How long can a SiriusXM Live Read audio file be?

SiriusXM Live Read audio can run up to 60 seconds.

How loud should SiriusXM Live Read audio be?

Mix SiriusXM Live Read audio to a -5 dBFS peak level.

What is the SiriusXM Live Read ad format?

SiriusXM Live Read is a audio ad format that runs in the SiriusXM Satellite Channels placement on SiriusXM. This page documents its full creative requirements, sourced from SiriusXM's official ad documentation.

Where does SiriusXM Live Read appear on SiriusXM?

SiriusXM Live Read ads appear in the SiriusXM Satellite Channels placement on SiriusXM.

How does SiriusXM Live Read compare to other SiriusXM ad formats?

SiriusXM Live Read differs from other SiriusXM placements in its dimensions, its 60-second duration limit. Compare side-by-side from the SiriusXM publisher page on All Ad Specs.

Where can I find the official SiriusXM Live Read documentation?

The official source for SiriusXM Live Read requirements is https://www.siriusxmmedia.com/live-reads, linked from this page.

Are these SiriusXM Live Read 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.

Can I reuse the same creative for other SiriusXM placements?

Often partially — many SiriusXM placements share aspect ratios but differ in safe zones, duration, or file size. Always cross-check the target placement's spec page before reusing creative.

SiriusXM Live Read ad specs

SiriusXM Live Read ads are audio files, up to 60 seconds long. They run in the SiriusXM Satellite Channels placement on SiriusXM. Use these requirements to brief designers, validate uploads, and avoid creative rejections in SiriusXM's ad manager. Sourced from the official SiriusXM documentation.

Max duration: 60 sec
Peak level: -5 dBFS
Orientation: Any

Visual specifications

Orientation	any

Video & audio

Max duration	60 sec
Audio channels	stereo (2)
Peak level	-5 dBFS

Notes & source

:60-second length. Submit a complete 60-second script on SiriusXM's official template for compliance; allow a minimum of 72 hours for review. Pre-recorded variants follow the SiriusXM satellite audio-spot delivery spec: limiter out ceiling of -5 dB (-8 dB for mono), quantized at 16 bits.

Official source: https://www.siriusxmmedia.com/live-reads

Frequently asked questions

How long can a SiriusXM Live Read audio file be?: SiriusXM Live Read audio can run up to 60 seconds.
How loud should SiriusXM Live Read audio be?: Mix SiriusXM Live Read audio to a -5 dBFS peak level.
What is the SiriusXM Live Read ad format?: SiriusXM Live Read is a audio ad format that runs in the SiriusXM Satellite Channels placement on SiriusXM. This page documents its full creative requirements, sourced from SiriusXM's official ad documentation.
Where does SiriusXM Live Read appear on SiriusXM?: SiriusXM Live Read ads appear in the SiriusXM Satellite Channels placement on SiriusXM.
How does SiriusXM Live Read compare to other SiriusXM ad formats?: SiriusXM Live Read differs from other SiriusXM placements in its dimensions, its 60-second duration limit. Compare side-by-side from the SiriusXM publisher page on All Ad Specs.
Where can I find the official SiriusXM Live Read documentation?: The official source for SiriusXM Live Read requirements is https://www.siriusxmmedia.com/live-reads, linked from this page.
Are these SiriusXM Live Read 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.
Can I reuse the same creative for other SiriusXM placements?: Often partially — many SiriusXM placements share aspect ratios but differ in safe zones, duration, or file size. Always cross-check the target placement's spec page before reusing creative.