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Environments & Ambiences

Environment recordings, ambiences and soundscapes – from all over the world, and beyond

  • Amidst the gentle rustling leaves and the crisp, cool, air, autumn unveils its enchanting symphony.
    From the chirping evening insects to the whispering of the wind through golden foliage, the season resonates with evocative soundscapes.
    Now available in immersive 3D Surround.

    SEASONS OF EARTH - AUTUMN | 3D Surround | Trailer

    What’s Inside


    LEAVES, WIND, FALL, AUTUMN, FOREST AMBIENCE, WILDLIFE SOUNDSCAPES, SEASONAL NATURE SOUNDS, AMBIENT NATURE LOOPS, WIND IN TREES, ANIMAL SOUNDS, RUSTLING LEAVES, MORNING NATURE, NIGHTTIME FOREST, PRAIRIE DAWN, LAKE NIGHT, ALPINE VALLEY, SAGEBRUSH, PINE GROVE, BREEZE, BIRD, DESERT MORNING

    Seasons of Earth

    As the earth transitions into a new season, a symphony of change unfolds, bringing forth a rich tapestry of sounds that encapsulate the essence of autumn. We’ve embarked on a journey to capture the evocative timbres of this transformative time, delicately recording the vibrant and atmospheric locations teeming with the spirit of the season. Utilizing the exceptional Schoeps ORTF3D Surround Set, we’ve precisely preserved the highest quality sounds of fall, offering them in immersive 3D Surround or Stereo formats for an unparalleled audio experience.
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  • Introducing Immersive Wallas on Set vol.2 – the ultimate resource for filmmakers and sound designers. This collection of high-quality ambisonic recordings from various film and TV shows sets is designed to immerse your audience in the heart of the action.

    At Blacktone Studio, we understand the vital role sound plays in storytelling. Wallas, the ambient background chatter found in diverse locations, provides the foundation for creating realistic atmospheres in film and television. As always, we’ve taken our commitment to authenticity a step further by recording in ambisonic format.

    Our team meticulously captured the essence of real-life film sets, from the energetic buzz of big scenes to the subtle whispers on quiet studio lots. These recordings are a testament to our industry knowledge and commitment to delivering high-quality audio content.

    Whether you’re working on a feature film, a documentary, or a video game, our Immersive Wallas on Set vol.2 provides the versatility you need to enhance your project. Easily searchable and expertly categorized, this collection ensures you find the perfect background atmosphere effortlessly.

    Immersive Wallas on Set vol.2 is the ultimate solution for elevating your audio ambience creation. It’s a valuable asset for filmmakers and sound designers, allowing you to create immersive soundscapes that transport your audience into the heart of your story. With the authenticity and flexibility of Ambisonic Atmospheres and Wallas, your creative projects will reach new heights.

    All the recordings include metadata in English and Spanish, and they are compatible with software of sound library management like Soundminnner.

    We have decoded all the First Order Ambisonic recordings with HarpeX plugin into 7.1.2 Dolby ATMOS bed configuration, using the top channel to create totally outstanding ambiences tracks ready to use!

    All our libraries are UCS compliant (universalcategorysystem.com). In this new category system all files contain extensive metadata like file description, Category & Subcategory. Metadata can be read and processed by the most common audio libraries management tools . Starting with Full support from Soundminer and more audio tools adopting this system, we are adopting metadata UCS system in our files!

  • City Life Sound Effects UK Motorway Play Track 33 sounds included, 69 mins total $20

    These samples were recorded using the H4N Pro and the NTG4 from several of the finest bridges that the North West has to offer, capturing several different points of the M6 and M61 during the day and yes at stupid o’clock at night as well

    The sample pack contains a massive range of Car’s, Van’s, Lorry’s and Motorbike bypass sounds, each vehicle with its own unique distinctive sound going at high pace on a UK Motorway.

    We were able to capture cars crossing lanes, driving over cat eyes, carrying heavy loads and traffic that was both on coming and departing.

    UK Motorway will give you enough audio to give your project the authentic sound of a UK Motorway boosting your project to the next level. UK Motorway has been edited to allow a drop in ready and Royalty Free sample pack. These Samples can be used in a variety of projects from Sound Designing/Compositions for TV, Film, Documentaries and Video Games. UCS Compliant and Metadata is attached to the samples

  • City Life Sound Effects UK Train Bundle Play Track 37 sounds included, 112 mins total $25

    UK Train Bundle

    We’ve bundled together Train Station Ambience and UK Train Interior Ambience to give you a good all rounder for your all your Train project needs

    We recorded:

    General Train station ambience
    General Train Interior Ambience
    Ticket Booth ambience
    Train’s Arriving, Departing and Idle
    Train Creaks
    Train Movement
    Passengers boarding and debarking and sounds of the commuter
    Various beeps
    Doors Noises
    Train’s preparing to depart (Whistles/Door Alarms etc)
    Crowds and Crowd movement with plenty of Northern Voices
    Tannoy Calls (Calling such places as Manchester, London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, as well as general warnings, pending trains and the usual cancellation ones)

    The UK Train Bundle Sample Pack will give you enough audio to give your project the authentic sound of a UK train station and train interior boosting your project to the next level. UK Train Bundle has been edited to allow a drop in ready and Royalty Free sample pack. These Samples can be used in a variety of projects from Sound Designing/Compositions for TV, Film, Documentaries and Video Games. UCS Compliant and Metadata is attached to the samples

  • Ambisonic Sound Effects Ambisonic – River, Lake, Stream Play Track 190 sounds included, 544 mins total Original price was: $39.Current price is: $31.

    Rivers, Lakes and Streams recorded in Ambisonic

    Many different sound perspectives. Ambisonic or “immersive audio” approach kept in mind while recording. Ambiences as well as close up (“surrounded by medium”) recordings. Recorded in all seasons, during all year.

    Clean recording without birds and other unwanted sounds and recordings (ambiences) recorded with birds and other ambient sounds intentionally. 26,5 GB or 544 mins of  high quality recordings.

    Recorded with Sennheiser Ambeo VR mic. (Rycote blimp) and Sound Devices recorder. Audio files included: B-format, Ambix and Binaural. Preview is in Binaural (stereo).

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  • Suburban Amsterdam Vol. 1 is a collection of recordings captured in the beautiful Vondelpark and the surrounding Amsterdam South District.

    Our Audio Craftsmen captured a variety of settings, at different times of day within the sprawling Vondelpark. Including sounds such as birds, pedestrian walla, rusting trees and more. You’ll also find the surrounding streets bustling with trams, bikes, pedestrians etc. Plus, Internal apartment ambiences.

    All sounds are delivered in 24Bit 96kHz format allowing further sonic manipulation and have been meticulously edited and tagged with extensive UCS compliant metadata for ease of use.

  • NSL – Motocross Circuit Bundle is a 151 Files Sound-Pack essentially composed of MotoCross sounds. You will have access to many samples: MotorCycles, Supermot, and Quad. You will have access to many samples: Motocross Passing By, Engine Close up, KickStarts, Exhaust Pipes, and many more…

  • NSL –French Trains is a 86 Files Sound-Pack essentially composed of Railway Related Sounds. You will have access to many samples: Rails Textures, High Speed Trains, Interiors, Stations, Level Crossing, and many more…

  • Environments & Ambiences Rural Rain II Play Track 70+ sounds included, 500 mins total $75

    Rural Rain II is the second series of a unique assortment of rain recordings captured in rural environments, far from human-generated noise.

    • These recordings feature various intensities of rain, from gentle drops on leaves to heavy downpours and storms.
    • The absence of human-related noises, wildlife, and the focus on rain hitting diverse surfaces like leaves, bushes, metal roofs, plastic and more contribute to the purity of the soundscape.
    • No wildlife either in any recording. If present, it has been cautiously edited out in RX.
    • Rain falling on surfaces such as leaves, bushes, dirt, mud, puddles, metal roofs, patio tiles, cars, concrete, plastic and so on.
    • Gear used: Sound Devices MixPre 6-II, Sennheiser 8040s in ORTF, Sennheiser 8040s & 30 in DMS, LOM Usis in Quad & AB, Sony D100.
    • All files are in 96 kHz / 24 bit and come with embedded Soundminer metadata.
    • Number of Files: 19 Quad WAV files & 51 Stereo WAV files
    • Total Duration: Approx. 130 minutes in Quad & 370 minutes in Stereo.
    • File types: Quad (recorded in Quad), DecodedQuad (recorded in DMS and decoded to Quad), DecodedStereo (recorded in DMS and decoded to Stereo), ORTF & AB (Stereo recordings with no Quad version).
    • UCS Compatible Metadata embedded. Fields included CatID, Category, Subcategory, FX Name, Filename, Description, BWDescription, Library, RecType, Microphone, Designer, Manufacturer, Keywords.
  • Embark on a sonic journey through the vibrant city of Budapest with this meticulously curated sound library. Immerse yourself in the diverse atmospheres of this European gem, captured in stunning detail for your creative projects.

    From bustling train stations to tranquil thermal baths, each track transports you to a unique location.

    Experience the unique ambience of a Hungarian domestic aircraft mid-air. Capture the essence of a busy train station with suitcases, public announcements echoing through the hall, and stationary trains. Find solace in the serene sounds of public parks during a peaceful autumn afternoon. Transport yourself to a lively public square bathed in the warmth of a sunny afternoon. Visit cafes, bars and restaurants. Dive into the unique sounds of Széchenyi Thermal Bath at different times and locations. Each track captures the essence of this iconic Budapest attraction, from the changing rooms to the outdoor pools.

    Explore the varied sounds of Budapest’s streets, from high-speed traffic to the calming ambience of a quiet alley in the city centre.

    Discover the soul of Budapest through its sounds – your passport to an authentic and immersive sonic adventure awaits!

  • City Life Sound Effects Construction Ambiences Play Track 95 sounds included, 177 mins total $49

    Dive into the energy coming from a bustling city that is always in full swing with construction chaos.

    Whether you’re working on projects that crave the immersive ambience of a construction site or need close-up sounds of heavy machinery to make your audience feel the impact, this is your go-to ambiences collection of high-quality recordings.

     

    You will receive 95 clean, rich recordings and 177 minutes of construction site ambiences, whether it’s the powerful impact of excavators demolishing quickly, the scarce activity on sites where workers are slowly laying metal on the foundation, or trucks continuously carrying rubble back and forth.

    Inside are a variety of activities, including the clatter and clank of metal, wood, debris, leveling, disk sawing, hammering, shoveling, welding, jackhammer, demolition hammer, digging, drilling, cutting, rumble, reciprocating saw, angle grinder, sand pressing, as well as truck activity, passing by, and more.

    We’ve captured close, medium, and distant perspectives with rich reverb and roof top and off-stage POV, in both controlled and stealth recording techniques.

    You will get intuitive, detailed naming, UCS compatibility and the usual Vadi Sound craft and attention to detail in 95 royalty-free pristine sounds. These loopable sounds have both practical usability and material for creative experiments in sound design.

     

    Recorded in stereo 24bit-96kHz.WAV format on our sensitive DPA 4060 pair and Zoom F3.

    Find the true sound of it with Vadi Sound Library.

     

    What else you may need

    Check out our City Perspectives and Ambiences pack for 56 high-resolution files and 3 hours of elevated and underground spots, freeways, intersections, bridges, viaducts, parking lots, parks, streets of all sizes, rooftops, window views and the city rumble and hum.

    If you need calm nature ambiences, check out Nature Ambiences: Mount Ida National Park – an extensive collection of birdsong, wind, woodland, waterways, and animals in pure untouched nature in 36 high-resolution files and 2 hours duration.

  • Bundles Ultimate Essential Bundle (12 Libraries – Essential Sound) Play Track 4100+ sounds included Original price was: $500.Current price is: $445.

    Expand your sound effects library with the Ultimate Essential Bundle.
    This bundle contains literally thousands of files at your disposal with the 12 included libraries. An amazing array of background atmospheres, crowds, water, foley, city skylines, subways, traffic, and much more.

    By purchasing this bundle you will instantly save money (think of it as getting a bunch of stuff for free). This ambitious release will no doubt enhance all your sound effects editing options and choices. Whether you’re a Sound Editor in film/television, a YouTube content provider, Video Producer, or a Video Game Designer, there is literally something for everyone.

    Included Libraries:
    • New York City: Street And Subway – 66 files – 3.14 GB
    • New York City: Essential – 54 files – 2.37 GB
    • Urban Background Part 1 – 40 files – 7.05 GB
    • Urban Background Part 2 – 40 files – 7.3 GB
    • Football Stadium Crowds – 53 files – 1.05 GB
    • Ambient Traffic Los Angeles – 64 files – 7.13 GB
    • Italian Cityscapes And Ambiences – 60 files – 3 GB
    • Ocean Waves Beach And Water – 92 files – 9.2 GB
    • Ambient Walla And Crowds – 40 files – 5.47 GB
    • Cinematic Construction Toolkit – 178 files – 1.09 GB
    • House Foley And Props – 3260 files – 2 GB
    • Darkness And Fear – 91 files – 1.12 GB
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  • NSL – Planes & Airports is a 86 Files Sound-Pack essentially composed of Planes sounds. You will have access to many samples: Tarmac Backgrounds, Turbines, Jet Engines, Flight Roomtones, Airports Hall & Security Checkpoints, and many more…

  • NSL – New York City is a 81 Files Sound-Pack essentially composed of New York Backgrounds sounds. You will have access to many samples: Sirens, Streets, Subways, High Grounds, Highways, Docks and many more sounds…

  • NSL – Water Movements is a 96 Files Sound-Pack essentially composed of Water Materials. You will have access to many samples: Waterfalls, Streams, Rivers, Torrents, Drains, Gutters and many more…

  • USA Ambiences Bundle Vol. 1 comprises ambiences from a variety of rural, urban and waterside locations across the United States to bring elevated levels of immersion to your Film, TV and Game projects set in America.

    Our Audio Craftsmen captured recordings in a range of citys and settings throughout states including; Illinois, Florida, Washington, Tennessee and more. This 6.82GB collection includes three volumes:

    West Coast America Vol. 1:

    Ambiences and spot effects captured in the states of Washington and Oregon, featuring settings such as; Rainforests, Oceanss, Cities and more.

    East Coast America Vol. 1:

    Ambiences and spot effects captured in the states of Folrida and Connecticut, featuring settings such as; Forests, Street markets, Ferries and more.

    Midwestern America Vol. 1:

    Ambiences captured in the states of Illinois, Tennessee and Indiana, featuring settings such as; Farms, Suburbs, Trains and more.

    This bundle is ideal for those looking to add realism and immersion to their creative projects.

    All sounds are delivered in a high-quality 24Bit 96kHz format, allowing for further sonic manipulation. They have been meticulously edited and tagged with extensive UCS compliant metadata for easy organization and use.

  • Get our amazing 3D Pacific Ambience Libraries 3D Pacific Tropical Island, 3D Pacific Waves, 3D Pacific Island Winds, 3D Volcano Eruptions in ONE Bundel with 171 unique sound Files. In times of global change it’s nearly impossible to hear places without human sounds. The majestic and old rainforests on the tropical south pacific islands creates an amazing soundscape. We recorded these soundscapes with a variety of organic sounds like exotic birds and animals, light and heavy tropical rain, wind blowing through trees, calm rivers, waterfalls and huge volcanic eruptions of the Yasur volcano on Tanna Island. We also covered day and night moods.  Our microphone setup is the amazing immersive Schoeps ORTF3D System powered by the precise preamps of the Sonosax R4+ and AD8+. These systems allow us to record the incredible soundscapes of the south pacific rainforests in the most iconic way.  

    The Library include sounds like

    AMBIENCE, TROPICAL, WATER, RAINFOREST, RAIN, EXOTIC, ANIMALS, BIRDS, INSECTS, WIND, VEGETATION, VOLCANO, RIVER, WATER, WAVES, SHORELINE, COAST, SURF, BEACH, OCEAN ROAR, GUST, BREEZE, VEGETATION, TONAL, PLAIN, VOLCANO, ERUPTIONS, EXPLOSIONS, CRISP, MUFFLED, CLOSE, DISTANT, WIND, PLAIN

    Key Features 3D Pacific Tropical Island 

    • 62 Sounds between 4-6 minutes
    • Recorded on Taveuni Island, Fiji  & Tanna Island, Vanuatu
    • Tropical Rainforest Ambiences 
    • Exotic Birds & Animals
    • Insects at Day & Night
    • Vegetation with Wind & Rain
    • Sometimes a Volcano in the background

    Key Features 3D Pacific Island Waves:

    • 38 Sounds between 5-7 minutes
    • Recorded on Fiji, Vanuatu & Tanna Island
    • Pacific Ocean Waves
    • Close and distant Ocean-Roar
    • Detailed small & medium waves
    • Hugh waves on rocky shoreline 
    • Close waves with highlighted bubbles

    Key Features 3D Pacific Island Winds:

    • 31 Sounds between 4-6 minutes
    • Flurry gusts 
    • Plain wind with volcano eruptions
    • Vegetations winds in rainforest
    • Tonal blustery wind

    Key Features 3D Volcano Eruptions:

    • 20 Sounds between 4-6 minutes
    • Ambiences with wind and eruptions
    • Single Volcano Eruptions 
    • Organized by crisp, muffled, dictant, massive
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  • Midwestern America Vol. 1 features recordings captured in a variety of locations around Chicago, Indianapolis and Nashville.

    Journey through cities bustling with pedestrians and vehicles, take a ride on the icon Chicago CTA trainlines, and relax in the blissful surroundings of rural Indiana. This varied collection of ambiences will allow you to build immersive soundscapes that transport audiences to a range of American settings.

    All sounds are delivered in 24Bit 96kHz format allowing further sonic manipulation and have been meticulously edited and tagged with extensive UCS compliant metadata for ease of use.

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    • In Nature Roomtones: Forests 2, get a collection of ambiences with zero wildlife and barely audible canopy wind from the temperate forests of Northern Maine and the boreal forests of Alaska. Hear wildlife-free, natural roomtones from 43 different perspectives perfect for atmospheric beds in temperate forest environments. Hear the delicate fluttering of autumn leaves about to fall and the soothing roars of distant wind.
    • This library offers you an extensive collection of ambiences with sparse flora and zero fauna. Hear the majestic sparseness of spooky forest nights and the beautifully subtle character of these almost silent natural spaces.

    KEY FEATURES:
    • Soothing air tones
    • Zero wildlife of any kind in these recordings. You’ll only hear wind.
    • Barely audible and light canopy wind
    • Distant ridge top wind
    • Distant wind roars
    • Absolute nothingness
    • Close fluttering leaves
    • Distant hissing leaves
    • Sporadic falling twigs and branches
    • Distant eerie branch squeaks and creaks
    • Deciduous forests of Beech, Birch, Maple, and Cottonwood
    • Coniferous forest of Eastern White Pine, Douglas fir, and Spruce
    • Locations: Maine (Autumn 2020) and Alaska (Spring 2019)
    FILE LIST & METADATA:
    File List
    • A spectrogram is included for each audio file. Double click on the photo in the file list to enlarge.
    FILE TYPES:
    Stereo Only: recorded in AB (L/R) – these recordings do not include a Quad version
    Stereo: Double Mid/Side decoded to Stereo (L/R)
    Quad: Double Mid/Side decoded to Quad (L/R/Ls/Rs)
    GEAR USED:
    • Sennheiser MKH8040 pair and MKH30 in Double Mid/Side
    • LOM Usi
    • Sound Devices MixPre-3 II
    • Sony D100
    • Sony A10
    • Cinela Pianissimo Double Mid/Side Blimp
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  • Environments & Ambiences Maine: Quiet Nature Play Track 42+ sounds included, 241 mins total From: $65

    DESCRIPTION:
    • In Maine: Quiet Nature, get a collection of ambiences with sparse flora and fauna from the north Maine woods. Hear playful croaks of a ravens soaring in light rain. Hear lonely moose tromping through spring fed lakes and angry chipmunks barking to defend their honor. Hear the hungry knocking of woodpeckers pecking to find their dinner and the majestic sparseness of autumn forests empty of all but a few species of wildlife.
    • This library offers you an extensive collection of ambiences with the sparse flora and fauna of autumn in a temperate forest. I hope you enjoy the wildlife of Maine. Thanks for listening.

    KEY FEATURES:
    • Autumn ambiences with sparse flora and fauna
    • Resonant Ravens and Crow caws
    • Ghostly owl hoots
    • Twittering, playful songbirds
    • Eerie Lynx fighting in the distance
    • Lonely Moose grunting and tromping through a lake
    • Soothing crickets
    • Regal woodpeckers knocking
    • Wing flutters, whooshes, and takeoffs
    • Gentle canopy winds
    FILE LIST & METADATA:
    File List
    • A spectrogram is included for each audio file. Double click on the photo in the file list to enlarge.
    Included species: American Crow, Common Raven, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Black-capped Chickadee, White-throated Sparrow, Hairy Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Ruffed Grouse (Drumming), Canadian Geese, Barred Owl, Boreal Owl, Chipmunk, Lynx, Moose, Crickets
    FILE TYPES:
    • Stereo Only: recorded in AB (L/R) – these recordings do not include a Quad version
    • Stereo: recorded in AB (L/R) – these recordings do not include a Quad version
    • Quad:  Double Mid/Side decoded to Quad (L/R/Ls/Rs)
    GEAR USED:
    • Sennheiser MKH8040 pair and MKH30 in Double Mid/Side
    • LOM Usi
    • Sound Devices MixPre-3 II
    • Sony D100
    • Sony A10
    • Cinela Pianissimo Double Mid/Side Blimp

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  • DESCRIPTION:
    • In Maine: Wind get an expansive collection of deciduous and coniferous wind from forests at the northern end of the Appalachian trail. Hear the soothing wind of white pines peacefully swaying. Hear gentle whisps topping distant ridge tops and blustery 60 mph gusts whipping down mountain valleys. Hear the austere emptiness of forests after the autumn leaves have fallen and eerie creaks so emotional it sounds like the old trees are talking.
    • This library offers a large collection of temperate forest wind. I hope you enjoy the sounds of weather in the north Maine woods. Thanks for listening.

    KEY FEATURES:
    • Zero wildlife of any kind in these recordings. You’ll only hear wind.
    • Light, moderate, and heavy wind
    • Hissing, leafy wind in deciduous forest
    • Lush, soothing wind in coniferous forest
    • Sweeping canopy wind
    • Howling alpine wind
    • Howling wind filtered through rock cairns
    • Eerie branch creaks
    • Soothing air tones
    • Howling alpine wind
    FILE LIST & METADATA:
    File List
    • A spectrogram is included for each audio file. Double click on the photo in the file list to enlarge.
    FILE TYPES:
    • Stereo Only: recorded in AB (L/R) – these recordings do not include a Quad version
    • Stereo : Double Mid/Side decoded to Stereo (L/R)
    • Quad: Double Mid/Side decoded to Quad (L/R/Ls/Rs)
    GEAR USED:
    • Sennheiser MKH8040 pair and MKH30 in Double Mid/Side
    • LOM Usi
    • Sound Devices MixPre-3 II
    • Sony D100
    • Sony A10
    • Cinela Pianissimo Double Mid/Side Blimp
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  • Waterphone Designed Vol. 3 is a collection of abstract ambiences and atmospheric drones. Created by recording and manipulating sounds from the unique instrument, the Waterphone.

    Captured using a contact microphone and guitar pedal board, and played with a violin bow and various drum beaters. Our Audio Craftsmen then meticulously edited and designed 21 unique sounds, including 8 ‘raw soundscapes’ to use in your own sound design.

    This library is a perfect addition to Film, TV & Game productions or trailers with a cinematic, experimental or abstract edge. Use these sounds in sci-fi, horror, thriller and action projects to create moments of mystery, eeriness and tension.

    All sounds are delivered in 24Bit 192kHz format allowing further sonic manipulation and have been meticulously edited and tagged with extensive UCS compliant metadata for ease of use.

  • Materials & Texture Sound Effects Tuning Forks Play Track 300 sounds included, 13 mins total $65

    DESCRIPTION:
    • In Tuning Forks, get a collection of microtonal metal sounds created by plunging tuning forks into water. Hear laser-like chirps with wild harmonics shifting. Hear microtonal beating and tonal kerplunks. Hear extended clattering from underwater impacts and bass drones with deep ominous character.
    • This library offers you the collection of surprising laser-like sounds from a quotidian sound source. Thanks for listening.

    KEY FEATURES:
    • Laser-like chirps
    • Complex microtonal impacts and textures
    • Wild harmonics
    • Resonant clattering
    • Singing musical tones
    RECORDING STORIES:
    • This was my first time recording sound design material using hydrophones. Here are a few of the things I learned.
    • Stereo hydrophones are essential. I hate the sounds of mono underwater.
    • I generally don’t like the sound of hydrophones alone as well. So, I experimented with recording in Mid/Side above water and stereo H2a hydrophones below. Turns out, I love the combined sound of the acoustic mics with the hydrophones.
    • My Cinela blimp (which I’ve waterproofed for rain recording) worked perfectly. Because of the NixWax waterproofing, I could place the Mid/Side mics extremely close to the water. This yielded crisp detail, and the mics were completely protected from constant splashing.
    • With the perfect mic setup found, I proceeded to plunge tuning forks into water thousands of times in search of the perfect laser-like sounds!
    FILE LIST:
    File List
    • A spectrogram is included for each audio file. Double click on the photo in the file list to enlarge.
    GEAR USED:
    • Sennheiser MKH8040 pair and MKH30 in Mid/Side
    • Aquarian Audio H2a-XLR hydrophones
    • Sound Devices MixPre-6 and MixPre-3 II
    • Cinela Pianissimo Mid/Side Blimp
    • Mid/Side and Hydrophones are mixed into one stereo recording.

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