AK-47 Sound Effects
The AK47 sound effects library features gunshots and performed effects from a Soviet gas-operated, long-stroke gas piston, rotating bolt assault rifle, chambered for a 7.62×39 mm cartridge.
Designed in the 1940s as the standard service rifle of the Soviet Union, the AK-47 – also known as the Avtomat Kalashnikova, Kalashnikov, Kalash, and AK – has become one of the most widely manufactured firearms in history. Its sharp, powerful gunfire and unmistakable character make the AK-47 sound effects a staple in FPS game audio, military documentaries, and feature films.
The package includes firing from 6 perspectives ranging from onboard the gun to 40m distant using omni, hypercardiod, XY, and MS microphones. Recorded with on-location compression, the gunshots are gathered in long “glued” or “sausage” style collated files that include multiple gunshots of single shots, short bursts, and long bursts, precisely aligned for tandem firing.
Also included are performed effects of charging, inserting and removing magazines, dry fire, scope and stock movement, safety catch movement, and more.
The package includes raw as well as a selection of ready-to-go stereo mixes (balanced, natural, heavy) with the option to upgrade to multi-channel clean versions (processed with multi-band compression and noise reduction) and designed versions (with power and crunch), with easy-to-use Pro Tools and Reaper sessions.
Recording Perspectives
| Microphone | Pattern | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| DPA 4062 | Omnidirectional | On gun |
| Sennheiser MKH 8040 | XY | 1m right |
| Røde NT3 | Hypercardioid | 1m rear right |
| Røde NT5 | Hypercardioid | 10m right |
| Sennheiser MKH 416 | Hypercardioid | 10m right |
| Sennheiser MKH 418-S | Mid-side | 40m rear left |
Please note: the DPA 4062 perspective is only available only on the single shot recordings.
Sound File Breakdown
| Sound Type | Number of Sounds | Number of Files | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw Recordings | 245 sounds | 38 files | 6 microphone perspectives + MS decoded |
| Performed FX | 121 sounds | 41 files | 2 microphone perspectives |
| Stereo Mixes | 117 sounds | 18 files | Natural, balanced, and heavy mixes |
| Multi-Channel Mixes | 490 sounds | 76 files | Clean and designed mixes |
| Total | 973 sounds | 173 files |
Key Features
- 483 AK47 sound effects clips + 490 bonus mixed sounds.
- 97 files + 76 bonus mix files.
- 1.4 gigabytes + 1.49 gigabytes of bonus audio.
- Top quality clips: professionally recorded, expertly mastered, and lovingly curated.
- Quick access: instant, secure download.
- Smooth workflow: extensive descriptive embedded metadata in multiple formats helps find sounds fast.
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