The LokSound 5 Micro DCC is made for the North American and Australian markets. It is a pure DCC Decoder, which supports RailComPlus and can also be used on DC layouts.
The LokSound decoder comes blank and requires a sound file to be loaded to it. Once loaded the decoder can be manipulated using your DCC system or the LokProgrammer to change the CVs.
TopHobbyTrains can preload an ESU stock sound file of your choice at the time of purchase of your LokSound decoder. Just put the ESU LokSound article number of the North American, Australian or European sound file and description in the purchase checkout notes and we will load it for you. We do not customize the file in any way. We do not charge an additional fee for this service. You can view the ESU sound file library on Their website Click here.
To access Loksound decoders more conveniently, load sound files onto the decoder yourself or change sound files we recommend the LokProgrammer.
The LokSound 5 micro is a “little wonder”: With only 21mmx10mm footprint, it is by far the smallest LokSound decoder we’ve ever built. This is perfect for N scale, but can also be used in small H0 locos. LokSound 5 micro decoders always have a Next18 interface and are offered with adapter plugs for all common interfaces. Because of different needs in our Global Market we have created 2 different versions of the LokSound V5, LokSound 5 DCC and the MultiProtocol LokSound 5.
The LokSound 5 micro decoder can play up to 10 channels simultaneously. Each channel can be resolved with up to 16 bit / 31250 kHz and finally offers hi-fi quality on your system. There is virtually no difference to the original more audible. A Class D audio power amplifier with up to 3W output powers the speakers, which may have between 4 ohms and 32 ohms impedance. The huge 128 Mbit sound storage provides enough capacity. All individual sounds can be individually adjusted in volume. The superflexible Soundengine without rigid schedule allows the prototypical simulation of all imaginable rail vehicles. Three separately adjustable braking functions and two alternative load scenarios give you the maximum control over your vehicles
Despite its small size, the LokSound 5 micro has at least 6 amplified function outputs as well as a logic level output. There are two more logic level outputs on the Next18 interface, which can alternatively control RC servos. Of course tons of lighting effects are also available. The brightness of each output can be set separately. The decoder handles the automatic on and off during uncoupling for ROCO®, Krois® and Telex® couplings. In order to keep compatible with the thousands of LokSound Selects and LokSound V4 decoders already on the market we made sure to add many of the most popular features of that Generation! This Includes the Full Throttle features, including the Famous Drive Hold!
The engine control of the LokSound 5 has again been fundamentally improved. A variably adjustable PWM clock frequency of 10kHz to 50kHz ensures especially in bell armature motors for a super quiet operation - The typical “humming” is a thing of the past. The load control can now be adapted to difficult cases with up to 10 CVs. The unique “Autotune” function allows the automatic decompression of the decoder to the motor. The LokSound 5 decoder delivers up to 0.75A motor current enough juice for all intended usage scenarios.
LokSound ver 5 Multi Protocol decoder communicates in DCC and additionally Motorola, Selectix, and MFX/M4 digital languages, LokSound 5 Micro decoders are offered with all common interfaces and always come with a 11x15mm “sugar cube” speaker and sound enclosure kit.
The LokSound 5 micro is also a true multi-protocol decoder. It masters the data format DCC as well as Motorola®, Selectrix® and M4. In the DCC format, 14 to 128 speed steps are as natural as 2- and 4-digit addresses and up to 32 functions. Thanks to RailComPlus®, the decoders log on fully automatically to a suitable digital central unit. It masters all DCC programming modes and, thanks to RailCom®, the CV values on the main track can be read out with suitable control panels. For panels that can only program the CVs from 1-255, there are auxiliary registers.
Manufacturer:
LokSound/ESU
Mfr Part No:
588