Bell 206 Sound Pack problems

Post by **Bridon Bear** » 09 Feb 2007, 19:56

I have been scratching my head on this one. I have Owen Hewitt's Bell 206 and recently I noticed that there was a sound pack available on Avsim (206BSS.zip) by George A.Arana that seemed a good improvement so I downloaded the 17meg package to replace the default sounds.

Following the installation as per the 'read me' in the pack, which was a simple replacement sound folder containing the .cfg and 16 wav files, I fired up my FS2004 and selected Owen's Bell which was completely silent apart from a wind noise when opening the throttle...oh and the door sound was also there but no promised customized stereo engine sounds. :sad:

I have tried all ways here...loading a default Cessna first, trying the new sound pack on the default Bell Jet Ranger but to no avail. I have looked at the .cfg as supplied by George but cannot see what the problem is. I emailed George several days ago but alas I have not received any reply......has anyone here tried this sound package?....is it me having a 'Senior Moment' and overlooking something obvious?

Any help much appreciated and the sound .cfg exactly as supplied is below.

Regards.

Bridon Bear

[FLTSIM]
product_code=FSIM

[SOUND_ENGINE]
number_of_engines=1
ENG1_SHUTDOWN=shutdown
ENG1_JET_WHINE=JET_WHINE.1.00
ENG1_PROP=PROP.1.00

[shutdown]
filename=Allison_Shutdown
flags=0
viewpoint=1
maximum_volume=9200
link=shutdown.1

[shutdown.1]
filename=xAllison_Shutdown
flags=0
viewpoint=2
maximum_volume=9200

[JET_WHINE.1.00]
filename=Allison_Startup
flags=0
viewpoint=1
rparams=0.000000,1.000000,0.700000,1.000000
vparams=0.000000,0.000000,0.001000,100.000000,0.100000,100.000000,0.300000,100.000000,0.310000,100.000000,0.500000,100.000000,0.580000,75.000000,0.590000,0.000000
link=JET_WHINE.1.02

[JET_WHINE.1.02]
filename=206B_rotor_idle
flags=0
viewpoint=1
rparams=0.405000,0.900000,0.838000,1.000000
vparams=0.200000,0.000000,0.300000,0.000000,0.400000,0.000000,0.550000,0.000000,0.650000,100.000000,0.650000,100.000000,0.700000,100.000000,0.750000,0.000000
link=JET_WHINE.1.03

[JET_WHINE.1.03]
filename=206B_rotor_flight1
flags=0
viewpoint=1
rparams=0.800000,0.000000,0.000000,0.000000
vparams=0.200000,0.000000,0.300000,0.000000,0.400000,0.000000,0.500000,0.000000,0.600000,0.000000,0.800000,0.000000,0.900000,100.000000,1.000000,100.000000
link=JET_WHINE.1.04

[JET_WHINE.1.04]
filename=
flags=4
viewpoint=2
rparams=0.000000,1.000000,0.700000,1.000000
vparams=0.000000,0.000000,0.001000,100.000000,0.100000,100.000000,0.300000,100.000000,0.310000,100.000000,0.500000,100.000000,0.580000,75.000000,0.590000,0.000000
link=JET_WHINE.1.05

[JET_WHINE.1.05]
filename=
flags=4
viewpoint=2
rparams=0.162000,0.955000,0.456000,1.149000
vparams=0.000000,0.000000,0.650000,0.000000,0.661000,25.000000,0.750000,60.000000,0.819000,0.750000,0.819000,0.000000,0.819000,0.000000,0.819000,0.000000
link=JET_WHINE.1.06

[JET_WHINE.1.06]
filename=
flags=4
viewpoint=2
rparams=0.405000,0.900000,0.838000,1.000000
vparams=0.200000,0.000000,0.300000,0.000000,0.400000,0.000000,0.550000,0.000000,0.650000,100.000000,0.650000,100.000000,0.700000,100.000000,0.750000,0.000000
link=JET_WHINE.1.07

[JET_WHINE.1.07]
filename=
flags=4
viewpoint=2
rparams=0.800000,0.000000,0.000000,0.000000
vparams=0.200000,0.000000,0.300000,0.000000,0.400000,0.000000,0.500000,0.000000,0.600000,0.000000,0.800000,0.000000,0.900000,100.000000,1.000000,100.000000
link=JET_WHINE.1.08

[JET_WHINE.1.08]
filename=xAllison_Startup
flags=0
viewpoint=2
rparams=0.000000,1.000000,0.700000,1.000000
vparams=0.000000,0.000000,0.001000,100.000000,0.100000,100.000000,0.300000,100.000000,0.310000,100.000000,0.500000,100.000000,0.580000,75.000000,0.590000,0.000000
link=JET_WHINE.1.09

[JET_WHINE.1.09]
filename=x206B_rotor_idle
flags=0
viewpoint=2
rparams=0.405000,0.900000,0.838000,1.000000
vparams=0.200000,0.000000,0.300000,0.000000,0.400000,0.000000,0.550000,0.000000,0.650000,100.000000,0.650000,100.000000,0.700000,100.000000,0.750000,0.000000
link=JET_WHINE.1.010

[JET_WHINE.1.010]
filename=x206B_rotor2
flags=0
viewpoint=2
rparams=0.800000,0.000000,0.000000,0.000000
vparams=0.200000,0.000000,0.300000,0.000000,0.400000,0.000000,0.500000,0.000000,0.600000,0.000000,0.800000,0.000000,0.900000,100.000000,1.000000,100.000000
link=JET_WHINE.1.011

[JET_WHINE.1.011]
filename=206B_rotor_flight2
flags=0
viewpoint=1
rparams=0.000000
vparams=0.000000,0.000000,0.143000,0.000000,0.286000,0.000000,0.650000,0.000000,0.700000,50.000000,0.750000,100.000000,0.850000,75.000000,0.950000,0.000000
link=JET_WHINE.1.012

[JET_WHINE.1.012]
filename=x206B_rotor1
flags=0
viewpoint=2
rparams=0.000000
vparams=0.000000,0.000000,0.143000,0.000000,0.286000,0.000000,0.650000,0.000000,0.700000,50.000000,0.750000,100.000000,0.850000,75.000000,0.950000,0.000000

[PROP.1.00]
filename=
flags=4
viewpoint=1
rparams=0.405000,0.955000,0.838000,1.398000
vparams=0.000000,0.000000,0.750000,0.000000,0.800000,11.200000,0.843000,65.599998,1.000000,80.800003,1.000000,80.800003,1.000000,80.800003,1.000000,80.800003
link=PROP.1.01

[PROP.1.01]
filename=
flags=4
viewpoint=1
rparams=0.162000,0.955000,0.456000,1.149000
vparams=0.039000,0.000000,0.178000,13.600000,0.266000,53.599998,0.387000,57.599998,0.514000,13.600000,0.745000,0.000000,0.819000,0.000000,0.819000,0.000000
link=PROP.1.02

[PROP.1.02]
filename=
flags=4
viewpoint=1
rparams=0.405000,0.955000,0.838000,1.398000
vparams=0.000000,0.000000,0.266000,0.000000,0.417000,13.600000,0.537000,59.200001,0.711000,68.000000,0.799000,12.000000,0.993000,0.000000,1.000000,0.000000
link=PROP.1.03

[PROP.1.03]
filename=
flags=4
viewpoint=1
rparams=0.405000,0.955000,0.838000,1.398000
vparams=0.039000,0.000000,0.178000,13.600000,0.266000,53.599998,0.387000,57.599998,0.514000,13.600000,0.745000,0.000000,0.819000,0.000000,0.819000,0.000000
link=PROP.1.04

[PROP.1.04]
filename=
flags=4
viewpoint=2
rparams=0.405000,0.955000,0.838000,1.398000
vparams=0.000000,0.000000,0.750000,0.000000,0.800000,11.200000,0.843000,65.599998,1.000000,80.800003,1.000000,80.800003,1.000000,80.800003,1.000000,80.800003
link=PROP.1.05

[PROP.1.05]
filename=
flags=4
viewpoint=2
rparams=0.162000,0.955000,0.456000,1.149000
vparams=0.039000,0.000000,0.178000,13.600000,0.266000,53.599998,0.387000,57.599998,0.514000,13.600000,0.745000,0.000000,0.819000,0.000000,0.819000,0.000000
link=PROP.1.06

[PROP.1.06]
filename=
flags=4
viewpoint=2
rparams=0.009000,0.785000,0.671000,1.084000
vparams=0.000000,0.000000,0.002000,0.000000,0.005000,0.000000,0.241000,24.000000,0.333000,29.600000,0.407000,7.200000,0.546000,0.000000,0.887000,0.000000
link=PROP.1.07

[PROP.1.07]
filename=
flags=4
viewpoint=2
rparams=0.697000,0.955000,1.000000,1.176000
vparams=0.000000,0.000000,0.700000,0.000000,0.800000,11.200000,0.843000,65.599998,1.000000,80.800003,1.000000,80.800003,1.000000,80.800003,1.000000,80.800003

[WIND_SOUND]
filename=wind3
flags=0
viewpoint=1
minimum_speed=0.00
maximum_speed=80.00
minimum_volume=5000
maximum_volume=9000
minimum_rate=0.75
maximum_rate=1.00

[CENTER_TOUCHDOWN]
filename=t1
flags=0
viewpoint=1

[LEFT_TOUCHDOWN]
filename=t1
flags=0
viewpoint=1

[RIGHT_TOUCHDOWN]
filename=t1
flags=0
viewpoint=1

[FUSELAGE_SCRAPE]
filename=smblylnd
flags=0
viewpoint=1
minimum_speed=1.00
maximum_speed=60.00
minimum_rate=0.50
maximum_rate=2.00

[LEFT_WING_SCRAPE]
filename=smwngscr
flags=0
viewpoint=1
minimum_speed=1.00
maximum_speed=60.00
minimum_rate=0.50
maximum_rate=2.00

[RIGHT_WING_SCRAPE]
filename=smwngscr
flags=0
viewpoint=1
minimum_speed=1.00
maximum_speed=60.00
minimum_rate=0.50
maximum_rate=2.00

[GROUND_ROLL]
filename=cnroll2
flags=125218
viewpoint=1
minimum_speed=3.00
maximum_speed=55.00
minimum_volume=6000
maximum_volume=10000
minimum_rate=0.80
maximum_rate=1.60
link=GROUND_ROLL2

[GROUND_ROLL2]
filename=cnroll
flags=6612
viewpoint=1
link=GROUND_ROLL3

[GROUND_ROLL3]
filename=cnroll3
flags=121300
viewpoint=1
link=GROUND_ROLL4

[GROUND_ROLL4]
filename=cnroll4
flags=512
viewpoint=1
link=GROUND_ROLL5

[GROUND_ROLL5]
filename=cnroll5
flags=1024
viewpoint=1
link=GROUND_ROLL6

[GROUND_ROLL6]
filename=cnroll6
flags=131072
viewpoint=1

[OVERSPEED_WARNING_SOUND]
filename=osp
flags=0
viewpoint=1
maximum_volume=9100

[CRASH_SOUND]
filename=hncrash1,hncrash2,hncrash3,hncrash4
flags=0
viewpoint=1

[SPLASH_SOUND]
filename=hnsplas1,hnsplas2,hnsplas3
flags=0
viewpoint=1

[EXIT_OPEN]
filename=door_small_open

[EXIT_CLOSE]
filename=door_small_close

Post by **DaveB** » 09 Feb 2007, 20:53

Hi Brian

By some spooky coincidence, I downloaded OH's Bell206B a few days ago as I wanted a helo with a BEA livery (for no other reason!)

OK.. I have too much VA dosh in my account and I was looking for something to buy and 206B's come in dirt cheap these days. Having flown the model and not liking it, I don't think I'll bother. Anyway.. I digress. Not tried that soundpack mate.. didn't realise it existed so I've only flown it with the default bell sounds. I'll pull it and have a listen for you

ATB

DaveB :tab:

Post by **DaveB** » 09 Feb 2007, 21:14

Hello again Brian,

First thing.. don't waste your time downloading stuff for helicopters off Avsim. I was seeing a download speed of 9kbs so aborted!! :huf: Hovercontrol is the place to go

Second thing.. it doesn't work on my system either. Backup sound folder and original airfile.. add new sound folder and new airfile. Nothing could be more simple. There has to be something else and I don't know what it is at present. All the soundfiles with the pack work but not with the model so he's either effed up the cfg or airfile or we're both having a senior moment :roll: :think:

ATB

DaveB :tab:

Post by **Bridon Bear** » 09 Feb 2007, 23:05

Thanks for the effort Dave......gratifying to know in a way that it does not work for you either and I am not losing it...

With 2000 plus combined downloads from Hovercontrol and Avsim alone I am surprised that I cannot find anything relating to the perceived problem on any related forums.

I agree, the .cfg must be the key but not being a sound Guru, I can't for the life of me see what the cause is....Hopefully I may get a reply from the author eventually or someone reading this will be able to enlighten us both.

'til then, I thank you for taking the time to help out here

Regards.

BrianG

d0mokun · Post by **d0mokun** » 09 Feb 2007, 23:09

Just out of interest,

Is there anything that says to mod the engine type in the aircraft.cfg ? The sounds may be made for a turbine.. so that the sounds change with power input.. unlike a standard chopper sound set.

Dan.

Post by **Bridon Bear** » 09 Feb 2007, 23:23

Bingo...! :dance:

Many thanks d0mokum.....you have hit the nail on the head. There was no mention of this in the file pack, obviously a slight oversight from the author. After reading your post, I altered the air .cfg engine from type=3 to type=5.......Job done.

Like all of us, I hate defeat from such things that on the face of it are inexplicable.

Thanks once again, you have saved my sanity!!

Regards.

BrianG

d0mokun · Post by **d0mokun** » 10 Feb 2007, 00:06

Hi Brian,

I've noticed this done a few times with chopper sound sets.. I think it's so that a proper variation in power etc can be .. audified? .. because standard chopper sounds dont seem to allow for that.. if that makes any sense?

Anyway, no probs!

KR
Dan.

Post by **DaveB** » 10 Feb 2007, 00:15

Tks Dano

The problem was an obvious one but not until I'd read your response

Perhaps the guys at Hovercontrol are too 'nose in the air' to publically admit to such an admission. Thank goodness for plain speaking folk like we have here

This is the install info btw..
Installation:

1.) Make backup of the AIR file and the sound folder.

2.) Unzip this archive to a temp folder of your choosing. Then copy the AIR file and the new sound folder to the Bell_206B_III main folder overwriting when prompted.

3.) Enjoy

Please note that it took me more then 5 months from start to finish to create this soundpack for your enjoyment, please adhere to the following:

1.) This file is not to be posted on any website other then it specified site. If this file is found on FSPlanet.com, please email me and I will take care of the matter.

2.) Please DO NOT make any money off this package, it took me a long time and a whole bunch of sources up to this point to get this soundpack where it stands now.

/////

ATB

DaveB :tab: