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City and urban sound effects & recordings – including crowds, walla, traffic and other city activity
Wroclaw City Ambience delivers sounds from one of the most vibrant cities in Poland. Situated by the Odra River, Wroclaw has clearly arrived in modern times without blurring the traces of its eventful history. The downtown consists of calm residential and pedestrian areas with narrow streets and countless tramways. The area around central Rynek place is a large entertainment district thats hardly disturbed by car traffic. And last but not least: Wherever in Wroclaw you are it is for sure that you will hear any bells of the numerous churches and sacral buildings.
Take an acoustical tour through Vienna, Austria with this sound effects library recorded by Ana Monte. It features recordings from the downtown area, churches, touristic areas and busy restaurants, subway stations and more!
20 read-to-use stereo and surround (5.0) tracks with all the appropriate metadata ready to be used on your next production.
Vienna City Ambiences – Stereo:
– 20 ready-to-use ambiences in stereo
– 1.31 GB
Vienna City Ambiences – Surround:
– 20 ready-to-use ambiences in 5.0 surround(split mono)
– 100 split mono files
– 3.34 GB
Vienna City Ambiences – COMPLETE Pack:
– Surround + Stereo downmix bundle for maximum savings!
– 120 files
– 4.66 GB
Brazillian Airports & Plane Journeys is a comprehensive collection of various ambiences and environments. All of the main areas of the airports are covered, including check-in, baggage check, food halls and departure gates. In addition to this, all of the major interior plane phenomena such as coasting, take off, landing and in flight are also included.
The majority of sound files in the library are over ten minutes in length, giving you a huge pool to source your audio from.
With Brazilian Airports & Plane Journeys you will never be left wanting for airport or passenger ambiences again.
Berlin Ambiances II is 115 minutes / 3,7 GB of pure Berlin in 32 separate files – recorded in 24 Bit / 96 kHz A-B stereo, with Primo EM172 omni capsules. All files are UCS-compliant.
This collection is focused on lively locations such as markets, museums, playgrounds and shops, and features several takes from each location (in most cases). I wanted the sound of Berliners more than anything else, so here are sounds from Kreuzberg, Friedrichshain and Mitte. Whether it’s drunks on Alexander Platz or the lunch crowd in Markthalle 9, I tried to capture a good spectrum of public, everyday life in Berlin.
As always, you get searchable file names and comprehensive metadata in CSV and ODS (OpenOffice) format. This allows you to import the metadata into your favorite librarian software.
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Get the authentic sounds of Lisbon, Portugal in this SFX library by Ana Monte. It includes recordings from various Lisbon neighborhoods, places such as a bakery, big market, bus ride, coffee house, construction site, airport, pub, museum bookstore, busy and quiet restaurants and more. It also features a 5.1 recording of a train ride in the world-famous Train 28 Lisboa Street Train.
It was n’t easy finding a supermarket that does n’t play annoying background music but luckily I found 3 of them.
Wearing DPA 4065 in ear microphones, it looks hours of suspicious loitering and standing still whilst reading packet ingredients over and over.
Also staring endlessly at my phone and the supermarket shelves to capture the elusive sounds of the supermarket environment.
Cash registers, bag packing, package rustling, pallet trucks, fridges, freezers and indistinct chatter.
Recorder: Zoom F3
Microphones: DPA 4560’s
Microphone Configuration: In ear / discreet / binaural
Documentation Included: Copyright, EULA, Images, Metadata (exported in multiple formats)
Get up close and personal with the sounds of a 4stroke 50cc moped in onboard perspective: 50cc moped sound effects library. With 42 stereo recordings captured at 96kHz/32bit, this collection provides a wide range of authentic moped sounds recorded directly from the rider’s point of view. The moped had a side luggage rack attached which rattles quite prominently in some recordings, whilst this adds some texture/character please note this – it’s ensured this can be heard clearly in the demo.
Key features:
Designed for sound editors, designers, game developers, and filmmakers, Onboard Perspective – 50cc Moped gives you a set of sounds to bring any moped POV and close perspective shots to life. Perfect for creating realistic urban environments, vehicle sequences, or light motor scenes.
Sounds Captured using a Clippy EM272Z1 stereo pair into a ZoomF3 recorder.
Immerse yourself in the authentic Soundscapes of Modern China—the result of a year-long journey. This collection captures the diverse sonic tapestry of urban, suburban, and rural areas in Beijing, Chongqing, Guangdong, Shaanxi, Yunnan, Liaoning, Sichuan, and beyond.
With 390 high-quality recordings (96kHz, 24-bit), this collection is perfect for anyone seeking to add authentic Chinese ambiences to their projects.
Some of what you can expect to hear:
Urban Soundscapes: Bustling markets and lively streets to the serene corners of city parks, experience the pulse of Chinese metropolises.
Natural Soundscapes: Mountain streams and diverse wildlife.
Transportation Soundscapes: High-speed trains, metros, trams, boats, and unique vehicles like the “San Beng Zi” (three-wheeled trucks) paint a vivid picture of China’s varied transportation landscape.
Cultural Soundscapes: Temple ambiences, traditional markets, and festival sounds bring China’s rich heritage to life.
Weather Soundscapes: Experience the pitter-patter of rain, the rumble of thunder, and the whisper of wind across different Chinese settings.
Crowd Soundscapes: Authentic Mandarin walla, crowd atmospheres, and the distinct sounds of daily life.
Whether you’re working on a project set in China or need versatile ambient sounds for any type of media, our library offers a wealth of options. Many of these sounds can seamlessly fit into non-China related content, providing a rich resource for various creative endeavors.
Gear used in this library:
37 Groningen sound effects recordings of street life, city skylines, traffic, activity, and church bells.
“Ambience Big City Seamless Loops” is a loop of city traffic sounds recorded at an intersection in the summer during the day and night.
“City Traffic Vol.1” is a collection of seamless loops of city traffic recordings made in spring and summer at different times of the day – day, evening and night. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a metropolis, enjoying the noise of passing cars and other characteristic sounds of city life. “City Traffic Vol.1” is an ideal choice for those who want to add realism to their projects or simply need an urban soundscape for meditation and relaxation.
All sounds are recorded in WAV format, 96 kHz, 24 bit.
The following sounds are included:
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Rolling thunder, rain in the city or in the countryside – these are the sounds that are included in the collection “Thunderstorm Rain Vol.1”.
These sounds are well suited for creating a stormy, rainy atmosphere for movies, games and other audio-visual content.
All sounds are recorded in WAV format, 96 kHz, 24 bit.
The following sounds are included:
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Embark on an auditory journey through the Netherlands with our collection of 359 recordings, encompassing 45GB and 17+ hours of audio. From the serene birdsong at dawn in Texel’s quaint towns to the ambience of a busy supermarket, each sound tells a story of Dutch life and nature.
Recorded with DPA 4006a, Sennheiser mkh 8040 and Sound Devices 744T.
NSL – Everyday Life is a 216 Files Sound-Pack essentially composed of Backgrounds Sounds. You will have access to many samples: Forests, Cities, Transports, Amusements Park, Abandoned Places, Mountains, Room Tones and many more sounds…
Around 3 hours of audio recordings divided in 99 city atmosphere sound effects.
Contains road traffic, construction site, various crowds, bus, car, bicycle or motorcycle passing by. Contains also dog barking, baby crying, birds singing, leaves and trees creaking in a forest, footsteps, parc and church atmosphere, etc.
Embark on a sonic journey through the vibrant city of Budapest with this meticulously curated sound library. Immerse yourself in the diverse atmospheres of this European gem, captured in stunning detail for your creative projects.
From bustling train stations to tranquil thermal baths, each track transports you to a unique location.
Experience the unique ambience of a Hungarian domestic aircraft mid-air. Capture the essence of a busy train station with suitcases, public announcements echoing through the hall, and stationary trains. Find solace in the serene sounds of public parks during a peaceful autumn afternoon. Transport yourself to a lively public square bathed in the warmth of a sunny afternoon. Visit cafes, bars and restaurants. Dive into the unique sounds of Széchenyi Thermal Bath at different times and locations. Each track captures the essence of this iconic Budapest attraction, from the changing rooms to the outdoor pools.
Explore the varied sounds of Budapest’s streets, from high-speed traffic to the calming ambience of a quiet alley in the city centre.
Discover the soul of Budapest through its sounds – your passport to an authentic and immersive sonic adventure awaits!
This “Music Spill” library is a collection of six genres of music heard at various distances emanating through walls from outside as well as inside. The loops were created for easy duplication to match scene durations and streamlines the process of creating environments where music can be heard through structures, best of all it’s license free.
Barbershop Vol. 2 is the second instalment in a series of candid recordings captured in a Mancunian Barbershop (Speak Easy Barber Club).
Featuring a variety of hums, buzzes, and handling sounds created using a range of clippers, trimmers, shavers and razors. Additionally, it includes sounds from metal hair scissors, head brushes and beard brushes.
Check out Barbershop Vol. 1 for sounds from a hair-washing station, the movements from a barber’s chair, the rustle of a hairdressing gown and more!
These sounds provide you with natural, unprocessed sounds that can be used for barber-specific projects or manipulated further for a variety of film, TV, game, and soundscape projects.
All sounds are delivered in 24Bit 96kHz format allowing further sonic manipulation and have been meticulously edited and tagged with extensive UCS compliant metadata for ease of use.
Airport & Plane Ambience contains twenty sound files recorded between Lisbon and Frankfurt’s airports while also including three different immersive flights, regular ambiences from these locations, taking off and landing takes, passengers settling in their seats and plenty of announcements in four different languages.
Ambisonics – Lisbon compiles 57 long and evolving sound files from Portugal’s sunny capital, known for its unique river/ocean-side location and diverse lifestyles.
Busy traffic intersections from the city’s famous avenues contrast with the quiet ambience of its picturesque neighborhoods. These areas are splashed with riverside waves and distant boat engines and also include chatty tourist hotspots like Carmo’s Street, Feira da Ladra’s flea market, or A Brasileira’s coffee shop. Lisbon’s main plazas also abound with centered recordings, resulting in complete cityscapes with both busy traffic flow and pedestrian action.
Some of the city’s gardens were recorded on hot summer days, capturing cicada calls, the chirping of multiple bird species, and curious sightseers exploring the surroundings.
The city’s trademark trams are also prominently featured on all traffic soundscapes but also with an interior ride take for full VR immersion. Other city transportation vehicles, such as cable cars, trains, subways, and their respective stations, are also included. They were recorded on multiple floors and distances, some with interior takes as well. With nearly 6 hours of versatile and original content, you’re guaranteed to find the right cityscape from one of Europe’s most sought-after tourist destinations.
This sound library is available in both Ambisonics FuMa (B Format) and Stereo (Binaural) formats.
Welcome to UK Cities: London On-The-Go Ambiences. Travel through the city, with these beautiful ambiences recorded at various unique locations in London. Find the true sound of it with Vadi Sound Library.
About London On-the-Go Ambiences
You will find yourself at the park, airport, then underground on a train and outside a park, then at Camden Town, at Primrose Hill, and many other locations. Have a taste of 132 fresh sounds in your ears with this London On-the-Go Ambiences sound effects. It includes sounds from many different environments like crowds, subway, train ambiences, elevators, cafes, and interior walla, announcement sounds and room tones at the airports from London in 132 sounds, 24bit/96kHz .WAV files and detailed naming.
Total length of this library is 130 minutes.
We captured a wide array of ambiences so that you can easily adapt them to your other UK or similar location needs. The length of the files is high so that you can meet your ambience needs with just a few of these sounds. The locations are both interior and exterior. It captures the soul of the vibrant city, recorded on sunny days in April.
You will hear small, medium, and big crowds, chilling at a park, chatting at cafes or outside a pub, on the street and at the subway and airports. You will get hold of low or no walla atmospheres and room tones. You will travel on the subway and stop at a lot of stations and hear the usual announcements! You will get the unique feel of each location like a local travelling through the city.
Keywords including Locations, Ambiences, Mood
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What else you may need
You may also want to check out our Ambiences from Japan and Ambiences from China Sound Effects Packs for access to different unique ambiences of the world.
In this sound library you will find ambient and crowd sounds of the Olhão market located in the Algarve, Portugal.
Ambiences and crowds were recorded in the market streets outside and then ambiences and crowds were recorded in the interior market inside the building.
Each recordings reflects a specific venue acoustics, crowd dynamics and perspectives. The primary language found in these recordings are Portuguese.
These sounds were all recorded with the stereo microphone Audio-Technica BP4025.
After working these sounds in post production, this library comes with 14 incredible market ambient sounds.
Iceland ambiences features a stunning collection of ambience recordings and spot effects captured in the magical country of Iceland.
The diverse sounds in this library include numerous natural recordings of waterfalls, waves, geysers and wind, as well as more human and urban sounds such as traffic, church ambiences, pedestrians and general sounds of the capital Reykjavik.
This library is perfect for projects with a Nordic or Viking setting, as well as nature and wildlife documentary projects.
All sounds in this library are supplied in 24 bit / 96 kHz format and have been tagged with extensive UCS metadata for ease of use.
This libraries feature interior onboard recordings of the main five mode of transport in Hong Kong: TAXI, BUS, MINIBUS, TRAM and MTR.
From metal grinding and squeaks of trams to the ultra-gusty wind noise of the high-speed MTR train, these recordings embody the sonic character of daily commuting in the city, Hong Kong, where a fast paced lifestyle meet tradition and modern mode of transportation.
This collection of sound effects are perfect ambience background for movie scenes or as materials for transport-related sound designs.
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