Sound action recordings are of sounds designed to have an effect on others, including situations where many people make sounds together for some common goal. Often they're of voices, but they also include sirens, bells, fireworks and more.
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File name: Charlton vs Bristol intro
Classification: Social > Football
Recorded by: IM Rawes
Recording date: 24 November 2009
Duration: 1:09
Description: Stadium announcer at the start of the Charlton Athletic vs Bristol Rovers game, followed by the Charlton anthem 'Red Red Robin' with Charlton fans clapping and background chanting from the Bristol Rovers away supporters.
Technical guff: Stereo. Sonic Studios DSM-6S/EH mics and PA-3SX preamp, Edirol R09-HR digital recorder. Equalisation applied to reduce wind noise.
Additional notes: None.
