MP3 Player

[Mike Bett]

I am looking for something to play the bells and singing in the Church on my layout.
It will be powered by my layout lighting circuits, and will need to have a speaker.
Any recommendations, don’t need any swish expensive kit!

 

[DickyC]

check out the vid in this product, the basic sound card has a church option. if you contact Marius at MD he will let you know of a US dealer or send it out himself.

BASIC (einfaches Soundmodul für analog/digital, bis zu 3 Zusatzsounds, Funktionen) - Soundauswahl - mXion Modellbahntechnik

Das BASIC ist ein einfach gehaltenes Soundmodul ohne externen Speicherbaustein. Dadurch ist es möglich, das Soundmodul zu einem attraktiven Preis anbieten zu können. Wie gewohnt kann an das Modul ein Taktgeber (oder per Simulation), ein Poti (oder über CV einstellbare Lautstärke) und der...

www.mxion.de

you can change the subtitles in a YT video to english.

 

[ge_rik]

I've used a couple of these modules - self contained and cheap with the option to loop the sound so it plays continuously


This is as advertised on AliExpress but you can get them in the UK for around £12 from eBay

Here's one way I've used mine (with a video so you can see what it sounds like)

How I used a cheap recordable sound module as a loco sound card - Part 1

Narrow gauge large scale model garden railway. Battery powered, radio controlled locomotives, some Bluetooth. Set in Cheshire UK in 1930s

riksrailway.blogspot.com

Rik

 

[ge_rik]

Or here's another alternative. About the same price but a neater package and plays sounds from a micro SD card.

How I created lineside sound effects

Narrow gauge large scale model garden railway. Battery powered, radio controlled locomotives, some Bluetooth. Set in Cheshire UK in 1930s

riksrailway.blogspot.com

Rik
PS - An added bonus is a built-in FM radio so you could listen to Radio 4 (or whatever) while you're gardening.

 

[Mike Bett]

Thanks guys.
What I am looking for is something that will be powered by the building lighting circuit, so that when I switch on the lights in the buildings the sounds kick in and play. No buttons to press and no charging needed.

I have looked at the cubes, great price, but hassle with charging and switching on and off.

Any further suggestions much appreciated.

 

[Degauss]

Thanks guys.
What I am looking for is something that will be powered by the building lighting circuit, so that when I switch on the lights in the buildings the sounds kick in and play. No buttons to press and no charging needed.

I have looked at the cubes, great price, but hassle with charging and switching on and off.

Any further suggestions much appreciated.

How much electric do want to do?
You can used a DY-SV8F or DY-SV5W module. Requires 5v dc in, has 5W output for speaker and 8 select lines.
The DY-SV8F has 4M memory onboard which to store music on via the USB socket. The DY-SV5W uses a SD card for holding music.
If a select line is connected to ground, then that track plays continuously when power is applied.
Available from amazon/eBay/AliExpress just search for DY-SV8F or DY-SV5W. [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP79C4WC]

Will hold more than one track. When sick of the same music, flip a switch (8 position rotary would be good) and will play something different.

 

[Mike Bett]

Thanks Degauss. Sounds as if this will do the trick. I can give it 5V DC.

 

[Madman]

I use ITTC sound modules. The cost is $39.95 per module. George, the maker of these will happily make a custom module at no additional cost.
Here's a link to his site;

home - ittproducts

Home Page Train Sounds / Grade bells / etc Church Bells etc. Animals / Nature Specialty Sounds ITT Products Innovative Train technology ProductsPhone: 818-926-1143West Hills CA Email: george@ittproducts.com Arcwelder Lightning & Thunder Accessories About US Hobby sound modules for model...

ittproducts.com

 

[PhilP]

I use ITTC sound modules. The cost is $39.95 per module. George, the maker of these will happily make a custom module at no additional cost.
Here's a link to his site;

home - ittproducts

Home Page Train Sounds / Grade bells / etc Church Bells etc. Animals / Nature Specialty Sounds ITT Products Innovative Train technology ProductsPhone: 818-926-1143West Hills CA Email: george@ittproducts.com Arcwelder Lightning & Thunder Accessories About US Hobby sound modules for model...

ittproducts.com

Allegedly, he will no longer supply to the UK..

PhilP

 

[Madman]

How much electric do want to do?
You can used a DY-SV8F or DY-SV5W module. Requires 5v dc in, has 5W output for speaker and 8 select lines.
The DY-SV8F has 4M memory onboard which to store music on via the USB socket. The DY-SV5W uses a SD card for holding music.
If a select line is connected to ground, then that track plays continuously when power is applied.
Available from amazon/eBay/AliExpress just search for DY-SV8F or DY-SV5W. [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP79C4WC]

Will hold more than one track. When sick of the same music, flip a switch (8 position rotary would be good) and will play something different.

Is this device as simple as it appears ? How do you load sounds to it ? Where does the SD card go ?