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Historical Sound Effects

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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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All 138 libraries in Historical.
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
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
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44.1 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
Meticulously recorded hammer impacts and sharpening sound effects featuring 115 high-quality files, including various tool impacts and blade maintenance sounds for professional audio production.
115 files · 19 MB · Metadata
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

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