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Crickets — Soft and close

A direct, single layer of real cricket chirps, kept clearly audible.

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Crickets — Soft and close

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What does crickets — soft and close sound like?

A direct, single layer of real cricket chirps, kept clearly audible. The source is a National Park Service recording from Mojave National Preserve, California. These are real cricket calls, edited at their original pitch. The existing catalog entry and website address are retained.

About the soft and close variation

The soft and close version keeps the imagined source nearby. Compare it with the distant perspective to decide how much separation you want from the scene.

Real field recording · Original pitch · Natural variation

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A field recording credited to National Park Service (public domain), edited and looped for the Sleep To It catalog. View the original recording and credit. Preview the actual audio to decide whether its texture suits you.

When to listen

  • Personal sound mixes
  • Evening listening