Lock sound effects for doors and everything else that shuts tight. A deadbolt slides home with a solid clack. A padlock snaps. Up close, small mechanisms give up every click of their pins and springs, and there are old rusty locks that fight the key, plus steampunk contraptions that whir and tick before they finally open.
Libraries
120
Publishers
51
Formats
Mono, stereo, M/S, surround, ambisonic
Sample rates
44.1 to 192 kHz
Licence
Royalty-free for commercial work
Price range
$9 to $350
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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.
A collection of contact microphone recordings capturing internal door and lock mechanisms. These detailed sound effects include wood, metal, and plastic doors, plus separate key handling sounds.
Through 3,597 high-quality sound effects, this comprehensive collection captures mechanical interactions, from delicate clicks to heavy industrial movements, recorded in pristine 192k/24bit resolution across 370 distinct sets.
Featuring diverse metal interactions, this collection captures authentic key jingles and lock mechanisms, along with distinctive sound effects like scratches and gnashing noises in various combinations.
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.
A collection of 2,125 door sound effects recorded at 96kHz/24-bit, covering wood, metal, sliding, screen, vehicle, aircraft, appliance, and transit doors with varied force levels, perspectives, and hardware details.
A comprehensive collection of door sound effects covering diverse materials, mechanisms, and eras, including latches, handles, knocks, creaks, and slams recorded at multiple intensities and mic positions.
A collection of 677 metal sound effects featuring frictions, mechanical movements, machinery, heavy impacts, and rolling elements, delivered as 24-bit/48kHz stereo WAV files.
A collection of sound effects from ten large family cars, featuring driving, interior and exterior foley, plus mechanical and electrical recordings from multiple perspectives.
A collection of sound effects from ten diverse 2000s vehicles, capturing driving, interior and exterior foley, plus detailed mechanical and electrical sounds for each model.
A collection of 1990s vehicle sound effects, documenting ten models from sports cars to a panel van with driving, foley, mechanical, and electrical recordings.
A collection of sound effects from 10 diverse SUVs, including driving, interior/exterior foley, and a range of mechanical and electrical recordings from various model years.
Locks are tension in miniature. A character fumbling with a Key while something approaches is a horror staple, and the moment the lock finally gives needs a clear, satisfying release. Lockpicking in games works the same way, small clicks building towards a bigger one, which is why close mechanism recordings are so handy. A lock rarely plays alone. The Handle turns and a Latch drops with it, and household door libraries record them together so they match. Roller shutters and cupboard catches cover the shop and kitchen side of things.
