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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Rotax 125 Senior Max Evo go-kart sound effects across 52 WAV files, covering engine and exhaust perspectives of static RPM holds, race track laps, pass-bys, revs, overtakes and false starts.
Yamaha WaveRunner EX Sport sound effects covering 53 files of dual-perspective engine and exhaust driving, revving, pass-bys, U-turns, and onboard foley recorded at 192 kHz / 32-bit float.
BMW R1200GS dual sport motorcycle sound effects featuring multi-perspective engine and exhaust recordings across all six gears, steady RPM loops, pass-bys, and tactile foley captured at 192kHz.
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.
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.
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.
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.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround, Ambisonic A.
This extensive sound effects library captures a Nissan R33 Skyline through 399 high-quality recordings, featuring multiple perspectives of engine, exhaust, and interior sounds, plus Ambisonic recordings and pre-aligned editing sessions.
Featuring extensive driving maneuvers, this comprehensive collection captures 226 sound effects from multiple perspectives of a modified 850-horsepower Dodge Viper GTS, including onboard, exterior, and performance recordings.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround, Ambisonic B.
This comprehensive collection features authentic sound effects from a 1999 Dodge Ram, including engine, interior, and exterior recordings, alongside Ambisonic captures and multi-language metadata support.
Detailed ATV sound effects library featuring 227 clips of a Yamaha Kodiak, capturing various perspectives from exterior passes to onboard engine recordings, with comprehensive mixing sessions and metadata support.
Extensive Harley Davidson motorcycle sound effects captured from multiple angles, featuring engine recordings, driving maneuvers, mechanical operations, and onboard perspectives with professional metadata in various languages.
This comprehensive ATV sound effects bundle features 222 clips of a Polaris Sportsman XP 1000, including onboard perspectives, exterior passes, and performance sounds across various driving conditions.
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.