For starters, two classics from Vox and 99% Invisible give you the story on why sports sound better in the living room, and on how sports sound is designed.
You'll also get the inside-story behind the sound for legendary game franchises such as FIFA and Madden NFL, the science behind stadium sound, the sound of tennis, basketball, boxing, hockey, skiing, UFC and American Football + an interview with the Patrick Baltzell, responsible for the sound of the past 19 Super Bowls. And finally, discover the most popular sound effects libraries when it comes to sports.
“We don’t often think about audio when we watch sports on TV, but it’s a huge part of the experience. We spoke with several A1 audio engineers who mix the sounds of sports to learn more about what it takes to capture the crack of the bat and the swish of the net.
From the cadence of the quarterback to the sounds of skates on ice, audio mixers are tasked with getting microphones close enough to the action to gather the sounds but still out of the way of the players and the fans.
Once the microphones are set up, they handle the stressful task of live mixing all the audio for the broadcast, so that we can hear the announcers and the sounds of the game, despite thousands of screaming fans and the PA system blaring music.
In the end, if they do the job right, you’ll forget they exist.”
“The experience of “live” events can be highly produced, very different from the experience of being there. Is this enhanced sound so very different from that of a film or a video game? We meet a Hollywood sound effects specialist and a video game sound designer to find out what they do to create a sense of authenticity and excitement. Are they raising our expectations of how “real” sport should sound?”
• Football / Soccer: Viviana Caro on the Sound Design for FIFA 18
• American Football: Creating the sound of sports for Madden NFL 18 Longshot
• Ultimate Fighting: Creating the sound design for EA Sports UFC 2
• Basketball: Why are basketball games so squeaky? Consider the spiny lobster
• Boxing: Recording the brutal reality of the boxing ring
• Tennis: From the quiet of Wimbledon, the loud groan of the crowd
• Hockey: Recording the sounds of hockey – by René Coronado
• Hockey: NHLers love the unique, vibrant sounds of the game of hockey
• Downhill Skiing: Capturing the sounds of skiing for SNOW
• The Sound Of Sports: Peregrine Andrews on the sound of sports: What is real?
• Super Bowl: How Patrick Baltzell designed the audio for the past 19 Super Bowls
• Football / Soccer: Jean-Edouard Miclot, on recording soccer crowd reactions at a stadium
• Recording: Mic’d up: How we hear sounds from the field
• Stadium Sound: Wired for sound: The science behind stadium audio systems
• Stadium Sound: How do you give stadiums atmosphere?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUzixas2KG0
Go behind the scenes as the Solid Audioworks team shares the sound story behind Madden NFL 17 (from the Madden NFL 18 Longshot sound story)
Sports aren’t just loud in the stadium. Here’s what it sounded like when Claus Wahlers captured the neighborhood reactions to a football/soccer game between Brazil and Croatia in Moema, São Paulo:
Need the sound of an UFC-style bare-knuckle boxing fight? This layer-by-layer feature on the punch sounds from Fight Club might give you some sonic inspiration:
What does Wimbledon sound like? For this great initiative, Foley artist Louise Brown and sound designer Rick Blything worked with a group of young people from Wandsworth Vision Support Service to recreate the sounds of Wimbledon:
https://vimeo.com/132304781
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Environments & Ambiences SSL61 Immersive Football – Bernabeu 3OA Play Track 17 sounds included, 50 mins total $130Welcome to Real Madrid Home. Feel the electrifying energy of one of the world’s most iconic football venues with this high-resolution 3rd order ambisonic recording, made inside the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid. Recorded with state-of-the-art ambisonic equipment, this library delivers an immersive crowd experience filled with chants, reactions, tension, and spatial detail that transports listeners right into the heart of the action.
This library is perfect for film, television, or game projects that require authentic stadium crowd atmospheres with a natural immersive feel. Whether you’re recreating a live match atmosphere or building large-scale sports ambiences, the Bernabéu delivers.
⚠️ Legal Notice:
This library was recorded in a public environment during a live football event. As such, it may contain spontaneous crowd chants or vocal expressions that resemble existing musical works. While Surround Sound LAB captures and distributes these recordings as real-world ambiences, we do not claim rights over any third-party content that may be incidentally present. Users are solely responsible for ensuring that the use of this material complies with applicable copyright laws, especially in commercial or high-profile productions.24 %OFF -
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Environments & Ambiences SSL62 Immersive Football – San Mames 3OA Play Track 24 sounds included, 140 mins total $130Immerse yourself in the raw passion of Basque football with this high-resolution 3rd order ambisonic recording, captured live inside the legendary San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao. From rhythmic chants and thunderous applause to collective gasps and the intense atmosphere unique to Athletic Club matches, this library delivers a powerful, immersive crowd experience like no other.
Designed for use in film, television, games, or VR productions, this sound library provides the emotional weight and spatial accuracy needed to recreate the unmistakable intensity of European football from inside the stands.
⚠️ Legal Notice:
This library was recorded in a public environment during a live football event. As such, it may contain spontaneous crowd chants or vocal expressions that resemble existing musical works. While Surround Sound LAB captures and distributes these recordings as real-world ambiences, we do not claim rights over any third-party content that may be incidentally present. Users are solely responsible for ensuring that the use of this material complies with applicable copyright laws, especially in commercial or high-profile productions.24 %OFF -
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Ambisonic Sound Effects Blacktone Studio Master Collection Vol.1 Play Track 5024 sounds included, 10300 mins total $599THE LEGACY OF BLACKTONE STUDIO
Blacktone Studio is a boutique post-production studio and a leader in sound design for film and television, with a track record of over ten years dedicated to creating soundscapes that enrich the narrative of the stories we work on.
Based in Madrid, our studio features advanced facilities, including a Dolby Atmos mixing stage equipped for cutting-edge post-production, designed to deliver the highest quality in every project. From our earliest productions to our work on major international films and series, our passion for sound, pursuit of technical perfection, and commitment to storytelling have established us as one of the most prominent studios in the industry.
“Blacktone Studio Master Collection Vol. 1” marks this decade of excellence in sound design and field recording by the Blacktone team, representing our sonic legacy—a collection that encapsulates the essence of our work over the years. This generalist library, with over 250 GB and more than 5,000 high-quality files, offers an immense variety of sounds, organized into more than 300 categories and subcategories under the international UCS classification system. Each file is meticulously cataloged and includes metadata in both English and Spanish, optimized for seamless integration into international projects and aligned with industry standards.
For the release of this library, Blacktone Studio has partnered with Surround Sound Lab, our label specializing in field recordings and sound library distribution, to ensure that every file is fully prepared for professional use. With over 50 sound libraries already in its catalog, Surround Sound Lab brings not only experience in editing, mastering, and distribution but also a shared commitment to quality and innovation. This collaboration allows the “Blacktone Studio Master Collection Vol. 1” to reach the market through Surround Sound Lab’s infrastructure, offering professionals a unique, trusted tool used daily in our own studio.
This collection is a unique and special collaboration, created specifically to capture and share the essence and legacy of our sonic work over the past ten years.
Although it is not part of the “SSL Complete Collection” bundle, which includes the full catalog of SSL series libraries, current bundle users will receive access to this exclusive edition at a special price as a token of our appreciation for their continued support.
“Blacktone Studio Master Collection Vol. 1” is a sonic celebration combining the best of Blacktone Studio with Surround Sound Lab’s expertise in distribution, available to those seeking quality and authenticity in their sound design.
KEY FEATURES:
- 🎚️ Extensive Collection: Over 250 GB of high-quality sounds, carefully selected and optimized for professional use.
- 📂 Unmatched Variety: More than 5,000 files organized into over 300 categories and subcategories, following the UCS classification system for efficient navigation and searchability.
- 🎙️ Crafted by Professionals: Each sound was captured and produced by Álvaro de Iscar, Barto Alcaine, and the Blacktone Studio sound team, ensuring top-notch quality and authenticity.
- 🔊 Diverse Formats: The collection includes recordings in Mono, Stereo, Ambisonic, and 5.1, with formats chosen according to the needs and intended use of each recording, ensuring versatility across different project types.
- 🗂️ Comprehensive Metadata in Soundminer: Files include detailed metadata in both English and Spanish, adapted for Soundminer and optimized for seamless integration into international projects.
- ⚡ Fast and Easy Distribution: Available for download via Pulse, providing a smooth and speedy download experience for large files.
- 🏆 Legacy of Blacktone Studio: This collection encapsulates 10 years of excellence in sound design and field recording, making it an essential tool for discerning creators.
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Game Audio Packs - Game Sound Effects Libraries Spells Variations Vol 4 Play Track 255 sounds included $10.20
Spell Variations Vol. 4 marks the grand finale of our magical sound series, delivering a diverse and powerful collection of spell effects. Inside, you’ll find summonings, blood spells, petrifications, healing spells, dark incantations, and much more!
This volume includes 255 high-quality sound effects, organized into 27 distinct spell types, each with multiple variations (3 to 17) to ensure no spell sounds the same, even when reused across your project.
Each spell type is carefully named and sorted into individual folders, giving you intuitive navigation and maximum flexibility for magical scenes, game effects, or cinematic transitions.
Recorded, edited, and mastered in 192 kHz / 24-bit, these sounds deliver exceptional clarity and full adaptability for pitching, layering, or creative processing.
A must-have library for professional sound designers seeking drag-and-drop magical sounds for video games, trailers, animations, or any audiovisual production.
More about the pack
– Intuitive file naming
– All you’ll ever need regarding magical sounds [Use them again & again
Use the sound effects over and over, in any of your projects or productions, forever without any additional fees or royalties. Use the SFX in your game, in your trailer, in a Kickstarter campaign, wherever you need to, as much as you want to.
– Totally mono compatibility
– All sounds have several variations.
– Use your imagination and feel free to use any sound for a creature other than the one described, remember that the world of sound is totally subjective.
– For any questions or problems: khronstudio@gmail.comFeatures
– 255 spell sounds
– Number of Audio Waves: 255
– Format: 192KHz / 24 bits
– Win/Mac: Yes
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Cinematic & Trailer Sound Effects Mini-Set Bundle: Dark Whooshes, Impacts & Cinematic Hits, Bright Wisps & Whooshes Play Track 63 sounds included, 2 mins total $11.95This bundle consists of our three releases: Dark Whooshes, Impacts, Cinematic Hits, Bright Wisps & Whooshes!
Dark Whooshes is comprised of 15 transition sounds that favor a darker or more muted tone! But don’t be fooled- some of these transition sounds are powerful.
Impacts & Cinematic Hits has 29 individual percussive sounds across the 18 sound files. These cinematic impacts run the spectrum from loud to abstract to intimate.
Bright Wisps and Whooshes is overflowing with bright and airy transition sounds! The wisps are quick & icey. The whooshes are brimming with light and our long swells are almost magical.
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