Audio File Management

Topic included in this article:

• Overview
• Console Navigation
  • Edit Name & Description
  • Delete Audio Clip
  • Play Audio Clip
• Upload an Audio File
  • Uploadable File Types
  • How to Upload an Audio File
• Text-to-Speech
• Record Audio
• Audio Limitations
• Helpful Links
• Contact Support or Sales

Overview

Audio files can be created in the Rhombus Console by uploading an audio file, using text-to-speech, or recording audio. These audio files can be used with the Rules Engine and played through an A100 Audio Gateway.

Note: Playing audio files through an A100 Audio Gateway requires an Enterprise license. For more information, see Console Features & Licensing.

Console Navigation

1. Log in to the Rhombus Console, navigate to "Settings," then click "Manage Audio Files."

2. The Audio File Management page displays all saved audio files and provides options to upload an audio file, record an audio clip, or enter a text-to-speech message.

Edit Name & Description

1. To edit the name or description of an audio file, click the pencil icon to the right of the audio file.

2. Enter the name and description for the audio file, then click "Confirm" in the bottom-right corner.

Delete Audio Clip

1. To delete an audio clip, click the "X" between the pencil and play buttons to the right of the audio file.

2. After clicking the "X," a dialog appears asking you to confirm the deletion.

Play Audio Clip

1. To play an audio file, click the play button to the right of the delete button.

2. While the audio file is playing, the play icon changes to a pause icon. Ensure the volume on your computer is turned up to hear the audio.

Upload an Audio File

Uploadable File Types

Audio files must meet the following requirements:

• Supported file types: .MP3, .MP4, .WAV, .FLAC, and .AAC
• Maximum file size: 2 MB
• Audio channels: Single-channel (mono)
• Sample rate: 48 kHz (48,000 Hz)

How to Upload an Audio File

To upload an audio file, click "Upload Audio File" in the upper-left corner of the Audio File Management page. In the dialog that appears, enter a name for the audio file, then select the file you want to upload. Click "Upload" in the bottom-right corner when finished.

Once uploaded, the audio file appears in the list, where you can edit, delete, or play it.

Text-to-Speech

To create a text-to-speech audio file, click "Text to Speech" in the upper-left corner of the Audio File Management page. In the dialog that appears, enter a name and description, then enter the text you want to convert to audio. Click "Create" in the bottom-right corner when finished.

Once created, the audio file appears in the list, where you can edit, delete, or play it.

Note: Text-to-speech messages are limited to 50 words.

Record Audio

1. To record an audio file, click "Record Audio." In the dialog that appears, enter a name for the audio file, then click "Record" to begin recording.

2. While recording, the "Record" button changes to "Stop." Click "Stop" when you are finished recording.

3. Once the recording stops, the play button on the right becomes blue and available to select. Click the play button to listen to the recording before uploading it. To re-record the audio, click "Record" again.

4. Click "Upload" in the bottom-right corner when finished. Once uploaded, the audio file appears in the list, where you can edit, delete, or play it.

Note: Recorded audio clips are limited to 1 minute.

Audio Limitations

Audio files are subject to the following limits:

• Maximum upload size: 2 MB
• Maximum recording length: 1 minute
• Text-to-speech limit: 50 words

Helpful Links

• Rules Engine Set Up
• Console Features & Licensing
• A100 Audio Gateway Setup
• Audio Gateway Walkthrough
• Broadcast with A100

Contact Support or Sales

Have more questions? Contact Rhombus Support at +1 (877) 746-6797 option 2 or support@rhombus.com.

Interested in learning more? Contact Rhombus Sales at +1 (877) 746-6797 option 1 or sales@rhombus.com.