The Urban USA 3D Surround Edition by Boom Library is a huge collection of real American city sounds. It was recorded in busy streets, subways, parks, highways, and markets using special 3D microphones. This makes the audio feel like you are standing right in the middle of the city. It’s great for movies, video games, VR, or any project that needs realistic city ambiences.
Feature Highlights:
- 3D Surround Sound – Recorded with an 8-channel system (ORTF-3D) for realistic height and depth.
- Wide Variety of Sounds – Includes subways, highways, crossroads, markets, parks, beaches, and more.
- Long Recordings – Each file is 3–11 minutes long, so ambiences sound natural without looping.
- Stereo Included – Comes with stereo versions of all files for easier use in any project.
- High Quality – WAV files in 24-bit / 96 kHz, made for professional film, TV, VR, and games.
What’s New 2025:
- New 3D Surround Format – Adds height dimension, perfect for Dolby Atmos and VR.
- Fresh Urban Locations – Sounds recorded across different U.S. cities for variety.
- Stereo Pack Included – Saves time when you don’t need surround.
- Optimized File Lengths – Longer, more natural clips compared to older Boom libraries.
- Bigger Library Size – Over 200+ files, total size ~82 GB (3D) or ~102 GB (3D+Stereo).
Quick Guide:
- Install/Download the library from Boom Library.
- Open your DAW or video editor (Pro Tools, Reaper, Cubase, Premiere, etc.).
- Import the WAV files into your project timeline.
- If using surround sound, place the 8-channel recordings in your surround setup.
- Adjust volume, EQ, or layer sounds to build the perfect city ambience.
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System Requirements:
- Works on Windows or macOS (any system that supports WAV files).
- Needs a DAW or audio editor that can handle stereo or surround formats.
- Around 102 GB of free storage (for full 3D + Stereo edition).
- At least 8 GB RAM recommended for smooth playback.
- 24-bit / 96 kHz audio support for best quality.