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City Life Sound Effects

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

  • Industrial Ambiences Industrial | CCC Play Track 104 sounds included, 125 mins total $75

    This sound library is part of the Complete Craig Carter Collection, containing a wide range of industrial ambience recordings.

    Recorded over Craig’s 34 year career as an esteem Australian sound designer, this library consists of factory machines, rail yards, ports, harbours and refineries.

    Visit edible-audio.com for behind the scenes photos, contact information, sound library updates and exclusive deals.

  • General Ambiences is a generic ambience sound collection which contains a mixup of stereo high quality backgrounds and soundscapes for cinematic purposes.

    Sounds have been recorded with different techniques, different microphone patterns and recorders to get the best stereo results in every situation.

    Now UCS Compliant!!!

  • City Life Sound Effects Suburbs of Chicago: Night Play Track 1000+ sounds included, 315 mins total $50

    Suburbs of Chicago: Night is the 8th in the Suburbs of Chicago Series. Included in this pack are recordings from all four weather seasons, and recorded for over a year. All recordings are within the times of 6PM- 6AM.

    Recordings include:

    Fall
    – Front Porch During Rain, Hitting Roof
    – Traffic Rumble, Rustling Leaves

    Winter
    – Snow Against Cars, Windshield Interior
    – Snowing Parking Lot

    Spring
    – Subdivision, Park
    – Bedroom Room Tone, Thunder Crack

    Summer
    – High School Baseball Game
    – Raining Outside, Open Window

    All tracks are recorded using the Sony D100 Portable Recorder, recorded at 192kHz, 24 bit. Over 5 hours of recordings, metadata tagged and updated using the Universal Category System in Soundminer, Basehead, and Soundly. As in all the other packs in this series, you will hear distant traffic and planes throughout.

  • Car Sound Effects Transportation Play Track 63 sounds included, 14 mins total $7.20

    Only ground transportation. Sounds of cars, engines and bikes. 63 sounds to enhance your story telling

    Recorded with:

    • Sound Devices 633
    • Rode NTG3
    • Rode NT4
    • Seymour Duncan SCR-1
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  • My Trip To LA_Various Ambience is the second in a four part collection. This pack is filled with a variety of different recorded locations. Locations visited are:

    – Wild Wood Canyon
    – Lake Arrowhead
    – Muscle Beach (Santa Monica)
    – Huntington Beach
    – Broad Museum
    – Los Feliz Library

    Most recordings are exterior, with a few interior sprinkled in.

    Heard in these recordings range from a go cart race, ocean waves, leaves rolling on dirt canyon, Single Passenger Plane Overhead, Car Pass bys/ Traffic, swing set, Roller Coaster, Interior Library beeps, and more!

    All recordings are metadata tagged and updated using the Universal Category System in Soundminer, Basehead, and Soundly. Recordings labeled using the Sony D100 Handheld Portable Recorder are recorded at 192kHz, 24 bit. Recordings labeled using the Rode ixy are recorded at 96kHz, 24 bit

    Sit back, relax, and enjoy.

  • We recorded Madrid last winter, capturing 40 beautiful tracks in ambisonic format, 48Khz and 24 bits HD. As always, top quality recordings specially designed for film audio projects. The library was decoded and mixed in Dolby ATMOS.

    Included Ambix Ambisonic, 7.1.2 Atmos Bed, 5.1 and ST versions.

    Another way to get this library:
    Also included in the Surround Sound LAB Complete Bundle, featuring 25+ SFX libraries at a huge discount.
  • City Life Sound Effects Porto City Sounds Play Track 27 sounds included, 50 mins total $60

    SSL14 Porto City Sounds is one of our recording travel projects, captured in Porto, Portugal during a 3-days visit to the country. The Surround Sound LAB team traveled to Porto just to record the main essence of this city.

    This library contains the main character of the lovely city: Boats, trains, wine and history in one of the most beautiful cities in Portugal.
    More than 2 hours of original and actual recordings, 27 original field recordings in Surround 5.1 , ST and Double MS RAW format (for custom editions).

    Each ambience recorded in this library is at least 1-2 minutes long, so there is no need for looping ambience in your project. This library was recorded in a Double MS mic configuration. providing great post production possibilities.

  • SSL13 Brussels, Brugge & Gant City Sounds is our second recording travel project, recorded in Belgium during a 4-days visit to the country. The Surround Sound LAB team traveled to Brussels, Brugge and Gant just to record the main essence of these cities!

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

    More than 2:30 hours of original and actual recordings. 55 original field recordings in Surround 5.1 , ST and Double MS RAW format (for custom editions).

    Each ambience recorded in this library is at least 1-2 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.
  • We're proud to offer our inaugural bundle package, which includes the first four VSCRL libraries- The Park, The Road, The Snow, and The Beach. This collection comes at an incredible deal, and is the ultimate showcase of the immersive and VISCERAL quality of our ambisonics.

    Recorded with the stunning Sennheiser Ambeo microphone, each ambience is delivered in both AmbiX and FuMa formats, as well as Stereo, 5.1, and 7.1.

    What’s more- a 360 video reference is provided to offer a fully immersive image of the sound effect being captured!

  • Bird Sound Effects The Sounds of Malaysia Vol.1 Play Track 15 sounds included, 27.00 mins total $10

    The Sounds of Malaysia Vol.1 is a mini collection of recordings taken during my travels in Kuala Lumpur and Penang, 2024.

  • Experience the vibrant Soundscapes of Hong Kong! This collection is a Sonic Snapshot into the dynamic sonic landscape of one of Asia’s most diverse and exciting cities.

    With 39 high-quality recordings (96kHz, 24-bit), this collection is essential for anyone looking to add authentic Hong Kong ambiences to their projects.

    Some of what you can expect to hear:

    • Urban Soundscapes: From bustling traffic intersections to park atmospheres, experience the rhythm of Hong Kong’s urban life.

    • Transportation Ambiences: MTR trains and station atmospheres.

    • Crowd Ambiences: Authentic Cantonese walla, mixed with English and Mandarin, reflecting the city’s international character, as well as some cheering and clapping from an office party.

    • Distinctive Hong Kong Elements: The iconic sound of Hong Kong’s crosswalk alerts for the blind.

    Whether you’re working on a project set in Hong Kong or need diverse urban sounds for any production, our library offers a rich palette of options. Many of these sounds can seamlessly fit into any cosmopolitan setting, providing a valuable resource for various creative projects.

    Gear used in this library:

    • Zoom F6
    • LOM Uši Pro
  • A collection of ambiences with a focus on variety.

    A collection of general ambiences, recorded in a variety of formats. There are a good variety of recorded locations, from dorm rooms to gravel roads. Most of these sounds were either recorded in a medium sized US city or in the American South. There are also a variety of recorded formats. These include First Order Ambisonics (1OA), stereo ORTF (ORTF), and mono Ultrasonic (US).

  • City Life Sound Effects Warsaw Play Track 50 sounds included, 206 mins total $69

    Immerse yourself in the vibrant sounds of Warsaw with this carefully captured collection of urban ambiences.

    This library showcases the rich diversity of Poland’s capital, with a variety of locations, including lively Old Town squares, quiet parks, different types of public transport and bustling streets.

    From the distant hum of urban traffic to the intimate chatter of Warsaw’s inhabitants, this 206-minute library captures the subtleties and nuances of each environment.

     

    Gear used

    LOM basiUcho • Zoom F4


    Metadata

    This sound library is UCS compliant and comes with fully embedded metadatas compatible with Soundly, Soundminer and Basehead.

  • Beautiful Bells Vol 2 contains the solo sound of 135 different stationary bells, captured in 39 bell towers, chapels, carillons, churches, cathedrals and clock towers across France, with unprecedented quality. Most of the sounds were recorded inside bell towers.

    Stationary bells are struck by external hammers. They have a steady and rich tone, with a long sustain. They are mostly used as musical instruments in carillons, to indicate the hour in clock chimes or to alert the population in tocsins.

    Every bell size and pitch is represented in this library, from huge 8 ton bourdon to tiny carillon bells weighing a few kilograms. You will find bells founded from 14th to 21st century with a great variety of timbres and tunings, over a range of 5 octaves (from G2 to G7).

    The library contains 2 carillons with 54 bells and 10 bells, available as sound files and virtual instruments (NI Kontakt and EXS24 with round robin).

    All the sounds in this library were recorded in bell towers or as close as possible to provide great sonic precision and optimal signal-to-noise ratio.

    Over 12,000 kilometers were traveled during six months to get you one of the most exhaustive stationary bell, chime and carillon sound collection ever recorded.


    SUMMARY:

    • A total of 135 different bells, sorted by note from G2 to G7
    • Wide variety of bells (size, age, tuning)
    • 2 carillons virtual instruments
    • Contains a collection of 10 small ancient bells
    All notes from G2 to G7
    • Metadata with detailed information about each bell


    SPECS:

    • 96KHz/24bit
    • Very low noise
    • Metadata UCS-compliant
    • Mainly recorded with Sennheiser MKH 8040

  • City Life Sound Effects French cities amb Play Track 56 sounds included, 326 mins total $80

    Dive into the authentic urban atmospheres of French cities with our dedicated sound bank. Recorded in various locations such as Nantes, Strasbourg, Paris, Montpellier, Orléans, and more, our recordings offer a total immersion into the daily life of French city-dwellers.

    Our collection is divided into two parts: a binaural section for an immersive spatial listening experience, and a stereo section for use in audio or audiovisual post-production.

    You’ll find a wide variety of typically French urban environments, including restaurants, terraces, markets, parks, as well as street atmospheres, tourist areas, and traffic.

    Each sound is captured with great precision to faithfully reflect the atmosphere and essence of the recorded locations. This sound bank is designed to meet the needs of sound professionals, offering a valuable resource to enhance their creative projects with realistic and evocative urban atmospheres.

  • Experience the essence of Mallorca with this collection of natural and urban soundscapes. From the bustling streets of Palma to the tranquil villages nestled in the mountains, each recording offers a slice of life from this diverse island. Hear the subtle interplay of voices, nature, and daily activities in various settings, all captured during a vibrant October in 2023.

    Recorded with Sennheiser mkh 8040 and Zoom F3.

     

  • City Life Sound Effects Netherlands Collection 01 Play Track 500+ sounds included, 1067 mins total $80

    Embark on an auditory journey through the Netherlands with our extensive collection of 359 recordings, encompassing 45GB and 17+ hours of pristine audio. From the serene birdsong at dawn in Texel’s quaint towns to the dynamic ambience of a busy supermarket, each sound tells a story of Dutch life and nature.

    Recorded with the exceptional clarity of the DPA 4006a, Sennheiser mkh 8040 and Sound Devices 744T.
    Discover the gentle rustle of leaves in an autumn forest near Den Haag, the vibrant energy of Amsterdam’s old town, and the soothing harmony of harbors and lakeside parks.

    Whether for film, gaming, or immersive audio experiences, our Netherlands collection offers a rich palette of sounds that capture the essence of this beautiful country.

  • Nolan Sound Library – ALL IN ONE Bundle.

    Get 1500+ Files in one bundle: Nature Soundscapes, Radio Noises, Motocross, Foley Sounds, Spain Ambiences, Planes, Airports, New York Life, Mountains Winds, Forests and many more…

    Also includes the NSL in ATMOS Format for big productions.

  • Cinematic & Trailer Sound Effects Barcelona Ambiences Play Track 40 sounds included, 153 mins total $25.35

    A good range of Barcelona city sounds. Different perspectives. Authentic high-quality ambiences will serve as ideal background tracks. Find the true sound of it with Vadi Sound Library.

    About Barcelona Ambiences

    Whether you’re working on projects that crave the immersive ambience of a modern city or need close-up sounds of crowds and walla to place audience right at the heart of Barcelona, this is your go-to collection.

    Dive into Barcelona that is always in full swing with having a good time. From vibrant town squares to back streets, parks to touristic landmarks and cheerful crowds, this pack of 40 sounds is an indispensable toolkit to create the perfect cinematic atmospheres, with or without being in the foreground.

    It gives you access to 153 minutes of Barcelona ambiences in varying activity levels of the city’s top locations. We’ve captured close, medium, and distant perspectives with rich reverb and roof top /off-stage POV, in both controlled and stealth recording techniques.

    You will find yourself strolling through Plaza De La Vila De Gracia, Plaza Del Sol, La Sagrada Familia, Park Guell, La Rambla, Mercat De La Boqueria, Plaza Dels Angels, L’Eixample, Carmel Hill and bidding farewell at the El Prat Airport.

    You will at once get a hold of the key spots, squares, cathedrals, parks, cafes, bars, farmers’ markets, streets, residential areas, rooftops, and the city rumble and hum at its best. There are diverse soundscapes, crowds, walla, skaters, vehicles pass-by and more at different times of the day.

    These meticulously recorded sounds of 5.3 GB have clarity and room for further sound design. Compatible with all DAWs, middleware, video editing tools and 100% royalty free.

    40 high-resolution sounds in 24bit/96 kHz .wav format with intuitive naming and thorough metadata. Recorded with joy on our favorite Sennheiser MKH8040 stereo pair and Zoom F3 recorder in ORTF technique and the usual Vadi Sound craft and attention to detail.

    Keywords including Location, Activity, Style

    City, ambience, soundscape, field recording, urban, hum, road, street, cathedral, courtyard, balcony, peaceful, vibrant, busy, loud, calm, elevated, park, horn, birdsong, kids, street musicians, tapas bar, people, crowds, walla, day, morning, evening, night, Gracia, Plaza Del Sol, La Sagrada Familia, Park Guell, Mercat De La Boqueria, Plaza Dels Angels, farmers’ market, L’Eixample, Carmel Hill, El Prat Airport, Barcelona, Spain.

    What else you may need

    You may also want to check out our City Ambiences Series; London, China, Japan and Istanbul for access to more urban ambience essentials.

    City Perspectives is another good choice with 56 loopable high-quality urban ambiences. From busy intersections to back streets, vibrant parks to rooftops, 3 hours of city ambiences will serve as ideal background tracks.

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  • City Life Sound Effects Train Station Ambience Play Track 14 sounds included, 49 mins total $20

    We headed to the Local Train Station (UK) where we recorded the ambience of their train station in a bid to get some natural sounds of Trains and Northern Train goers on their journey

    We recorded:

    General Train station ambience
    Ticket Booth ambience
    Train’s Arriving, Departing and Idle
    Train’s preparing to depart (Whistles/Door Alarms etc)
    Crowds and Crowd movement with plenty of Northern Voices
    Tannoy Calls (Calling such places as Manchester, London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, as well as general warnings, pending trains and the usual cancellation ones)

    The Train Station Ambiences Sample Pack will give you enough audio to give your project the authentic sound of a UK local train station boosting your project to the next level.Train Station Ambience has been edited to allow a drop in ready and Royalty Free sample pack. These Samples can be used in a variety of projects from Sound Designing/Compositions for TV, Film, Documentaries and Video Games. UCS Compliant and Metadata is attached to the samples

  • NSL –French Trains is a 86 Files Sound-Pack essentially composed of Railway Related Sounds. You will have access to many samples: Rails Textures, High Speed Trains, Interiors, Stations, Level Crossing, and many more…

  • City Life Sound Effects Construction Ambiences Play Track 95 sounds included, 177 mins total $31.85

    Dive into the energy coming from a bustling city that is always in full swing with construction chaos.

    Whether you’re working on projects that crave the immersive ambience of a construction site or need close-up sounds of heavy machinery to make your audience feel the impact, this is your go-to ambiences collection of high-quality recordings.

     

    You will receive 95 clean, rich recordings and 177 minutes of construction site ambiences, whether it’s the powerful impact of excavators demolishing quickly, the scarce activity on sites where workers are slowly laying metal on the foundation, or trucks continuously carrying rubble back and forth.

    Inside are a variety of activities, including the clatter and clank of metal, wood, debris, leveling, disk sawing, hammering, shoveling, welding, jackhammer, demolition hammer, digging, drilling, cutting, rumble, reciprocating saw, angle grinder, sand pressing, as well as truck activity, passing by, and more.

    We’ve captured close, medium, and distant perspectives with rich reverb and roof top and off-stage POV, in both controlled and stealth recording techniques.

    You will get intuitive, detailed naming, UCS compatibility and the usual Vadi Sound craft and attention to detail in 95 royalty-free pristine sounds. These loopable sounds have both practical usability and material for creative experiments in sound design.

     

    Recorded in stereo 24bit-96kHz.WAV format on our sensitive DPA 4060 pair and Zoom F3.

    Find the true sound of it with Vadi Sound Library.

     

    What else you may need

    Check out our City Perspectives and Ambiences pack for 56 high-resolution files and 3 hours of elevated and underground spots, freeways, intersections, bridges, viaducts, parking lots, parks, streets of all sizes, rooftops, window views and the city rumble and hum.

    If you need calm nature ambiences, check out Nature Ambiences: Mount Ida National Park – an extensive collection of birdsong, wind, woodland, waterways, and animals in pure untouched nature in 36 high-resolution files and 2 hours duration.

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  • Rain Night Neighborhood Ambience

    In this library you will find ambient sounds at rain night in a quiet neighborhood.
    In these sounds you will find some variations in rain intesity, cars and motorcycles passing by in the background, among others.

    After working these sounds in post production, this library comes with 16 incredible ambient rain night neighborhood sounds.

    Size: 2.21 GB
    Files: 20 • Including metadata
    Sample Rate: 192Hz – 32 Bit WAV
    Duration: Approx. 25 min
    Gear: Zoom F6, Clippy Stereo Pair EM272
    Delivery: Instant – blazingly-fast – digital download
    License type: Royalty-Free

  • Creating affordable micro libraries focused on specific sounds and locations.

    A small library of a food court. Collected inside a mall around mid day. Great background bed of people, chairs, movement and food service.

    All sounds are delivered in 96kHz/24bit with minimal processing.

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