Using Audio in Broadcasts

Description of the Situation

The SmartPlayer platform has long supported the creation of broadcasts with audio. This article will guide users on how to work with audio tracks in a broadcast.

Action Algorithm

To begin, the user needs to log in or register in the SmartPlayer personal account.
Next, the user should go to the "Broadcasts" section and select the "Create" category.

Example of the “Broadcasts” section and “Create” category display

The next step is to select audio content from the right panel.

Example of content display from the list

The desired content should be dragged with the mouse into the audio zone.

Example of dragging audio into the broadcast

After the content is dragged into the audio zone, the user will see the added content.

Example of added audio content in the broadcast

To finish the setup, the user needs to save the broadcast and assign it to a device.

Audio Settings

After adding audio content, the user can configure it by clicking on the settings icon.

Example of the audio settings icon display

Clicking opens a page that can be divided into two blocks:

• a table with audio entries and editing options;
• audio configuration parameters.

Example of the two-block settings page

Audio Table

The audio content information is presented in a table with the following fields:

• "Delete" button;
• "Select All" button;
• content type;
• title;
• tags;
• start time;
• duration.

Example of the audio data table

Audio Configuration Parameters

Audio settings are divided into three groups:

1. **Audio Track** – parameters for audio track configuration.
2. **Content** – parameters for content playback.
3. **Auto-Positioning** – parameters for auto-placement behavior.

Example of grouped audio configuration parameters

Details on each group are described below.

Audio Track

The "Audio Track" group includes:

• a volume slider – adjusts the volume level across the entire audio content.

Example of audio track parameter display

Content

The "Content" group includes:

• a volume slider – adjusts the volume level of the selected content within the audio track;
• content playback frequency – the "Add" button allows duplicating selected content by embedding it into the playback grid.

Example of content configuration parameters

Auto-Positioning

The "Auto-Positioning" group includes the following parameters:

• ad tag – enter a tag for ad content;
• ad volume level – set the volume for ad content;
• background tag – enter a tag for background content;
• background volume level – set the volume for background content;
• playback order – choose between custom or shuffled playback;
• selection panel (available for "Custom" order) – choose playback scenario: alternate content via the system or at fixed intervals;
• timing row (available for "Custom" order) – specify the time interval for content alternation.

Example of auto-positioning configuration groups

To complete the setup, click the "Calculate" button. After this, you can close the page using the button at the bottom of the screen.

Video Instruction

You can watch a video tutorial on using this functionality at the following link

Additional Information

If this article does not help you use the functionality as intended, or if you still have questions after reading it, feel free to raise them in the "Discussions" section at the top of the page.

Example of the "Discussions" tab on the wiki page

Additional information can also be found on the page Как взаимодействовать пользователю с разделом "Обсуждения".