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

SiriusXM Podcast Host Read audio can run up to 60 seconds.

Which file formats does SiriusXM Podcast Host Read accept?

SiriusXM Podcast Host Read accepts MP3 and WAV files.

What codec should SiriusXM Podcast Host Read ads use?

Encode SiriusXM Podcast Host Read with MP3 / PCM.

How loud should SiriusXM Podcast Host Read audio be?

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

What is the SiriusXM Podcast Host Read ad format?

SiriusXM Podcast Host 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 Host Read appear on SiriusXM?

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

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

SiriusXM Podcast Host 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 Podcast Host Read documentation?

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

SiriusXM Podcast Host Read ad specs

SiriusXM Podcast Host Read ads are audio files, up to 60 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: 60 sec
File types: MP3, WAV
Audio codec: MP3 / PCM

Visual specifications

Orientation	any
File types	MP3, WAV

Video & audio

Max duration	60 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

:60 master length. A :30 cut is available as a separate spec entry. Production takes 8–10 business days including copy, show recording and trafficking. The official SiriusXM /audio-spots delivery spec applies (limiter out ceiling -5 dB / -8 dB mono, 16-bit quantization); SiriusXM does not publish a LUFS target for streaming podcasts — the industry guidance is -16 LUFS integrated / -2 dBFS true peak.

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

Frequently asked questions

How long can a SiriusXM Podcast Host Read audio file be?: SiriusXM Podcast Host Read audio can run up to 60 seconds.
Which file formats does SiriusXM Podcast Host Read accept?: SiriusXM Podcast Host Read accepts MP3 and WAV files.
What codec should SiriusXM Podcast Host Read ads use?: Encode SiriusXM Podcast Host Read with MP3 / PCM.
How loud should SiriusXM Podcast Host Read audio be?: Mix SiriusXM Podcast Host Read audio to an industry guidance of -16 LUFS integrated loudness.
What is the SiriusXM Podcast Host Read ad format?: SiriusXM Podcast Host 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 Host Read appear on SiriusXM?: SiriusXM Podcast Host Read ads appear in the SXM Podcast Network placement on SiriusXM.
How does SiriusXM Podcast Host Read compare to other SiriusXM ad formats?: SiriusXM Podcast Host 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 Podcast Host Read documentation?: The official source for SiriusXM Podcast Host Read requirements is https://www.siriusxmmedia.com/host-read-ads, linked from this page.