Product Description
AK-47 (Type-56)
The Master Gun AK-47 (Type-56) Sound Effects library is recorded using a large array of various microphone configurations, we recorded shots from several distances in an open shooting range in the Nevada Desert.
This Sound Effects Library includes our original AK-47 Type 56 recordings using our 20 microphone setup, as well as our new AK-47 Type 56 Recordings using our 32 microphone setup.
Weapon Information
The Type 56 is a Chinese-made variant of the Soviet AK-47, produced by the state-owned Norinco corporation. Introduced in 1956, it closely follows the original AK-47 design while incorporating several unique features.
The rifle features a 16.3-inch chrome-lined barrel for durability and reliable accuracy. It operates with the characteristic long-stroke gas piston system, ensuring consistent performance in harsh environments.
Key features include: – Fully enclosed front sight, unlike the open sight hood on most AK variants – Often equipped with a permanently attached folding bayonet – Fixed wooden stock and handguard (some variants have folding metal stocks) – Compatibility with standard AK-47 magazines and accessories – Simple, robust construction favored by irregular forces and militias – Widespread availability and use in conflicts across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
The Type 56’s combination of reliability, simplicity, and widespread production has made it one of the most ubiquitous assault rifles in the world. Its use by the Chinese military and numerous other armed forces and non-state actors worldwide attests to its effectiveness and adaptability in various combat scenarios.
Weapon Specifications:
- Caliber: 7.62x39mm
- Barrel Length: 16.3 inches
- Firing Modes: semi-auto, full-auto
- Rate of Fire: 600 rounds/min
- Effective Range: 400 meters
- Years in Service: 1956 – Present
- Country of Origin: China
Raw Recordings
Our raw shots features a total of 28 channels including 13 Stereo and 2 mono sources. All of our close and mid spaced pair Microphone options can be used as two independent mono microphones. The right side of every spaced pair will have more Mech than its left side counterpart.
Every single gun has been recorded using the same gain settings on the same recorders, and we have level matched each microphone option between the same calibers so your 50ft microphones will be the same or similar across all libraries that share the same calibers. This makes mixing large amounts of weapons easier as the loudness and character of each gun is predictable.
Our foley features a total of 4 audio channels with 1 Stereo and 2 mono sources, including the Sanken CO-100k which captures frequencies above 100kHz for extreme pitch shifting workflows.
Designed Mixes
Created from the ground up we’ve designed a collection of game-ready mixes for your next project. If you are creating your own custom weapons system and would like to use our designed mixes in your project, you can use our no-tail options which are our realistic designed mixes without our tail layers. Just drag, and drop.
1st PERSON
Game Ready 1st Person Designed Mixes Both With & Without Tails
3rd PERSON CLOSE
Game Ready 3rd Person Designed Mixes Both With & Without Tails
3rd PERSON DISTANT
Game Ready 3rd Person Designed Mixes Both With & Without Tails
All Future Updates For Free
With the purchase of the Master Gun Armoury Bundle you will receive all base library updates for free which can include us recording new samples for the library, re-sampling the entire library with more microphones, new designed mixes, metadata updates, etc.
Why Deliver 32-Bit Float Shots?
There are several advantages in using 32Bit float recordings. One of which is having greater separation from the explosion of the gun and the mech. Because of this, you’ll be able to isolate the mech from each gun and bring out each guns unique characteristics.
Every single gun has been recorded using the same gain settings on the same recorders, and we have level matched each microphone option between the same calibers so your 50ft microphones will be the same or similar across all libraries that share the same calibers. This makes mixing large amounts of weapons easier as the loudness and character of each gun is predictable
32Bit Float files require a slightly different workflow than you might be used to. Other gun sample libraries that use 24 Bit recordings already come pre-compressed/clipped and will be louder than our libraries. when you are working with 32 Bit Float gun recordings you’ll need to compress/clip the recordings in order to get the same loudness.
Metadata
One of the most powerful features included in the Master Gun library is its extensive metadata and tagging. Every single field has been filled out. Every library is compatible with all major sound library management software including Sound Miner, Baeshead, Soundly, etc.
To take advantage of all the metadata features we do recommend using Sound Miner.