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who are good sports. When a sound effect is of a small subject, such as scissors cutting, cloth ripping, or footsteps, you can bet the sound effect was recorded in a studio, under controlled conditions. Such small sounds are often delegated to a creative person known as a foley artist and foley editor. Many sound effects cannot be recorded in a studio, such as explosions, gunfire, and automobile or aircraft maneuvers. These effects must be recorded by a sound effects editor or a professional sound effects recording artist--creative people who actually go out into the field and digitally tape the sounds. To get the "big" sounds, the artist will usually start contacting professionals or technicians in the same way a movie producer may arrange a crew; if the artist needs an explosion, he may contact a demolition company to see if any buildings are scheduled to be destroyed with explosives in the near future. If the artist requires a volley of cannon fire, he may contact historical re-enactors or gun enthusiasts. After they are recorded, sound effects are sometimes digitally layered in recording studios to create a new sound and get just the desired audio impression. Today, with modern sound engineering, as well as the use of old fashioned techniques, you can just about get any sound effect you want. So whether you're in the market for the sound of a machine gun blast or a car that's backfiring, it sounds like you've come to the right place.