This audio recording, titled "Contact Microphone 2 Recording of Escalator, 039545," captures the distinct sounds produced by an escalator. Through the use of a contact microphone, the audio captures the intimate, mechanical sounds of the escalator in operation. The recording offers a rich soundscape, filled with the rhythmic hum of the escalator's motor, the metallic clink and clank of the steps unfolding and retracting, and the soft, persistent swooshing sound of the escalator's continuous motion. The audio delivers an immersive experience, making the listener feel as if they are right there, standing on the moving steps of the escalator. This sound effect recording provides a unique auditory perspective on a common, everyday machine.