Audio Player Block

Embed an audio player.

Why would I use this block?

Use this block in an article that includes audio content.

Examples:

• http://www.bu.edu/articles/2019/wellness-wednesday-dont-be-spooked-by-sugar-on-halloween/
• http://www.bu.edu/articles/2019/running-the-show/
• http://www.bu.edu/articles/2019/noise-pollution-in-the-ocean-affect-whale-ears/

Using the Audio Player block

Watch this quick video tutorial:

Or follow these instructions:

Add the Audio Player block to your article.

Upload your audio file.

Add an image, titles and descriptions.

If you have a transcript, enter the text in the transcript area or upload a captions vtt file.

In the Block settings, under the Styles tab, you can choose the audio player style. Your options are:

• Default
• Quote – Makes image a background image
• Box – Make image larger and on the right