Sound effects tag

Intake Sound Effects

Intake sound effects, the gulp of air an engine takes before it makes any noise out the back. Recorded with mics near the engine and inside the cabin on supercars and sports bikes, plus a racing powerboat. Hard throttle makes it roar. Lift off and it sighs. If the exhaust is the shout, the intake is the breath.

Libraries
114
Publishers
8
Formats
Mono, stereo, M/S, surround, ambisonic
Sample rates
48 to 192 kHz
Licence
Royalty-free for commercial work
Price range
$24 to $399
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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.

All 114 libraries tagged Intake.
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All 114 libraries tagged Intake

96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
A collection of Husqvarna riding mower sound effects with idles, revs, and work from multiple exterior and onboard perspectives, including mixing sessions and comprehensive metadata.
300 files · 17.54 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
Detailed sound effects capture a Lamborghini Aventador SVJ's V12 engine from multiple angles, featuring onboard and exterior recordings, Ambisonic captures, and extensive performance maneuvers across 343 clips.
343 files · 37.99 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
Professional sound effects captured from a Lamborghini Urus, featuring 317 detailed recordings across onboard and exterior perspectives, including engine, exhaust, and unique Ambisonic cabin audio.
317 files · 28.21 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, M/S, Surround.
Inside a high-performance rally car, this extensive sound effects collection captures authentic Citroen C3 R5 WRC2 recordings from multiple perspectives, featuring detailed engine, exhaust, and driving maneuvers across 219 audio clips.
219 files · 20.25 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, M/S.
The 2011 Audi Q7's powerful V6 engine sound effects include nine synchronized channels, capturing exterior passbys, onboard perspectives, and detailed engine-exhaust recordings through multiple microphone positions.
79 files · 2.12 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, M/S, Surround.
Professional onboard and exterior sound effects capture a Citroën DS3 rally car, featuring 207 clips across multiple perspectives, including custom mixdowns and Ambisonic recordings of engine, exhaust, and driving maneuvers.
207 files · 21.92 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, M/S.
Comprehensive motorcycle sound effects library featuring a Suzuki DRZ-400, with detailed exterior passes, onboard engine recordings, and mechanical noises captured across multiple perspectives and driving conditions.
197 files · 18.25 GB · Metadata

Most car libraries split the sound into perspectives, and intake is the engine bay view: a mic under the bonnet that catches the roar of air being pulled in under load. It sounds rawer than the exhaust, with more whoosh and less bark. Blend them and an onboard shot comes alive. The libraries here pair intake with Exhaust and interior recordings, synced so you can mix your own balance. Full Acceleration pulls give the biggest roar, while gear changes and lift-off bring the pops and sighs. Supercharged engines add a whine on top. Racing games use these heavily, and so do car adverts.

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