Sound Effects

About Mike Fisher Sound

Hi I’m Mike. I have been a re-recording mixer, sound editor, and sound designer for over 30 years. I have always had a passion for recording sound effects and now I want to share some of them with you.

My goal is to offer practical sounds ready to drop into your project as well as sounds to inspire you to build something new, different and exciting.

For more info about me and my work check out my website: https://mikefishersound.com/

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Destruction & Impact Sounds Spacer Panels Play Track 110 sounds included $19

An unusual collection of sounds with an unusual story.

The Story

I was working in an older mix room, originally designed for tape machines and lots of outboard gear. 5 large racks worth of outboard gear right behind the mix position. Over the years most of the outboard gear was removed and eventually replaced with blank metal spacer panels. While I was mixing I kept hearing odd resonances and ringing sounds in my mix. Eventually I figured out that some of the panels were being excited by sounds in my mix. After the session ended I started tapping on the panels to see which ones were the culprits. I soon discovered that it sounded interesting so I grabbed some mics out of the studio and started recording the results. First by tapping the plates with my finger, then with a wooden drumstick, and then with a homemade rubber mallet. I also used the rubber mallet as a friction mallet getting a cool groan sound.

The Sounds

A collection of interesting metal hits with lots of harmonic content using three different striking methods with different kinds of attacks. I found that there were 6 panels that had unique sound qualities when struck. These are ideal for making cinematic hits and sweeteners, and bell like sounds. Also there are a number of interesting metal groans made by using the homemade friction mallet. These work for metal groans and creaks but are also evocative of animal or creature sounds. Recorded at 192k/24bit. These sounds are made to be pitched down to find their true potential.

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