University at Buffalo (UB)
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Audio Player Component
Embed an MP3 file in a media player.
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Last reviewed: October 24, 2022
Accessibility
- Transcripts are required for audio file.
This component may not function ideally on small-screen devices.
Using This Component
The component in its initial default state.
This component has only one tab.
Click the wrench icon to configure the settings.
Host large images in the DAM. Learn more about digital assets.
Technical Restrictions
- The player will only play MP3 files.
- To be accessible, a transcript is required.
- This component may have compatibility issues for small-screen devices.
When uploading a file in Internet Explorer, the player may give you an error message “MIME type unknown.” Refresh the page to verify the file was properly uploaded.
Configure - Main Settings
The component opened for editing.
This component has only one tab.
Track Title: Enter the title of the track (optional).
Upload mp3 file: Add your sound file by either dragging and dropping from the Content Finder, or by clicking inside the box and browsing your computer for the file and selecting it for upload.
Accessibility Concerns
To be accessible, audio files such as those in the Audio Player component require a transcript.
Best practice: place a File Download component immediately below your Audio Player component, to link your transcript file. Your transcript can then be uploaded into your page, or stored in Assets.