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Audio Center

Overview

Audio Center is a new media management hub within Arc XP that enables editors to upload, search, and manage audio assets (MP3, WAV) directly in the platform.

A Beta version of Audio Center is now available in Sandbox and Production environments.

This Beta version lays the groundwork for future enhancements, including AI-powered text-to-speech.

Audio Center Demo Video

What's Included (Beta Version)

The Beta phase for Audio Center focuses on giving editorial teams fundamental audio workflows inside Arc XP. You can:

1. Upload Audio Files

Audio Center supports direct upload of:

  • MP3

  • WAV

Uploads are managed through an intuitive interface designed for newsroom workflows.

2. Manage Audio Assets 

Audio Center provides a centralized way to organize and track audio content:

  • View all audio assets in a dedicated library

  • Search and filter by metadata

  • Edit metadata at any time

  • Replace files or update details as needed

3. Insert Audio Into Composer

Editors can embed uploaded audio directly into story bodies using Composer’s native tools.

4. Render Audio Player on the Front End 

Audio files can be played on the reader-facing site.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

  • Audio Center is enabled in your environment

  • Audio API permissions are enabled for the roles you wish to use Audio Center. See Managing roles.

  • You have User Seats, Asset Storage, and Video/Audio Bandwidth in your Arc XP order form.

Upload an Audio File

  1. Open Audio Center from the Arc XP navigation menu.

  2. Click Upload Audio.

  3. Enter a file name and primary website. Click Next.

  4. Select an MP3 or WAV file.

  5. Add basic metadata (title, description, tags).

  6. Save or Publish.

  7. Uploaded audio becomes immediately available for use in Composer.

Insert audio into a Composer story 

  1. Open a story in Composer.

  2. Click “Add Audio” icon from the Insert toolbar.

  3. Search for an audio asset previously uploaded in Audio Center.

  4. Audio is inserted in-line.

Render on the front end

There are two supported ways to render audio on the front end. Both options will be available at General Availability, while preview/test options are available during the Beta phase.

  1. As an Audio Player block that can be placed anywhere on your page template

    Use the Audio Player block when you want to place audio anywhere within your page template (for example: above the article, in a sidebar, or between content sections).

  2. As an Audio player within your custom Article Body block

    You may also render the Audio Player inside a custom Article Body block, if your template structure requires audio to appear within the article content flow.

Beta Implementation Support While both rendering options will be generally available, during the Beta phase we can provide a preview custom block example to help you get started.

Beta Program Details

What beta testers can expect 

  • Early access to core upload + embedding functionality

  • Ability to test workflows inside existing Sandbox/Production processes

  • Dedicated feedback loops for UX, feature gaps, and needs

What’s not included yet

  • AI-generated audio or TTS

  • Final Audio Player PageBuilder Block

  • Podcasting tools

  • RSS feed generation

  • Advanced analytics specific to audio

FAQs

Can I publish audio during the sandbox period? 

Yes, audio can be embedded into Composer stories, and published on your Sandbox site. During the Beta phase, a sample block for the Audio Center Player will be provided. We welcome your feedback in shaping the final block for general availability.

Will my uploads carry over into GA?

Yes — assets uploaded during the beta phase will remain in the environment after general availability.

Will I be billed separately for Audio Center?

No. Audio usage is not billed as a separate add-on. It is applied against the quotas you already have for User Seats, Asset Storage, and Video/Audio Bandwidth.

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