As I settled into my room at the Motel 6 in Cedar City, Utah, I couldn’t help but notice the constant sound of the ice machine in the hallway. Guests were constantly stopping by to refill their plastic coolers and metal travel bottles with ice, creating a soothing yet ever-present background noise.
As a sound enthusiast and professional, I immediately recognized the potential of these sounds for use in various projects. Whether it be for personal or commercial use, the sound of crushing ice is versatile and can add a unique touch to any project.
I knew I had to capture these sounds before leaving the next morning. With my Zoom H6 and a microphone in hand, I set out to record the ice machine in action. The resulting sound library includes a variety of crushing ice sounds, including the dispensing of ice into metal travel bottles and plastic coolers.
The sounds in this library are high-quality, recorded at 96/24 wav, and are royalty-free. They can be used in a variety of projects, from films and television to video games and podcasts.
As I hit the road the next morning, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of satisfaction knowing that I had captured a piece of the Motel 6’s ambiance for others to use. I hope that these crushing ice sound effects will be exactly what you need for your next project.
Be sure to check out more sounds on our Foley Page and this Coffee Machine Sound Effects Library.
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