With the growing need for 3D audio source material for immersive audio experiences and virtual reality, interest in 360-degree ambisonics recordings is booming. Ambisonics recordings offer a huge level of control for 3D surround sound, and can be rendered as regular stereo files too. Want to try ambisonics for yourself? You’re in luck:
To celebrate the addition of 11 new ambisonics sound effects libraries on A Sound Effect (bringing the total to 26 ambisonics SFX libraries), we’re kicking off a special giveaway where you get 1.8 GB of ambisonic recordings from Spheric Collection, absolutely free. That’s 30 individual recordings, getting you more than 50 minutes of premium sound effects total! The giveaway ends July 4th.
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– Asbjoern
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1.GN00845-Water drips after a big rain close-up perspective-wxyz (1:36)
2.GN00844-Mysterious underground water drips-wxyz (1:37)
3.GN00582-People in the street from next door 3-wxyz (3:45)
4.GN00589-Woman laughs in a concert hall-wxyz (0:25)
5.GN00593-Mountain pasture in spring-wxyz (2:32)
6.GN00596-Talkie walkie on a shooting set-wxyz (1:54)
7.GN00843-Happy new year count down in French-wxyz (0:16)
8.GN00512-Roomtone light activity creaks and wind-wxyz (1:32)
9.GN00532-Office background Voices and activity-wxyz (5:36)
10.GN00537-Hotel room activity in the corridor or the lobby-wxyz (1:19)
11.GN00547-Bathroom water droplets-wxyz (2:29)
12.GN00558-Wooden floor group footsteps-wxyz (0:37)
13.GN00579-Musicians come on stage-wxyz (1:28)
14.GN00369-Wind open House Interior-wxyz (1:15)
15.GN00380-Wind under the Roof short Bursts-wxyz (1:50)
16.GN00392-Dog Bark In the distance-wxyz (1:55)
17.GN00411-Frogs croaks near a pond-wxyz (1:15)
18.GN00446-Riverside in the Thai countryside-wxyz (1:08)
19.GN00253-Shopping mall metallic activities-wxyz (2:32)
20.GN00259-Hospital stairs distant voice-wxyz (2:16)
21.GN00260-Hospital corridor-wxyz (4:28)
22.GN00339-Desert Wind in Dry Grass-wxyz (1:28)
23.GN00362-Strong wind in dry grass rushes-wxyz (2:56)
24.GN00223-Train brake depressurization GP-wxyz (0:03)
25.GN00224-Train brake depressurization GP 2-wxyz (0:13)
26.GN00250-Shopping mall gallery dense-wxyz (1:56)
27.GN00251-Shopping mall gallery quiet-wxyz (2:13)
28.GN00252-Shopping mall entrance hall-wxyz (1:16)
29.GN00101-strong rain and shower under a sheet metal roof-wxyz (0:56)
30.GN00112-Colony of seagulls sea 2-wxyz (0:43)
Make the most of the Ambisonics SFX:
By using the free SoundField SurroundZone 2 plugin you can convert the B-format files into your preferred format (stereo, 5.0, 5.1, 6.0, 6.1, 7.0 or 7.1 surround).
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Ambisonics
Applause
Play Track
19+ sounds included, 8 mins total
$75
Mostly recorded at “the Olympia”, a great concert hall in Paris, this collection is all about the applause and crowd reactions. From large groups to single persons, we aim to cover any kind of emotion felt during a show. If you are looking for realism and authenticity, you should find it here.
About Ambisonics:
This is an Ambisonics sound effects library - and by using the free SoundField SurroundZone 2 plugin you can convert the B-format files into your preferred format (stereo, 5.0, 5.1, 6.0, 6.1, 7.0 or 7.1 surround). The library also also contains ready-made stereo mixdowns for your convenience.
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Ambisonics
AURA – Stereo, 5.0 & AMBISONICS
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80 sounds included, 120 mins total
From: $62
The AURA sound effects library gets you high-quality ambiences from an extensive array of locations around the UK.
It contains ambiences such as shopping centres, supermarkets, cafes, car parks, cemeteries, forests, gyms, highway traffic, bars, pubs, libraries, city backstreets, parks, London underground trains, over ground trains (interior and exterior), hallways, neighbourhoods, iconic British train stations, busy junctions, high streets, swimming pools, hustling offices and several windy environments.
AURA comes in three formats – Stereo, 5.0 and AMBISONICS, to increase versatility even further (5.0 version also includes stereo version).
KEY FEATURES for AURA | Stereo
Number of Files: 80 High Quality WAVS
Size Unpacked: 1.91 GB
Sample Rate: 48k/24-bit – stereo
Average file length: 1.5 minutes
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KEY FEATURES for AURA | 5.0 + Stereo
Number of Files: 80 High Quality WAVS + 80 stereo files
Size Unpacked: 6.71 GB
Sample Rate: 48k/24-bit
Average file length: 1.5 minutes
Gear Used: Sound Devices 744T, Soundfield SPS200.
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KEY FEATURES for AURA | AMBISONICS
Number of Files: 80 High Quality WAVS (A-Format)
Size Unpacked: 3.89 GB
Sample Rate: 48k/24-bit
Average file length: 1.5 minutes
Gear Used: Sound Devices 744T, Soundfield SPS200.
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To fully utilise the powerful AURA | AMBISONICS collection, please download the free SoundField SurroundZone 2 plugin to convert the A-Format ambisonics into a format of your choice.
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Ambisonics
Bugs
Play Track
30+ sounds included, 57 mins total
$75
This Bugs SFX library is all about insects, mostly crickets and cicadas. There are legions of them and they are all different. We bring you some clean and sharp ones, captured in french countryside at both daytime and at night.
About Ambisonics:
This is an Ambisonics sound effects library - and by using the free SoundField SurroundZone 2 plugin you can convert the B-format files into your preferred format (stereo, 5.0, 5.1, 6.0, 6.1, 7.0 or 7.1 surround). The library also also contains ready-made stereo mixdowns for your convenience.
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Ambisonics
Calm Crowds
Play Track
19+ sounds included, 40 mins total
$75
The Calm Crowd SFX library will add some discreet life to your backgrounds. Calm background ambiences are tricky to do in sound editing, so this library gives you a hand with those surround sounds.
About Ambisonics:
This is an Ambisonics sound effects library - and by using the free SoundField SurroundZone 2 plugin you can convert the B-format files into your preferred format (stereo, 5.0, 5.1, 6.0, 6.1, 7.0 or 7.1 surround). The library also also contains ready-made stereo mixdowns for your convenience.
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Ambisonics
City Plaza 1
Play Track
17+ sounds included
$75
People in the street without any traffic, that's what this collection delivers – featuring city life, with restaurants and pedestrian commercial streets. Most of those sounds have been recorded in Venice, which is one of the largest pedestrian zone in the world.
About Ambisonics:
This is an Ambisonics sound effects library - and by using the free SoundField SurroundZone 2 plugin you can convert the B-format files into your preferred format (stereo, 5.0, 5.1, 6.0, 6.1, 7.0 or 7.1 surround). The library also also contains ready-made stereo mixdowns for your convenience.
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Ambisonics
City Rumor
Play Track
17+ sounds included, 41 mins total
$75
Far from the heart of town. Where you see the cityscapes in the distance. You hear the sounds of downtown deep and low. This collection is made for those shots, when you need to feel at the edge of the city.
About Ambisonics:
This is an Ambisonics sound effects library - and by using the free SoundField SurroundZone 2 plugin you can convert the B-format files into your preferred format (stereo, 5.0, 5.1, 6.0, 6.1, 7.0 or 7.1 surround). The library also also contains ready-made stereo mixdowns for your convenience.
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Ambisonics
Countryside Birds
Play Track
20+ sounds included, 37 mins total
$75
This collection of common European bird sounds helps you to bring life into your nature environments at different seasons. It will be easy to signify a sad winter or a sunny day in spring by choosing the right bird song.
About Ambisonics:
This is an Ambisonics sound effects library - and by using the free SoundField SurroundZone 2 plugin you can convert the B-format files into your preferred format (stereo, 5.0, 5.1, 6.0, 6.1, 7.0 or 7.1 surround). The library also also contains ready-made stereo mixdowns for your convenience.
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Ambisonics
Crowds at the restaurant
Play Track
25 sounds included, 57 mins total
$75
Restaurants are some of the most popular film sets. They are all different and it's impossible to be exhaustive. So, what have we got here? A large French restaurant, an American Diner, a bar, staff canteen and next-table conversation. The Ambisonic recordings will help you to adjust your sound to your picture so you can bring some life to your silent restaurant.
About Ambisonics:
This is an Ambisonics sound effects library - and by using the free SoundField SurroundZone 2 plugin you can convert the B-format files into your preferred format (stereo, 5.0, 5.1, 6.0, 6.1, 7.0 or 7.1 surround). The library also also contains ready-made stereo mixdowns for your convenience.
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Ambisonics
Drain Pipes
Play Track
26+ sounds included, 41 mins total
$75
Water in pipes-sounds are very useful for illustrating places like sewers, underground caves and cavities, or simply a shower room. This collection delivers you water flows and leaks from a range of pipes and cavities – from large drain pipes, tunnels to drips in a bathroom.
About Ambisonics:
This is an Ambisonics sound effects library - and by using the free SoundField SurroundZone 2 plugin you can convert the B-format files into your preferred format (stereo, 5.0, 5.1, 6.0, 6.1, 7.0 or 7.1 surround). The library also also contains ready-made stereo mixdowns for your convenience.
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Ambisonics
Fireworks 1
Play Track
27 sounds included, 27 mins total
$75
A collection of fireworks sound effects, mostly recorded from the launching area, close to the mortars for some big booms and fuse sounds. Of course you will find classical fireworks atmosphere here too. And if you are looking for rocket sounds or loud blasts, you should try slowing them down.
About Ambisonics:
This is an Ambisonics sound effects library - and by using the free SoundField SurroundZone 2 plugin you can convert the B-format files into your preferred format (stereo, 5.0, 5.1, 6.0, 6.1, 7.0 or 7.1 surround). The library also also contains ready-made stereo mixdowns for your convenience.
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