I am looking to change the sound files in some of my diesels due to repaints. I am looking for Pennsylvania sound files. Can I use 3Vlt sound files or must I use 5Vlt files? If 5Vlt files are required why aren't there any on the MTH website other than for electrics? Any help is appreciated.
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If you have a 5V board, you must use 5V sound files.
Sadly, GRJ is correct. There are a couple custom 5V sound files that I will miss greatly when my 5V PS2 boards die.
MTH has converted several 5V files to 3V when requested, I wouldn't rule out that option.
What kind of diesel sound file are you looking for? If MTH doesn't offer one on their site, it may be possible for someone to download a sound file from a 5V PS2 engine and send it to you for you to upload to your engine.
You can get a sound file for any engine that has been produced. If it's not on the site, ask MTH to supply it. 
gunrunnerjohn posted:You can get a sound file for any engine that has been produced. If it's not on the site, ask MTH to supply it.
Does this include the branded R-T-R sets that MTH no longer holds the license to produce?
I have a John Deere 4-6-0 steam engine that has one the best whistle sounds I have ever heard come out of an MTH tender.
Interesting question, though it would seem that they'd have to have those files to accomplish repairs on said items.
I'm looking for sounds for FM H10-44, Doodlebug, and NW2 in Pennsy 5Vlt.
H1000 posted:gunrunnerjohn posted:You can get a sound file for any engine that has been produced. If it's not on the site, ask MTH to supply it.
Does this include the branded R-T-R sets that MTH no longer holds the license to produce?
I have a John Deere 4-6-0 steam engine that has one the best whistle sounds I have ever heard come out of an MTH tender.
Discussed before, go to service link then protosound link and type in your search.
Trainmstr posted:I'm looking for sounds for FM H10-44, Doodlebug, and NW2 in Pennsy 5Vlt.
Same advice as above. If a specific Road Name is not available ask MTH to post it, but for Freight engines, they usually are the same for any specific catalog year. Only passenger maybe different because of Road Name locations. Here is FM H10:
GGG posted:H1000 posted:gunrunnerjohn posted:You can get a sound file for any engine that has been produced. If it's not on the site, ask MTH to supply it.
Does this include the branded R-T-R sets that MTH no longer holds the license to produce?
I have a John Deere 4-6-0 steam engine that has one the best whistle sounds I have ever heard come out of an MTH tender.
Discussed before, go to service link then protosound link and type in your search.
I believe this sound file is for a 5 volt board.
I did inquire with MTH a while back (couple years ago I think) to see if a 3 volt version would be available but never received a definitive answer. I just assumed that because newer, generic files for this model are available that the JD specific sound set wouldn't be updated to 3 volt. Right now it's not a big deal as my 5 volt boards are working great and I don't anticipate any failures soon.
When the need arises, I'll try MTH again. I am sure they would find a way to accommodate my need.
MTH can convert it and post it. G
Thanks, that puts my mind at ease!
Received response from MTH today for PS2 5Vlt sound file, they said they will not convert a PS2 3Vlt.
What did you ask? They will convert 5V to 3V upgrades, but I don't see them making 3V into 5V if that is what you asked. G
Who did you talk to? MTH has always been good with converting any file a customer needs. I get them done often.
Since I didn't know who to contact I sent an email. Received a response from Kirstin Martinez indicating they wouldn't provide the PS2 5Vlt sound file of the Pennsy H10-44 switcher.
Based on MTH web site this engine was never made with a 5V board. So they do not have a 5V sound file, just the 3V. So I can see the reluctance of making a custom sound file just for you. So the engine your modifying is not an H10-44? Or did you back fit a 5V board into one of the older conventional models? G
I back fit a 5V board into a PS1 H10-44.
@Trainmstr: http://mthtrains.com/sites/def...___all150509aupd.mth
Is this what you're talking about? This looks like a 5V file to me.
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