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Ambience Sound Effects

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Recorded or designed
RecordedDesigned

Recorded means captured in the field or a studio. Designed means built from other material.

Channel format
MonoStereoM/SSurroundAmbisonic100kHz

Mono for 3D positional audio. Ambisonic and surround for immersive mixes.

Embedded metadata
Tagged for Soundminer or UCSUntagged

Soundminer and UCS fields written into the files.

All 1,128 libraries in Ambience.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo, Surround.
Capturing the subtle pulse of urban life, this collection features natural sound effects including gentle breezes, distant chatter, wildlife, and seasonal ambiences recorded authentically at street level.
87 files · 9.1 GB · Metadata
48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
This expansive audio collection captures authentic Indian ambiance, featuring diverse sound effects from bustling city traffic to tranquil rural settings, complete with native birds and village activities.
133 files · 3.48 GB
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
This comprehensive collection captures Berlin's urban soundscape, featuring ambient sound effects from bustling markets to quiet metro stations, creating an authentic acoustic portrait of the German capital.
54 files · 5 GB
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Industrial machinery and brewing equipment captured at Manchester's Robinson Brewery create atmospheric sound effects, blending historic steampunk ambiance with authentic manufacturing roomtones.
32 files · 510.7 MB · Metadata
44.1 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
A comprehensive collection of authentic military sound effects captured during Swedish drills, featuring rifle shots, tank movements, rocket launchers, and soldier vocalizations, all meticulously organized.
113 files · 269 MB · Metadata
44.1 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Captured at a Swedish Volvo factory, this collection features diverse industrial sound effects, including mysterious car lifts and air pressure machines, each edited into manageable segments.
21 files · 339 MB · Metadata
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96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Pristine spring recordings capture diverse water flows and sound effects along a Quebec mountain brook, featuring cascading falls, streamlets, and natural forest ambiance spanning 35+ minutes.
12 files · 1.25 GB
Was $20.00, now $16.00
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48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Immersive sound effects and ambient recordings capture authentic Senegalese life, featuring religious chants, coastal atmospheres, and city soundscapes from multiple regions across the country.
41 files · 3.13 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Atmospheric recordings capture desolate urban environments and natural wind sound effects, featuring whistling steel wires, resonating pipes, and gentle marina ambiences recorded during peaceful nighttime hours.
29 files · 2.01 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo, Surround.
Expansive 5.1 surround sound effects capture London's iconic parks, featuring pristine recordings of fountains, distant activities, and wildlife amid natural urban ambiences.
19 files · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Pure, immersive sound effects captured across Central America's tropical ecosystems, featuring 52 loopable binaural recordings of rainforests, cloudforests, and mangroves, complete with detailed species metadata.
52 files · 4.14 GB · Metadata
-44%
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Deep within Norway's Nysetergruvene zinc mines, diverse sound effects capture the atmospheric drips, trickles, and powerful waterfalls echoing through cold, wet underground caverns and shafts.
24 files · 1.08 GB · Metadata
Was $29.00, now $16.10
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-30%
48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Deep within Rwanda's landscape, this collection features 53 organic stereo sound effects capturing authentic environmental atmospheres suitable for documentary and broadcast productions.
53 files · 2.58 GB · Metadata
Was $40.00, now $28.00
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-20%
48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
This global collection captures authentic ambiance and sound effects from seven cities across America and Europe, featuring diverse indoor and outdoor spaces filled with human activity.
26 files · 1.6 GB · Metadata
Was $20.00, now $16.00
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48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Immersive sound effects from Tokyo encompass bustling streets, peaceful parks, residential zones, and comprehensive transit recordings, capturing the city's authentic atmosphere throughout day and night.
39 files · 1.96 GB · Metadata
-20%
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Detailed coastal recordings capture California's beaches, featuring natural sound effects from waves, wildlife, and ambient elements across Malibu, Palos Verdes, and San Simeon locations.
14 files · 3.4 GB · Metadata
Was $20.00, now $16.00
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96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
Extensive library featuring vast interior sound effects, including warehouse echoes, pool ambiances, and detailed foley recordings captured across massive architectural spaces.
57 files · 1.61 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Raw recordings from St Jude's destructive storm capture intense sound effects, including howling winds through arcades, promenades, and urban spaces, plus unique interior car recordings during 100mph gusts.
9 files · 375 MB

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