Immersive Audio has released its MaddogX Sound Immersion NG, a sound pack designed for the Leonardo Fly The MaddogX, for MSFS 2020 and 2024. Featuring more than 235 authentic sounds captured exclusively from the MD-80 series, Immersive Audio aims to deliver one of the most detailed and accurate audio experiences available for the type.

Developed over eight months, the pack uses 48kHz field recordings to replicate the MD-80’s cockpit atmosphere and mechanical nuances. This includes the distinctive sound of the JT8D engines, switch clacks, air conditioning pack howls, rack fan hum, and subtle rattles and squeaks unique to the aircraft. The pack also features dynamic taxi and landing roll effects, authentic gear operation noises, and smaller quirks, such as FO window wind leak whistling sounds on climbout. Many of these features can be toggled on and off manually from the MD-80’s overhead audio control panel.

The full feature list follows below:

Key Features

• Over 235 custom and completely authentic sounds found only in the MD-8x series of aircraft
• Fully compatible with Leonardo Fly The MaddogX MD-82, and Extension - MD-83 and MD-88
• Fully compatible with both 2020 and 2024 versions
• Carefully processed 48kHz recordings for unparalleled clarity
• Faithful recreation of the MD-80’s unique cockpit ambiance and system noises
• Includes many rare sound quirks and nuances only a seasoned Mad Dog pilot would recognize:
• Authentic battery whine, rack fan, gyro, packs, circuit breakers
• Various fully dynamic rattles, squeaks, and rumbles, all taken from real MD-8x flight deck recordings, including authentic cabin altitude control wheel clicking, equipment rattle, etc.
• Realistic parking brake, and spoiler motor engage/disengage sounds
• Authentic and dynamic gear up and down sounds
• Fully simulated nose gear rotation and retraction thumps and rattles
• Detailed taxi, takeoff, and landing rolls with nose gear whine, rumbles, runway center light thumps, etc.
• Dynamic nose wheel steering sounds, depending on nose wheel angle and speed (can be disabled, read below)
• Authentic FO window wind leak whistle during climb, audible in some real MD-8x models (can be disabled, read below)
• Nose gear steering sounds and FO window wind leak whistle can be disabled and enabled using the ADF switches (AFT OVERHEAD audio control panel)
• Cockpit engine sounds can be adjusted via INOP knob (AFT OVERHEAD audio control panel). From no engine sounds, to authentic, all the way to the "cabin back row raw engine" sounds. We got you covered!
• You need some fresh air? Open the cockpit window(s) and enjoy all the authentic sounds that your MD-8x produces

You can watch a preview video showcasing the sound pack here.

Immersive Audio’s MaddogX Sound Immersion NG is compatible with the Leonardo MD-82, as well as the MD-83 and MD-88 expansions. It is available now via the Orbx store, for US$16.17, excluding sales tax.

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