Pobeda EV 698 1997 forklift Sound Effects Library
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Library Overview & Details
released August 9, 2021
The Pobeda EV 698 is a classic Eastern European electric forklift manufactured for heavy-duty factory floor operations and indoor warehouse logistics. Powered by a high-torque electric motor drive system paired with heavy hydraulic lifting gear, this sound library delivers a distinct acoustic signature defined by electric motor whine, mechanical contactor clicks, hydraulic pressure hiss during fork movements and open-frame metal rattle. It provides an authentic industrial soundscape ideal for retro warehouse environments, factory floor audio design, logistics video games or post-production projects requiring late-90s utility machinery.
Whether you are building a sound set for an industrial facility or expanding a specialized collection of material handling equipment, the Pobeda EV 698 offers ultra-clean, high-definition source material capturing essential vehicle maneuvers and dedicated hydraulic fork mechanisms.
Electric utility signature: Captures the distinct high-pitched electric drive hum, mechanical contactor relays, hydraulic pump strain under load and smooth rolling tire noise characteristic of late-90s electric forklifts.
High-definition sonic detail: Recorded at 192 kHz using a shotgun RØDE NTG1 shotgun microphone and ultra-low-noise FEL Clippy capsules to ensure every mechanical squeak, motor spool up, hydraulic hiss and chassis vibration is preserved with pristine clarity.
Dedicated hydraulic fork foley: Includes detailed, clean recordings of the main hydraulic fork mast lifting up and lowering down, providing essential functional audio for interactive machinery design.
Dynamic operational maneuvers: Features a full suite of exterior movement passes including driving, arrivals, pass-bys, pulling away and steady motor revving variations.
Technical Specifications
Audio quality: 32-bit / 192 kHz (Lossless resolution for advanced pitch manipulation and heavy sound design)
Workflow: Fully UCS compliant (Universal Category System)
Microphones: RØDE NTG1, FEL Clippy XLR EM272
Recorder: Sound Devices MixPre-6 II
Content: 10 WAV files (Driving passes, arrivals, pass-bys, pulls away, motor revs, ignition/power cycles and dedicated hydraulic fork lifting up and down 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 (10 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 Pobeda EV 698 1997 forklift library?
The Pobeda EV 698 1997 forklift 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 Pobeda EV 698 1997 forklift 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 Pobeda EV 698 1997 forklift?
Recorded in controlled acoustic environments utilizing high-sensitivity condenser and contact microphones to capture subtle mechanical textures, clicks, resonance and tactile details.
