48 to 192 kHz, 32-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
Resonant metal sound effects captured with Korg CM-300 and AKG C411 PP contact microphones at 192 kHz, spanning barbed wire rubs, fence shakes, rope creaks under tension, and door hinges.
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Chain Sound Effects
Chain sound effects from the armory and the dungeon. Chainmail, obviously. Old weapons with chains on them, swung and clattering. A heavy length pulled across the floor bit by bit, the way it always is in a horror film. Some clockwork too. Small links or big ones, they bring a lot of weight to a scene for something that's basically metal loops.
- Libraries
- 18
- Publishers
- 13
- Formats
- Mono, stereo, M/S
- Sample rates
- 48 to 192 kHz
- Licence
- Royalty-free for commercial work
- Price range
- $9.30 to $149
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Locks & Gears Sound Effects Bundle – Mechanical Sounds for Chains, Locks, Gears & MechanismGfxSoundsStudios
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.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
Door, drawer, and window sound effects featuring 371 recordings of opening, closing, latching, and locking actions across wood, metal, glass, and composite household, appliance, and vehicle thresholds.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Melee and ranged combat audio library with over 1200 sound effects. Includes swings, impacts, scrapes, gore, sheathing, and subtle sounds for diverse weapon types.
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192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Professional swordsmen's authentic duels and medieval combat sound effects, featuring various weapons hitting shields and flesh, recorded with multiple microphone perspectives in high-quality 24-bit/192kHz format.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Authentic climbing equipment sound effects, including carabiners, ropes, and harnesses, captured by experienced climbers with meticulous attention to textural details and material interactions.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, M/S.
Twelve vintage timepieces contribute their mechanical sound effects, from delicate pocket watches to towering grandfather clocks, featuring intricate ticking mechanisms, chimes, and resonant bell tones.
$50.00
Add Clockwork to cart48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
A library of 100 heavy metal sound effects covering frictions, slams, slides, drags, rolls, machinery, engines, doors, chains, and springs.
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.
192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Multiple medieval sound effects captured with high-end microphones include chainmail movements, steel helm impacts, and weapon strikes - delivering authentic battlefield interactions recorded at professional quality.
96 to 192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Professional recordings capture 566 chain-based sound effects, featuring metal links in various sizes and actions, delivering clean impacts and movements across multiple surfaces, from wood to metal plates.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Over 150 high-fidelity metal chain sound effects, including jail-like clanking and rattling, recorded in stereo at 96kHz/24-bit with UCS compatibility.
192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Professional studio equipment captured over 4,500 high-quality sound effects, featuring organic and abstract elements, from metallic sounds to household items, all recorded in pristine 192k/24bit WAV format.
$149.00
Add HD Source to cart96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
Comprehensive collection featuring diverse metal chain sound effects, from rattling and whipping to jingling, suitable for horror ambiences, medieval weaponry, and treasure-related audio design.
$36.00
Add Just Chains to cart96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Professional Foley artists created this extensive collection of original sound effects, recorded using Sennheiser MKH50 on a dedicated stage for film and media projects.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
Versatile metal chain sound effects encompass subtle rings to heavy thuds, featuring various chain sizes recorded on different surfaces for construction, gaming, and multimedia projects.
$25.00
Add The Chains to cart96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Detailed metal chain sound effects captured in high fidelity, featuring movements, drops, pulleys, and drags suitable for various scenarios from maritime ambience to prisoner scenes.
$35.76
Add Metal Chains to cart96 to 192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Meticulously recorded wind chimes create ethereal sound effects, featuring 15 unique sets crafted from diverse materials including bamboo, glass, and obsidian, with varying performance styles from gentle breezes to stormy gusts.
$55.00
Add Helinä to cartIdeal for film, games and gritty multimedia work. These hit hard. Nothing held back. More metallic madness sits next door in Metal, Machines, and Boats & Ships.
Before you buy
Where do I start?
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. 4,112 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.