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Unitrack Systems πŸ”Š Kato Analog Sound Box Review

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Description of Unitrack Systems πŸ”Š Kato Analog Sound Box

The modular pass-through design of the analog sound box means that it can easily be used for both N and HO scale!. The analog sound box will ship with an included early EMD 1st generation diesel sound chip, but additional diesel, steam and Electric sound sets will be available (sold separately) that will allow you to bring nearly any sounds that you desire to your non-dcc layout!. The sound box doesn't just make noise - It will read the strain on the motor in your engines and know how fast they're moving and how hard they're working. Certain sound Schemes (like steam where the chuff is directly linked to the visual movement of the side rods) will self-adjust the sound based on the speed of the locomotive so what you hear will match what you see, all without the need for DCC!. Have a powerful Home stereo system? Or maybe you'd prefer headphones so that you don't wake the neighbors- unlike sound Systems that are Tied to a locomotive, the analog sound box has a stereo out port so you can connect headphones or speakers of your choice!. Designed to easily connect to the Kato power pack (sold separately).

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The resonator goes into restart mode when the locomotive horn sounds. It doesn't restart every time but gets worse every time I start my layout. Kato is known for making high quality gear and my situation may be very isolated and shouldn't be a cause for concern, but I plan to contact the company and see what kind of approval I can get and I'll be sure everyone will let you know how it's going.

Pros
  • Permanent test results
Cons
  • Expensive insurance

I have been modeling N gauge for 20 years and have had older sound systems for my analogue circuitry which is extensive but WOW this sound system really and totally NOT ENOUGH for what he is capable of. Seriously, I'd love to do a great promotion for this system to do it justice. Not only are the digital, accurate multiple sounds amazing for both diesel and steam, and indeed my simple chokes on my second brand new rig which is under construction at our second home we spend in the summer in the…

Pros
  • Designed for easy connection to a Kato power supply (sold separately)
Cons
  • Operating speed

The resonator goes into restart mode when the locomotive horn sounds. It doesn't restart every time but gets worse every time I start my layout. Kato is known for making quality gear and my situation may be very isolated and shouldn't be a cause for concern, but I plan to contact the company and see what kind of approval I can get and I'm sure everyone will let you know how it's going.

Pros
  • The Soundbox doesn't just make noise - it reads the engine load on your engines and knows how fast they're moving and how hard they're working. Some audio schemes (e.g. Steam, where the noise is directly related to the visual movement of the sidebars) automatically adjust the audio to match the speed of the locomotive, so what you hear matches what you see without the DCC is required. !
Cons
  • Quality

I've been making N scale models for 20 years and have had older sound systems for my analogue rig which is extensive but WOW this sound system is truly and completely UNDERGROUND for what it is capable of. Seriously, I'd love to do a great promotion for this system to do it justice. Not only is the digitally accurate multiple noise amazing on both diesel and steam, and in fact my simple chokes on my second brand new rig which is under construction at our second home we have in the Arizona…

Pros
  • The analog sound box's modular pass-through design means it can easily be used for both N and HO scales!
Cons
  • Crumpled