Benedini to Clark Hookup
Users are finding that nothing beats the Benedini for supplying engine sound with respect to a realistic sounding tank. Because of the Benedini TBS's unique sound address system the transition of engine rpms from idling to a full out run are simply the best. Since I first showcased the Benedini hooked up to a Clark I have had numerous inquiries about this match up and sales of the TBS to owners of Clark Boards.
There are some parameter settings in the TBS that need to be properly set up for it to be used with the Clark board. Of course when the TBS is purchased from Battle Armor these proper parameter settings will be set up for you.
With room being limited in a tank there is an advantage to using only one primary speaker for both the Clark and the Benedini. I am including a schematic showing how one might hook up the Benedini TBS to use the amplifier circuit on the Clark board and have the sound output from one speaker. The value of the resistor determines the output volume ratio of the TBS to the Clark. The lower the resistance value the louder the TBS will be In relationship to the Clark sounds.
A word of caution. Being the loudest tank on the field does not mean you have the best sounding tank.( Some clubs are actually trying to get a handle on this to prevent the overwhelming noise a battlefield can present.) Ten tanks with all the owners trying to be the loudest will result in a unpleasant experience for all. I chose the 25K resistor as it seemed to provide the best relationship between the two. I did not want the engine to be drowning out the cannon and MG fire.
There are some parameter settings in the TBS that need to be properly set up for it to be used with the Clark board. Of course when the TBS is purchased from Battle Armor these proper parameter settings will be set up for you.
With room being limited in a tank there is an advantage to using only one primary speaker for both the Clark and the Benedini. I am including a schematic showing how one might hook up the Benedini TBS to use the amplifier circuit on the Clark board and have the sound output from one speaker. The value of the resistor determines the output volume ratio of the TBS to the Clark. The lower the resistance value the louder the TBS will be In relationship to the Clark sounds.
A word of caution. Being the loudest tank on the field does not mean you have the best sounding tank.( Some clubs are actually trying to get a handle on this to prevent the overwhelming noise a battlefield can present.) Ten tanks with all the owners trying to be the loudest will result in a unpleasant experience for all. I chose the 25K resistor as it seemed to provide the best relationship between the two. I did not want the engine to be drowning out the cannon and MG fire.