--- product_id: 18856311 title: "Kato Analog Sound Box for Unitrack Systems" brand: "kato" price: "Β£1.21" currency: GBP in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/18856311-kato-analog-sound-box-for-unitrack-systems store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # Stereo output options Modular design Compatible with N & HO scale Kato Analog Sound Box for Unitrack Systems **Brand:** kato **Price:** Β£1.21 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎀 Elevate Your Layout with Sound That Moves You! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Kato Analog Sound Box for Unitrack Systems by kato - **How much does it cost?** Β£1.21 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/18856311-kato-analog-sound-box-for-unitrack-systems) ## Best For - kato enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted kato brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **πŸ”Œ Effortless Connectivity!:** Easily connects to Kato power pack for seamless integration. - β€’ **βš™οΈ Smart Sound Adjustment!:** Sound syncs with engine speed for a lifelike experience. - β€’ **πŸš€ Expand Your Sound Library!:** Add various sound sets for endless auditory adventures. - β€’ **🎡 Immerse Yourself in Realism!:** Experience authentic sounds with customizable options. - β€’ **🎧 Personal Listening Experience!:** Connect headphones or speakers for private enjoyment. ## Overview The Kato Analog Sound Box is a versatile sound system designed for Unitrack layouts, compatible with both N and HO scales. It features a modular design, an included EMD diesel sound chip, and the ability to connect to external audio systems, allowing for a customizable and immersive sound experience without the need for DCC. ## Description The analog sound box has been developed as a joint effort between engineers at Kato and Soundtracks to craft a simple, versatile, and powerful sound system for use on non-dcc layouts. Completely self-contained, the ASB has a built in speaker and will allow modelers to enjoy an β€œin-cab” experience while operating their favorite trains! Using separate plug-in sound β€œcontainers”, cartridges each with their own individual sound and programming sets (even including things like momentum!), the ASB is a β€œsmart” device, not just making sounds but reacting appropriately to the actions of your locomotives by reading back-emf from the motors. Steam locomotive chuffs will speed up and slow down according to the speed of the locomotive itself; not just the position of the throttle, making the sound a properly interactive experience! ## Features - The modular pass-through design of the analog sound box means that it can easily be used for both N and HO scale! - The analog sound box will ship with an included early EMD 1st generation diesel sound chip, but additional diesel, steam and Electric sound sets will be available (sold separately) that will allow you to bring nearly any sounds that you desire to your non-dcc layout! - The sound box doesn't just make noise - It will read the strain on the motor in your engines and know how fast they're moving and how hard they're working. Certain sound Schemes (like steam where the chuff is directly linked to the visual movement of the side rods) will self-adjust the sound based on the speed of the locomotive so what you hear will match what you see, all without the need for DCC! - Have a powerful Home stereo system? Or maybe you'd prefer headphones so that you don't wake the neighbors- unlike sound Systems that are Tied to a locomotive, the analog sound box has a stereo out port so you can connect headphones or speakers of your choice! - Designed to easily connect to the Kato power pack (sold separately) ## Product Details - **Compatible Devices:** Speaker - **Brand:** Kato - **Hardware Interface:** Ethernet - **Audio Output Mode:** Stereo - **Platform:** Windows XP ## Images ![Kato Analog Sound Box for Unitrack Systems - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41a7nFytixL.jpg) ![Kato Analog Sound Box for Unitrack Systems - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41a7nFytixL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ OMG Incredibly accurate cascade of sound but ALSO makes your throttle "momentum" type. *by P***K on October 29, 2018* I've been modeling N scale for 20 years and had an older sound systems for my analog layout which is extensive but WOW this sound system is truly and completely UNDERSTATED for what it's capable of. Seriously I'd love to run a great ad campaign for this system to do it justice. Not only are the digitally accurate multiple sounds awesome for both diesel & steam and actually makes my simple throttles on my 2nd brand new layout under construction at our second home we use for summer in the Arizona mountains run as "momentum" throttles (THEY SHOULD ADVERTISE THIS ADDED FEATURE WHICH IS TERRIFIC). You have to go full throttle to start on the diesel and then back off as the generators wind up & she picks up speed. When you apply breaks as you throttle down use the dynamic break and "ride" it until nearly stopped. You actually have to "DRIVE" the trains and not just stop and go. My throttles on my original layout which I use all winter in our primary home in the Phoenix area are all momentum so I already loved that feature. I just can't say enough good things about this KATO analog sound box and it's also DCC compatible. ### ⭐ Don't buy from 3 party ,resealed from Amazon warehouse *by M***C on May 22, 2022* Great price but connecting snaps broken and no sound card, My question is does anyone really check these?Not Katos falt ### ⭐⭐⭐ The sound box goes into restart sequence when the diesel locomotive air horn is sounded. *by K***S on May 25, 2021* The sound box goes into restart sequence when the diesel locomotive air horn is sounded. It does not restart every time but it continues to get worse every time I run my layout. Kato is known for producing high quality equipment and my situation could very well be a one off situation and need not be a concern but I plan to get with the company and see what resolution I get and I will definitely let anyone know how it goes. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/18856311-kato-analog-sound-box-for-unitrack-systems](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/18856311-kato-analog-sound-box-for-unitrack-systems) --- *Product available on Desertcart Great Britain* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*