Male yawning using a zoom h6 with an xy mic and a foam screen and tripod in a controlled bedroom with tiled floors. Recorded standing in front of the recorder. Recorded for a school project for a sfx library.
Various versions of opening a normal dvd-case and taking out the cd was used to execute the sound. A zoom h6 recorder was used, with the xy capsule, in a normal room.
A long metal spring was glued onto a cardboard tube, and when whirled, it makes a very strange but interesting sound. A zoom h6 recorder was used with the shotgun/pistol mic.
This was recorded with an h6 zoom recorder in zita park. I did this by dropping batteries on a metal covering, figured it could be used as some sort of impact sound.
I recorded this sound at the standton bus station. The sound was recorded with a zoom h6. It was loud and noisy. All the busses were getting ready to leave. It was in the evening.
I crushed some minced meat and played with it between my fingers. This is the asmr sound of mushy food, or mixing a potato salad, etc. This was recorded at the open window institute sound booth in centurion, south africa.
I gathered some twiggs from my home, and at the booth, i put them all in my hand and applied easy preasure. The twiggs broke slowely, making a lot of crunch sounds. Sounds like someone stepping in the woods.
Using a tumbler glass, i placed my mouth close and started blowing. It sounds like an airoplane far in the sky, or an eerie environment. This was recorded at the open window institute sound booth in centurion, south africa.
Raking leaves: the sound of leaves being raked. Leaves rattling on the ground. Recorded with a zoom h6 (rode ntg-2). Recorded in a room with good acoustic. This sound can be used for someone working in the garden.
Ripping material: the sound of material being ripped with different variations. Recorded with a zoom h6 (rode ntg-2). Recorded in a room with good acoustic. Could be used in n fight scene where a shirt is being ripped.
The movement of someone getting out of bed was recorded. Various movements and actions were executed to result in the final recording. A zoom h6 recorded was used, with the xy capsule, inside a normal room.
Recorded various light switches in an apartment using a zoom h6 with a xy mic and a foam screen and handheld. Recorded handheld with the light switch in front of the recorder. Recorded for a school project for a sfx library.
I litterally pulled out my belt and shook the belt buckle infront of the mic. This is exactly what one would think it is. This was recorded at the open window institute sound booth in centurion, south africa.
A thin long stick was swung in the air. Recorded with: nt1-a rode microphone (condenser cardioid mic)program used: reaper v5. 16/x64edited with: adobe audition.
Person punching a title light weight punching bag. Load hollow slapping sound. Chain jangling sound present. Hit using 10 ounce title leather boxing gloves. Recorded indoors in a vehicle garage using a zoom h6 recorder.
A squeaky bathroom door recorded from a hallway with the microphone pointed at its hinges. Recorded with: nt1-a rode microphone (condenser cardioid mic)program used: reaper v5. 16/x64edited with: adobe audition.
A small heavy metal paperweight being dropped on a plastic bag. Recorded with: nt1-a rode microphone (condenser cardioid mic)program used: reaper v5. 16/x64edited with: adobe audition.
Night time ambience in suburban pretoria. On top of the sounds of crickets, every so often a car drives up the windy roads from a distance, and a few dogs bark. Recorded in stereo.
A zoom h6 recorder was used, with the xy capsule to get a better range of the clock when held very close to it. The clock is made out of wood with two steel arms and a plastic seconds arm.
Recording of a nail being hit into a wood board with a club hammer. Loud hard repetitive sound post-processed to add slight compression to the audio. Recorded inside a workshop using a zoom h6 recorder.
This "punch" was created by slapping a piece of steak against wood. It's not quite an action movie punch but it sure sounds like a hit. This was recorded at the open window institute sound booth in centurion, south africa.
This sound was made by wiggling one cutting board against another to create a sound of wood colliding each other when dropped as they touch the ground. This was recorded at the open window institute sound booth in centurion, south africa.
I had so much frustrations, and decided to let it all out. I yelled in a sound booth for the fun of it and created this sfx. This was recorded at the open window institute sound booth in centurion, south africa.
Rain: this is a very subtle rain sound. It is not sharp but it is very constant. The droplets are hitting hard ground. Recorded with the zoom h6, rode ntg. This sound is great to add volume to an already existing rain-ambience.
A pack of lightly salted lays chips was used. The chips were chewed on very hard and made a satisfying crunchy sound inside the mouth. The sound was recorded with a zoom h6, using the xy capsule, in a normal room in a house.
Electric wood sander sanding a sheet of ply wood. Hard, loud and abrasive sound, high volume low pitch. Recorded inside a workshop with a zoom h6 recorder. Audio was post-processed to boost the audio. Wood sander was a bosch 230v.
Money counter counting out 50 notes in rapid succession. Recorded inside a office using rands as the chosen currency. Motors continue to make noise for a second after the money has been counted. Recorded using a zoom h6 recorder.
Recorded using a zoom h6 with an xy mic and foam screen and handheld. The mic was placed closely to my neck while i drank a cup of water. I started off slowly drinking then rapidly drinking. Recorded for a school project for a sfx library.
I like rolling my tobacco, so i thought "why not use my roller to make a sound effect?". I gently opened the lid infront of the mic. This was recorded at the open window institute sound booth in centurion, south africa.
Sawing wood: using a small saw to saw up wood. There is a bit of metal rattling as the wood is being sawed. Recorded with a zoom h6 (rode ntg-2). Recorded in a room with good acoustic. Can be used when someone is sawing wood.
Recorded a lighter being lit using a zoom h6 recorder with an xy mic and foam screen and tripod. Recorded in front of the h6 using a small bic lighter. I recorded different versions of single flick and multiple flicks. Recorded for a school project for a sfx library.
And lift off! i made a recording by fluttering a golden spatula from near to far (take off). I managed to get this effect by wiggeling the spatula between my thumb and index finger. This was recorded at open window institute's (gauteng, south africa) sound booth.
Dove: the cooing of a dove is achieved through foley. Vibrato is added to an almost owl-like sound created by blowing air into ones crossed-over hands. It is a subtle cooing and varies in tone, tempo and amplitude. Recorded with the zoom h6, rode ntg.
Digging into mud: using a shovel to dig into muddy ground, flattening the ground with the shovel. Recorded with a zoom h6 (rode ntg-2). Recorded in a room with good acoustic. It can be used for a scenario where someone is digging a hole, working in the garden.
Chewing: this sound is purposefully exaggerated to enhance the disturbing feeling of a person eating too loud and with an open mouth. You can hear every crunch and saliva pulling between the lips. Recorded with the zoom h6, rode ntg in a sound studio. Specifically created to enhance irritation.
Clipping nails: you can hear the subtle click of a nail-clipper cutting down nails. A few options are available in track and they vary in duration, tempo and amplitude. Recorded with the zoom h6, rode ntg in a sound studio. Can be used in any make-over montage.
Owl hooting: you can hear a very distinct owl sound created through foley by lowing air into folded hand. An almost glissando of pitch is present to create a realistic feel. Recorded with the zoom h6, rode ntg. Great for a night-time scene and to fill up atmosphere an ambiences.
A normal sized orange balloon was blown up and then blown down by holding the bottom of the balloon very tightly so that minimum air can come out, resulting in the very high pitched screaming sound. A zoom h6 recorder was used, with the xy capsule, in a normal room.
Ambience recording inside a moving vehicle. Contains flicker/indicator sound. Subtle hum of the air conditioner. Contains acceleration and deceleration sounds. Vehicle was bmw 320d m sport 2 liter turbo charged on a tar road. Recorded inside the vehicle using a zoom h6 recorder.
Ambience recording of a park recorded at 5am in the morning. Various birds chirping, trees rustling, wind gets stronger towards the end. Recorded outdoors in clear sunny and windy weather using a zoom h6 recorder. Audio was post processed to boost the audio.
I recorded using a zoom h6 with an xy mic and foam screen and tripod. I sharpened a knife on a granite rock in front of the mic. I started sharpening the mic at a slow pace and then a fast pace. Recorded for a school project for a sfx library.
I recorded using a zoom h6 with an xy mic and a foam screen and a tripod. I tore up paper in front of the mic. I started tearing paper at a slow pace and then tore paper at a fast pace. Recorded for a school project for a sfx library.
Cat eating: here you can hear a cat eating out of a metal bowl. The sound of crunching is evident and also the slush of saliva when swallowing. Recorded with the zoom h6, rode ntg and by using an actual cat. This sound is great to add realism to any soundscape.
Pills being taken out of a metal wrapper: a very distinct metallic sound can be heard. It is sharp and high-pitched. You can hear a pop when the pill is being taking out of it's housing. Great to create tension in a scene. Recorded with the zoom h6, rode ntg.
Rain: the sound was created through foley. It is the very prominent pitter-patter part of rain. It is clear and very sharp. Recorded with the zoom h6, rode ntg in a sound studio. This is useful when you just want the sound of rain droplets unaccompanied by wind or other elements usually associated with rain.
A small, hyundai i10's engine starting up as the car turns on. There is a slight rattle of keys in some cases, but i took a number of takes. Recorded from the interior of the car during a quiet day in suburban pretoria, south africa.
