SiriusXM Audio Spot — :15 (Weather) ads are audio files, up to 15 seconds long, delivered as MP3 or WAV. They run in the SiriusXM Weather Channel placement on SiriusXM. Master audio at MP3 / PCM (16-bit WAV) and 320 kbps for consistent loudness. Use these requirements to brief designers, validate uploads, and avoid creative rejections in SiriusXM's ad manager.
| Orientation | any |
|---|---|
| File types | MP3, WAV |
| Max duration | 15 sec |
|---|---|
| Audio codec | MP3 / PCM (16-bit WAV) |
| Audio channels | stereo (2) |
| Audio bitrate | 320 kbps |
| Sample rate | 44100 Hz |
| Bit depth | 16-bit |
| Peak level | -5 dBFS |
MP3 or 16-bit WAV file encoded with a bit rate no less than 320kbps and 44.1kHz sample rate. Recordings should be mastered with a limiter out ceiling of -5 dB (-8 dB for mono recordings), quantized at 16 bits (per the official SiriusXM /audio-spots delivery spec). :15-second length, limited to the SiriusXM Weather channel.
Official source: https://www.siriusxmmedia.com/audio-spots