How long can a SiriusXM Podcast Announcer Read audio file be?

SiriusXM Podcast Announcer Read audio can run up to 30 seconds.

Which file formats does SiriusXM Podcast Announcer Read accept?

SiriusXM Podcast Announcer Read accepts MP3 and WAV files.

What codec should SiriusXM Podcast Announcer Read ads use?

Encode SiriusXM Podcast Announcer Read with MP3 / PCM.

How loud should SiriusXM Podcast Announcer Read audio be?

Mix SiriusXM Podcast Announcer Read audio to an industry guidance of -16 LUFS integrated loudness.

What is the SiriusXM Podcast Announcer Read ad format?

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

Where does SiriusXM Podcast Announcer Read appear on SiriusXM?

SiriusXM Podcast Announcer Read ads appear in the SXM Podcast Network placement on SiriusXM.

How does SiriusXM Podcast Announcer Read compare to other SiriusXM ad formats?

SiriusXM Podcast Announcer Read differs from other SiriusXM placements in its dimensions, its 30-second duration limit. Compare side-by-side from the SiriusXM publisher page on All Ad Specs.

Where can I find the official SiriusXM Podcast Announcer Read documentation?

The official source for SiriusXM Podcast Announcer Read requirements is https://www.siriusxmmedia.com/announcer-read-ads, linked from this page.

SiriusXM Podcast Announcer Read ad specs

SiriusXM Podcast Announcer Read ads are audio files, up to 30 seconds long, delivered as MP3 or WAV. They run in the SXM Podcast Network placement on SiriusXM. Master audio at MP3 / PCM, 320 kbps, and an industry guidance of -16 LUFS loudness for consistent loudness.

Max duration: 30 sec
File types: MP3, WAV
Audio codec: MP3 / PCM

Visual specifications

Orientation	any
File types	MP3, WAV

Video & audio

Max duration	30 sec
Audio codec	MP3 / PCM
Audio channels	stereo (2)
Audio bitrate	320 kbps
Sample rate	44100 Hz
Bit depth	16-bit
Loudness	-16 LUFS (industry guidance)

Notes & source

:30 master length. :15 and :60 cuts are available as separate spec entries. Turnaround: 3 business days (client-supplied audio) up to 7 business days (Studio Resonate–written, recorded and trafficked). The official SiriusXM /audio-spots delivery spec (limiter out ceiling of -5 dB / -8 dB mono, 16-bit quantization) applies; loudness target is not published by SiriusXM — most podcast/streaming surfaces follow the industry -16 LUFS integrated / -2 dBFS true-peak guidance.

Official source: https://www.siriusxmmedia.com/announcer-read-ads

Frequently asked questions

How long can a SiriusXM Podcast Announcer Read audio file be?: SiriusXM Podcast Announcer Read audio can run up to 30 seconds.
Which file formats does SiriusXM Podcast Announcer Read accept?: SiriusXM Podcast Announcer Read accepts MP3 and WAV files.
What codec should SiriusXM Podcast Announcer Read ads use?: Encode SiriusXM Podcast Announcer Read with MP3 / PCM.
How loud should SiriusXM Podcast Announcer Read audio be?: Mix SiriusXM Podcast Announcer Read audio to an industry guidance of -16 LUFS integrated loudness.
What is the SiriusXM Podcast Announcer Read ad format?: SiriusXM Podcast Announcer Read is a audio ad format that runs in the SXM Podcast Network placement on SiriusXM. This page documents its full creative requirements, sourced from SiriusXM's official ad documentation.
Where does SiriusXM Podcast Announcer Read appear on SiriusXM?: SiriusXM Podcast Announcer Read ads appear in the SXM Podcast Network placement on SiriusXM.
How does SiriusXM Podcast Announcer Read compare to other SiriusXM ad formats?: SiriusXM Podcast Announcer Read differs from other SiriusXM placements in its dimensions, its 30-second duration limit. Compare side-by-side from the SiriusXM publisher page on All Ad Specs.
Where can I find the official SiriusXM Podcast Announcer Read documentation?: The official source for SiriusXM Podcast Announcer Read requirements is https://www.siriusxmmedia.com/announcer-read-ads, linked from this page.