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Upload a Media File

Use Upload a Media File when you already have an audio prompt and want MiRTA PBX to store it for IVRs, queues, DISAs, announcements, or other call flows.

Open the form

StepAction
1Select the correct tenant in the top bar.
2Open Configuration > Media Files.
3Select New Media File.
4Complete the Information, upload, and transformation blocks, then select Save.

Information

Information block when creating an uploaded media file.
Information block when creating an uploaded media file.

This block identifies the prompt in lists and destination selectors.

FieldDescription
NameShort display name for the media file. Use a name that describes where the prompt is used, such as Docs Demo IVR Upload Prompt.
DescriptionAdministrative note for the prompt. Use it to record the script purpose, call flow, or owner.

Upload Recording

Upload recording block when creating an uploaded media file.
Upload recording block when creating an uploaded media file.

This block selects the local audio file to upload.

FieldDescription
FileSelect the audio file to store. Use a clear filename, such as ivr-selection-upload.wav. MiRTA PBX can process common prompt formats including WAV, MP3, M4A, and WMA.

Upload/Create Transformations

Upload/create transformations block for an uploaded media file.
Upload/create transformations block for an uploaded media file.

This block controls audio normalization and format conversion when the media file is saved.

Field or optionDescription
Volume correctionApplies a linear gain adjustment. Use 1.0 for no change. Values below 1 reduce volume; values above 1 increase it.
AutomaticLets MiRTA PBX choose the stored format based on the uploaded source.
WAV mono 8Khz 64kbpsConverts the prompt to an 8 kHz mono WAV format suitable for narrowband telephony prompts.
WAV mono 16Khz 128kbpsConverts the prompt to a 16 kHz mono WAV format.
SLN 8 khz formatConverts the prompt to 8 kHz signed linear audio.
SLN 16 khz formatConverts the prompt to 16 kHz signed linear audio.
Leave as isStores the uploaded file format without conversion, except for any requested volume correction.

Example

FieldExample value
NameDocs Demo IVR Upload Prompt
DescriptionUploaded prompt for the IVR selection menu
Fileivr-selection-upload.wav
Volume correction1.0
Format conversionAutomatic

Editing

To edit an uploaded media file, open it from the Media Files list, adjust the name or description, optionally upload a replacement file, review the transformation options, and select Save. If the prompt is already used in a call flow, test that flow after replacing the audio.