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Specs:

390 Sounds
Total Runtime 19 hours 41 Min.
43.9 GB in Total
Stereo - 24 bit, 96kHz (a few 192kHz files, and a few mono recordings of hard fx)
Detailed Universal Category System (UCS) Metadata
14 UCS Categories & 17 Ambience Subcategories

Immerse yourself in the authentic Soundscapes of Modern China—the result of a year-long journey. This collection captures the diverse sonic tapestry of urban, suburban, and rural areas in Beijing, Chongqing, Guangdong, Shaanxi, Yunnan, Liaoning, Sichuan, and beyond.

With 390 high-quality recordings (96kHz, 24-bit), this collection is perfect for anyone seeking to add authentic Chinese ambiences to their projects.

Some of what you can expect to hear:

Urban Soundscapes: Bustling markets and lively streets to the serene corners of city parks, experience the pulse of Chinese metropolises.
Natural Soundscapes: Mountain streams and diverse wildlife.
Transportation Soundscapes: High-speed trains, metros, trams, boats, and unique vehicles like the "San Beng Zi" (three-wheeled trucks) paint a vivid picture of China's varied transportation landscape.
Cultural Soundscapes: Temple ambiences, traditional markets, and festival sounds bring China's rich heritage to life.
Weather Soundscapes: Experience the pitter-patter of rain, the rumble of thunder, and the whisper of wind across different Chinese settings.
Crowd Soundscapes: Authentic Mandarin walla, crowd atmospheres, and the distinct sounds of daily life.

Whether you're working on a project set in China or need versatile ambient sounds for any type of media, our library offers a wealth of options. Many of these sounds can seamlessly fit into non-China related content, providing a rich resource for various creative endeavors.

Check out our metadata spreadsheet for a full list of sounds included in the library.

The current metadata is exported from Soundly due to unreleased features in Basehead 2024. The files themselves contain the full metadata, and an updated file with additional fields will be provided once Basehead 2024 is officially released.

Gear used in this library:

Zoom F6
LOM Uši Pro
Triton Phantom Fethead
Wildtronics Pro Mono Stereo Parabolic
Lom Geophone
Zoom F1
SP-TFB-2 Sound Professionals In-Ear Binaural
Zoom SSH-6