Phoenix Sounds

Like most of our customers, we have a passion for model railroading and like most enthusiasts, we always seem to be looking for ways to improve realism.
When digital recording started to become affordable in the early 1990s, it offered the potential to add a whole new dimension to the hobby. But we were quickly disappointed...

We discovered that all digital sound units are not created equal and the ones we tried fell short of our expectations. Distortion, poor amplification and limited sound choices ruined the experience. Hence, Phoenix Sound Systems was born.

Uncompromising sound quality...

Our foremost goal was to produce an uncompromising system that truly lived up to the potential. In particular, we demanded clear reproduction where a ringing bell would stand out crisply from the background chuff, and not be mixed into it -- and where the howl of a whistle would not distort the chuff itself. Where you would hear the rumble of a diesel, not just the knock.

Sufficient amplification...

We also knew that the unit had to have sufficient amplification to support "loud" outdoor operation suitable for big scales such as 'O', 'G', 1" and larger. We also wanted to insure a proper frequency response providing not only crisp treble but full bodied bass. Diesels don't just knock and pop, they also rumble, and that is the most realistic part!!

Comprehensive sound selections...

We also realized that hobbyists model many diverse eras, equipment types and road names so variety was paramount. A simple choice of diesel or steam was not enough.

Rather a comprehensive selection of specific types of diesels and specific steam engines from different road names was required. After all there is a big difference between a 1890 era narrow gauge engine and a World War II era standard gauge heavy steam locomotive.

We believe we have met our goals with the BigSound™ sound unit and as such, it should live up to your dream.

Click Here for American Steam Sounds

Click Here for American Diesel Sounds

Click Here for European Sounds

Click Here for Electric & Gas Sounds

Carr's Locomotives the Right Track.