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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
108
Publishers
52
Formats
Mono, stereo, M/S, surround, ambisonic
Sample rates
44.1 to 192 kHz
Licence
Royalty-free for commercial work
Price range
$9.99 to $499
FiltersAll 108 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.
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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, Ambisonic B.
Cambodia ambience sound effects recorded in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and the countryside, covering markets, street traffic, tuk-tuks, temples, airports, parks and rural lakes in ambisonic AmbiX and stereo.
44 files · 10.34 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo, Ambisonic B.
Thailand ambience sound effects recorded in Bangkok, coastal towns and rural regions, covering traffic intersections, tuk-tuk rides, markets, temple bells, airports, metro, and jungle, with ambisonic AmbiX and stereo files.
92 files · 15.59 GB · Metadata
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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
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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
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
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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
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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
Immersive sound effects from Panama's Portobelo region capture diverse jungle wildlife, village activities, and natural environments through high-quality mono, stereo, LCR, and 5.0 recordings.
54 files · 3.88 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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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. 4,112 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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