xtra.audio

StereoTool ​

Addon

StereoTool is a paid station addon. Activate it via Addons in the station sidebar.

Professional audio processing for broadcast-quality sound.

StereoTool

Overview ​

StereoTool is a third-party audio processor that provides advanced sound enhancement. It runs on the audio output before encoding, applying multiband compression, stereo enhancement, and other broadcast processing.

Requirements ​

  • Active StereoTool addon (license managed through the addon system)

Interface ​

StereoTool is integrated as a web interface directly in the station. The processing page shows:

  • Preset library: Browse and select presets in the sidebar
  • StereoTool interface: Embedded web UI for detailed configuration

Activation ​

Processing is controlled through the preset mechanism:

  1. Open Sound Processing in the station sidebar
  2. Select a preset from the library
  3. Processing activates with the selected preset

To deactivate processing, deselect the active preset.

Processing Chain ​

StereoTool processes audio after loudness normalization but before encoding:

Audio → EBU R128 → StereoTool → Encoder

Troubleshooting ​

No Audio Output ​

  • Verify the active preset is valid
  • Deactivate StereoTool to confirm source audio works

Distorted Audio ​

  • The preset may be too aggressive for the source material
  • Try a different preset designed for internet streaming

High CPU Usage ​

  • StereoTool processing is CPU-intensive
  • Consider using a lighter preset
  • Contact support if issues persist