Studio Settings
Configure Studio behavior and preferences. Access settings via the gear icon in the top bar.
Audio Settings
Input Device
Select the microphone for speaker functionality.
- Open Audio > Input Device.
- Choose from the device list.
- Click Apply.
Devices refresh automatically when connected. Click Refresh to manually scan for new devices.
Output Device
Select where Studio audio plays locally.
- Open Audio > Output Device.
- Choose your headphones or speakers.
- Click Apply.
Use headphones when connected as a speaker to prevent feedback loops.
Monitor with Sound Processing
Control whether local playback includes audio processing.
- On: Hear the processed broadcast output
- Off: Hear pre-processed audio
Toggle off to identify processing issues while hearing the raw signal.
Display Settings
Hide Played Items
Control playlist visibility of completed items.
- On: Played items disappear from the queue
- Off: Played items remain visible (grayed out)
Hiding played items keeps the queue focused on upcoming content.
Show Preload Progress
Display loading indicators for upcoming tracks.
- On: Progress bars show track buffering
- Off: Clean interface without loading indicators
Enable to verify tracks are ready before playback.
Performance Settings
Low-Latency Monitoring
Minimize delay between input and output.
- On: Reduced latency (~20-50ms)
- Off: Standard latency with better stability (~100-200ms)
Enable for live microphone situations where delay is noticeable. Disable if experiencing audio glitches.
Preload Buffer
Set how far ahead tracks buffer.
| Setting | Buffer Time |
|---|---|
| Minimal | 10 seconds |
| Standard | 30 seconds |
| Extended | 60 seconds |
Extended buffering improves stability on slower connections but uses more memory.
Cartwall Settings
Grid Size
Configure cartwall dimensions.
- Open Cartwall > Grid Size.
- Set rows (1-8) and columns (4-12).
- Click Apply.
Larger grids require scrolling on smaller screens.
Trigger Mode
Control how cartwall sounds play.
| Mode | Behavior |
|---|---|
| One-shot | Click plays once, click again stops |
| Toggle | Click starts, click stops |
| Hold | Plays while held, stops on release |
Choose based on your workflow preference.
Keyboard Shortcuts
View and customize keyboard bindings.
- Open Keyboard.
- Browse available shortcuts.
- Click a shortcut to reassign.
- Press the new key combination.
- Click Save.
Default Shortcuts
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Space | Play/Pause |
| N | Next track |
| M | Mute toggle |
| F | Fade current track |
| 1-8 | Cartwall row 1 |
Resetting Shortcuts
Restore default key bindings.
- Open Keyboard.
- Click Reset to Defaults.
- Confirm the reset.
Sync Settings
Auto-Sync
Control automatic state synchronization.
- On: Changes push to all connected users immediately
- Off: Manual sync required (advanced use only)
Keep enabled for normal collaboration. Disable only for isolated testing.
Resetting Settings
Restore all settings to defaults.
- Open Settings > General.
- Scroll to Reset All.
- Click Reset.
- Confirm the action.
This clears all custom settings including cartwall layout and keyboard shortcuts.
Settings Scope
Settings apply at different levels:
| Scope | Persistence | Shared |
|---|---|---|
| User | Your account across devices | No |
| Browser | This browser only | No |
| Station | Station-wide defaults | Yes (admins) |
Most settings are user-scoped. Cartwall layout is browser-scoped. Audio device settings are browser-scoped due to hardware specificity.