Soundtraxx Tsunami2 KN1 for Kato N scale Cowl Units

[EspeeGoldenState]

I haven't seen this posted but in one place, but looks like Soundtraxx is now going to finally produce a drop-in board for Kato F, E, F40PH, PA/B, and of course the P42. No mention of the SDP40F though.

It's an all in one decoder that also comes with 2 LEDS and a speaker. And no documentation yet on the Soundtraxx website so price and other information is unknown.

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I've waited forever for Soundtraxx to do them, but I'm now at the point I like the sound quality and programability better from ESU decoders. Hopefully an announcement leads to more from both manufacturers for drop in decoders for N scale.

Chris

[daniel_leavitt2000]

If I wasn't already converting all my F40PH engines to ESU with Alvin's adapter boards, I would have been all over this. I wish they announced thee a few months ago.

[peteski]

If I wasn't already converting all my F40PH engines to ESU with Alvin's adapter boards, I would have been all over this. I wish they announced thee a few months ago.

ESU decoders are much more configurable, and you can update their firmware, and sound files. Tsunami? Not so much.

[Wutter]

Based on their board image it also appears that there aren't more than 4 AUX functions if it even has that many. If I'm going to be paying that much for a sound decoder I would expect it has at least the same amount of functions as what is on the market currently.

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[nightmare0331]

Seems a bit...underwhelming based on what is already out there.

Now had this been out 5 years ago it could have been a game changer.

I'm sure the brand S fanboys will be happy of course.

Enjoy!

Kelley.
www.dufordmodelworks.com

[greenwizard88]

I've always liked soundtraxx, and have a few P42's and F40's that I wouldn't mind upgrading from Digitrax "sound" decoders. I'll definitely give this a try.

[daniel_leavitt2000]

This would also work on the engines where the adapter board would not like the PA.

[EspeeGoldenState]

Ouch, got an email for Streamlined Backshop for these.

MSRP for these things will be $150 for the "kit". So obviously street prices will be cheaper, but as mentioned before only 4 AUX functions. Definitely kinda underwhelming.

Chris

Tsunami2 Meets N-Scale!

The TSU-KN1 is our first plug and play Tsunami2 N-Scale decoder. Finally, N-Scale modelers can get the Tsunami2 features they have been wanting in their N-Scale locomotives! We are excited to introduce a Plug and Play, Tsunami2, N-Scale decoder and installation kit. The new TSU-KN1 is designed to fit into Kato N-Scale E, F-units, F40PH,  PA and P42 locomotives. Prime mover selections for all of these models are packed into this one tiny decoder! Get an easy install, amazingly realistic sounds, plus the features that all Tsunami2 decoders have to offer.
 
Complete Installation Kit

The TSU-KN1 comes with a complete installation kit ensuring an easy install. Also note that the TSU-KN1 is designed with 4 LED friendly outputs making external resistors unnecessary!

Installation kit includes:

    TSU-KN1 Decoder
    Mini Cube 3 Speaker and Baffle
    Speaker wire
    Kapton Tape
    2 Sunny White LEDs

Specifications:

    Dimensions: 55 x 13.8
    Max. Motor Stall Current: 500mA
    Max. Function Current: 100mA (each output)
    Function Outputs: 4 - LED Friendly. No resistors necessary!
    Audio Amplifier: 1W, 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!

[peteski]

. . .
 Definitely kinda underwhelming.

Exactly!  That is what we suspected from the start.  But it probably has that highly touted (by Soundtraxx decoder owners) multi-band equalizer. 

Still waiting for ESU or ZIMO (well the last one is just a pipe dream) to come up with that type of sound decoder.