cjlangdon Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Missenden Abbey course on DCC Sound Missenden Abbey Railway Modellers have a brand-new sound course scheduled for the Spring Classic Weekend on 6-8 March 2015. We'll be looking at DCC Sound from a finecale perspective, aiming primarily at newcomers to the DCC sound world who want to explore how sound-equipped locos can enhance the operational realism of their railway. We'll look at such topics as what finescale sound actually means, because it will mean different things to different ears. We’ll consider the needs of different scales, and consider what each attendee wants to get from the use of on-board DCC sound. Installation is going to be a large part of the content, looking at decoder choices, speaker choices, placement of the speaker in the model for best results, the use of synchronisers - chuff cams - in steam locos, and other general DCC installation tips and techniques. Programming the decoder's CVs is another area which we'll make sure we look at and we'll also explore tools such as DecoderPro to make that easier and more fun. As with all Missenden courses, the intention is to give you space to work and encourage you to call on the expertise of not only the tutor but also the other attendees. There's no electronics knowledge required for this course. The nearest we'll get to that will be soldering wires together, and the use of computers to assist in decoder CV programming, with DecoderPro. While we will be looking at decoder choices, it’s unlikely we’ll have time to look in any detail at making your own sound projects and loading them in to decoders. That's, potentially, one for another day. Our tutor for this course will be a familiar name to many. An early adopter of DCC and onboard sound as ways of enhancing the operation and presentation of railway models, Mick Moignard is now a professional DCC and sound installer, alongside his day job as an IT consultant and developer. Mick has written many magazine articles and given clinics and lectures on what he believes is one of the most important additions to the model railway hobby since it abandoned keys for electricity. If you’re interested in booking for this course, visit www.missendenrailwaymodellers.org.uk. Although the weekend isn’t until March, by mid-November more than a half of the available places had already been taken. Christopher Langdon Course Organiser Missenden Abbey Railway Modelling Courses Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidbr Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 53 people have booked so far for the Spring Weekend at Missenden (6th-8th March), 9 in the last week. Whilst many are doing other courses than DCC Sound, all the bedrooms at the Abbey have now been booked. However, there is still space for people on the Weekend and there is a list of local bed & breakfast accommodation on the Spring page of the Missenden Modellers' website. If you are still thinking of booking, don't delay if you want one of the closer b&b places (which you book yourself). Any questions, send me an message via the Contact page on the Modellers' website. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjlangdon Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 53 people have booked so far for the Spring Weekend at Missenden (6th-8th March), 9 in the last week. Whilst many are doing other courses than DCC Sound, all the bedrooms at the Abbey have now been booked. However, there is still space for people on the Weekend and there is a list of local bed & breakfast accommodation on the Spring page of the Missenden Modellers' website. If you are still thinking of booking, don't delay if you want one of the closer b&b places (which you book yourself). Any questions, send me an message via the Contact page on the Modellers' website. David We now have 69 people attending the Spring Weekend. This leaves one placae left! Interestingly, 20 of these are first timers at Missenden. Should be a great weekend! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjlangdon Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 we now have 70 people comingon this weekend course at Missenden abbey, so we are now full, andunable to take any more people. Our next event is the Summer Retreat, and we will be taking bookings in February, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjlangdon Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 We have had 2 cancellations due for medical reasons. That means there are 2 places left! Please call 01296 383582 or email dcevreham@buckscc.gov.uk Christopher Langdon Course Organiser Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted March 6, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 6, 2015 Booked into this afternoon with the first session after dinner tonight. Really impressed so far with a tutor who really knows his subject, and a good cross section of fellow students I am really looking forward to the next couple of days. Terry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Kettlewell Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Not much feedback on this course. I'd be interested to know how it went, if there 's any more planned etc. Grateful for any contributions. Thanks. Regards Alan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted August 4, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 4, 2015 Not much feedback on this course. I'd be interested to know how it went, if there 's any more planned etc. Grateful for any contributions. Thanks. Regards Alan Hi Alan I attended the spring course I learnt a lot about fitting sound chips into locomotives and very useful tips on speakers to enhance the sound quality Also explained how JMRI works and loaded it on my laptop also used the sprog for reprogramming CVs The tutor was very helpful explaining in depth all the subject matter Also a lot of one to one as required ( fitted to locomotives with sound over the weekend) A very good weekend and (I recommend it to the house) and I will certainly attend another course in the future Terry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted August 4, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 4, 2015 I was not doing the DCC sound course ( I was weathering with Tim Shackleton) but as Mick was there I took a problem project along with me which he happily spent time on and helped me resolve. In the short time I was with him I also picked up some really practical tips about wiring etc. Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mick Bonwick Posted August 4, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 4, 2015 Not much feedback on this course. I'd be interested to know how it went, if there 's any more planned etc. Grateful for any contributions. Thanks. Regards Alan There's another one planned for March 2016. details here: http://www.missendenrailwaymodellers.org.uk/spring.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Kettlewell Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Many thanks for the replies. I've had a good explore all over the Missenden Abbey website, it all looks great and well worth thinking about. Regards Alan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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