Ammann CH-4900 1999 road roller Sound Effects Library
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Library Overview & Details
The Ammann CH-4900 represents robust Swiss civil engineering built for high-impact compaction and heavy road construction work. Driven by a heavy-duty industrial diesel engine, this soil compactor sound library delivers a dense, low-frequency acoustic profile. Its sonic footprint is characterized by deep engine chug, heavy hydraulic pump whine, low-end chassis vibration and resonant mechanical metalwork. It provides an authentic industrial rumble ideal for construction vehicle audio design, urban infrastructure projects, video game machinery setups or post-production soundscapes requiring heavy-duty earthmoving equipment.
Whether you are designing audio for a realistic construction simulator or expanding a specialized collection of heavy machinery, the CH-4900 offers ultra-clean, high-resolution source material capturing essential operational perspectives and mechanical details.
Industrial diesel signature: Captures the heavy diesel combustion hum, steady hydraulic drive whine, structural vibration and front/rear acoustic divergence characteristic of late-90s Ammann compaction machinery.
High-definition sonic detail: Recorded at 192 kHz using a shotgun RØDE NTG1 and stereo Shure VP88 setup to capture sharp mechanical transients, ignition tumblers, metal latch clatter and heavy engine panel movement with high clarity.
Dual-perspective engine tracking: Features distinct Front and Back recording angles for revving, startup, idling and shutdown sequences, allowing precise spatial blending between exhaust output and front radiator/engine bay focus.
Mechanical foley archive: A thorough selection of exterior mechanical recordings documenting the Ammann CH-4900: including heavy steel engine hood releases, key ignition tumblers, horn blasts and industrial light switchgear.
Technical Specifications
Audio quality: 32-bit / 192 kHz (Lossless resolution for extreme pitch manipulation and heavy sound design)
Workflow: Fully UCS compliant (Universal Category System)
Microphones: RØDE NTG1, Shure VP88
Recorder: Sound Devices MixPre-6 II
Content: 45 WAV files (Front/back dual-perspective engine passes, driving maneuvers, pass-bys, arrivals, pulls away, multi-take hood mechanics and electrical foley)
Individual sound effects can be purchased for €2 each or you can purchase the entire library for €30.
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Included Tracklist (45 Audio Files)
UCS (Universal Category System) compliant metadata embedded in each master WAV file
Technical Specifications & Licensing FAQ
What audio formats and specifications are included in the Ammann CH-4900 1999 road roller library?
The Ammann CH-4900 1999 road roller library delivers broadcast-ready, master-edited 24-bit / 32-bit float Broadcast Wave Format (BWF) files recorded at high-resolution (up to 192 kHz). All audio files contain embedded iXML metadata and standardized category tags.
Is this sound effects library UCS (Universal Category System) compliant?
Yes, 100%. Every audio file follows strict Universal Category System (UCS) naming conventions (Category-SubCategory-Vendor-Project-Description) with embedded keywords, ensuring instant searchability and categorization in Soundminer, BaseHead, Soundly and Reaper.
Can I use Ammann CH-4900 1999 road roller sound effects in commercial video games and films?
Yes. Your purchase includes a worldwide, perpetual 100% royalty-free commercial synchronization license for video games (Unreal Engine, Unity, Godot), feature films, television, commercials and streaming media without recurring royalty payments. Refer to our End-User License Agreement (EULA) for full terms (AI/ML training is restricted without written consent).
What recording perspectives and techniques were used for Ammann CH-4900 1999 road roller?
Recorded in controlled acoustic environments utilizing high-sensitivity condenser and contact microphones to capture subtle mechanical textures, clicks, resonance and tactile details.
