There is a reason these audio clips are sought after in "deep" blog posts and ASMR communities. A near-strike triggers a primal "limbic system" response. It is one of the few natural sounds that conveys absolute, unmitigated power—a reminder of our fragility within the Earth's electrical circuit.
. Most consumer and even professional microphones will "clip" or distort immediately, turning the majestic crack into a flat, digital "pop." bliskie_uderzenie_pioruna_tylko_audio_near_ligh...
Standard thunder rumbles because you are hearing the sound waves from a long lightning channel reaching you at different times. In a near-field strike (within 100 meters), there is no time for the sound to "unfold." There is a reason these audio clips are