The fifth generation LokSound decoder has been completely redesigned. By using a new, powerful 32-bit processor, all features of the previously known LokSound decoders have been significantly improved:
LokSound 5 decoders reproduce up to 10 sound channels simultaneously, with each channel achieving HiFi quality thanks to 16-bit resolution and a sampling rate of 31250 Hz. With a LokSound 5 decoder, the sound quality and dynamic range of your locomotives will almost perfectly match the original. 128 Mbit noise buffering ensures sufficient capacity reserves.
LokSound 5 decoders have further improved motor load control with a clock rate of up to 50 kHz and noise-optimized motor control, so that in the future bell armature or track 1 motors will also run quietly with excellent slow driving properties.
The LokSound 5 decoders have numerous outputs for controlling lighting and additional functions and can control RC servos or SUSI modules if required. Each LokSound 5 decoder is also a true multi-protocol decoder with all four familiar data formats: In addition to DCC with RailComPlus, they all understand the M4 format and automatically log into modern Märklin® control centres. Compatibility with Motorola® and Selectrix® makes use with older control panels possible. In addition, all LokSound 5 decoders (even N gauge!) can be used on analogue DC and AC systems. The desired operating mode is automatically recognised. Depending on the control centre, up to 32 functions are possible, to which any special function can be assigned using the exceptionally flexible ESU function mapping. Three new, individually adjustable brake controllers and a two-stage heavy-duty simulation bring additional fun to the game – as do the new random functions, which can also be used to randomly control lighting effects. To meet the different sizes and power requirements of vehicles, LokSound 5 decoders are offered in several versions.