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Boom Library - Fields & Spaces: Outdoor Impulse Responses - Stereo

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Why we like it

Stands out for modeling outdoor acoustics that are nearly impossible to capture with on-site recording, giving sound designers convolution IRs for spaces from canyons to city alleys.

What is Boom Library - Fields & Spaces: Outdoor Impulse Responses - Stereo?

Fields & Spaces: Outdoor Impulse Responses - Stereo from BOOM Library is a collection of 123 impulse responses modeling outdoor spaces that are nearly impossible to record naturally. It covers both natural and urban environments, from huge canyons, snow-covered hills, grassy fields, forests, hills and mountains to bridges, squares, streets, alleys, ports, courtyards, dams, castles and underpasses.

The stereo set is a mix-down of the ambisonic version, resulting in rich and dense tails. Most locations include multiple distances chosen to suit each space — a medium-sized canyon spans 0–30–40–70 meters, a long alley 0–70–120 meters, and a tighter forest pit 0–10 meters. Files are delivered as WAV at 24-bit, 48–96kHz for Windows and Mac, totaling 1.2 GB.

The impulse responses are used inside a third-party convolution reverb plugin to add the right reverb and make effects or dialogue sound as if recorded on location. As WAV files, they can be imported into any software that handles this format, including After Effects and Premiere Pro.

Who is Boom Library - Fields & Spaces: Outdoor Impulse Responses - Stereo best for?

Boom Library - Fields & Spaces: Outdoor Impulse Responses - Stereo is best for sound designers who need realistic outdoor reverb for effects or dialogue via a convolution reverb plugin in After Effects and Premiere Pro.

How much does Boom Library - Fields & Spaces: Outdoor Impulse Responses - Stereo cost?

Boom Library - Fields & Spaces: Outdoor Impulse Responses - Stereo is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • 123 impulse responses covering natural and urban outdoor environments
  • Stereo set mixed down from the ambisonic version for rich, dense tails
  • Multiple recording distances included for most locations
  • WAV files at 24-bit, 48–96kHz for Windows and Mac
  • Intended for use inside a third-party convolution reverb plugin
  • 1.2 GB stereo library

Tags

#impulse responses#convolution reverb#sound design#outdoor ambience#reverb#WAV#After Effects#BOOM Library

Frequently asked questions

Does Fields & Spaces: Outdoor Impulse Responses - Stereo work in After Effects and Premiere Pro?

Fields & Spaces: Outdoor Impulse Responses - Stereo ships as WAV files, so it works in any software that can handle that format. Alongside After Effects and Premiere Pro, BOOM Library lists compatibility with Final Cut Pro X on the video side, plus audio tools including Logic Pro, Cubase, Nuendo, Ableton Live, Pro Tools and Reaper. The impulse responses themselves are loaded into a third-party convolution reverb plugin rather than played directly, so you will also need a convolution reverb that accepts WAV IRs.

What format and size are the Fields & Spaces Stereo impulse responses?

Fields & Spaces: Outdoor Impulse Responses - Stereo includes 123 impulse responses delivered as WAV files at 24-bit and 48–96kHz, for both Windows and Mac. The full stereo set is 1.2 GB. This stereo version is a mix-down of the ambisonic release, which results in rich and dense tails. Most locations come with multiple recording distances suited to the space, so you can match the sense of distance to your scene.

How are the Fields & Spaces outdoor impulse responses used?

Fields & Spaces: Outdoor Impulse Responses - Stereo is designed for use inside a third-party convolution reverb plugin. Because most effects and dialogue for film and games are not recorded on site, loading one of these IRs into a convolution reverb adds reverb that makes the sound seem recorded in that setting, such as a canyon, city street or forest. The library covers natural spaces like canyons, forests, hills and mountains, and urban ones like bridges, squares, streets, alleys, ports and underpasses.

Is Fields & Spaces: Outdoor Impulse Responses - Stereo free?

Fields & Spaces: Outdoor Impulse Responses - Stereo is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing terms can change, so check BOOM Library's own page for the current details before you download. The stereo pack covers 123 impulse responses totaling 1.2 GB, and BOOM Library also offers the same collection in surround and ambisonic formats if you need more than stereo.

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