Which file formats does NBCUniversal Podcast — Pre-roll (Client-Recorded) accept?

NBCUniversal Podcast — Pre-roll (Client-Recorded) accepts WAV, AIF, FLAC, ALAC, AAC, and MP3 files.

What codec should NBCUniversal Podcast — Pre-roll (Client-Recorded) ads use?

Encode NBCUniversal Podcast — Pre-roll (Client-Recorded) with MP3 128 Kbps CBR (delivered as transcoded).

What is the NBCUniversal Podcast — Pre-roll (Client-Recorded) ad format?

NBCUniversal Podcast — Pre-roll (Client-Recorded) is a audio ad format that runs in the Podcast Pre-roll placement on NBCUniversal. This page documents its full creative requirements, sourced from NBCUniversal's official ad documentation.

Where does NBCUniversal Podcast — Pre-roll (Client-Recorded) appear on NBCUniversal?

NBCUniversal Podcast — Pre-roll (Client-Recorded) ads appear in the Podcast Pre-roll placement on NBCUniversal.

How does NBCUniversal Podcast — Pre-roll (Client-Recorded) compare to other NBCUniversal ad formats?

NBCUniversal Podcast — Pre-roll (Client-Recorded) differs from other NBCUniversal placements in its dimensions, its 15-second duration limit. Compare side-by-side from the NBCUniversal publisher page on All Ad Specs.

Are these NBCUniversal Podcast — Pre-roll (Client-Recorded) specs kept up to date?

Yes — every spec entry references NBCUniversal's official documentation source so dimensions, file size limits, and codec requirements stay in sync as the platform changes.

NBCUniversal Podcast — Pre-roll (Client-Recorded) ad specs

NBCUniversal Podcast — Pre-roll (Client-Recorded) ads are audio files, up to 15 seconds long, delivered as WAV, AIF, FLAC, ALAC, AAC, or MP3. They run in the Podcast Pre-roll placement on NBCUniversal. Master audio at MP3 128 Kbps CBR (delivered as transcoded) and 256 kbps for consistent loudness.

Max duration: 15 sec
File types: WAV, AIF, FLAC, ALAC, AAC, MP3
Audio codec: MP3 128 Kbps CBR (delivered as transcoded)

Visual specifications

Orientation	any
File types	WAV, AIF, FLAC, ALAC, AAC, MP3

Video & audio

Max duration	15 sec
Audio codec	MP3 128 Kbps CBR (delivered as transcoded)
Audio channels	stereo (2)
Audio bitrate	256 kbps
Sample rate	44100 Hz
Bit depth	16-bit

Notes & source

Pre-roll fixed at 15 seconds. Preferred uncompressed WAV (2-channel, 16-bit little-endian, 44.1 kHz) or AIF; FLAC, ALAC, 256 Kbps AAC or MP3 also accepted. All files transcoded to MP3 128 Kbps CBR / 2-channel stereo. Assets due 5 business days before launch. No file size limit.

Official source: https://nbcu-creative-guidelines.scroll.site/nbcuniversal-creative-guidelines/nbcu-podcast-ad-guidelines-specifications

Frequently asked questions

How long can a NBCUniversal Podcast — Pre-roll (Client-Recorded) audio file be?: NBCUniversal Podcast — Pre-roll (Client-Recorded) audio can run up to 15 seconds.
Which file formats does NBCUniversal Podcast — Pre-roll (Client-Recorded) accept?: NBCUniversal Podcast — Pre-roll (Client-Recorded) accepts WAV, AIF, FLAC, ALAC, AAC, and MP3 files.
What codec should NBCUniversal Podcast — Pre-roll (Client-Recorded) ads use?: Encode NBCUniversal Podcast — Pre-roll (Client-Recorded) with MP3 128 Kbps CBR (delivered as transcoded).
What is the NBCUniversal Podcast — Pre-roll (Client-Recorded) ad format?: NBCUniversal Podcast — Pre-roll (Client-Recorded) is a audio ad format that runs in the Podcast Pre-roll placement on NBCUniversal. This page documents its full creative requirements, sourced from NBCUniversal's official ad documentation.
Where does NBCUniversal Podcast — Pre-roll (Client-Recorded) appear on NBCUniversal?: NBCUniversal Podcast — Pre-roll (Client-Recorded) ads appear in the Podcast Pre-roll placement on NBCUniversal.
How does NBCUniversal Podcast — Pre-roll (Client-Recorded) compare to other NBCUniversal ad formats?: NBCUniversal Podcast — Pre-roll (Client-Recorded) differs from other NBCUniversal placements in its dimensions, its 15-second duration limit. Compare side-by-side from the NBCUniversal publisher page on All Ad Specs.
Where can I find the official NBCUniversal Podcast — Pre-roll (Client-Recorded) documentation?: The official source for NBCUniversal Podcast — Pre-roll (Client-Recorded) requirements is https://nbcu-creative-guidelines.scroll.site/nbcuniversal-creative-guidelines/nbcu-podcast-ad-guidelines-specifications, linked from this page.
Are these NBCUniversal Podcast — Pre-roll (Client-Recorded) specs kept up to date?: Yes — every spec entry references NBCUniversal's official documentation source so dimensions, file size limits, and codec requirements stay in sync as the platform changes.