Honda CB500 1993 standard motorcycle Sound Effects Library
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Library Overview & Details
The Honda CB500 is an iconic middleweight naked standard motorcycle powered by a bulletproof 499cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine. Renowned worldwide for its bulletproof reliability, agile handling and crisp mechanical feedback, its acoustic signature is clean and balanced, combining a lively parallel-twin exhaust beat with distinct intake rasp and tight valvetrain chatter. This dedicated sound library captures the full acoustic presence of the original first-generation CB500 PC26, serving as an essential audio toolkit for urban commuter scenes, mid-90s street riding, game audio vehicle physics and dynamic sound design layering.
Whether you need phase-aligned dual-perspective driving loops, dynamic street pass-bys or an exhaustive multi-take foley suite, the Honda CB500 library provides a high-resolution, production-ready collection.
Synchronized Dual-Perspective Tracking: Features phase-aligned multi-channel recordings capturing separate focal points from the engine perspective (parallel-twin intake induction, mechanical valvetrain chatter and carburetor dynamics) and the exhaust perspective (punchy twin-cylinder tailpipe pulse, decel pressure pops and steady idle hum).
Comprehensive Multi-Take Foley Suite: Archives an extensive set of physical and mechanical interactions, including 5-take variations of side stand deployments, footrests, fuel cap latches, ignition/tank keys, under-seat storage compartments, turn indicator clicks, lighting controls and switchgear.
Pristine High-Resolution Capture: Recorded at 192 kHz / 32-bit float using the high-headroom Sound Devices MixPre-6 II field recorder. Captured with a professional mic array consisting of the RØDE NTG1 shotgun, RØDELink Lav lavalier and a stereo Shure VP88 condenser microphone for rich spatial rendering.
Complete Operational Spectrum: Contains 112 total WAV files covering dynamic driving behaviors, including slow, medium and fast driving loops, multi-velocity arrivals, rapid departures, street pass-bys, parallel-twin revving patterns and complete start/idle/stop cycles.
Technical Specifications
Audio Quality: 32-bit / 192 kHz (Lossless, high-definition masters optimized for cinematic mixing and extreme sound manipulation)
Workflow: Fully UCS compliant (Universal Category System)
Microphones: RØDE NTG1, RØDELink Lav, Shure VP88
Recorders: Sound Devices MixPre-6 II
Content: 112 WAV files (Synchronized dual-perspective driving sequences, dynamic street pass-bys, parallel-twin revving patterns, start/idle/stop cycles and detailed 5-take standard motorcycle foley).
Individual sound effects can be purchased for €2 each or you can purchase the entire library for €40.
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Included Tracklist (112 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 Honda CB500 1993 standard motorcycle library?
The Honda CB500 1993 standard motorcycle 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 Honda CB500 1993 standard motorcycle 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 Honda CB500 1993 standard motorcycle?
Captured with specialized close-mic engine setups, exhaust placements and high-speed exterior pass-bys documenting 2-stroke/4-stroke revs, acceleration, gear shifts and idling.
