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Historical 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/SSurroundAmbisonic

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 140 libraries in Historical.
-18%
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
A library of historical church bell sound effects covering European (Middle Ages-20th C.) and 19th C. maritime bells, from close-up tower recordings to distant soundscapes.
32 files · 1.72 GB · Metadata
Was $37.00, now $30.00
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-60%
192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Medieval combat sound effects featuring shield impacts, spear fights, and sword clashes, recorded using professional microphones to capture authentic weapon interactions and battle sequences in high-quality 24-bit audio.
62 files · 1.23 GB · Metadata
-40%
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
This comprehensive collection features authentic P-51 Mustang sound effects, meticulously captured over eight years, showcasing the iconic aircraft's distinctive roaring engine and whistling exhaust notes.
94 files · 1.07 GB · Metadata
Was $125.00, now $75.00
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-40%
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono.
Featuring 384 high-quality sound effects and voice-overs, this collection captures an authentic cowboy outlaw character through southern-accented dialogue, vocalizations, and combat sounds in 24bit/96k WAV format.
384 files · 1.8 GB · Metadata
-25%
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, M/S, Surround, Ambisonic A.
Comprehensive Soviet military truck recordings featuring intricate sound effects from multiple angles, capturing authentic engine noises, cabin ambience, and mechanical operations through synchronized 40-channel documentation.
203 files · 13.53 GB · Metadata
Was $249.00, now $186.75
Add ZiL-131 1977 to cart
-50%
96 to 192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
This extensive collection features 1500+ authentic sound effects from vintage items, including creaky doors, rusty machinery, mechanical cameras, and malfunctioning antique equipment, all meticulously edited and metadata-tagged.
1,186 files · 3.23 GB · Metadata
Was $76.00, now $38.00
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-25%
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, M/S, Surround.
This comprehensive WW2 motorcycle sound library captures authentic engine sounds, exterior movements, and mechanical sound effects from a vintage 1940 BSA M20, recorded across multiple perspectives and scenarios.
322 files · 12.02 GB · Metadata
Was $249.00, now $186.75
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96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
This comprehensive WWII aircraft collection captures authentic sound effects from multiple perspectives, featuring detailed Spitfire recordings during flight, ground operations, and mechanical movements from both interior and exterior positions.
280 files · 12.92 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
Meticulously captured sound effects of the historic Avro Lancaster bomber showcase its powerful Rolls-Royce Merlin engines during ground operations, takeoffs, flybys, and landings.
195 files · 43.1 GB · Metadata
-50%
48 kHz, 16-bit. Formats: Stereo, M/S.
This comprehensive collection captures authentic sound effects of the historic Douglas DC-3 aircraft, featuring detailed onboard, exterior, and Foley recordings of this influential transport plane.
36 files · 886.9 MB · Metadata
Was $75.00, now $37.50
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-69%
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
This versatile collection features unclassifiable sound effects with natural textures, blending raw and designed objects that seamlessly fit into various genres from sci-fi to fantasy.
190 files · 709 MB
Was $69.00, now $21.00
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-25%
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
Captured from a genuine World War II M5 Stuart tank, these historical sound effects include five blank cannon shots alongside detailed mechanical foley recordings.
25 files · 556.8 MB · Metadata
Was $149.00, now $111.75
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-25%
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
These authentic World War II sound effects capture five blank shots from a 105mm Howitzer cannon, complemented by additional battlefield foley recordings.
28 files · 394.7 MB · Metadata
Was $149.00, now $111.75
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96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo, Surround.
Comprehensive sound effects collection capturing a 1937 Jaguar SS Saloon's engine, horns, and movements from multiple angles, featuring both interior and exterior recordings at various speeds.
38 files · 2.02 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
This authentic vintage vehicle library captures detailed sound effects of a 1932 Austin 7, featuring comprehensive maneuvers from multiple angles, including horns, startups, and pass-bys.
47 files · 2.35 GB
-31%
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Historical mechanical device sound effects across 223 files at 96kHz/24-bit, covering clicks and snap-ins, gear rotation, ratchets, slides, spinning motion sequences, and activation and processing sequences.
42 files · 450 MB · Metadata
Was $35.00, now $24.00
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192 kHz, 32-bit. Formats: Mono.
This library provides vintage radio sound effects, including long AM/FM browsing takes with equalizer adjustments and detailed foley of the receiver’s buttons, switches, and faders.
147 files · 4.44 GB · Metadata
-9%
192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono.
This comprehensive collection captures authentic vintage telephone sound effects, featuring Western Electric dispatch equipment with detailed handle movements, bell rings, and varied receiver interactions.
244 files · 4.7 GB · Metadata
-60%
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Carefully recorded sound effects capture authentic antique suitcases and trunks in a professional Foley studio, featuring period-specific luggage movements and handling noises.
65 files · 204 MB · Metadata
Was $17.50, now $7.00
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-60%
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
This comprehensive collection features authentic sound effects from a vintage candlestick telephone, including detailed dialing and ringing sounds captured from genuine antique equipment.
61 files · 92.6 MB · Metadata
Was $17.50, now $7.00
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-50%
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Professional Morse code audio collection featuring customizable beeps, alphabets, numbers, and electromagnetic sound effects, complete with static layers for authentic transmission ambiance.
292 files · 297.3 MB · Metadata
Was $20.00, now $10.00
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-35%
192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Ancient didgeridoo recordings capture indigenous Australian culture through 175 authentic sound effects, including animal imitations, drones, and designed elements in high-resolution stereo format.
120 files · 1.17 GB
Was $39.00, now $25.35
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-25%
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, M/S, Ambisonic A.
This military vehicle library captures 504 detailed sound effects from a 1982 tracked carrier, featuring Ford V6 engine recordings, interior Ambisonic perspectives, and synchronized exterior pass-bys.
504 files · 32.7 GB · Metadata
Was $299.00, now $224.00
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-25%
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Authentic sound effects captured from rare vintage printing machines, featuring detailed close-ups and ambient recordings suitable for industrial and futuristic sound design applications.
31 files · 3.02 GB · Metadata
Was $25.00, now $18.75
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96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Ambisonic A.
This historical firearms library features authentic sound effects from two 19th-century pistols, offering multiple perspectives, distances, and formats, including mono, stereo, and Ambisonic AmbiX recordings.
60 files · 1.5 GB · Metadata
-25%
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
The Stridsfordon 90 combat vehicle collection features comprehensive sound effects, including engine recordings, interior ambiance, track movements, and exterior passes across 359 high-quality audio clips.
359 files · 30.45 GB · Metadata
Was $299.00, now $224.25
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-25%
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Surround.
Comprehensive military vehicle recordings featuring 420 sound effects from a 1972 BRDM-2 patrol car, capturing engine dynamics, interior ambience, and exterior movements across multiple synchronized perspectives.
420 files · 66.32 GB · Metadata
Was $249.00, now $186.75
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