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Audio Tools for Sound Designers

Free calculators and utilities for field recording, sound design, game audio, and post-production workflows.

We hope these tools are helpful! Feel free to explore our sound libraries too.

🎙️ Field Recording & Production Planning

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Microphone Spacing Calculator

Calculate stereo mic spacing for XY, ORTF, AB, MS, NOS, and other techniques with desired stereo width.

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Wind Speed to Noise Calculator

Estimate background noise levels from wind speed data for field recording planning.

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Recorder Battery Life Estimator

Calculate recording time available based on format, phantom power usage, and battery capacity.

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Windscreen Attenuation Response

See expected frequency filtering from different windscreen types: blimp, deadcat, and foam.

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Acoustic Horizon Calculator

Calculate maximum audible distance for different sound types based on atmospheric conditions.

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Golden Hour Calculator

Find optimal recording times for specific locations and dates — quiet periods and natural ambience windows.

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🎮 Spatial Audio & Game Implementation

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Distance Attenuation Calculator

Calculate SPL loss over distance with EQ adjustments for realistic spatial sound design in games and film.

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Microphone Polar Pattern Visualizer

Interactive tool showing pickup patterns and off-axis rejection for different mic positions.

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⚙️ Technical Audio Calculations

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Recording Session Storage Calculator

Calculate file sizes for different recording formats. Budget storage for field recording sessions or library creation.

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Tempo/BPM to Milliseconds Converter

Convert between musical time (BPM, bars, beats) and absolute time (ms, samples). Sync sound to picture or game events.

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Multi-format Loudness Converter

Convert between LUFS, dBFS, dB SPL and other loudness standards for broadcast, streaming, cinema, and game audio.

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Reverb Time Calculator

Estimate RT60 based on room dimensions and materials. Choose or create appropriate reverbs.

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Absorption Coefficients Database

Searchable reference table of absorption coefficients (α) for building materials at standard octave bands.

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💼 Business & Project Management

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Media Storage Calculator

Project storage needs for entire productions including raw recordings, project files, and deliverables.

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File Delivery Estimator

Calculate upload/download times and required bandwidth for different file delivery scenarios.

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Project Rate Calculator

Calculate day rates and project quotes with revision rounds, usage rights, and delivery formats.

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Foley Time Estimator

Estimate time needed for Foley recording sessions based on project complexity and scene requirements.

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Find Independent Sound Library

Search thousands of sound libraries from independent publishers worldwide. Find the perfect collection for your project.

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❤️ Health & Workflow

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Coffee Break Optimizer

Calculate optimal break timing for long mix sessions based on cognitive performance research.

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Studio Ergonomics Guide

Get monitor positioning, chair height, and screen distance recommendations for your setup.

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