Experience with Sound / DCC

Posted by pizlinard72 on Aug 18, 2024; 1:05pm
URL: http://c-sng-discussion-forum.254.s1.nabble.com/Experience-with-Sound-DCC-tp20057.html

Hello everyone

As I start to paint some models, I need to finish them internally first. Many years ago PFM sound was state of the art, now with digital control and sound, a new area of controlling your models is here. I have some experience with Zimo and ESU in my European models. However, I am new to the US way of doing it.
Norm already offered his advice (thank you!).

Hi Christian,
My friend and neighbor Dusty installed a Blunami decoder in his Fn3 D&RGW C-21. He used the higher amperage rated unit for large scale, but their offerings for smaller scales operate the same way. The Soundtraxx Tsunami system has excellent sound effects and lighting features and is very popular in the industry. The BlueRail Trains Blunami app has versions for both Android and Apple platforms and has a very easy to use controller interface. It's a very good standalone program that makes it easy to run DCC without a system-dedicated throttle and command station - in fact even the Lego train folks use it for show displays. I installed the app on my Android phone and was controlling his locomotive in about three minutes.

I've used Tsunami decoders for years and their products and support are excellent. Ive also had very good results with Loksound and TCS Wowsound decoders as well. We could start a new thread or feel free to private message me if you have any further questions.
Cheers,
Norm

What are your experiences with DCC and sound?

Thank you for your advice.

Christian