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Setup Guide
6-Channel Mode
The six-channel configuration is best suited to small or medium-sized layouts.
This mode provides six sound zones with a single SurroundTraxx system,
while supporting up to six locomotives simultaneously. Because there is no
subwoofer in this configuration, the bass response is limited to what the six
speakers can produce. Due to lack of a subwoofer it is recommended to
purchase quality, full range speakers that have a frequency range of at least
80-16,000 Hz to give a good spectrum of sound.
Six channel mode:
• Can produce sound for up to six locomotives simultaneously.
• Up to six sound zones can exist throughout your layout.
• Requires transponding decoders and block detectors.
5-Channel Mode with Subwoofer
The use of a subwoofer provides a new level of realism to your layout. Trains
are big machines with rich sounds across the spectrum, and the extra bass
from a subwoofer really announces the train’s arrival! While this mode offers
five rather than six sound zones, we recommend it for the quality of the
overall sound experience. Some users feel that it is especially well suited to
diesel locomotives.
This mode works well with a small or medium sized layout. The frequency
response of the five individual speakers is less important than in the six-
channel mode because the subwoofer (the sixth channel) fills out the audio
spectrum with plenty of deep bass.
Remember that hidden track and tunnels don’t require a sound zone.
Five channel mode:
• Can produce sound for up to six locomotives simultaneously.
• Five sound zones can exist throughout your layout.
• Produces the best bass and richest audio experience.
• Requires transponding decoders and block detectors.