Hi! I am Mayank, also known as Maddy — the founder of Soundopedia. I am a passionate sound recordist based in India. I record all sounds myself using real microphones in real environments — no AI, no shortcuts. My mission is to give creators around the world access to authentic Indian sounds for free, forever.
Soundopedia is a library of 100% real, authentic sound recordings — captured by real people in real environments across India and beyond.
Every sound you hear on this website was recorded by hand — no AI, no synthesis, no shortcuts. Just real microphones capturing the real world around us.
Our mission is to give filmmakers, game developers, YouTubers, musicians, and creators everywhere access to authentic sounds they simply cannot find anywhere else — especially the rich, unique soundscapes of India.
The world is flooded with AI-generated sound effects. But nothing replaces the authenticity of a real recording — the ambient noise of a busy Indian market, the morning call of birds in a forest, the echo of temple bells at dawn.
These are sounds that no AI can truly replicate. Soundopedia exists to preserve and share these real sounds with the world — for free, forever.