Sound decoders
Zimo sound decoders are known for their ease of use and with a Roco Z21 and a computer (Windows, though works through Parallels with a Mac), you can actually upload new sounds to the decoder. No additional hardware necessary! The Tramfabriek will only sell the tiniest decoders, mostly suitable for N and 009/H0e/H0m gauge.
Pre-installed sound
If you would like to have a certain sound installed, the Tramfabriek can install a sound from the Tramfabriek Sound Experience. The Tramfabriek does NOT install 3rd party sounds that need a paid unlock code! Check for available Zimo sounds here on the Zimo website.
Tramfabriek Sound Experience files are free and installed, when chosen, with the purchase of a decoder. Choose the sound you would like to have installed in the pop up window. If you choose a sound from the Zimo database, specify which one in the notes at the check out.
Zimo sound installation with
MS500N and STACO3A
MS500
MS490
MS590N18
MS500 series
Zimo’s smallest (wider, shorter)
- Size: 14 x 10 x 2,6 mm
- 4 wires (2x speaker, 2x for optional stayalive)
- 4 functions (0.5Amps Total Max) + 2 Logic Functions
- Current Rating Avg 0.7 Amps , Peak 1.5 Amps
- With RailCom
Zimo sound decoder MS500 is functionally identical to MS490, but wider and shorter.
MS-Sound with fully digital sound amplifier of 1W.
Stay-alive: Direct connection, limited to 1000 µF. In addition, as with all decoders, an external circuit with the StayAlive controller STACO. Also some diodes, resistor and the energy storage electrolytic capacitor can be connected.
The decoders of the MS500 family are not mfx-compatible.
For Zimo’s STACO stayalive, click here
Zimo decoder do not come with a speaker. Get them here.
MS490 series
Zimo’s smallest (narrow, longer)
- Size: 19 x 8.6 x 2,9 mm
- 4 wires (2x speaker, 2x for optional stayalive)
- 4 functions (0.5Amps Total Max) + 2 Logic Functions
- Current Rating Avg 0.7 Amps , Peak 1.5 Amps
- With RailCom
Zimo sound decoder MS490 is functionally identical to MS500, but more narrow and 5 mm longer.
MS-Sound with fully digital sound amplifier of 1W.
Stay-alive: Direct connection, limited to 1000 µF. In addition, as with all decoders, an external circuit with the StayAlive controller STACO. Also some diodes, resistor and the energy storage electrolytic capacitor can be connected.
The decoders of the MS490 family are not mfx-compatible.
For Zimo’s STACO stayalive, click here
Zimo decoder do not come with a speaker. Get them here.
MS590N18
Zimo’s smallest Next18 solution
- Size: 15 x 9.5 x 3.3 mm
- 4 wires (2x speaker, 2x for optional stayalive)
- 4 functions (0.5Amps Total Max) + 2 Logic Functions
- Current Rating Avg 0.7 Amps , Peak 1.5 Amps
- With RailCom
Zimo sound decoder MS580N18 is functionally identical to MS490 and MS500, but with Next18 plug.
MS-Sound with fully digital sound amplifier of 1W.
Stay-alive: Direct connection, limited to 1000 µF. In addition, as with all decoders, an external circuit with the StayAlive controller STACO. Also some diodes, resistor and the energy storage electrolytic capacitor can be connected.
The decoders of the MS500 family are not mfx-compatible.
For Zimo’s STACO stayalive, click here
Zimo decoder do not come with a speaker. Get them here.
Doehler & Haass SUSI Sound modules
The German brand Doehler & Haass is well known for their quality sound decoders. There is something special about the way their decoders bring the sounds to you. Anyone can make the sound of a steam train huffin’ and puffin’, but it’s in the fine details where you hear the difference. It all feels more natural. The sound projects for these decoders are mainly from the German speaking countries and (curiously enough) Spain and can be listened to here. To upload the sounds to the decoder, you would need the Doehler & Haass programmer. The project file can be downloaded from within the programmer software. But when ordering your sound module, we are happy to install the desired sound project for you.
The SUSI system is a way to add extra functions to a normal train decoder. Any Train-O-Matic decoder has four SUSI solder pads. When this sound module is connected, it will be controlled by the train decoder and sound will be added to the existing setup. This is therefor not a full decoder, but a module to connect to a decoder that has SUSI connectors.
SH05A Sound module
SUSI connection
You would choose this because:
A price worthy solution to add sound to a locomotive or function decoder with a SUSI connection.
Leaves possibility to connect Powerpack to our tOm decoders
Smallest SUSI sound module
Specifications:
Dimensions: 14.3 x 9.3 x 2.9 mm
Sampling rate: 22 kHz
Independent sound channels: 8
Memory size: 128 Megabits
Memory period: 760s
Max. output rating: 1.6 W (8 Ω)
Max. operating voltage 30 V
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