City Life Sound Effects

City and urban sound effects & recordings – including crowds, walla, traffic and other city activity

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City Life Sound Effects European Cities Play Track 69 sounds included $59

The loud din of an OLD TOWN SQUARE, the quiet of a tree-lined street in a RESIDENTIAL AREA and the gentle rumbling of a PLANE flying by overhead while sitting in a secret garden. Including distant fog horns at the HARBOR, trickling FOUNTAINS, and cars stuck in TRAFFIC, this collection without a doubt encapsulates all the auditory wealth of the modern urban setting.

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City Life Sound Effects Ambiences from Kyoto and Osaka Play Track 47 sounds included, 73 mins total $59.99

Majority of sounds in this library was recorded in Kyoto. With traditional temples and Japanese gardens, Kyoto offers tranquil soundscapes. Osaka on the other hand is known for modern architecture, nightlife and street food. Join the sound journey on an extensive rail network that serves over 900 million passengers annually.

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City Life Sound Effects London Ambisonics Play Track 110 sounds included From: $69
London Ambisonics is a collection of 55 immersive city ambience recordings from the streets, parks and subways of London, England. Use these versatile sounds to enliven your scenes with an authentic city atmosphere. Recorded in 24-bit/96kHz with a Sennheiser AMBEO VR mic, London Ambisonics was captured at various locations throughout London including St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Palace Theatre, the River Thames and more. Detailed metadata includes coordinates and cross streets for maximum geographic clarity.

To capture these stunning ambiences, recordist Matt Snedecor traversed London with the goal of capturing its essence. In his own words:

“London, although there’s a lot of English, just has a different feel and sound than a major US city. So I was partly looking for urban sounds, but also getting the feel of the city itself. It was definitely not as big and loud as NYC and there’s also things like different sirens and horns than we have here.”

This library includes SurroundZone2 software by TSL Products that allows you to control the Ambisonics files by pointing “virtual microphones” any direction with a wide range of polar patterns. Unparalleled flexibility lets users match backgrounds with the specific setting of any scene.

The Ambisonics recordings can be decoded to mono, stereo, 5.1, 7.1 and beyond. In addition to giving sound editors and mixers greater flexibility and control over the recordings, these recordings are also perfect for 3D Audio applications including VR and 360º video.

Key Features:
- 55 sound effects (21GB)
- 24-bit/96kHz broadcast .wav files
- Descriptive embedded metadata
- 100% Royalty-Free
Credits:

Matt Snedecor

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Your DAW must support Quad (4-channel) tracks in order to use SurroundZone2 plug-in.
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City Life Sound Effects Ambiences from Berlin Play Track 27 sounds included, 66 mins total $34.99

Berlin is a city full of history but today it is thriving in arts and culture scene. Visit vintage flea markets and listen to the quirky conversations between locals and tourists. Walk pass the underground nightclubs and feel the low end kick-drums while queuing to enter. Share a ride on an S-Bahn and U-Bahn train to discover what it is like to live in the German capital.

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Environments & Ambiences Collected Ambiences – Volume 14 Play Track 33 sounds included, 160 mins total $16

“Collected Ambiences“ – Series description:

Each library of the “Collected Ambiences“ series features 33 various Stereo Ambiences.

All recorded with Sound Devices 744T, Sonosax SX-R4+, Sennheiser MKH8040 ORTF, Sennheiser MKH8050 + MK30 MS, RODE NT1-A or Sony PCM-D100.
All files were cleaned, edited and most of the files loop seamlessly.

Collected Ambiences – Volume XIV
Harvester Cabin, Home Improvement, Busy Exhibition Hallway, Kids Crowds, Farm, Coutryside

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Environments & Ambiences Places Play Track 111 sounds included, 159 mins total $19.95

Places Ambience Library supplies you with 111 common or familiar locations from Airport to Zoo.

Placing focus on locations with human created or populated environments such as public spaces, event gatherings, and public service infrastructures. Recognizable environments for easy use to add as a background creating your place for a scene.

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World Sounds Sounds of Russia Play Track 27 sounds included, 70 mins total $40

Sounds of Russia features a collection of high quality sounds recorded on location in St Petersburg and Moscow, Russia.

From the Moscow underground, to St Petersburg’s famous Hermitage art gallery, a number of unique church bell recordings and even the madness of Red Square celebrations during New Years Eve. This collection features various authentic ambiences, crowds, accents and more. Please see the tracklist below for more detailed track information.

Sounds of Russia was recorded with the intention to be particularly useful in post-production environments with a range of genuine and rare sounds you can genuinely expect to hear in Russia.

We really hope you enjoy this extensive, high-quality sound pack.

All tracks recorded by Evan Buist, sound engineer and field recordist (National Geographic, DreamWorks, Paramount Pictures).

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City Life Sound Effects London City Sounds Play Track 79 sounds included, 320 mins total $120

SSL11 London City Sounds is our first project recorded in London exclusively during a 4 days visit in the city. SURROUND SOUND LAB Team traveled to London just to record the main essence of this city!

Parks, Ambiences, Traffic, Wallas, indoors crowds, buses, trains, stations and touristic places, all available right now in this huge library.

More than 4:30 hours of original and actual recordings. 79 original field recordings (see map above for geo-localization) in Surround 5.1 , ST and Double MS RAW format (for custom editions).

Each ambience recorded in this library is at least 3-4 minutes long, so there is no need for looping ambience in your project!

This library was recorded in a Double MS mic configuration. This provides great post production possibilities.

Another way to get this library: Also included in the Surround Sound LAB Complete Bundle, featuring 25+ SFX libraries at a huge discount.

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City Life Sound Effects Spanish Institute Ambiences Play Track 36 sounds included, 50 mins total $20

SPANISH INSTITUTE AMBIENCES contains a great collection of ambiences recorded in public institutes around our country. It also include several recordings from children schools.

Children, classes, corridors, halls, playgrounds, with several Institute zones recorded exclusively for real projects. Now you have the chance to get them together in a great pack!

All the files have metadata embedded for great Soundminer type programs. They both include Spanish and English descriptions.

How many times have you looked for these kinds of files and they have English voices? Now you will have this high quality files recorded in Spain with Spanish voices.

Another way to get this library: Also included in the Surround Sound LAB Complete Bundle, featuring 25+ SFX libraries at a huge discount.

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City Life Sound Effects Madrid City Sounds Play Track 50 sounds included, 90 mins total $25

Recordings from the Spanish capital. A collection of files containing a wide view of Madrid ambiences: Parks, streets, birds, city ambiences… 50 files of interior and exterior files recorded since 2009 in our city.

All the files have metadata embedded for great Soundminer type programs. They both include Spanish and English description.

Another way to get this library: Also included in the Surround Sound LAB Complete Bundle, featuring 25+ SFX libraries at a huge discount.

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City Life Sound Effects Berlin City Sounds Play Track 50 sounds included, 80 mins total $25

Recordings from the German capital. A collection of files containing a wide view of Berlin ambiences: Parks, streets, undergrounds, city ambiences… 50 files of interior and exterior files recorded in the Summer of 2013.

Another way to get this library: Also included in the Surround Sound LAB Complete Bundle, featuring 25+ SFX libraries at a huge discount.

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World Sounds Sounds of Canada Play Track 43 sounds included, 47 mins total $50

Sounds of Canada includes a huge variety of local ambiences and sounds unique to Canada. From Canadian crowds, restaurants, bars and markets to community sporting events, stadium events, street parades, nature sounds, ski villages, the distinct rattling sound of the Vancouver Marathon, the Canadian pedestrian crossing button sound and even Vancouver’s famous steam-powered organ clock.

This collection is a true representation of Canadian sounds, all recorded on location whilst living in Vancouver, around British Colombia, Vancouver Island and beyond.

All tracks recorded by Evan Buist, sound engineer and field recordist (National Geographic, Dreamworks, Paramount Pictures).

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Ambisonic Sound Effects Building Site Play Track 43+ sounds included $75

To give a city a good energy, you’ll need to add some background activities. Building sites are one of the of sounds of a living city. You will find different kind of atmospheres in this collection – including large building sites with cranes and outdoor elevators, various emergency alarm, excavators, hammers and grinders. All you need to give your set the realism of a big city.

About Ambisonics:
This is an Ambisonics sound effects library - and by using the free SoundField SurroundZone 2 plugin you can convert the B-format files into your preferred format (stereo, 5.0, 5.1, 6.0, 6.1, 7.0 or 7.1 surround). Note: The library also contains ready-made stereo mixdowns for your convenience.

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City Life Sound Effects Atmospheres of Amsterdam Play Track 27+ sounds included, 64 mins total $30

Get the ambiences and atmospheres of Amsterdam, the Netherlands in this sound effects library recorded by Ana Monte. It features recordings from around the Dutch capital from locations such as an amusement park, a boat ride, church, ferry ride, metro ride, plaza, the science museum, a street market (a Turkish one, too), a train station, restaurant and more.

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City Life Sound Effects Stately Museums Play Track 46 sounds included, 210 mins total $100

It's not everyday you get the opportunity to record in the Smithsonian Institute when it's open…let alone when it's closed! Now you don't have to. This library contains sounds from seven museums, an administrative area and the National Zoo. All recorded in M/S using the ultra-quiet Sennheiser MKH40 and MKH30, and decoded into stereo files.

This library includes sounds from:

• The Museum of Natural History
• The Museum of American History
• The Museum of Air and Space
• The Museum of the American Indian
• The Freer Gallery
• The subterranean exhibits of the Sackler Gallery
• The Museum of African Art
• The Administrative Ripley Center
• The National Zoo

All told, three and a half hours of unique museum ambiences!

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City Life Sound Effects Soviet Retro Bus: IKARUS 255 1979 Play Track 80 sounds included $45

Recordings from a popular vintage soviet bus from the 1980s.

1979 IKARUS 255

Recorded with Sound Devices 744, 2x Sennheiser mkh 8040, Sennheiser mkh 416 and 2x DPA 4006a.

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City Life Sound Effects Japan Play Track 53 sounds included $29

Explore the essence of Japan with our comprehensive sound effects pack, featuring 53 meticulously recorded audio clips.
Perfect for filmmakers, game developers, and audio enthusiasts, each sound captures the cultural richness and diversity of Japan’s landscapes and urban environments.
From serene temple bells and bustling city streets to traditional festival drums and tranquil nature ambiances, these versatile sounds bring authenticity to scenes set in Japan.
Ideal for enhancing documentaries, travel vlogs, or creating immersive video game environments, this collection offers a range of atmospheric details and cultural nuances.
Immerse your audience in the vibrant sounds of Japan and elevate your projects with our extensive library of Japanese sound effects, designed to transport listeners to the heart of this captivating and multifaceted country.

Visit our full range of SFX packs at www.amplar.io

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Animal Sound Effects South Spain Ubrique – NSL Play Track 44 sounds included $20

NSL – Ubrique is a 44 Files Sound-Pack composed of Spain Life Sounds, All Royalty-FREE to use in your productions. You will have access to many samples: Spain Neighbourhoods, City Life, Farm Animals, Nature Winds, and many more sounds…

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Aircraft - Jet/Propeller Plane Sound Effects Ambisonic Flyovers – Planes of LAX Play Track 76 sounds included $58
Close Flyovers During Takeoff and Landing

Take to the skies with “Planes of LAX,” a sound library that thrusts you into the thunderous symphony of jet engines soaring down into and roaring up out of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Tailored for professionals in film, games, and immersive formats, this collection will take your jetliner flybys to the next level.

Ambisonic and Decoded Surround Formats

Immerse your audience in a three-dimensional auditory experience with Ambix Ambisonic recordings and decoded 7.1.2 Atmos Bed, 5.1, and Stereo versions.
Decoded and referenced in Dolby Atmos at Cheviot Sound, ensuring top-quality playback.

Stereo and Mono Options

Along with decoded stereo files, choose from separately recorded stereo and mono recordings, adding flexibility to meet the unique demands of your projects. Stereo recordings were expertly captured using a Tascam X8 in an XY configuration, while mono recordings were taken with a Rode NTG5.

Comprehensive Aircraft List:

Immerse yourself in the distinctive roars, whines, and rumbles of various planes, including but not limited to:

Airbus A320, A321, A350, A380

Boeing 737-7H4, 737-823, 737-824, 737-825, 767-332ER, 777-223, 787-9 Dreamliner

Boeing C32A Airforce Two

Bombardier Challenger 605

Embraer 175LR, E175LR-04, E175LL, Phenom 300, Phenom 300-02

Mitsubishi CRJ-701ER

Decode to 5.0, 5.1, 6.0, 6.1, 7.0, 7.1 and higher immersive formats, Change orientation, and Emulate microphone polar patterns using ambisonic decoder plugins:
RODE SoundField – FREE
Harpex B Converter – PAID

Key Features:
- Close Flyovers
  
  Ambisonic and Decoded Surround Formats
  
  Separately Recorded Stereo and Mono Options
  
  Comprehensive Aircraft List
  
  157 files (3.22GB)
  
  24/48k broadcast .wav files
  
  100% Royalty-Free
Credits:

Recording-
Jack Weiss
Roy Berardo
Editing-
Jack Weiss
Photos-
Jethro Tai
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City Life Sound Effects A Trip To Paris Play Track 55 sounds included, 62 mins total $19.99

From the art filled halls of the Louvre and the hustle of Gare Du Nord to the side streets of ‘Le Marais’ and the balconies of Monmartre, experience the soundscape of a romantic parisian getaway.

Crowds, the metro, patisseries, sunrise from our balcony, street cleaners, party goers and 9-5’ers rushing through train stations.

‘A Trip to Paris’ was recorded during… wait for it… a trip to Paris, in the summer of 2023.

Is is an library of primarily ambiences with very little processing.

Special thanks to my partner Kathy for tolerating my continued efforts to ruin our romantic getaway with my recorder.

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City Life Sound Effects New York City – NSL Play Track 86 sounds included $36.90

NSL – New York City is a 81 Files Sound-Pack essentially composed of New York Backgrounds sounds. You will have access to many samples: Sirens, Streets, Subways, High Grounds, Highways, Docks and many more sounds…

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City Life Sound Effects Ambiences from Glasgow and Edinburgh (Scotland) Play Track 47 sounds included, 134 mins total $59.99

Discover the Ambiences of Glasgow and Edinburgh (Scotland)!

Step into the heart of Scotland with this immersive sound library. From the bustling streets of Glasgow to the tranquil ambience of Edinburgh’s iconic landmarks, we’ve captured the essence of this beautiful country in vivid audio detail. Whether you’re a filmmaker, musician, or sound designer, these authentic recordings will transport your projects to the enchanting landscapes of Scotland.

Experience the Scottish accents, public announcements, and the unique atmosphere of Glasgow and Edinburgh. Transport yourself to the lively atmosphere of Queen Street train station in Glasgow. Feel the energy of Friday crowds and the buzz of the weekend. Stroll down the bustling Royal Mile, lined with performers, eateries, and shops during the Fringe Festival. Walk the cobblestone streets on a Saturday evening. Take a journey on the Glasgow Subway, from Buchanan Street to Bridge Street via St. Enoch.

Explore these and many more authentic Scottish sounds to add depth and realism to your creative projects. Elevate your audio productions with the captivating sounds of Scotland, available in this comprehensive sound library.

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City Life Sound Effects Beach in Summer Play Track 25+ sounds included, 95 mins total $13

Beach Ambiences and Textures recorded in Summer.

Sound of the sea, people, children, boats etc. Crowds, people on the beach enjoying Summer.

Many sound perspectives. On the beach, beach in distance, people close, distant, all around, footsteps close, distant, swimming, jumping into water and other

European languages (but mostly in background-indistinguishable), recorded in Mediterranean, Adriatic sea.

Recorded in AB, XY and NOS stereo

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Environments & Ambiences Hong Kong Odyssey Play Track 193 sounds included, 224 mins total ~~From: $34~~ From: $30.60
A Comprehensive, Curated Hong Kong Sound Effects Library

Recorded in early 2023, this library contains iconic, instantly recognisable Hong Kong sounds – a pedestrian crossing bleeping rhythmically against the hum of the city, the bell of the tram that goes “ding ding” as it passes, the intense chorus of black-collared starlings during sunset hours as you pass through a park.

Construct an accurate and genuine soundscape of Hong Kong with a full range of urban and suburban atmospheres, and sprinkle on carefully curated details like metro and bus PA announcements, car and boat passes, and individual voices chatting away.

What else?
- 5 modes of public transport: MTR (Metro), Tram, Bus, Minibus, Taxi – vehicles recorded onboard and as exterior car passes
- 8 types of common birds
- Cantonese-speaking crowd recordings from wet/dry and street markets, restaurants to children’s playground
- Ambiences from indoor and outdoor environments, traffic recorded at various elevations and different times
The Full edition contains 193+ sounds and a total duration of 3h 44mins while the Lite edition contains a selection of 50 sounds from the full library, with a duration of 1h 12mins

All files are USC compliant and rich with metadata and keywords, ready to be used in your projects.
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