Introduction

Muvi allows you to create audio content using external Feed URLs, including both HLS live audio feeds (.m3u8) and MP3 feeds. With this feature, you can use a feed URL as the primary media source for your audio content and stream it directly through the audio player in both the Dashboard and the front-end applications. You can also enable the “Mark as Livestream” option to activate live audio player functionalities for live streaming use cases.

Key Features

• Add HLS and MP3 feeds as primary media for audio content
• Stream audio directly in the Dashboard audio player
• Play audio feeds on the front-end website/apps
• Enable live audio streaming functionalities using the Mark as Livestream option
• Support for both on-demand and live audio feed playback

Adding Audio Content Using a Feed URL

Adding audio content is a 2-step process. In the first step, you can add the basic content metadata — including the content title, content type, group, categories, and sub-categories.

In the next step, you can enhance your content by adding a thumbnail, banner, cast and crew details, and configuring options like monetization, security, and more.

Step 1: Adding Basic Content Information

• To add audio content, navigate to “Content Management”-->” Content Library” in the Dashboard.
• In the Content Library, click on “Add New”.
• Click on the “Edit Icon” at the top to change the content name from “Untitled Audio” to a name that you want to add for the audio.
• On the right side, select the “Content Type” (i.e., Audio).
• Select the “Group” (i.e., Audio).
• The “Permalink” will be automatically generated based on the content name.
• Select the “Categories & Subcategories” from the dropdown menu. (Click here to know how to add and manage “Categories and Subcategories)
• Under “Add Primary Media”, click on “Add” to upload an audio file for the content.
• In the pop-up, click on the “Feed” option.
• Under the “Feed URL”, type the HLS or MP3 feed URL for the audio.
• Select “Mark as Live Stream” if you want to live stream the audio.
• Click on “Upload”.
• Click on “Save and Continue” in the top right corner.
• The content information will be saved, and audio content will be created.

Step 2: Adding Media Assets and Additional Details

Once the audio content is created, you can enhance the content by adding a thumbnail, banner, cast and crew details, and configuring options like monetization, security, and more.

Adding Preview, Posters & Banners

• Click on the “Design” tab.
• Under “Poster”, upload a thumbnail or poster for the content. You can upload different sizes of posters for Web, Mobile, and TV platforms.
• Under “Banner”, upload a banner for the content. You can upload different sizes of banners for Web, Mobile, and TV platforms.

Adding Monetization

• Click on the “Monetization” tab to add monetization methods like subscription/PPV to the content. If you have not added the monetization methods, you can instantly add one.
• You can also configure “Advertisements” for the content.

Adding Security Features

• Click on the “Security” tab to add security options like Geo-block to the content. You can block your content for a specific city, state, or country.

Adding People (Cast & Crew)

• Click on the “People” tab to add cast and crew-related information to the content.
• You can instantly add the people’s information and map it to the content.

Adding Addons (Video, Audio, PDF, External Links)

• Click on the “Add-ons” tab to add or relate any video, audio, PDF, or external link to the content. This will be visible on the front-end in the content details page.

Adding a Playlist and Related Content

• Click on the “Advanced” tab to add the content to an audio playlist.
• You can also relate or link the content with another video, audio, or document using the “Related Content” feature.

Adding Description & Search Tags

• On the right-hand side, type the content “Description”.
• Add the “Search Tags” or keywords to help your end-users find your content easily on the front-end (e.g., romantic, vocals, etc.)

Saving & Publishing the Content

• Click on “Save and Publish” in the top right corner to save the details and publish the content immediately.
• You can select “Save and Schedule” if you want to publish the content on a future date.
• You can select “Save as Draft” if you want to make further changes to the content and publish it later.
• Once the content is added, you can view it in the “Content Library”.
• Click on the “Preview Button” on the content to preview it in the CMS.

How to View the Content on the Frontend

You can click on “Website” and view the content under a specific content category or featured section.