Sound libraries

Mechanical Sound Effects

Mechanical sound effects, from the tiniest gears up to a factory floor. Buttons, switches and big industrial levers. Robot joints. A musket being handled and cocked, typewriters, old cameras, a slot machine handle being pulled, fans and air conditioning grinding away in the background. Rusty squeaks. Anything with moving parts, and most of it has a satisfying click somewhere in it.

Libraries
215
Publishers
90
Formats
Mono, stereo, M/S, surround, ambisonic
Sample rates
44.1 to 192 kHz
Licence
Royalty-free for commercial work
Price range
$6.20 to $499
FiltersAll 215 libraries in MechanicalFilter 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
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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.
Zenit ET film camera sound effects covering shutter clicks, shutter cocking, mode switch clicks, lens cap opening and closing, and leather case movements recorded at 24-bit, 96 kHz.
49 files · 30 MB
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Small-scale machinery sound effects covering 103 close-up recordings of moving parts, mechanisms, tools, switches, clicks, clacks, whirs, rattles, and precision hardware at 96 kHz / 24-bit.
103 files · 35 MB · Metadata
-45%
48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Lock and gear sound effects spanning 611 files of padlock clicks, vault dial mechanisms, chain rattles and drags, clockwork ticking, levers, ratchets, switches, winches, and metal door movement.
611 files · 501 MB · Metadata
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
-76%
48 to 192 kHz, 24 to 32-bit. Formats: Stereo, Surround.
A comprehensive collection of sound effects featuring natural and urban ambiences, specific objects like weapons and vehicles, and designed elements from sci-fi interfaces to mechanical sounds.
7,546 files · 220 GB · Metadata
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96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Professional mechanical sound effects featuring industrial machinery, rotating gears, and metallic impacts from vintage workshops. Detailed recordings capture neo-Victorian era mechanisms and Steampunk-inspired contraptions.
182 files · 346 MB
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
This sound library contains 703 WAV files of sound effects covering magic (biological, dark, natural, light) and future technology (devices, weapons, UI, drones).
703 files · 3.16 GB · Metadata
96 to 192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
This mini library of casino sound effects includes card and chip handling, slot machine mechanics, and floor ambiences for poker, blackjack, and roulette.
150 files · 935 MB · Metadata
96 to 192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
This collection offers over 1,750 foley sound effects including footsteps, fabrics, skin contact, car noises, and household objects, fully embedded with essential UCS metadata for post-production usage.
1,750 files · 7.25 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
This vintage equipment library features 237 authentic sound effects from classic devices, including tape recorders, TVs, gaming consoles, and phones, captured in high-quality 24bit/96kHz format.
237 files · 590 MB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
The collection captures authentic sound effects from a weathered van, featuring door movements, engine dynamics, and mechanical noises, all recorded with high-fidelity 96k/24bit equipment.
38 files · 81.7 MB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
This futuristic collection features four unique land vehicles with advanced sound effects, including hoverbikes and dystopian cars, offering various engine states and pass-by recordings at 24Bit 96kHz quality.
64 files · 460 MB · Metadata
-50%
44.1 to 48 kHz, 16 to 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Vintage analog sound effects featuring over 350 recordings of retro radios, televisions, cameras, typewriters, cassette decks, vinyl crackle, telephones, walkie-talkies, VHS static, and 8mm projectors for period-piece sound design.
356 files · 386 MB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
This library provides over 1500 user interface and analog device sound effects, including clicks, transitions, electrical hums, mechanical motions, and various button and slider actions.
228 files · 2.66 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
Organic sound effects from vinyl players, featuring scratches, pops, and Foley recordings, alongside rhythmical samples captured in high-quality 24-bit/96kHz format from three distinct turntables.
77 files · 212 MB · Metadata
-60%
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono.
Professional camera equipment recordings featuring mechanical sound effects from twenty vintage and modern models, including detailed metadata and high-quality WAV files captured with premium recording gear.
100 files · 504 MB · Metadata
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96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono.
Micro mechanical sound effects featuring delicate interface ticks, soft servos, button clicks, and subtle foley textures, provided as clean and effected 96kHz recordings for film and commercial use.
67 files · 420 MB · Metadata
192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
A high-fidelity collection of metallic sound effects sourced from a suspended steel cable, featuring resonant impacts, harmonic oscillations, overtones, and detailed frequency sweeps.
21 files · 575 MB · Metadata
192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Historical musket sound effects comprise diverse handling, loading, and mechanical actions recorded using professional microphones, featuring authentic 19th-century firearms manipulated on multiple surfaces with varying perspectives.
85 files · 1.08 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Meticulously recorded sound effects capture authentic antique timepieces, featuring grandfather clocks, pendulums, and vintage mechanisms - all preserved in high-quality 24-bit audio format.
20 files · 631 MB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Professional sound effects collection featuring four unique sci-fi flying vehicles, complete with engine operations and pass-by recordings at 24Bit/96kHz, ideal for futuristic transportation soundscapes.
64 files · 534 MB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Victorian-era mechanical sound effects featuring gears, steam machinery, and intricate mechanisms, offering both raw recordings and designed sounds for crafting authentic steampunk atmospheres and devices.
441 files · 5.14 GB · Metadata

Devices, robots, UI elements, industrial scenes. It covers the lot. More grit and mechanical nuance sits next door in Machines, Motors, Tools, and Metal.

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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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