NUGEN Audio has announced that its Reverb Map, an interactive online resource designed for location sound professionals, will be featured at IBC 2025 (Pod P.13). Built to support field recordists, Foley artists, sound designers, and broadcast teams, the Reverb Map catalogs acoustic profiles of unique spaces around the globe. It was inspired by NUGEN’s Paragon and Paragon ST reverb plug-ins, which model authentic impulse responses captured in real-world locations.
The platform’s library spans everything from the Sydney Opera House to hidden structures like Teufelsberg Spy Station in Germany. Each location offers a reference point for professionals looking to build audio projects around authentic reverb data. By signing up through NUGEN’s website, users can access the map at no cost and begin exploring a growing database of acoustically distinct spaces.
Freddy Vinehill-Cliffe, Product Specialist at NUGEN Audio, explained the importance of the platform for professionals working in location sound: “In a world where AI dominates all content creation, being able to still access true audio sources to enhance a project definitely has its creative benefits.”
Reverb Map Is A Tool for Location Sound and Post-Production
The Reverb Map functions as both a planning tool and an educational resource. For teams working on field recording or post-production, it eliminates the guesswork of selecting locations with the right acoustic characteristics. Users can view detailed descriptions of each site, then export those points directly into Google Maps for use during production.
For sound designers, the map offers a direct way to build a library of reference environments that extend far beyond the limits of software presets. Sophie Guest, CMO of NUGEN Audio, highlighted this connection: “By pairing our Paragon reverb technology with the Reverb Map’s catalog of real-world spaces, we’re offering a unique tool that helps audio professionals go beyond generic presets.”
The map is particularly valuable for projects that require authentic sonic environments, such as Foley recording or immersive sound design. From replicating a cinematic footstep in a crypt to shaping atmospheric textures sourced from unconventional structures, the Reverb Map makes it simple to anchor production in verifiable acoustic data.
Free Access and Additional Tools for Audio Professionals
The Reverb Map is available for free to anyone who subscribes to the NUGEN Audio newsletter. In addition to accessing the interactive database, subscribers also receive a two-week trial of NUGEN’s complete line of plug-ins, including tools for loudness metering, immersive audio, and advanced reverb workflows.
With locations spanning six continents, the Reverb Map is positioned to become an essential reference for anyone who works with location sound. By combining it with NUGEN’s established software lineup, users gain an immediate and practical way to integrate real-world reverberation into their production pipelines.
For more details and to sign up, visit nugenaudio.com/reverb-map.
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