QSI Titan™
See also Quantum Titan Sound Files for HO Scale / G Scale / Titan Release Info
QSI’s New “Titan” DC/DCC Sound & Power Decoders
Break the Stereo Sound Barrier!
- True Stereo or Conventional Mono, the Ultimate in Sound Realism
- User Adjusts Pitch Shift, System and Chuff
- Patented Super DC and DCC Operations
- Low and High Voltage Lighting Power
- Custom Advanced Sound Processor
- Super Smooth 1 SMPH Low Speed
- Supports Patented Dirty Track Ops
- Manual and Programming Resets
- Separate Dual Prime Movers
- 10 Lighting Function Outputs
- Separation of Highs & Lows
- Automatic Sound Scenarios
- 64 Total Sound Channels
- Prototypical Braking
- Hi Def Sound Quality
- 2 Amp Operation
- 2Yr Guaranty
Titan Series Products Planned
| Models | Scale | Format | MSRP | Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titan-A | HO/S/0 | Atlas / Athearn Board Replacement Format |
$129.95 | Nov 21, 2011 |
| Titan-A/U | HO/S/0 | A hybrid combination of the Titan-A and the Titan-U. Shorter than the standard -A, but a little longer than the -U. It has the diesel style motor mount tab holes for easy mounting to most popular diesels. The 8 and 14 pin JST detachable wire harnesses are retained but moved outward a little to accommodate the mounting holes. | $129.95 | TBD |
| Titan-U | HO/S/0 | Universal Generic Format with NMRA 8 Plug |
$129.95 | Shipping |
| Titan Aristo | G | Aristo / Polks, PNP G Locomotives |
TBD | Jan - Feb 2012 |
| Titan Magnum | O-G | Universal Generic Format | TBD | Jan - Feb 2012 |
| Titan-USA | G | PnP USA Trains Variations | TBD | TBD |
| Titan Driver | HO/S/O | Non sound PNP BEMF mobile decoder to accommodate the plug-in “Sound Plug” | TBD | 12/11 |
| Titan Sound Plug | HO/S/O | Sound Only Plug-In to the Titan Driver | TBD | TBD |
| Titan Micro | N | Narrow N Scale (0.39” W) | TBD | TBD |
| GWire-TE | All | GWire Wireless Receiver Compatible with “Crest” Train Engineer Revolution |
TBD | TBD |
Titan Large Scale
| Description/Use | Item ID | MSRP |
|---|---|---|
| Titan Aristocraft 6-12 Amp Peak PnP DC/DCC Sound Decoder “G” Scale This physically resembles the former QSI Aristo but has many more features. Release Date: May 2012. U.S. Reissue Patent Number RE38,660. Dimensions 2.60”L X 1.30W” X 0.95H” More Info in News Section Large Scale QSI Production Configurations Large Scale Wiring Diagram |
QSI Titan Aristo-6 | $209.95 |
| Titan Aristocraft PnP 10-20 Amp Peak DC/DCC Sound Decoder “G” Scale For Dual Motor Locomotives Release Date: May 2012. U.S. Reissue Patent Number RE38,660. Dimensions 2.60”L X 1.30”W X 0.95”H More Info in News Section Large Scale QSI Production Configurations Large Scale Wiring Diagram |
QSI Titan Aristo-10 | $229.95 |
| Titan Bachmann 6-12 Amp Peak DC/DCC Sound Decoder "G" Scale with G Aristo Style Socket This physically resembles the above QSI Aristo but is specifically set up for Bachmann socket configurations. Release Date: May 2012. U.S. Reissue Patent Number RE38,660. Dimensions 2.60”L X 1.30W” X 0.95H” More Info in News Section Large Scale QSI Production Configurations Large Scale Wiring Diagram |
QSI Titan Bachmann-6 | $229.95 |
Titan USA Trains 10-20 Amp Peak DC/DCC Sound Decoder "G" Scale
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QSI Titan USA-10 | $229.95 |
| Titan Magnum Universal 6-12 Amp Peak (Generic Large Scale G/O with 36 Screw Terminals) This physically resembles the Titan Aristo above but the Aristo style pins are omitted and the universal screw terminals utilized Release Date: May 2012. U.S. Reissue Patent Number RE38,660. Dimensions 2.60”L X 1.30W” X 0.95H” More Info in News Section Large Scale QSI Production Configurations Large Scale Wiring Diagram QSI Magnums - the Old Style vs the New Style |
QSI Titan Magnum-6 | $209.95 |
| Titan Magnum Universal 10-20 Amp Peak (Generic Large Scale G/O with 36 Screw Terminals) This physically resembles the Titan Aristo above but the Aristo style pins are omitted and the universal screw terminals utilized. Release Date: May 2012. U.S. Reissue Patent Number RE38,660. Dimensions 2.60”L X 1.30W” X 0.95H” More Info in News Section Large Scale QSI Production Configurations Large Scale Wiring Diagram |
QSITitan Magnum-10 | $229.95 |
"I have just finished installing and running my 5th QSI Titan sound decoder. I have installed these decoders in a wide variety of Aristocraft and USA Trains diesel engines. Let me say, the G scale sound is amazing! The physical size of G scale allows a much larger speaker and thus a larger soundbox which results in wonderful sound clarity and definition. It is so much more realistic than the smaller scales. The QSI decoder is infinitely configurable with over 20 stored engine sounds and multiple options for horn, bell, startup, generator, turbocharging etc. It has a huge amount of capacity and the cooling fan on the 10 amp decoder allows for pulling heavy trains with multiple electric motors. It also has over 10 function out puts to run accessories like extra ditch lights, strobes, etc. All in all a great product. When can I buy another one?!"
Regards, J.L.
The QSI Titan Series…. You Can Have Your Cake and Eat It Too!
Due to Titan’s gigantic memory of 64 Mb - 8x more than the competition - there are volumes of sound files stored that you can use to customize each loco ... if you wish. For example, let’s say you have the small steam decoder which comes ready to run as the small steam sound with numerous small steam whistle, chuff bell and other options; but you changed your mind and you actually want a large steam decoder. With the Titans you are good to go, and here is why:
In the vast Quantum Titan series sound set ID’s memory selectable by CV there are hundreds of other sound options stored to change your decoder to a medium or heavy steam decoder. And that’s not all ... you can also insert custom sound files or cut and paste many other available options using the Quantum Programmer to make any Titan any other prototypical configurations. No other sound decoder can match this performance.
About the Titan’s Sounds
The Titans boast an advanced 2nd Generation custom proprietary sound processor, that has significantly more horse power than the present leading 32 bit technology offerings. In addition to the high resolution digital sound, the Titan's sound engine packs a surprise: exclusive breakthrough stereo sound. Each stereo channel has 32 independent controllable sounds, on-off-volume or a total of 64 for mono. All this may seem excessive, overwhelming, ridiculous and much more than anyone would need, but the devil is in the details!
Here is what all this “tech talk” translates to for the average model railroader: the ultimate level of realism in features like dual separate prime movers or double and triple articulated chuffs, physical harmonious separation of horn & whistle bells and other loco sound control options. Take for example, due in future software releases, the feature that multi-chime horn sounds will be played by their individual chimes using Titan’s additional sound channels. This not only allows the user to make up any horn sound he wants from the basic chimes - prototypical or his own custom horns, but also to play horns where each chime will contribute its own character in response to the horn command.
Then there is something QSI calls “atmospherics” that creates the environmental sound effects changes when a locomotive passes through different spatial environments, like from a village to country, again adding another sound feature mimicking the real thing.
Titan’s (Non-Sound Related) Decoder Features
The Titans can not only boast the next generation performance in sound but there are many new “motor control” and “lighting” features in future releases, to further enhance performance:
- Bi-Directional Digital Communication
- High Speed Bi-Directional Service Mode Programming
- CPU controlled “Super Cap Hold-Up Option”
- Set “Auto Stop Distance” Based on Speed and Prototypical Braking
Many more of these unique exclusive decoder features are detailed in the feature list below.
Stereo Recordings
In anticipation of the Titans arrival, crews have been around the country for the past two years making high resolution digital stereo recordings of many of the most popular steam and diesel locomotives. Here are a few:
- Last Winton 201 Motor Captured In High-Def Audio Prior To Retirement
- Quest for Fire: Recording the Locomotives of Strasburg and Cass
Many more are in process or planned. Also, in conjunction with the stereo recordings and mandated by the Titan's 64 sound channels, new recording techniques were developed using four microphones with four separate channels. The microphones were specifically located to capture all the distinct locomotive sounds from start up, idle warm up, loaded acceleration, notching, transition, deceleration, coasting, braking, and more, through shutdown. These locomotive recording techniques represent an industry first and are unequaled in scope. The result is that the Titan gives the user 3X more actual locomotive running sounds throughout the complete running range than the current products offer.
Backwards Compatibility: Q1a, Q2, Q3
In conjunction with QSI’s policy of making an effort to breathe new life into and supporting its older technology products there is more good news. Owners of the older OEM (Q1a) sound systems offered in locomotives made by Atlas, Broadway Ltd, Life-Like, Intermountain and others, will be able to update to some Q2 Revolution era sound files. This is accomplished by using the Quantum Programmer or by sending in their Q1a Upgrade Chips for reprogramming.
In the same concept, Q2, Revolutions, Magnums, and Aristo PnPs will be able to download some aspects of the new Q3 Titan files also with the Quantum Programmer as described above. Note that due to hardware differences some features will be lost when upgrading to the next levels. Select legacy sounds will be available as the product matures.
Reduced Item Numbers
Another benefit to the expanded memory is the simplification and reduction in the quantity of “Item Numbers” needed to represent all the prototypical locomotives. The new Titan line now has only 14 items that encompass all the prototypes compared to 50-100+ for other competing sound decoders. See complete list here and here.
Features Lists
Specifications
Note: Blue Items Planned for Future Software Releases
| Feature | Brand A | QSI® Titans | Brand B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation Modes DC and DCC | DCC & DC | DCC & True DC | DCC & DC |
| Sound in Conventional DC Mode | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Full Operation from DC Power Pack | No | Yes | No |
| Speaker Impedance | 4 - 8 Ohms | 4 Mono, 8 Stereo | 8 Ohms |
| Included Speaker Options | No | Yes | No |
| Sound Memory Size | 32 Mbit | 64-256 Mbit | 16 (Unconfirmed) |
| Custom Advanced Sound Processor | No | Yes | No |
| Number of Simultaneous Sound Channels | 8 | 64 | 22 |
| Stereo or Dual Channel Sound | No | Yes | No |
| High Speed Bi-Directional Service Mode | No | Yes | No |
| Manual Reset | No | Yes | No |
| Asymmetric DCC | No | Yes | No |
| CPU Controlled Super Cap Hold-Up Option | No | Yes | No |
| Audio Band With | 4K | 4-8K | 8K |
| Number of Function Outputs | 6 | 10-14 | 4-6 |
| LED Compensation Mode | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Function Mapping | Yes | Yes | F0 – F12 |
| Steady State Motor Current (Only Ho Listed) | 1.1 A | 1.5-2.0 A | 1 .0A |
| Function Output Current | 0.25A | 0.1A | 0.1A |
| Decoder Size (Only Ho Listed) | 1.41" x 0.61" x 0.25" | 1.75 x 0.66"X 0.26” | 1.7" x 0.67" x 0.28" |
| Additional Decoder Formats | No | Yes | Yes |
| JST Harness with NMRA 8 Pin Plug Included | Yes | Yes | No |
Sound Features
| Feature | Brand A | QSI® Titans | Brand B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Separate Dual/Triple Prime Mover/Chuff Sounds | No | Yes | No |
| Reverb Effects | No | Yes | Yes |
| Doppler Effects | No | Yes | No |
| Echo Effects | No | Yes | No |
| Multiple Prime Movers Selectable by CV | Yes | Yes | No |
| Horn /Whistle Sound Selectable by CV | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bell Sound Selectable by CV | Yes | Yes | No |
| Custom Horns from Individual Chimes | No | Yes | No |
| User Downloadable Sound Set Options | Yes | Yes | No |
| User Cut, Paste and Insertion of Custom Files | No | Yes | No |
| Programmable Automatic Horn/Whistle/Bell | No | Yes | Yes |
| Water Fill Scenario | No | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel Loading Scenario | No | Yes | No |
| Fireman Coal Loading | No | Yes | Yes |
| Train Maintenance | No | Yes | No |
| Coal Auger | No | Yes | No |
| Radio Cab Chatter | No | Yes | No |
| Separate Channels for Dual Motor/Chuff Sounds | No | Yes | No |
| Demo Scenarios: Automate Sounds for Displays | No | Yes | No |
| Sound of Power | No | Yes | Yes |
| Power Loading | No | Yes | No |
| Power Braking | No | Yes | No |
Non Sound Related Decoder Features
| Feature | Brand A | QSI® Titans | Brand B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjustable BEMF Control | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RTC (Regulated Throttle Control) | No | Yes | No |
| Very Slow Speed Performance < 1 SMPH | Yes | Yes | No |
| Remote Lighting Bus Support | No | Yes | No |
| Prototypical Braking | No | Yes | No |
| User Programmable Defaults | No | Yes | No |
| Set Auto Stop Distance Based on Speed |
No | Yes | No |
| Automatic Un-Coupler Operation | No | Yes | No |
| Firebox Flame Levels | No | Yes | No |
Price, Warranty and Support
| Feature | Brand A | QSI® Titans | Brand B |
|---|---|---|---|
| List Price (MSRP) ( HO Versions Only) | $99.95 | $119.95 | $119.00 |
| Calculated MSRP with Speakers and NMRA 8 Plug | $111.95 | $119.95 | $134.95 |
| Warranty | 2 Yr Limited | 2 Yr Unconditional | 90 Day Limited |
| Printed Manual Included | No | Yes | No |
| # of Tech Support Staff on Call | 1-2 | 4-6 | 1-2 |
Titan-U: Wiring Diagram
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