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REA010 Hind Helicopter

admin — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 22:29:37 +0000

One Soviet-era helicopter, four recordists, and plenty of fuel brings you REA_010 Hind. The Mi-24 Hind is a Soviet gunship that was introduced in 1969 and saw action in Afghanistan and throughout the Cold War. A few month back, I had the opportunity to record the Hind and assembled a team of of recordists to get ‘er done.

Sometimes when an opportunity presents itself, you just have to jump at it. This an animal of a helicopter that requires 26,000 lbs of thrust to get off the ground and pushes a ton of air. The helicopter’s large size and five blades give it a unique sound that is a combination of a “chirpy” whine and extreme low end.

This collection features a series of pass-bys and maneuvers from a number of perspectives, as well as onboard recordings from the crew compartment of the aircraft. This library also offers meticulous recordings of all the switches and the electrical system of the aircraft. The internal workings of the machine are full of character and, at times, sound downright possessed.

This library could not have come together without the generous collaboration of the following recordists: Rob Byers, Kelly Pieklo, and John Loranger.

Gear Used – Exterior: Schoeps MK4, Sennheiser MKH 40, MKH 60, Sennheiser 8020, 8040, and 8050. Onboard: MKH 30/40. Sound Devices 7-Series Recorders. Interior Switches and Exterior Electrical Systems were recorded with a Schoeps MK4 + MK8 and a Sennheiser 8060.

Before purchasing, please take the time to look at our license agreement. The sounds are royalty free and licensed to you, which means there are some restrictions, so please read it carefully. Sales through this site are single-user licenses, if you are working at a production facility and are interested in a multi-user site license, please contact me.

HIND HI-RES $129.00

24 Bit 96 kHz | 77 files | 4.5 GB download, 6.69 GB unrar’d |file listing

REA009 Antique Engines

admin — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:25:47 +0000

REA_009 is a collection of stationary antique engines (both steam and gas) that were used for DC power generation. At the turn of the century before electricity was widely available, these engines were used to provide energy to water plants, factories, farms, and just about anything that needed power. These contraptions are a gold mine of mechanical sounds: steam chuffs, exhaust puffs, whirrs, whines, and bangs.

Antique Engines features over 11 machines from the turn of the century that will fill all of your gas and steam powered needs. Many of the larger engines were recorded with at least 4 channels so different parts of the engines can be emphasized to taste.

The Engines were recorded with the following pieces of gear: Sennheiser MKH30/40, Sennheiser MKH 60, Schoeps MK4/MK8, Sanken CUB-01, Cooper CS-104, Sound Devices 744T.

ANTIQUE ENGINES HI-RES+ $85

24 Bit 192 kHz | 11 Engines | 6.3 GB download, 9.63 GB unrar’d | file listing

24 Bit 96 kHz | 11 Engines | 3.16 GB download, 4.65 GB unrar’d

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REA_008 Animal Bells

admin — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 04:59:14 +0000

REA_008 is a collection of sounds meant to be grazed on, but be careful you might alert others you are near! This library features 16 Animal Bells made out of a variety of materials. The materials include, brass, bronze, common metals, wood, animal horns, and even some gourds. So just imagine: ding, clank, ring, twack, rattle, clunk, click, and who doesn’t love gourds?

This library is also a collaboration with Toronto based sound editor, John Loranger. John got in touch when he had a need for some animal bells and heard about a unique private collection in the states. After we both saw the collection, we knew it was worthy of a thorough session.

The bells in the collection were originally designed for cow, goats, sheep, elephants, and possibly a cat or two. There is a even a Buddhist bell tossed in because it just sounds so good.

Each bell was recorded from multiple perspectives with Schoeps and Sennheiser MKH microphones. It was tracked on a Sound Devices 744T with a Cooper CS-104 as a front end. We like those Cooper mic pres.

REA_008 ANIMALS BELLS PREVIEW by sepulchra

ANIMAL BELLS HI-RES+ $70

24 Bit 192 kHz | 16 Bells, 1000+ sounds | 4.38 GB download, 7.92 GB unrar’d | file listing

ANIMAL BELLS HI-RES $50

24 Bit 96 kHz | 16 Bells, 1000+ sounds | 1.95 GB download, 3.83 GB unrar’d | file listing

REA007 Brooks Streams Waterfalls

admin — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 02:21:29 +0000

REA 007 is a celebration of moving water in nature. From small trickles to rushing torrents, Brooks Streams Waterfalls is for those who need a variety of water movement in their library.

Locations were chosen based on their variety of elements. Water sounds most unique when it has something to pass through that changes its flow. The brooks and streams in this collection feature currents that are shaped by rocks, boulders, and downed trees. The waterfalls chosen range from small falls fed by babbling mountain brooks to large rushing waterfalls fed by strong relentless currents.

This collection of sounds features 45 files that clock in at 68 minutes. It was tracked on a Sound Devices 744T with a Cooper CS-104 as the front end. Both Schoeps (MK4/MK8) and Sennheiser MKH (30/40) Mid-Side pairs were used. The Schoeps were the “go to” pair, but the MKH’s got a workout as well. Only one human back was slightly damaged during a river crossing and one Rycote back-cap was lost to a waterfall.

REA 007 BROOKS STREAMS WATERFALLS PREVIEW by sepulchra

BROOKS STREAMS WATERFALLS HI-RES $50

24 Bit 96 kHz | 2.66 GB download, 3.77 GB unrar’d | file listing

REA006 Bells

admin — Wed, 11 May 2011 07:05:04 +0000

bell: |bel| noun a hollow object, typically made of metal and having the shape of a deep inverted cup widening at the lip, that sounds a clear musical note when struck, typically by means of a clapper inside.

Bronze, brass, chrome, gold, stainless steel, and steel are just some of the materials that forged this library. We spent a day at one of the few remaining bell foundries in the United States and we rang bells until our ears nearly fell off. We hit them with mallets, clappers, and shook them with our bare hands. We also spent time on an old barge and percussion rental facility for rare and unusual bells.

Each bell was recorded from multiple perspectives . . . if you need a heavy attack or just a warm roomy bell toll . . . we’ve got it.

REA_006 BELLS preview bell foundry by sepulchra

REA 006 BELLS preview barge and percussion by sepulchra

BELLS HI-RES+ $70

24 Bit 192 kHz | 440 sounds | 2.2 GB download, 4.76 GB unrar’d | file listing

BELLS HI RES $50

24 Bit 96 kHz | 440 sounds | 982.3 MB download, 2.36 GB unrar’d | file listing

REA005 Military Vehicles

admin — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 05:00:00 +0000

5 Tanks, 2 Armored Personnel Carriers, 3 Days, and 1 Military Library! Military Vehicles is a collaboration between Rabbit Ears Audio and Rob Nokes of Sounddogs.com. Over the course of 3 Days we recorded almost non-stop with the help of The Fort Snelling Military Museum in Minnesota. They were kind enough to open their doors and their tanks to us.

Top L: M42A1 Duster; Top R: M4A2E8 Sherman; Bottom L: M41A2 Walker Bulldog; Bottom R: M5A1 Stuart Tank

The following Vehicles were recorded from multiple exterior and onboard perspectives:

M5A1 Stuart Tank: In service WWII and Korean War. Engine: 2x Cadillac Flathead V8.

M60A3 Combat Tank: In service 1961–1997. Engine: Continental V-12

M41A2 Walker Bulldog Tank: In service 1951-1970s. Engine: Continental AOS-895-3.

M106A1 Mortar Carrier: In service 1960s-1980s. Engine: 212 hp Diesel.

M4A2E8 Sherman Tank: In service 1942–1955. Engine Diesel GM 6046 (2×6-71 inline).

M42A1 Duster Tank: In service 1953-1963. Engine: 6-cylinder air cooled gasoline.

M75 Armored Personnel Carrier: In service Korean War. Engine: 6-cylinder AO-895-2.

L: M106A1 Mortar Carrier; R: M60A3 Combat Tank

Gear Used – Exterior: Schoeps MS pair, Neumann RSM 191; Onboard: Sanken CUB 01 (multiple), Sennheiser 835S(multiple), Crown PZM; Recorders: Sound Devices 744T and Deva 5,

Important purchasing options and notes: Each vehicle is available for purchase individually or the library can be purchased as a complete collection at a discounted rate. In addition, buyers of the complete collection will receive the M75 APC which broke down on the day of our shoot but provided a great collection of false starts, engine whines, and stalls. All of the onboard recordings are multichannel mono files and the exteriors are un-matrixed mid-side recordings. Also not all of the coverage is exactly the same, so please read the file listings to ensure the library is right for your needs.

M5A1 STEWART $95

24 Bit 96 kHz | 36 exterior files | 75 onboard files | 2.8 GB download, 4.34 GB unrar’d | file listing

REA_005.1 MILITARY VEHICLES M5A1 STUART preview by sepulchra

M60A3 COMBAT TANK $95

24 Bit 96 kHz | 55 exterior files | 90 onboard files | 3.2 GB download, 4.96 GB unrar’d | file listing

REA_005.2 MILITARY VEHICLES M60A3 preview by sepulchra

M41A2 WALKER BULLDOG $95

24 Bit 96 kHz | 75 exterior files | 96 onboard files | 5.8 GB download, 8.28 GB unrar’d | file listing

REA_005.3 MILITARY VEHICLES M41A2 WALKER BULLDOG preview by sepulchra

M106A1 MORTAR CARRIER $95

24 Bit 96 kHz | 37 exterior files | 59 onboard files | 2.6 GB download, 4.03 GB unrar’d | file listing

REA_005.4 MILITARY VEHICLES M106A1 MORTAR CARRIER preview by sepulchra

M4A2E8 SHERMAN $95

24 Bit 96 kHz | 38 exterior files | 112 onboard files | 4.2 GB download, 6.34 GB unrar’d | file listing

M4A2E8 REA_005.5 MILITARY VEHICLES M4A2E8 SHERMAN preview by sepulchra

M42A1 DUSTER $75

24 Bit 96 kHz | 34 exterior files | 32 onboard files | 1.4 GB download, 2.17 GB unrar’d | file listing

REA_005.6 MILITARY VEHICLES M42A1 DUSTER preview by sepulchra

MILITARY VEHICLES COMPLETE COLLECTION $499

24 Bit 96 kHz | 5 Tanks | 2 Personnel Carriers | 20.85 GB download, 31.16 GB unrar’d

This collection features all of the above vehicles plus the sounds of the broken down M75 APC | M75 file listing

REA_005.7 MILITARY VEHICLES M75APC preview by sepulchra

REA004 Metal Machines

admin — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 11:31:21 +0000

Shake, Rattle, and Rumble. Those are just a few of the sounds that heavy machinery makes when it is fired up and put into action. The age of the steam locomotive has long faded in the United States, but the tools used to maintain them, rebuild them, and fabricate new parts are very much alive.

I visited a shop whose primary focus is repairing old steam locomotives and building replicas for use around the country (Thomas The Tank Engine is big business). This library features 11 pre-1950s tools that will get your motor running and add texture to your mechanized needs. I hired a machinist to perform the following mechanical masterpieces of the industrial age: Wheel Lathe, Metal Planer, McCabe Metal Flanger, Metal Shaper, Summit Engine Lathe, Summit Engine Rapid Traverse, Hendy Engine Lathe, Vertical Turret Lathe, Bridgeport Milling Machine, Large Air Needle Scaler, Small Air Needle Scaler.

All of the machines have such wonderful qualities that smooth computer-controlled contemporary machines don’t possess. Metal Machines is here to bring on the flap, whirr, grind and whine that your work needs.

One of the highlights for me was this 1910 Wheel Lathe, which is one of two wheel lathes still in operation in the United States.

REA 004 METAL MACHINES PREVIEW by sepulchra.

METAL MACHINES HI-RES+ $70

24 Bit 192 kHz | 301 sounds | 2.9 GB download, 4.07 unrar’d | file listing

METAL MACHINES HI-RES $50

24 Bit 96 kHz | 301 sounds | 1.47 GB download, 2.02 GB unrar’d | file listing

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REA003 Hydrophonic

admin — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:29:25 +0000

Time to get wet and be sucked in by the rip current! Hydrophonic is a moist library that features sounds recorded from a variety of subaquatic perspectives. For a period of 3 months, I dragged around my hydrophones wherever I could find water. My hydrophones went with me to waterfalls, streams, lakes, rivers, oceans, swimming pools, scuba divers, and even the local bathtub.

The highlights of the library are the waterfalls and the various recordings of water movement. I used several Aquarian H2A Hydrophones throughout the recording process and recorded most currents of water from a variety of perspectives. In addition to water movement and ambience, the library features sounds from swim and scuba moves. If oxygen tanks are your thing, then you are in the right place (Do you like bubbles?).

And finally, I took a few props underwater for some fun design elements. It’s amazing what deodorant sprays and steam cleaners sound like when submerged.

REA 003 HYDROPHONIC PREVIEW by sepulchra

HYDROPHONIC HI-RES $50

24 Bit 96 kHz | 116 WAV files | 1.45 GB download |file listing

REA002 Small Motors

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:50:07 +0000

Small Motors. Clicking, whirring, buzzing, grinding, servo sounds and robots. This library is composed of a variety of motor sounds from everyday kitchen appliances and power tools, but it also includes a real robot, whom I found not far from where I live in Brooklyn.

The centerpiece of this library is the Maker Bot 3D printer. This robot is an open source 3D printer for rapid prototyping, and, aside from being able to build whatever your CAD software demands, it also generates diverse and fascinating mechanical sounds from 3 different stepper motors. The kind folks at Maker Bot Industries programmed the robot to do different tasks; each performance of the bot was covered with the following microphones: Sennheiser MKH 60, Sanken CUB 01 (mounted onboard), DPA 4060 (mounted onboard).

In addition, the library includes different sounds made by kitchen appliances and power tools recorded in a studio. Each object was recorded with a variety of performances and perspectives to provide flexibility when designing sounds. Mix and match microphones for maximum fun!

Food Processor, Immersion Mixer, Commercial Blender, Electric Can Opener, Commercial Mixer, Coffee Grinder, Small Food Processor, Juicer

Dremel Tool (small and large), Circular Saw, Power Drill, Motorized Screwdriver, Articulating Saw, Jigsaw.

The above tools and appliances were recorded with the following microphones: Schoeps MS Pair,Sennheiser MKH 60, DPA 4060 (mounted onboard).

REA 002 SMALL MOTORS PREVIEW by sepulchra

SMALL MOTORS HI-RES $50

24 Bit 96 kHz | over 700 sounds | 1.27 GB download | file listing

You can also read the “making of” this library at Sonic Terrain.

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REA001 Rockets

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:11:40 +0000

Amateur rockets. When you first hear those words, an image of little Jimmy in the backyard launching a tiny rocket comes to mind. Forget little Jimmy and, instead, imagine adults building high-powered rockets in their free time and launching them in remote locations. The rockets come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and are remarkably sophisticated considering NASA is not involved in their production. From ignition, to launch, to misfire, to misadventure in mid-air, these rockets pretty much rule.

The rocket engine sizes are rated by letters. The largest rocket I saw was an “M,” but there were also a lot of “J”s and “K”s. There is a tremendous diversity of sound within those rocket types. These recordings could be the basis of weapon sounds, launch sounds for vehicles, as well as many other things.

I recorded these rockets on two separate occasions. The first session was in Plaster City, California, where temperatures soared to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit before noon. The second session occurred in Pine Island, New York on an onion farm.

One of the biggest challenges when recording rockets is battling the high SPL and developing strategies to overcome it. Before I did any recordings, I went to a launch and spent half a day just listening. For safety reasons, I knew couldn’t be at the pads during launch, so coming prepared was extremely important.

[REA_001 Rockets preview]

I recorded most of the rockets from several different perspectives using the following microphones:

Schoeps MS pair (MK4, MK8)

DPA 4060 (2)

Sanken Cub-01

Sennheiser MKH-60

You can download a spreadsheet of the entire library with full metadata here

ROCKETS HI-RES $50

24 Bit 96 kHz | 113 Sounds | 227MB download

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