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Find sounds from 100s of different cars, recorded and curated by some of the world’s finest sound recordists. The recordings include engine sounds, passbys, constant driving at different speeds, foley-type sounds such as car doors and windows opening and closing, braking, skidding and spinning and much more.
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.
Cover your ears. It’s going to get loud, introducing, Oval Track Racing. This high-octane stock car racing library features cars of various makes, models and performance characteristics in nine divisions circling a quarter mile (.40 kilometer) oval ‘short’ track in Idaho. Pass-bys, overalls and on boards were captured from multiple perspectives inside, outside, and alongside the asphalt track with a variety of microphones and recorders.
Oval Track Racing features plenty of pass-bys captured right next to concrete retaining walls on straightaways and through turns. To give you options, these pass bys are broken out two ways. Use the ‘one shot’ sound files consisting of just one quick pass by (thank you Paul V. for this suggestion). Or choose to use the overall race/practice session consisting of multiple laps.
This meticulously crafted library also features a selection of overalls captured from high in the stands, inside the pits, from the center of the infield and outside the gates. For instance, I was able to capture 48 laps (11 minutes worth) of an 85-lap race featuring eight rumbling Big 5 Late Model cars, recorded clean and free of public address announcements, 250 feet (76 meters) outside the ‘bullring.’ The crowd cheers for the winner at the end. Onboard recordings feature the growling sounds of a Street Stock car (1975 Chevrolet Nova), both in the pits and on the track.
Get the expected everyday sounds and the unexpected sporty sounds of a go-to compact car. Find the true sound of it with Vadi Sound Library.
What’s inside
Fasten your seatbelt for 141 mechanical and electrical sounds of acceleration, deceleration, driving, drive-by, interior and exterior sounds; ignition, honk, engine, door, and trunk, and more Foley.
You will get long takes of drive-bys, car engine sounds, exhaust sounds and stereo interior recordings, from the exhaust, engine and the cabin perspective on both the rural roads and the highways.
Up your game with these 141 stereo recordings of engine starts and stops, rev-up, idle, gearshifts, accelerating and decelerating to constant and high, medium, low RPM, driving slowly and fast.Â
96kHz – 24bit format, 2.7 GB size, 79 minutes duration. Comes with intuitive naming and metadata. UCS compliant, 100% royalty-free and compatible with all DAWs, middleware and video editing software.
All sounds are organic and have room for further sound design; recorded in high detail so that you can layer and shape all channels individually in vehicle and other sound design.
Full specs:Â Volkwagen Polo TSI 1.4 2013 Comfortline, 6R, 85PS, 1104 kg, 1390 cm3 cylinder.Â
Gear:Â DPA 4060s, Sennheiser MKH8040s, Audix F5 Dynamics, Zoom F3s.
Keywords:Â Vehicle, car, compact car, everyday car, electrical, mechanical, ride, break, speed, VW, Volkwagen, Polo, tire, highway, drive by, gear, light, car hood, door, honk, trunk, sun visor, steering wheel, seat belt, lock, outdoor, engine, key, control panel, open, close, window, window wiper, air conditioner, idle, rev-up, handbrake, uphill, downhill, motor, button, remote, road, indoor, exhaust, acceleration, deceleration, cabin, Foley
What else you may need
You may also want to check out our Bavaria 36 Sailing Boat for access to 58 unique files of 32m 35s duration, including sailing, sail Foley, engine ignition starts and cut offs, water movements, different RPMs, interior and on-deck Foley and ambiences from different perspectives like front, rear, near the water, inside the hull.
Mercedes-Benz Axor 1840 is another option with 54 pristine sounds with multi-channel tracks of exterior and onboard perspectives; ranging from engine starts and stops, rev-up, idle, gearshifts, accelerating and decelerating to constant and high, medium, low RPM, driving slowly and fast.
Compilation of 10 different compact cars. Sounds are recorded with RØDE NTG1, RØDELink Lav, Line Audio Omni1, Shure KSM137, Shure VP88, Sonorous Objects SO.3, FEL Pluggy XLR EM272 and FEL Clippy XLR EM272 microphones, Sound Devices MixPre-6 II and Zoom F3 and Zoom H4n 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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All files are recorded 32bit, 192 kHz, with RØDE NTG1, RØDELink Lav, FEL Clippy XLR EM272 and FEL Pluggy 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.
Compilation of 10 different 1990s cars. Sounds are recorded with RØDE NTG1, RØDELink Lav, Line Audio Omni1, Shure KSM137, Shure VP88, Sonorous Objects SO.3, FEL Pluggy XLR EM272 and FEL Clippy XLR EM272 microphones, Sound Devices MixPre-6 II and 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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Compilation of 10 different subcompact supermini cars. Sounds are recorded with RØDE NTG1, RØDELink Lav, Line Audio Omni1, Shure KSM137, Shure VP88, Sonorous Objects SO.3 FEL Pluggy XLR EM272 and FEL Clippy XLR EM272 microphones, Sound Devices MixPre-6 II, Zoom F3 and Zoom H4n recorders. Library contains wav files of driving, interior and exterior foley, mechanical and electrical sounds.
Models:
1. Dacia Sandero 2008
2. Fiat Punto 1999
3. Kia Soul 2008
4. Mini Cooper 2006
5. Opel Corsa B 1993
6. Peugeot 206 1998
7. Renault 5 1984
8. Seat Ibiza 2002
9. Volkswagen Polo 2005
10. Zastava 750 1955
All files are recorded 32bit, 192 kHz, with RØDE NTG1, FEL Clippy XLR EM272, FEL Pluggy 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.
Stock Car Racing Vol. 1 is a collection of Formula 1 and 2 Stock Car recordings, captured at a British Stock Car Racing event.
Go trackside and experience the blistering pace of British Stock Car Racing. Our Audio craftsmen captured 10 heats (5 Formula 1 & 5 Formula 2) at an outdoor racetrack with a commontator being broadcast over speakers. The 59+ minutes of content included in this library feature 2 types of race cars and covers race starts, stoppages and ends, plus pass bys and revs. The presence of the commontator will vary within, and between recordings. Ranging from heavily present, to completley inaudible.
Use these sounds to bring elevated levels of realism and immersion to projects featuring outdoor Stock Car Racing.
All sounds are delivered in 24Bit 192kHz format allowing further sonic manipulation and have been meticulously edited and tagged with extensive UCS compliant metadata for ease of use.
The Ford Eco Sport Sound Effects library features 130 files, totaling 10.6GB of recordings. This collection features the sounds of a Ford SUV 1.6L 4 Cylinder Engine Each file in this collection has been meticulously edited and mastered to give you an instant ready-to-use vehicle library.
EULA_Single User Agreement  – 2009 Ford EcoSport 4 Cylinder 1.6L_Metadata
Fully Universal Category System (UCS) compliant sound effects library of a 1992 Audi A4 V8 4.2 luxury car. This library offers detailed recordings of both, onboard and exterior microphone perspectives – 45 files, 1 h 6 min 24 sec, a total of 2.77gb (24bit/192khz).Â
The onboard recordings were captured with three microphones and feature Ignition start/off, Idles, Engine revs, drives at various speeds (slow, medium, fast and very fast), cruising and reversing.Â
The exterior recordings feature Idles, engine revs and pass bys at various speeds (slow, medium, fast and very fast). Pass by-s have both stereo and mono perspectives.
We also recorded various foley effects such as door/trunk/hood/glove compartment/sunroof open-close, seat adjustments, windows etc.
Microphones used:
Onboard – 2x DPA 4061 and Audio Technica BP4025.
Exterior – Audio Technica BP4025 and Rycote HC22.
Step into the world of the Fiat 500 1.2 2019 audio library, a meticulously crafted collection that offers a comprehensive and immersive auditory experience. This unique library captures the essence of the iconic Fiat 500, known for its compact size, retro charm, and efficient 1.2-liter engine producing 69 horsepower. The approach taken during the recordings was a multi-microphone setup, strategically placed to capture every aspect of the vehicle’s sonic personality.
Let’s start with the interior perspective. Equipped with an ambisonic interior microphone, this collection presents an intimate soundscape, placing you in the driver’s seat of the Fiat 500. Experience the subtle purr of the engine as it ignites, delivering just the right amount of power. Hear the gentle hum of the car’s components, the clicks and clacks of buttons and switches, and the comforting sound of the gearbox as it shifts seamlessly through the gears. Immerse yourself in the ambience of the cabin, capturing the vibrations, echoes, and nuances that make each journey unique.
The engine, a focal point of this library, has been meticulously recorded with a dedicated microphone, capturing the raw power and distinctive tone of the 1.2-liter engine. Experience the growl as the engine revs, the throaty roar as it accelerates, and the gentle hum as it idles. This library goes beyond the engine itself, providing additional depth with dedicated microphones on the exhaust and tire. The exhaust microphone delivers the symphony of the Fiat 500’s exhaust note, meanwhile, the tire microphone captures the distinctive sounds of the rubber meeting the road, allowing you to experience the tactile feedback of each turn, acceleration, and brake maneuver.
With this meticulously recorded multi-microphone approach, this library offers a comprehensive sonic palette for sound designers, game developers, filmmakers, and car enthusiasts alike. Whether you’re crafting realistic driving scenes, building immersive virtual worlds, or seeking inspiration for your creative projects, this library provides a rich and detailed soundscape, allowing you to bring the essence of the Fiat 500 to life with authenticity and precision.
All of the ON ROAD recordings are multi-MIC takes with:
1 – ENGINE
2 – EXHAUST
3 – TIRE / WHEEL
4 – MONO BOOM (MONO DOWNMIX OF STEREO PASSBY WHEN AVAILABLE OR MONO BOOM OPERATOR FOR STADY RECORDINGS)
5 – MONO INT
6-9 AMBIX INT AMBIENT
All of them recorded in perfect sync, and available in a single poly-wav file, perfect for Soundminer spotting!
We recorded around 94 beautiful tracks, 48Khz and 24 bits HD. As always, top quality recordings specially designed for film audio projects.
Specification: 1929 Ford Model A classic car, 4 Cylinder, 37 horse power.
Onboard sounds are from four separate microphones.
Cabin Left, Cabin Right, Engine, and Exhaust.
Foley effects and External perspective files are in stereo format.
A category-focused sound effects collection that includes a variety of basic car elements, light rail, trams, bus rides, and other basic car and transportation sounds. Over 100 separate WAV files recorded at 24bit, 96kHz or 48kHz.
Caterham Series Pass-By compiles over 45 minutes of racing sounds from the series’ main annual event. Two speakers provide commentary on the race in both Portuguese and English, with occasional light crowd conversations. Recorded at two distinct locations, in this library, you’ll find long takes recorded at the finish line and the tightest corner of this particular race track, resulting in plenty of engine revving, drifting, and vehicles driving off into the distance. These recordings are perfect for media scenes set in these environments or for creative sound design, given that they were captured just 5 meters from the vehicles themselves.
This sound library is available in both Ambisonics FuMa (B Format) and Stereo (Binaural) formats.
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