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Rural Ambience Sound Effects

Rural ambience sound effects out on farms, in villages and across open country. Irish countryside. India, Senegal, Vietnam, Jamaica, New Zealand and a fair bit of South and Central America. Animals in the yard, wind across the fields, rain coming in. It's the sound of places where not much happens, which is a lot harder to record than it sounds.

Libraries
117
Publishers
57
Formats
Mono, stereo, M/S, surround, ambisonic
Sample rates
44.1 to 192 kHz
Licence
Royalty-free for commercial work
Price range
$5 to $400
FiltersAll 117 libraries in Rural AmbienceFilter by the spec, not just the subjectRecorded or designed, sample rate, bit depth, channel format, embedded metadata and file count. Narrow it down before you download anything.
Recorded or designed
RecordedDesigned

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

Channel format
MonoStereoM/SSurroundAmbisonic

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

Embedded metadata
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Soundminer and UCS fields written into the files.

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96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
China ambience sound effects recorded across Shanghai, Dali, and Shangri-La, featuring busy intersections, Pudong Airport, Buddhist temple chanting, night crickets and frogs, and windy grasslands in 77 24-bit/96kHz files.
77 files · 4.16 GB
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Forest bird sound effects featuring 70 stereo 24-bit/96kHz files of summer birdsong, trills, and forest noise, with looped and full versions plus village outskirts, thunderstorm, and passerby recordings.
70 files · 5.53 GB
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48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Japan field recording sound effects captured across Tokyo, Osaka, Hiroshima, Kyoto, and other cities, featuring pachinko parlors, train and metro interiors, street traffic, pedestrian crossings, ramen shops, suburban neighborhoods, and Tsukuba Circuit racing.
149 files · 10.3 GB · Metadata
Was $80.00, now $32.00
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48 to 96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
This library comprises 567 global ambient sound effects, featuring urban cityscapes, nature, transportation, and public spaces recorded across the USA, Brazil, India, Europe, and East Asia.
567 files · 43 GB · Metadata
192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
High-resolution sound effects capturing bee activity inside and around beehives, including close-up buzzing, swarms, wing movements, and garden ambiences.
10 files · 1.29 GB · Metadata
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96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
This Arctic sound effects library captures seasonal winds across Lapland's diverse landscapes, featuring natural elements from creaking trees to shifting snow, recorded in various Finnish environments.
19 files · 2.51 GB · Metadata
Was $39.00, now $29.00
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96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo, M/S.
Background ambience sound effects encompassing diverse environments, from bustling theme parks to alien worlds, featuring 100 high-quality, loopable recordings captured in 96kHz/24-bit stereo format.
100 files · 2.75 GB · Metadata
192 kHz, 32-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Village ambience sound effects recorded across 20 rural locations in Serbia, capturing natural soundscapes including birdsong, dogs, cows, distant tractors, insects, and wind in trees at 32-bit/192kHz.
20 files · 6.67 GB · Metadata
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96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
West African rural ambience sound effects featuring village life, bird chirps, crickets, cicadas, frogs, cockcrows, and nighttime insect beds recorded across farmland and riverside settings at 96kHz.
20 files · 1.86 GB · Metadata
Was $30.00, now $25.00
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96 to 192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Featuring over 400 files with UCS metadata, this collection covers authentic UK ambiences, ranging from London streets and Northern England crowds to Scottish landmarks and rural sound effects.
402 files · 38 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Meticulously captured sound effects span diverse wind atmospheres, from gentle forest breezes to powerful valley gusts, featuring seasonal variations and natural elements across multiple outdoor environments.
32 files · 2.20 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Natural wind sound effects spanning forests, fields, and valleys feature authentic recordings of gentle breezes to intense gusts, complete with seasonal variations and wildlife ambience.
36 files · 2.97 GB · Metadata
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96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Sichuan mountain nature sound effects recorded at 96kHz across sub-tropical China, featuring dawn bird choruses, nightjar and cuckoo calls, frog and cricket nights, rainfall, thunder, and forest streams.
21 files · 1.22 GB · Metadata
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48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo, Surround, Ambisonic B.
A collection of sound effects capturing Spanish rural and semi-rural environments, featuring pine forests, small villages, cicadas, birds, wind, distant voices, animals, and light human activity in Ambisonic, stereo, and surround formats.
80 files · 20 GB · Metadata
Was $79.00, now $55.00
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48 to 96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
A mini library of 50 ambient sound effects from the Americas, Europe, and Asia, featuring diverse content including cityscapes, public spaces, traffic, and natural environments.
50 files · 4.17 GB · Metadata
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44.1 to 192 kHz, 24 to 32-bit. Formats: Stereo.
A collection of field recordings and sound effects featuring clean room tones, environmental ambiences, and location-based soundscapes from urban, indoor, and outdoor settings.
1,202 files · 239 GB · Metadata
Was $300.00, now $200.00
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96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Diverse arctic water sound effects captured in Lapland, featuring mountain brooks, frozen streams, waterfalls, and unique elements like icicle drips on pristine snow.
50 files · 3.61 GB · Metadata
Was $39.00, now $29.00
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48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Authentic recordings from Ireland's windiest region capture rural sound effects, including gusting winds, bleating sheep, ocean waves, and rain, all recorded at Malin Head farm's diverse locations.
31 files · 1.48 GB · Metadata
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96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Rural life comes alive through diverse sound effects featuring farm animals, machinery, and activities – from tractors and livestock to fishing and gardening – spanning 1000 professional recordings for authentic countryside gameplay.
1,000 files · 2.8 GB · Metadata
Was $69.00, now $41.40
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96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Ambisonic B.
Natural water and wind sound effects captured across diverse US locations, featuring ocean waves, rivers, streams and rare hurricane recordings - from gentle tides to powerful storms.
46 files · 21 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Ambisonic B.
Natural soundscapes burst with life as amphibians, insects, and sea creatures interact across pristine U.S. environments, delivering authentic 24-bit ambient sound effects recorded in remote forests, swamps, and ponds.
121 files · 4.71 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
This comprehensive collection captures authentic Brazilian sound effects, featuring meticulously recorded urban and rural ambiances from across the country's diverse landscapes during 2018.
183 files · 10.8 GB
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Encompassing natural sound effects from five continents, this collection captures delicate wildlife, weather elements, and ambient recordings within bustling urban environments worldwide.
210 files · 9 GB · Metadata
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96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo, Ambisonic A, Ambisonic B.
Pristine ambisonic recordings capture Bolivia's untouched wilderness, featuring natural sound effects from Amazonian farms and Sorata's lagoon, available in multiple surround-sound formats.
38 files · 7.49 GB · Metadata
Was $35.00, now $30.00
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96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Authentic Indian ambisonic recordings capture diverse sound effects, from bustling city streets to coastal waves and traditional village songs, available in both stereo and surround formats.
39 files · 17.1 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
This comprehensive collection features 209 pristine nature sound effects recorded across three continents, including coastal, forest, and jungle ambiences in high-resolution 48/24 format.
401 files · 10.7 GB · Metadata
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96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Authentic stereo recordings from Myanmar capture diverse sound effects, including bustling markets, serene monasteries, and daily life across cities and rural villages.
19 files · 1.51 GB
Was $24.00, now $20.30
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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
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

Subtle farmyard animals. Wide-open natural layers. These recordings are made for designers who want a scene to feel grounded in a real place, and not like something off a dusty old stock library. More ambient textures sit next door in Ambience, Nature Ambience, and Animals.

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Tell us what you are making and we will narrow it down for you. Or start from a recordist whose work you already know. Some release here and nowhere else.

Can I use these commercially?

Yes. One licence covers commercial use, including client work, broadcast and games. No subscription, and nothing expires.

Film, games, audiobooks, all of it?

All of it. The licence does not care what you are making. Audiobooks, podcasts, film, television, games, theatre, advertising, installations.

Do you accept AI-generated sounds?

No. Every library here was recorded or designed by people. We do not accept generated audio from publishers.

How do I know a sound is in there before I pay?

Libraries publish a full tracklist, linked on the library page, and you can play the previews first. Still not sure? Ask us and we will check for you.

Will the files work with my setup?

Everything is WAV. 4,223 libraries carry embedded metadata for Soundminer and UCS, and the sample rate, bit depth and channel format are shown on the library page before you open it.

Where are the full licence terms?

On the licence page, in full, before you buy. Studio and multi-seat terms are there too.

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