SoundTraxx SurroundTraxx systems are designed to bring immersive, layout-wide sound to your model railroad using multiple speakers placed around the layout. Unlike onboard locomotive sound decoders, SurroundTraxx creates a true surround-sound environment, allowing sound effects to move with trains and fill the entire scene.
Layout-Based Surround Sound for Model Railroads
SurroundTraxx is ideal for modelers who want realistic ambient and train-following sound without installing sound decoders in every locomotive. By distributing sound through speakers mounted under the layout, in scenery, or near structures, SurroundTraxx creates a dynamic soundscape that enhances realism during operations.
DSP-80 Multi-Train Sound System
The SurroundTraxx system is powered by the DSP-80, a digital sound processor designed to handle multiple sound sources and speakers simultaneously. It allows sound effects to pan across the layout as trains move, creating the illusion that sound originates from the train’s actual location.
SurroundTraxx pairs especially well with Tsunami SoundCar decoders, allowing sound effects to be triggered from rolling stock and distributed across multiple speakers. This combination is ideal for brake squeal, coupling sounds, track noise, yard ambience, and other layout-wide effects.
SurroundTraxx is especially popular for club layouts, exhibition layouts, and larger home railroads where immersive sound adds significant realism. By separating sound from the locomotive, SurroundTraxx reduces onboard space constraints while dramatically expanding the audio experience.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is SurroundTraxx?
SurroundTraxx is a layout-based sound system from SoundTraxx that uses multiple speakers to create immersive, directional sound across a model railroad.
Does SurroundTraxx replace locomotive sound decoders?
No. SurroundTraxx complements locomotive sound decoders by adding ambient and layout-wide sound effects.
Do I need multiple speakers?
Yes. SurroundTraxx works best with multiple speakers placed around the layout to create realistic sound movement and positioning.
Can SurroundTraxx be used with SoundCar decoders?
Yes. SurroundTraxx works very well with SoundCar decoders for rolling-stock-based sound effects.
Is SurroundTraxx compatible with DCC layouts?
Yes. SurroundTraxx is designed to integrate seamlessly with DCC layouts and SoundTraxx decoder systems.
SoundTraxx SurroundTraxx systems are designed to bring immersive, layout-wide sound to your model railroad using multiple speakers placed around the layout. Unlike onboard locomotive sound decoders, SurroundTraxx creates a true surround-sound environment, allowing sound effects to move with trains and fill the entire scene.
Layout-Based Surround Sound for Model Railroads
SurroundTraxx is ideal for modelers who want realistic ambient and train-following sound without installing sound decoders in every locomotive. By distributing sound through speakers mounted under the layout, in scenery, or near structures, SurroundTraxx creates a dynamic soundscape that enhances realism during operations.
DSP-80 Multi-Train Sound System
The SurroundTraxx system is powered by the DSP-80, a digital sound processor designed to handle multiple sound sources and speakers simultaneously. It allows sound effects to pan across the layout as trains move, creating the illusion that sound originates from the train’s actual location.
SurroundTraxx pairs especially well with Tsunami SoundCar decoders, allowing sound effects to be triggered from rolling stock and distributed across multiple speakers. This combination is ideal for brake squeal, coupling sounds, track noise, yard ambience, and other layout-wide effects.
SurroundTraxx is especially popular for club layouts, exhibition layouts, and larger home railroads where immersive sound adds significant realism. By separating sound from the locomotive, SurroundTraxx reduces onboard space constraints while dramatically expanding the audio experience.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is SurroundTraxx?
SurroundTraxx is a layout-based sound system from SoundTraxx that uses multiple speakers to create immersive, directional sound across a model railroad.
Does SurroundTraxx replace locomotive sound decoders?
No. SurroundTraxx complements locomotive sound decoders by adding ambient and layout-wide sound effects.
Do I need multiple speakers?
Yes. SurroundTraxx works best with multiple speakers placed around the layout to create realistic sound movement and positioning.
Can SurroundTraxx be used with SoundCar decoders?
Yes. SurroundTraxx works very well with SoundCar decoders for rolling-stock-based sound effects.
Is SurroundTraxx compatible with DCC layouts?
Yes. SurroundTraxx is designed to integrate seamlessly with DCC layouts and SoundTraxx decoder systems.
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