WWII Subvet Approved Depth Charge Audio

Peto · 11-10-07, 11:47 PM

Here is Version 2 of my attempt to recreate a historical depth charge explosion. I played it for a subvet that has heard a few and he said, "It sounds like a depth charge going off at a safe distance". We also concluded that there is really no way to reproduce a really close one without blowing up everyone's speakers as they were tremendously loud. 600 pounders dwarfed the 300's in volume and shock value as well. He also said the sound would be somewhat different according to how deep they were set.

As an average, he told me this audio is pretty good. He also volunteered to help me better understand by putting me in a barrel, sealing me in and setting a stick of dynamite on top. Now do that at random times for a few hours and I'd get the idea

...

I thought it might be worth it if I took a good microphone in with me. But--then again... Suffice it to say, I declined the offer of assistance

. I like you guys but not that much

!

So here it is. Your feedback and comments are more than welcome. Anyone who would like to work with this file is free to do so.

http://files.filefront.com/Subvet+Co.../fileinfo.html

It is probably different than what you expect depth charges to sound like but--then again--how many of us have actually heard an explosion while we're underwater? I haven't and from what I've learned, I never want to!!!

Peto

Wolfehunter · 11-11-07, 12:15 AM

I'll test it and see if my speakers can handle your damage!

Thanks by the way.

Myxale · 11-11-07, 05:29 AM

Not bad, but kinda short!:hmm:

Peto · 11-11-07, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Myxale

Not bad, but kinda short!:hmm:

That's a very good observation

!!! I've tried to lengthen it some but an having trouble doing it without getting "clipping" in the audio.

Are you speaking from experience Myxale? Becuase that was exactly what the WWII Vet told me!

Cheers!

Peto

Myxale · 11-11-07, 03:43 PM

God no, I'm the Anti-Air Guy!

Never been on a Sub!:hmm:

But i heard a training Tape for the Soundpeople once, and the DC's lasted quite! long...lemme tell you that!

It sounded like:
At first there is a sudden Roaring Bang; and a knock like sound mixed in it. And Water rushing like a static noise while fading out.

It lasts over a minute! Or as long till the next DC goes of! It's quite the cacophony!

Peto · 11-11-07, 04:40 PM

That's what I understand (have been told) to. Trying reproduce all that though is quite a challenge! And--frankly--I'm trying to achieve sort of an "average" (if there is one

). I'm afraid to really do it I'd need to get my hands on an old Arp 2600 Synthesizer and those are rare indeed.

Thanks for the response and Happy Hunting!!!

Dowly · 11-11-07, 05:58 PM

Here's a good source on how a DC sounds from inside the submarine. The Submarine part is in the very end.
http://hnsa.org/sound/sonobuoy2/record12.mp3

Dowly · 11-11-07, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Myxale

God no, I'm the Anti-Air Guy!

Never been on a Sub!:hmm:

But i heard a training Tape for the Soundpeople once, and the DC's lasted quite! long...lemme tell you that!

It sounded like:
At first there is a sudden Roaring Bang; and a knock like sound mixed in it. And Water rushing like a static noise while fading out.

It lasts over a minute! Or as long till the next DC goes of! It's quite the cacophony!

I think that might be the same track I posted above. The explosions heard via the sonar bouys are long because the explosion is too loud and it overloads the bouy, making it sound like a very long explosion.

Peto · 11-11-07, 09:47 PM

Actually--that's what I clipped this from. the trouble is, that is multiple dc's that roll together. The vet I am working with said he thinks it probably 4 and possibly more... So I'm trying to take a clip out of the whole thing and lose the echo effect (which he said is another charge).

I'll be working on it some more--just trying to get the perfect splice in the middle to lengthen the file some. But tonight--I'll be at sea I think

!

Thanks for the interest and input guys!!!!!!

Peto · 11-11-07, 09:53 PM

OH NO!!!

I made medic and now get the cool hat

.

:rotfl:

11-10-07, 11:47 PM	#1
Peto Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The details of my life are quite inconsequential Posts: 1,049 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	WWII Subvet Approved Depth Charge Audio Here is Version 2 of my attempt to recreate a historical depth charge explosion. I played it for a subvet that has heard a few and he said, "It sounds like a depth charge going off at a safe distance". We also concluded that there is really no way to reproduce a really close one without blowing up everyone's speakers as they were tremendously loud. 600 pounders dwarfed the 300's in volume and shock value as well. He also said the sound would be somewhat different according to how deep they were set. As an average, he told me this audio is pretty good. He also volunteered to help me better understand by putting me in a barrel, sealing me in and setting a stick of dynamite on top. Now do that at random times for a few hours and I'd get the idea ... I thought it might be worth it if I took a good microphone in with me. But--then again... Suffice it to say, I declined the offer of assistance . I like you guys but not that much ! So here it is. Your feedback and comments are more than welcome. Anyone who would like to work with this file is free to do so. http://files.filefront.com/Subvet+Co.../fileinfo.html It is probably different than what you expect depth charges to sound like but--then again--how many of us have actually heard an explosion while we're underwater? I haven't and from what I've learned, I never want to!!! Peto

11-11-07, 12:15 AM	#2
Wolfehunter Crusty Capt. Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,752 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 25	I'll test it and see if my speakers can handle your damage! Thanks by the way. __________________

11-11-07, 05:29 AM	#3
Myxale Admiral Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: PQ AN 25 Posts: 2,178 Downloads: 70 Uploads: 0	Not bad, but kinda short!:hmm: __________________ SH3+GWX SH5+WoS Still Sailing....still Deep

11-11-07, 03:43 PM	#5
Myxale Admiral Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: PQ AN 25 Posts: 2,178 Downloads: 70 Uploads: 0	God no, I'm the Anti-Air Guy! Never been on a Sub!:hmm: But i heard a training Tape for the Soundpeople once, and the DC's lasted quite! long...lemme tell you that! It sounded like: At first there is a sudden Roaring Bang; and a knock like sound mixed in it. And Water rushing like a static noise while fading out. It lasts over a minute! Or as long till the next DC goes of! It's quite the cacophony! __________________ SH3+GWX SH5+WoS Still Sailing....still Deep

11-11-07, 04:40 PM	#6
Peto Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The details of my life are quite inconsequential Posts: 1,049 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	That's what I understand (have been told) to. Trying reproduce all that though is quite a challenge! And--frankly--I'm trying to achieve sort of an "average" (if there is one ). I'm afraid to really do it I'd need to get my hands on an old Arp 2600 Synthesizer and those are rare indeed. Thanks for the response and Happy Hunting!!!

11-11-07, 05:58 PM	#7
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Here's a good source on how a DC sounds from inside the submarine. The Submarine part is in the very end. http://hnsa.org/sound/sonobuoy2/record12.mp3

11-11-07, 09:47 PM	#9
Peto Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The details of my life are quite inconsequential Posts: 1,049 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Actually--that's what I clipped this from. the trouble is, that is multiple dc's that roll together. The vet I am working with said he thinks it probably 4 and possibly more... So I'm trying to take a clip out of the whole thing and lose the echo effect (which he said is another charge). I'll be working on it some more--just trying to get the perfect splice in the middle to lengthen the file some. But tonight--I'll be at sea I think ! Thanks for the interest and input guys!!!!!!

11-11-07, 09:53 PM	#10
Peto Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The details of my life are quite inconsequential Posts: 1,049 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	OH NO!!! I made medic and now get the cool hat . :rotfl: