super Charged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOver 40 air horns and 13 bells\u003c\/strong\u003e, plus air compressors, couplers and dynamos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth control\u003c\/strong\u003e from the free Blunami app (iOS and Android) — over 300 settings without editing a single CV by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Digital Exhaust (DDE)\u003c\/strong\u003e automatically matches exhaust volume and RPM to the load on the motor, and the app calibrates it for you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree braking types:\u003c\/strong\u003e independent, train and dynamic braking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHyperdrive2 motor control\u003c\/strong\u003e for smooth, creep-speed switching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOver 20 Hyperlight lighting effects\u003c\/strong\u003e across 8 function outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16 polyphonic sound channels\u003c\/strong\u003e on a 32-bit processor, with a 7-band equalizer and adjustable reverb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrentKeeper ready\u003c\/strong\u003e — works with the SoundTraxx 810140 CurrentKeeper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eMore Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"8\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"45%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"55%\"\u003eSoundTraxx 885619\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBLU-4408 Blunami\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eALCO Diesel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS, O and Large Scale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoder Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e69 x 30.5 x 14mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScrew terminal blocks (no soldering)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax. Motor Stall Current:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunction Outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 Watt, 8-Ohm Load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound Channels:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 polyphonic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32-bit, 28 functions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControl Modes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC, DCC and Bluetooth wireless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/soundtraxx\"\u003eSoundTraxx range\u003c\/a\u003e, compare every \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/dcc-decoders\"\u003eDCC decoder\u003c\/a\u003e we stock, or see the other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/sound-profile_alco\"\u003eALCO sound profile\u003c\/a\u003e decoders. A speaker is not included — browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/dcc-speakers\"\u003eDCC speakers\u003c\/a\u003e rated 3 watt or better, and find install parts in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/dcc-wiring\"\u003eDCC wiring\u003c\/a\u003e. Add a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/products\/soundtraxx-810140-currentkeeper-multi-scale\"\u003eSoundTraxx 810140 CurrentKeeper\u003c\/a\u003e to keep sound alive over dirty track and turnouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a DCC system to use this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. That is the point of Blunami. It runs on a plain DC power pack with no command station at all — you control it from the free Blunami app over Bluetooth. It is also a fully NMRA-compliant DCC decoder if you already run DCC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the app work on Android?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The free Blunami app is published for both iOS and Android. (Some older listings and dealer pages still say iOS only — that is out of date.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a speaker included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Pair it with an 8-ohm speaker rated 3 watt or better that fits your shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich prime movers do I get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll 9 listed above, selectable in the app or via CV 123. You are not locked to one engine sound — pick whichever matches your prototype.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit my locomotive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis one measures 69 x 30.5 x 14mm and connects by screw terminal blocks (no soldering). Check the space in your shell against that footprint before ordering — other Blunami versions use different connectors and sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SoundTraxx","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43768364007679,"sku":"STX-885619","price":204.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0443\/5968\/0161\/files\/SoundTraxx_885619_BLU-4408_Blunami_ALCO_Diesel_Sound_Decoder_Multi_Scale_-_Squeaky_s_Trains-4054742.jpg?v=1749634747","url":"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/products\/soundtraxx-885619-blu-4408-blunami-alco-diesel-sound-decoder","provider":"Squeaky's Trains \u0026 Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}