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Rolling Thunder TM


We
are still amazed by the realistic sounds our models can produce. Yet when
we hear a real locomotive, we notice the deep rumbling sounds that even
our advanced model locomotives simply could not reproduce, until now.
The
ALL-NEW
Paragon3 and Paragon4 with Rolling ThunderTM
sound and control systems for HO scale have all the features of Paragon2, but now include more, higher fidelity sounds than
ever before, plus the ability to reproduce low frequency sounds that give
your railroad the feel and depth of sound of a real locomotive!
How does it work? The speakers in most HO
scale locomotives will only reproduce sounds above approximately 600
hertz. The human ear can detect sounds between 20 to 20,000 hertz, and we
can feel sounds at even lower frequencies. Many of the sounds real trains
make are in the lower frequencies that models cannot reproduce. This is
due to the tiny speakers which cannot move enough air. To overcome this
shortcoming, Paragon3 and Paragon4 incorporate a cutting edge radio transmitter system
we call Rolling ThunderTM that sends the low frequency
sounds to a specially designed receiver and subwoofer under your layout.
Since low frequency sounds have a longer wavelength, it is difficult for
the human ear to detect the direction of the source. The result is that
while the locomotive moves around the layout, you can hear the high
frequency sounds coming from the locomotive, and the low frequency sounds
from the subwoofer-- all perfectly synchronized to the motion of the
locomotive and the puffing of the smoke, and your ears will perceive the
full array of sound as coming from the model!
On a large layout, where a locomotive can be very far from the subwoofer,
the Rolling ThunderTM system detects the distance and fades
out the subwoofer until the locomotive gets close again, or, if another
locomotive is in range, it will connect automatically to the subwoofer and
begin playing its sounds at levels appropriate to its distance to the
subwoofer.
The system consists of the Paragon3 or Paragon4 sound system in the locomotive, with
its integral Rolling ThunderTM transmitter, a Rolling
ThunderTM receiver box under the layout, and a powered subwoofer.
FEATURES
• Rolling ThunderTM
receiver works with any Rolling ThunderTM equipped Paragon3 or Paragon4 Series locomotive
• Rolling ThunderTM works with DC or DCC layouts. Just plug it in.
• 25 times more powerful than typical model train sound systems for
sounds you can feel
• 2 available transmission frequencies - to prevent wireless
interference
• 29 available channels per frequency - for additional wireless
interference prevention
• Actual sounds of each locomotive play through subwoofer
• Subwoofer sounds are perfectly synchronized to the locomotive
movement, sound effects and smoke, if applicable
• Subwoofer frequency response range from 20 to 600 Hz
• Subwoofer size 15.75 x 17.75 x 8.25 inches
• 8 inch polycarbonate cone
• Subwoofer volume goes to 11
• US Patent #7,634,411
* For use only with Paragon3 and Paragon4 equipped
locomotives
** Paragon3 and Paragon4 locomotives will operate
with normal sounds even without the Rolling ThunderTM
subwoofer/receiver kit. However, sound frequency response will be
limited to those made from the onboard speakers.
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Available items:
1595
Complete Rolling Thunder
Receiver with Subwoofer Kit
$249.99
1596
Rolling Thunder
Receiver (Receiver Only) $99.99
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SELECT EITHER THE COMPLETE KIT
OR
THE ROLLING THUNDER RECEIVER ONLY
MSRP: $249.99
Your Price: Order from your dealer today!
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Your Price: Order from your dealer today!
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MSRP: $199.99
Your Price: Order from your dealer today!
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