xtra.audio

Studio Overview ​

The Studio is the live broadcast control center. It provides real-time playback control, audio mixing, and collaboration features for on-air broadcasting.

Studio

Main Features ​

  • Playback Control: Three mixer channels with transport controls
  • Playlist Management: Queue and reorder tracks during broadcast
  • Audio Mixer: Volume, speed, and peak monitoring per channel
  • Cartwall: Instant sound playback grid for jingles and effects
  • Audio Processing: Real-time sound enhancement via StereoTool
  • Collaboration: Multiple users can control the studio simultaneously

Prerequisites ​

Before using the Studio:

  • A station must be running (status: On Air)
  • Your user account requires Studio access permissions
  • A supported browser with Web Audio API support

Opening the Studio ​

  1. Navigate to your station dashboard.
  2. Click Studio in the main navigation.
  3. The Studio interface loads with the current broadcast state.

The Studio connects to the station's audio engine automatically. Changes made in the Studio affect the live broadcast in real-time.

Interface Overview ​

The Studio interface consists of:

AreaPurpose
Top BarMode selector, user presence, settings
Player SectionThree mixer channels with transport controls
Panel APlaylist, Mixer, Processing, Session Editor, Mix Editor
Panel BMedia Library, Cartwall, Clock, Relay

Panels can be resized by dragging the divider between them.

Next Steps ​