xtra.audio

Audio Processing ​

The Processing panel controls real-time sound processing. Access it through the Processing tab in Panel A.

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Audio processing requires the "Sound Processing" entitlement in your station plan.

Overview ​

Audio processing applies to the master output before encoding. Sound processing provides broadcast-grade enhancement including:

  • Compression and limiting
  • Multiband dynamics
  • Stereo enhancement
  • Loudness optimization

Processing Status ​

StatusMeaning
Active (green)A preset is loaded and processing is applied
Inactive (gray)No preset selected, raw audio passes through

Processing is active when a preset is selected. Deselecting the preset deactivates processing.

Processing Interface ​

The Processing tab embeds the sound processing interface. All processing controls are accessible directly within the panel.

Preset Management ​

The processing panel shows the current preset. Presets store complete processing configurations and can include StereoTool configurations.

Loading a Preset ​

  1. Browse the preset list in the sidebar
  2. Select a preset
  3. Processing activates with the selected preset

Saving Changes ​

Modifications to processing parameters can be saved to the current preset or exported as a new preset.

Monitoring with Processing ​

A monitor option lets you preview the processed output. Control whether your local monitoring includes processing via the toggle in the top bar or in Studio Settings.

When disabled, you hear the pre-processed audio while listeners hear processed output. This helps identify processing issues.

Processing Chain ​

Audio → EBU R128 → Sound Processing → Encoder