General Settings

Configure the basic station identity and update preferences.

Path: Station > Settings > General

Station Name

The station name appears in:

• The station switcher dropdown
• API responses
• Encoder metadata (if configured)

To change the station name:

1. Navigate to Station > Settings > General
2. Enter the new name in the Station Name field
3. Click Save

Station Avatar

The avatar provides visual identification in the station switcher.

Supported formats:

• PNG, JPG, GIF
• Recommended size: 256x256 pixels
• Maximum file size: 2 MB

To change the avatar:

1. Click the current avatar image
2. Select a new image file
3. The avatar updates automatically

Release Channel

The release channel determines which version of xtra audio features are available.

Channel	Description
Stable	Production-ready features. Recommended for live broadcasts.
Beta	New features undergoing final testing. May contain minor issues.
Alpha	Experimental features. Use for testing only.

To change the release channel:

1. Select the desired channel from the Release Channel dropdown
2. Click Save
3. Refresh the page to load the new version

WARNING

Switching to Alpha or Beta may introduce instability. Use Stable for production broadcasts.

Station Updates

When a new version is available for your station's release channel, an update indicator appears in the Studio control panel.

Update Indicator

The version badge appears next to the station power controls:

Element	Description
Version number	Current running version (e.g., v2.4.1)
Channel badge	BETA or ALPHA label (if applicable)
Update button	Green arrow icon, visible when update available

View Update Details

1. Open the Studio for your station.
2. Locate the version badge in the control panel (top-right area).
3. If an update is available, click the Update button.
4. A dropdown displays:
   • Current version
   • Latest version
   • Changelog notes

Apply an Update

1. Click the Update button in the version badge.
2. Review the changelog.
3. Click Update and restart.
4. The station stops, updates, and restarts automatically.

WARNING

Updating restarts the station. Schedule updates during off-peak hours or within your project's maintenance window.

Automatic Updates

Stations can update automatically during the project's maintenance window:

1. Configure a Maintenance Window at the project level.
2. Updates apply automatically during this period.