What is this sound?

This sound (below) goes off on my Macbook Pro (Build 12C60) irregularly. I'm not sure if it's from an installed app or a system sound. Can anyone tell me what it is?
Please have a listen to which ever audio type suits you:
Link to .WAV audio file = Uknown Macbook Pro Audio.wav
Link to .MP3 audio file = Uknown Macbook Pro Audio.mp3
Link to .AIF audio file = Uknown Macbook Pro Audio.aif
Thank You

I was experiencing the EXACT same sounds for weeks and it was driving me crazy.  The answer is SKYPE.
To disable it go to Skype -> Preferences -> Notifications tab
Uncheck the "Play sounds related to contact availability"
What was happening is each time a contact signed on or off the sound would play thus it seemed completely random.
Uncheck it and you'll never hear it again.

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