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.