Pack info
These effects are high-quality, first generation copies of original nitrate optical sound effects from the 1930s & 40s created for Hollywood studios. They were collected by a prominent sound editor who worked in the industry for 44 years. The fragile optical elements were donated to USC, and transferred to tape by USC Cinema students in the early 1970s. I have digitized them for preservation, but they have not been restored. You may want to use some noise reduction. Or you may embrace the noise of history.
- Pack created on: Aug. 27, 2018, 12:01 a.m.
- Number of sounds: 37
- Number of downloads: 181
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26 Distant Explosions Underwater. Variety of low rumbles and explosions, heavy reverb.
Low muffled rumble, high hiss, torpedoes firing underwater and whistling slowly. Very highly effected with spring reverb. Explosions underwater.
Interior forward torpedo room. Water lapping against hull. Creaks and steady hum.
General big interior. Low him, occasional vibration, metal clanks, motor steady. Muffled in first part but close up and clear …
Submarine churn by underwater. Unusual chugging/churning. Slow-pace. Could be any ship with propellor as heard underwater.
Sub hatch opening. Metal clanking noises, some creaking and background noise. Interior.
Submarine engine starting up, whirring and rumbling. Steady on deck. Decreases slightly in volume. Medium-pitched predominant whirr.
First half is a slate. Second half is a very short clip of interior control room, with a loud hum.
Submarine motors turn with a clank and start running. Loud low rumble and roar. After the start up, consistent idling …
Motors' indistinct roar. Undulating motor hum with variations in distance and clarity, steady long clip.
Submarine motors whine and stop. Gradual slowing down, lowering in pitch and stopping, then whirring back up. Sounds like a …
Submarine air conditioner. Steady loud, low -frequency rumble and hum. Close proximity to mic. Good interior sound.
Loud, steady motor and hum with good range of frequencies. Good for any engine room.