SiriusXM Streaming Video Ads ads are 16:9 video clips, measured at 1920×1080 px, up to 1024 MB per file, delivered as MP4 or MOV. They run in the SXM Podcast Network — YouTube & In-App Video placement on SiriusXM. Encode with H.264 video with AAC audio at 29.97 fps for clean playback across devices.
| Dimensions | 1920 × 1080 px |
|---|---|
| Aspect ratios | 16:9 |
| Orientation | any |
| Max file size | 1024 MB |
| File types | MP4, MOV |
| Video codec | H.264 |
|---|---|
| Frame rate | 29.97 fps |
| Video bitrate | 8000 kbps |
| Audio codec | AAC |
| Audio channels | stereo (2) |
| Audio bitrate | 192 kbps |
| Sample rate | 48000 Hz |
Recommended master: 1920x1080 16:9 MP4 (H.264 high profile @ 8 Mbps target / AAC stereo @ 192 kbps, 48 kHz). YouTube delivery prefers 23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 fps progressive; audio mixed to -14 LUFS integrated with a -1 dBTP ceiling for YouTube/loudness-normalised playback. Common cuts: :15, :30, :60. Pre-roll and mid-roll placements; video host-reads and custom video segments are also available within the Custom Podcast Ad program. Vertical 9:16 (1080x1920) and square 1:1 (1080x1080) social cuts are available as separate spec entries for SXM Podcast Network sponsored posts / clips.
Official source: https://www.siriusxmmedia.com/custom-podcast-ads