SiriusXM Audio Spot — :15 (Weather) ad specs

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.

Visual specifications

Orientationany
File typesMP3, WAV

Video & audio

Max duration15 sec
Audio codecMP3 / PCM (16-bit WAV)
Audio channelsstereo (2)
Audio bitrate320 kbps
Sample rate44100 Hz
Bit depth16-bit
Peak level-5 dBFS

Notes & source

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

Frequently asked questions

How long can a SiriusXM Audio Spot — :15 (Weather) audio file be?
SiriusXM Audio Spot — :15 (Weather) audio can run up to 15 seconds.
Which file formats does SiriusXM Audio Spot — :15 (Weather) accept?
SiriusXM Audio Spot — :15 (Weather) accepts MP3 and WAV files.
What codec should SiriusXM Audio Spot — :15 (Weather) ads use?
Encode SiriusXM Audio Spot — :15 (Weather) with MP3 / PCM (16-bit WAV).
What is the SiriusXM Audio Spot — :15 (Weather) ad format?
SiriusXM Audio Spot — :15 (Weather) is a audio ad format that runs in the SiriusXM Weather Channel placement on SiriusXM. This page documents its full creative requirements, sourced from SiriusXM's official ad documentation.
Where does SiriusXM Audio Spot — :15 (Weather) appear on SiriusXM?
SiriusXM Audio Spot — :15 (Weather) ads appear in the SiriusXM Weather Channel placement on SiriusXM.
How does SiriusXM Audio Spot — :15 (Weather) compare to other SiriusXM ad formats?
SiriusXM Audio Spot — :15 (Weather) differs from other SiriusXM placements in its dimensions, its 15-second duration limit. Compare side-by-side from the SiriusXM publisher page on All Ad Specs.
Where can I find the official SiriusXM Audio Spot — :15 (Weather) documentation?
The official source for SiriusXM Audio Spot — :15 (Weather) requirements is https://www.siriusxmmedia.com/audio-spots, linked from this page.
Are these SiriusXM Audio Spot — :15 (Weather) specs kept up to date?
Yes — every spec entry references SiriusXM's official documentation source so dimensions, file size limits, and codec requirements stay in sync as the platform changes.