Universal Category System (UCS)

Sound effects libraries where the file names and metadata follow the Universal Category System (UCS), championed by renowned sound supervisor Tim Nielsen & more

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Car Sound Effects Nissan X-Trail 2000 compact crossover SUV sport utility vehicle Play Track 257 sounds included, 48 mins total $65

All files are recorded 32bit, 192 kHz, with RØDE NTG1, Line Audio Omni1, FEL Clippy XLR EM272 and Sonorous Objects SO.3 microphones, Sound Devices MixPre-6 II & Zoom F3 recorders. Library contains wav files of driving, interior and exterior foley, mechanical and electrical sounds. It is also available in UCS.

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Train Sound Effects Trains and Related Play Track 17 sounds included, 7 mins total $10

I’ve got a killer sound library here, including recordings of the electric train I hop on for my daily commute (London South Eastern) and some cool platform sounds from Charing Cross Station, complete with tannoy announcements. These real-life sounds can add a unique vibe to your projects, keeping in line with our promise to deliver top-notch audio. Let us spruce up your film’s sound with our expertly crafted soundscapes.
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Zoom F3 with Sonorous SO.103 Stereo mics (for covert recordings)
Zoom H1n built in mics

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Car Sound Effects Opel Corsa C 2000 subcompact supermini car Play Track 225 sounds included, 41 mins total $65

All files are recorded 32bit, 192 kHz, with Shure KSM 137, Line Audio Omni1, FEL Clippy XLR EM272 and Sonorous Objects SO.3 microphones, Sound Devices MixPre-6 II & Zoom F3 recorders. Library contains wav files of driving, interior and exterior foley, mechanical and electrical sounds. It is also available in UCS.

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Car Sound Effects Volkswagen Golf 2008 compact car Play Track 277 sounds included, 52 mins total $65

All files are recorded 32bit, 192 kHz, with Shure KSM 137, Line Audio Omni1, FEL Clippy XLR EM272, Sonorous Objects SO.3 and JrF C-Series Pro+ microphones, Sound Devices MixPre-6 II & Zoom F3 recorders. Library contains wav files of driving, interior and exterior foley, mechanical and electrical sounds. It is also available in UCS.

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Car Sound Effects Fiat Sedici 2005 subcompact crossover SUV sport utility vehicle Play Track 252 sounds included, 47 mins total $65

All files are recorded 32bit, 192 kHz, with Shure KSM 137, Line Audio Omni1, FEL Clippy XLR EM272 and Sonorous Objects SO.3 microphones, Sound Devices MixPre-6 II & Zoom F3 recorders. Library contains wav files of driving, interior and exterior foley, mechanical and electrical sounds. It is also available in UCS.

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Mechanical Sound Effects Bowling Play Track 34+ sounds included, 44 mins total $24.99

Bowling features a wide variety of high-quality stereo sounds from the sport of 10-pin bowling, captured from multiple micing perspectives at three different bowling alleys across the United States.

I visited a 40-lane, a 24-lane and an 8-lane alley, all at different times of day and night to capture sounds during league practice (with no music) and sounds with no one in the house besides myself and the manager. I was given fantastic access, allowing me to record from various perspectives. These include from above, behind and beside the mechanical pinsetter machines and next to the pin deck at the far end of the lanes. I also set my mics down next to the foul line, the ball return behind the approach, behind the settee area (where bowlers sit), the concourse area (where bowlers find the snack machines and bar) and halfway down the service aisle beside the first lane. I followed a robot-like lane machine as it traveled back and forth along the lanes, laying down oil at just the right spots. It works a lot like an inkjet printer putting words onto a page.

I was permitted to turn pinsetter machines off and on at the back of the house, which was pretty fun. Each one has a switch in the back. Who knew? This allowed me to record just one machine in isolation, or several working at once. I rolled (delivered is the term used by the United States Bowling Congress) a few frames down an alley with no machines running. Machine noise can mask the woosh of a ball passing by. Rolling with the machines turned off allowed me to get this delicate sound like I wanted.

So get yourself an oat soda and a limitless bowl of pretzels. Slip on a pair of two-toned suede bowling shoes, you know, those kind with their size stamped on the heel for all to see, and enjoy Bowling.

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Car Sound Effects Audi A4 2000 large family car Play Track 280 sounds included, 60 mins total $65

All files are recorded 32bit, 192 kHz, with RØDE NTG1, Line Audio Omni1, FEL Clippy XLR EM272, Sonorous Objects SO.3 and JrF C-Series Pro+ microphones, Sound Devices MixPre-6 II & Zoom F3 recorders. Library contains wav files of driving, interior and exterior foley, mechanical and electrical sounds. It is also available in UCS.

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Funny / Comedy / Cartoon Mousetrap Play Track 14 sounds included $6

This sound effects library captures various mousetraps going off, with an emphasis on the sharp crack the impact.
Two traps are features, one a large traditional mousetrap, and one is a smaller and made of plastic.
These can be used to express a large variety of emotions, from comedic injuries to sharp surprise.
Each sound is recorded and 96khz/24bits, and is perfect for your next film, video game, or short that requires authentic mousetrap sounds!

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Car Sound Effects BMC Mini 1959 city car Play Track 173 sounds included, 29 mins total $65

All files are recorded 32bit, 192 kHz, with Shure KSM 137, Line Audio Omni1 and FEL Clippy XLR EM272 microphones, Sound Devices MixPre-6 II recorder. Library contains wav files of driving, interior and exterior foley, mechanical and electrical sounds. It is also available in UCS.

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City Life Sound Effects FRL. Vol. 1. Surround Play Track 215 sounds included, 870 mins total $200

Field Recording Library presents its new sound library – Vol. 1. This collection continues the tradition of high-quality field recordings, now with even higher standards and a focus on the unique sounds of Russia, particularly St. Petersburg.

All materials were recorded using 96kHz, 24Bit parameters, meeting global standards for professional sound libraries. This ensures maximum detail and clarity, capturing every nuance and texture of the environment.

The collection is entirely dedicated to the sounds of Russia and St. Petersburg. It includes both urban and natural ambient recordings, allowing users to convey the unique atmosphere of Russian life.

Another significant addition is the longer ambient recordings, which now reach up to 20 minutes. This enables users to find the best fragments and create more complex sound combinations for their projects.

Vol. 1 was developed with feedback from the first library, Kaleidoscope, in mind. This allowed for improved structure and content, making the library even more convenient and valuable for professional use.

All recordings were made between early spring and late summer 2023, making Vol. 1 especially suited for projects set in these seasons and currently in post-production.

Additionally, the sounds from this library can be used as layers to create custom atmospheres that aren’t tied to Russia specifically. These versatile recordings are ideal for blending into various soundscapes and crafting unique audio environments.

This library is an excellent tool for creating vivid and immersive soundscapes in film, games, television, and other media formats, bringing audiences into the unique sonic world of Russia while offering the flexibility to shape your own sound environments.

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Cinematic & Trailer Sound Effects Hollow Tales Music Pack Play Track 43 sounds included, 70 mins total $96

Hollow Tales Music Pack is a collection of 11 original tracks that fill the air with mystery and suspense. With 43 files, including full compositions, stripped-down light versions, seamless loops, and bone-chilling stingers, this pack is crafted to turn your project into a haunting experience. Hollow Tales is the perfect soundtrack for games, films, or any project where a sense of magical darkness takes center stage. Get ready to make your project creepy in all the right ways.

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Animal Sound Effects Death Valley Canyons Play Track 115 sounds included, 150 mins total $65
What you get:
- Desert canyon soundscapes from one of earth’s most bizarre and iconic locations
- Isolated bird calls that have been cleaned to optimize for use as 3D emitters within a game engine
- Haunting wind tones
- Comprehensive metadata
- Universal Category System compliant filenames
What you don’t get:
- Human sounds such as tourists, airplanes and vehicles
- Hard drive bloat from unnecessarily high sample rates or bit depth
- Heat stroke from trying to record in a harsh environment yourself
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Car Sound Effects Renault Zoe 2013 electric subcompact supermini car Play Track 213 sounds included, 22 mins total $65

All files are recorded 32bit, 192 kHz, with Shure KSM 137, Line Audio Omni1 and FEL Clippy XLR EM272 microphones, Sound Devices MixPre-6 II & Zoom F3 recorders. Library contains wav files of driving, interior and exterior foley, mechanical and electrical sounds. It is also available in UCS.

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Cinematic/Trailer Instruments Desolate Land Music Pack Play Track 42 sounds included, 77 mins total $96

Desolate Land is a collection of 13 dystopian music tracks designed to evoke deep emotions and set the stage for intense, atmospheric experiences. Perfectly suited for both games and films, this pack features loopable tracks that seamlessly integrate into your projects, with light and full versions to match varying levels of tension and drama. Each composition is infused with a sense of abandonment and sorrow, blending cinematic strings, haunting synthesizers, and subtle percussion to create a soundscape that is both dark and evocative. Desolate Land – where every note echoes the fall of a world, and every melody tells a story of loss.

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Foley Sound Effects It’s A Plain Phone_Pack 07 Play Track 4620+ sounds included $6

It’s A Plain Phone_Pack 07 is seventh installment in the It’s A Plain Phone_Collection. This pack includes recordings of a GE 2-9050NIB Telephone pressing buttons, pick up, hang ups, slams, detach (using a pocket knife tool) and reattach cable to the handset, switches, and more! 4620+ sounds over two microphone setups, or 2310+ sounds with 1 microphone set up; all packed in 312 sound files. These sound files were recorded at 32bit, 192kHz using the Sennheiser MKH8050 and Sanken CO-100K microphones into a Sound Devices Mix Pre-10ii. The Sennheiser MKH8050 grabs the extreme Low Frequencies while the Sanken CO-100K grabs the Extreme High Frequencies.

Some sounds may be weird, but hey… that’s how older, rarely used phones sound like…

All are metadata tagged using the Universal Category System in Soundminer, and also searchable in Soundly, and Basehead.

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Universal Category System (UCS) Moving Water Part 4 Play Track 300 sounds included, 68 mins total $120

Discover the serene beauty of water with SurroundSoundLab.net’s exclusive “Moving Water Collection PART 4.”

Our latest summer release features a meticulously curated selection of water recordings captured, this time, in a Valencia private swimming pool. This library offers an array of immersive soundscapes, from gentle ripples to dynamic splashes, perfect for enhancing your audio projects. Ideal for filmmakers, game developers, and sound designers, our high-quality recordings bring a touch of summer tranquility to any setting. Dive into the soothing world of aquatic sound with SurroundSoundLab.net and elevate your auditory experience with the enchanting essence of moving water.

This Library features 300 meticulously recorded water sound files. With over 3 GB of content, this collection is designed for the highest audio quality, offering 24-bit/96kHz files ideal for seamless pitch shifting and manipulation. Each recording is captured natively in 32-bit floating point audio, ensuring unparalleled dynamic range and clarity. Our expert team utilized an array of five premium microphones: 2x Neumann KM184, 2x LINE AUDIO CM4, and a Sennheiser 416. This setup guarantees a rich, immersive sound experience, perfect for all your professional audio needs.

Our recordings took place in a pristine, noise-free swimming pool environment, ensuring that every sound is free from unwanted distractions or disturbances.

The library is conveniently organized and offered in formats compatible with leading audio software, making it easy to integrate into your creative workflow. All the recordings include metadata in English and Spanish, and they are compatible with software of sound library management like Soundminnner.

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Environments & Ambiences Ambiences from Maldives Play Track 20 sounds included, 57 mins total $39.99

Experience the tranquillity and luxury of the Maldives with this carefully curated sound library. Immerse yourself in the idyllic sounds of an island resort, capturing the essence of serene beachfronts, lush holiday life, and the soothing rhythm of the ocean.

Begin your journey at Maldives Velana International Airport, where the blend of passenger chatter and distant public announcements sets the stage for your exotic getaway. Transition seamlessly to the outdoor waiting lounge of the Maldives Velana Domestic Airport, where the hum of seaplanes and the gentle breeze create a prelude to relaxation. Experience the excitement of boarding a seaplane, transporting you to the heart of a luxurious Maldivian resort.

Upon arrival, let the calming waves and sounds of the open water villa envelop you in a sense of peace. Stroll along the sandy beaches with the gentle lapping of long waves and the distant hum of arriving seaplanes. As you explore the resort, the melodic sounds of nature, from the soothing breeze to the enchanting calls of nocturnal animals, provide a soundtrack of pure relaxation. Capture the ultimate essence of a Maldivian escape with this sound library, designed to evoke the serene, luxurious, and idyllic atmosphere of this tropical paradise.

Perfect for creating relaxation apps, immersive videos, games, films or calming audio experiences, these recordings provide an authentic backdrop of paradise.

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Car Sound Effects Mercedes Benz A Class W169 2004 subcompact supermini car Play Track 237 sounds included, 57 mins total $65

All files are recorded 32bit, 192 kHz, with Shure KSM 137, Line Audio Omni1, FEL Clippy XLR EM272, Sonorous Objects SO.3 and JrF C-Series Pro+ microphones, Sound Devices MixPre-6 II & Zoom F3 recorders. Library contains wav files of driving, interior and exterior foley, mechanical and electrical sounds. It is also available in UCS.

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Car Sound Effects Renault Clio 2009 subcompact supermini car Play Track 228 sounds included, 49 mins total $65

All files are recorded 32bit, 192 kHz, with Shure KSM 137, Line Audio Omni1, FEL Clippy XLR EM272 and Sonorous Objects SO.3 microphones, Sound Devices MixPre-6 II & Zoom F3 recorders. Library contains wav files of driving, interior and exterior foley, mechanical and electrical sounds. It is also available in UCS.

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Game Audio Packs - Game Sound Effects Libraries AAA Game Character Police Officer Play Track 422 sounds included, 8 mins total $19

Enlist a new male police officer voice in your next game audio production with AAA Game Character Police Officer. This comprehensive, game-ready collection of human voice-over sound files is tailored for scenarios where an authoritative and dynamic police officer’s voice is essential, perfect for crime, action, simulation game genres & situations like chase sequences, interrogations, emergency responses, crime scenes and many more.

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Car Sound Effects Skoda Citigo 2011 city car Play Track 230 sounds included, 49 mins total $65

All files are recorded 32bit, 192 kHz, with Shure KSM 137, Line Audio Omni1, FEL Clippy XLR EM272, Sonorous Objects SO.3 and JrF C-Series Pro+ microphones, Sound Devices MixPre-6 II & Zoom F3 recorders. Library contains wav files of driving, interior and exterior foley, mechanical and electrical sounds. It is also available in UCS.

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Foley Sound Effects Kawasaki EN 500 1990 cruiser motorcycle Play Track 80 sounds included, 31 mins total $55

All files are recorded 32bit, 192 kHz, with Shure KSM 137, Line Audio Omni1 and FEL Clippy XLR EM272 microphones, Sound Devices MixPre-6 II recorder. Library contains wav files of driving, foley, mechanical and electrical sounds. It is also available in UCS.

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Drones & Mood Sound Effects Electromagnetic Fields Play Track 163+ sounds included, 135 mins total $35
Evocative Sound and Visuals is pleased to announce the release of Electromagnetic Fields. This library contains 163 meticulously crafted and mastered sounds from 68 devices and structures captured in high-quality stereo with a Sony PCM D100 recorder and two small induction coil microphones. Included are hums, drones, beeps, bleeps, buzzes, glitches, pulses, static and more strange sounds I cannot describe.

With few exceptions, we mere mortals can’t hear the electromagnetic fields (EMF) surrounding us. If we could, we’d go crazy, especially in our ever-expanding electronic environment. We can tune our ears into this other sonic world using induction coil microphones. I never knew quite what to expect when placing mics on an object. Having two microphones with fairly long cables allowed me to find the most sonically interesting parts of an object to focus on. Two mics spaced apart also allow for a nice stereo spread.

Have fun experimenting with and inserting these hi-tech sounds (some captured in 96kHz/24-bit and others in 192kHz/24-bit) into your next science fiction and otherworldly creations. Please don’t take the device’s sound literally. That SLR’s motor drive may just be your next rapid-fire laser cannon.
Devices Recorded for Library

battery charger

Blu-ray player

board game

calculator

camera flash (studio and on-camera)

point and shoot cameras (4)

SLR camera

cd player

smartphone and charger

computer (desktop and laptop)

external hard drive

flatbed scanner

printer

dog nail file

Rotary die grinder tool

drill

electric shaver

electronic reader

face cleansing brush

battery-powered fan

flashlight

hair dryer

hand blender

hand sander

handheld game console

laser pointer

LED flicker lights

LED light strings

LED closet lights

LED mirror

LED therapy light

microwave oven

milk frother

nose trimmers

overhead power lines (6)

paper shredder

plasma ball

pulse oxygen meter

hand crank radio

transistor radio

handheld and boombox cassette recorders

digital recorders

sound level meter

spark timer accelerator

TENS unit

toothbrush

typewriter

vacuum

vehicle

walkie talkie

washing machine

wristwatch
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Car Sound Effects Renault Captur 2013 subcompact crossover SUV sport utility vehicle Play Track 261 sounds included, 59 mins total $65

All files are recorded 32bit, 192 kHz, with Shure KSM 137, Line Audio Omni1, FEL Clippy XLR EM272, Sonorous Objects SO.3 and JrF C-Series Pro+ microphones, Sound Devices MixPre-6 II & Zoom F3 recorders. Library contains wav files of driving, interior and exterior foley, mechanical and electrical sounds. It is also available in UCS.

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