Technical Sound Recording details and Image

SoundRecording and Image Elements

SoundRecording and Image elements are crucial, as they encapsulate all necessary technical specifications for sound recordings and associated artwork. These specifications must meet the exact standards required by MassiveMusic to ensure seamless integration.

Technical Sound Recording Example

<TechnicalSoundRecordingDetails>
    <TechnicalResourceDetailsReference>T1</TechnicalResourceDetailsReference>
    <AudioCodecType>FLAC</AudioCodecType>
    <NumberOfChannels>2</NumberOfChannels>
    <SamplingRate UnitOfMeasure="kHz">44.1</SamplingRate>
    <BitsPerSample>16</BitsPerSample>
    <IsPreview>false</IsPreview>
    <PreviewDetails>
        <StartPoint>0</StartPoint>
        <Duration>PT30S</Duration>
    </PreviewDetails>
    <File>
        <FileName>7707722999177_01_01.flac</FileName>
        <FilePath>resources</FilePath>
        <HashSum>
            <HashSum>d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e</HashSum>
            <HashSumAlgorithmType>MD5</HashSumAlgorithmType>
        </HashSum>
    </File>
</TechnicalSoundRecordingDetails>

Technical Sound Recording Details

<TechnicalSoundRecordingDetails>

This element encapsulates all the technical specifications related to a sound recording ensuring that the digital files are correctly described for encoding, transmission, and playback.

Sub-elements

<TechnicalResourceDetailsReference>

Description: A unique reference within the message that links to this set of technical details.

Example: T1 - This is an identifier used to link these technical details with the resource they describe.
<AudioCodecType>

Description: Specifies the type of audio codec used for the sound recording.

Example: FLAC - Indicates that the Free Lossless Audio Codec is used, which is known for compression without loss of quality.

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The MassivMusic platform requires FLAC and a minimum quality of 16bit 44.1khz. Please deliver your highest available quality from this list of supported formats.

<NumberOfChannels>

Description: Indicates the number of audio channels in the recording.

Example: 2 - Represents a stereo audio track.
<SamplingRate>

Description: The frequency at which the audio data is sampled.

Attributes:
- UnitOfMeasure: Specifies the units in which the sampling rate is measured.
Example: 44.1 kHz - The sampling rate.
<BitsPerSample>

Description: Defines the bit depth of the audio sample.

Example: 16 - The bit depth.
<IsPreview>

Description: Indicates whether the audio file is a preview or the full track.

Example: false - Specifies that the file is not a preview but the full recording.
<PreviewDetails>

Description: If the track includes a preview, this nested element provides specific details about the preview portion of the audio file.
- <StartPoint>
  
  Description: The start time of the preview clip within the audio file.
  
  Example: 0 - Indicates that the preview starts at the beginning of the track.
  
  Note: Where no start point is specified, a generic clip with a default start point of 43 seconds from the start of the track will be generated.
- <Duration>
  
  Description: The length of the preview segment.
  
  Format: Specified in ISO 8601 duration format.
  
  Example: PT30S - Represents a preview duration of 30 seconds.

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MassiveMusic powers a range of services that utilise clips and require different clip lengths based on their licencing arrangements, unless stated otherwise within the agreement MassiveMusic, will generate both 30-second and 60-second clips for use on licenced services. Please see here for more information about our clip partners.

<ExpressionType>

Description: Specifies the type of expression for the release, indicating that the information provided is for informational purposes only and does not necessarily imply commercial or promotional usage.

<File>
Description: This element details the file information associated with the sound recording.
<FileName>

Description: The name of the audio file.

Example: 7707722999177_01_01.flac - A specific file name that typically includes a unique identifier for the track.
<FilePath>

Description: The path where the file is located within the delivery package.

Example: resources/ - Indicates the directory in the digital package where the file is stored.
<HashSum>

Description: Provides a hash sum for the file which is used to verify file integrity.

Sub-elements:
- <HashSum>: The actual hash value.
- <HashSumAlgorithmType>: Specifies the type of algorithm used for the hash.

Image

Image Example

<Image>
  <ImageType>FrontCoverImage</ImageType>
    <ImageId>
      <ProprietaryId Namespace="PADPIDA2011021601H">G0100052263819</ProprietaryId>
    </ImageId>
  <ResourceReference>A3</ResourceReference>
  <ImageDetailsByTerritory>
    <TerritoryCode>Worldwide</TerritoryCode>
    <TechnicalImageDetails>
      <TechnicalResourceDetailsReference>T3</TechnicalResourceDetailsReference>
      <ImageCodecType>JPEG</ImageCodecType>
      <ImageHeight>1400</ImageHeight>
      <ImageWidth>1400</ImageWidth>
      <File>
        <FileName>7707722999177.jpg</FileName>
        <FilePath>resources</FilePath>
        <HashSum>
          <HashSum>e99a18c428cb38d5f260853678922e03</HashSum>
          <HashSumAlgorithmType>MD5</HashSumAlgorithmType>
        </HashSum>
      </File>
    </TechnicalImageDetails>
  </ImageDetailsByTerritory>
</Image>

`<Image>`

This element serves as the container for all details specific to an image resource included in a music product release.

`<ImageType>`

Description: Specifies the type or role of the image.

Example: FrontCoverImage - Indicates that the image is used as the front cover of the release.

`<ImageID>`

Description: Contains identifiers for the image, including proprietary IDs used for specific purposes.

Example: Shows a proprietary identifier with the namespace "PADPIDA2011021601H" and the ID "G0100052263819", uniquely identifying the image resource.

<ProprietaryId Namespace="PADPIDA2011021601H">G0100052263819</ProprietaryId>

`<ResourceReference>`

Description: A unique reference identifier used within the message to refer to this image resource.

Example: A3 - An arbitrary reference code assigned to this specific image resource.

`<ImageDetailsByTerritory>`

Provides details about the image that are specific to a designated territory or market.

<TerritoryCode>

Description: Specifies the geographic area to which these image details apply.

Example: Worldwide - Indicates that the image details are applicable globally.

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Please note that we require this to be set to Worldwide at all times. We do not support territory-specific image artwork and take all territory-specific information from the deal list which is used for content availability.

`<TechnicalImageDetails>`

Description: Encapsulates all the technical specifications related to an image, ensuring that the digital files are correctly described for storage and display.

<TechnicalResourceDetailsReference>

Description: A unique reference within the message that links to this set of technical details for the image.

Example: T3 - An identifier used to link these technical details with the image they describe.
<ImageCodecType>

Description: Specifies the type of image codec used.

Example: JPEG - We only support the ingestion of JPEG. You can find a full list of our supported assets here.
<ImageHeight> and <ImageWidth>

Description: Dimensions of the image in pixels.

Example:
- <ImageHeight>: 1400 - The height of the image in pixels.
- <ImageWidth>: 1400 - The width of the image in pixels, indicating a square aspect ratio typical for album covers.

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We have a minimum requirement of 1400 pixels by 1400 pixels and all artwork should be provided square. A number fo the platforms that we power utilise artwork display on HD devices such a Television so it is advised to provide the highest quality size image available. You can find more information about the artwork we provide to clients here

`<File>`

This element details the file information associated with the image resource.

<FileName>

Description: The name of the image file.

Example: 7707722999177.jpg - A specific file name that likely includes a unique identifier for the image.
<FilePath>

Description: The path where the file is located within the delivery package.

Example: resources/ - Indicates the directory in the digital package where the file is stored.
<HashSum> and <HashSumAlgorithmType>

Description: Provides a hash sum for the file which is used to verify file integrity.

Full Resource List Example

<ResourceList>
<SoundRecording>
<SoundRecordingType>MusicalWorkSoundRecording</SoundRecordingType>
<SoundRecordingId>
    <ISRC>UK78DH29010</ISRC>
</SoundRecordingId>
<ResourceReference>A1</ResourceReference>
<ReferenceTitle>
    <TitleText>Generic Track Title</TitleText>
    <SubTitle/>
</ReferenceTitle>
<Duration>PT0H5M48S</Duration>
<SoundRecordingDetailsByTerritory>
    <TerritoryCode>Worldwide</TerritoryCode>
    <Title TitleType="FormalTitle">
        <TitleText>Generic Track Title</TitleText>
        <SubTitle SubTitleType="Version">Album Version</SubTitle>
    </Title>
    <Title TitleType="DisplayTitle">
        <TitleText>Generic Track Title (Album Version)</TitleText>
    </Title>
    <DisplayArtist>
        <PartyName>
            <FullName>Generic Artist</FullName>
        </PartyName>
        <ArtistRole>MainArtist</ArtistRole>
    </DisplayArtist>
    <ResourceContributor>
        <PartyName>
            <FullName>Generic Producer</FullName>
        </PartyName>
    <ResourceContributorRole>Producer</ResourceContributorRole>
    </ResourceContributor>
    <IndirectResourceContributor>
        <PartyName>
            <FullName>Generic Composer</FullName>
        </PartyName>
        <IndirectResourceContributorRole>Composer</IndirectResourceContributorRole>
    </IndirectResourceContributor>
    <LabelName>Generic Label</LabelName>
    <PLine>
        <Year>2024</Year>
        <PLineText>Generic Label</PLineText>
    </PLine>
    <Genre>
        <GenreText>Pop</GenreText>
    </Genre>
    <ParentalWarningType>NoAdviceAvailable</ParentalWarningType>
    <TechnicalSoundRecordingDetails>
        <TechnicalResourceDetailsReference>T1</TechnicalResourceDetailsReference>
        <AudioCodecType>FLAC</AudioCodecType>
        <NumberOfChannels>2</NumberOfChannels>
        <SamplingRate UnitOfMeasure="kHz">44.1</SamplingRate>
        <BitsPerSample>16</BitsPerSample>
        <IsPreview>false</IsPreview>
        <File>
            <FileName>7707722999177_01_01.flac</FileName>
            <FilePath>resources</FilePath>
            <HashSum>
                <HashSum>d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e</HashSum>
                <HashSumAlgorithmType>MD5</HashSumAlgorithmType>
            </HashSum>
        </File>
    </TechnicalSoundRecordingDetails>
</SoundRecordingDetailsByTerritory>
</SoundRecording>
<SoundRecording>
<SoundRecordingType>MusicalWorkSoundRecording</SoundRecordingType>
<SoundRecordingId>
    <ISRC>UK78DH29011</ISRC>
</SoundRecordingId>
<ResourceReference>A2</ResourceReference>
<ReferenceTitle>
    <TitleText>Generic Track Title (Album Version)</TitleText>
    <SubTitle/>
</ReferenceTitle>
<Duration>PT0H5M48S</Duration>
<SoundRecordingDetailsByTerritory>
    <TerritoryCode>Worldwide</TerritoryCode>
    <Title TitleType="FormalTitle">
        <TitleText>Generic Track Title</TitleText>
        <SubTitle SubTitleType="Version">Radio Version</SubTitle>
    </Title>
    <Title TitleType="DisplayTitle">
        <TitleText>Generic Track Title (Radio Version)</TitleText>
    </Title>
        <DisplayArtist>
        <PartyName>
            <FullName>Generic Artist</FullName>
        </PartyName>
        <ArtistRole>MainArtist</ArtistRole>
    </DisplayArtist>
    <ResourceContributor>
        <PartyName>
            <FullName>Generic Producer</FullName>
        </PartyName>
    <ResourceContributorRole>Producer</ResourceContributorRole>
    </ResourceContributor>
    <IndirectResourceContributor>
        <PartyName>
            <FullName>Generic Composer</FullName>
        </PartyName>
        <IndirectResourceContributorRole>Composer</IndirectResourceContributorRole>
    </IndirectResourceContributor>
    <LabelName>Generic Label</LabelName>
    <PLine>
        <Year>2024</Year>
        <PLineText>Generic Label</PLineText>
    </PLine>
    <Genre>
        <GenreText>Pop</GenreText>
    </Genre>
    <ParentalWarningType>NoAdviceAvailable</ParentalWarningType>
    <TechnicalSoundRecordingDetails>
        <TechnicalResourceDetailsReference>T2</TechnicalResourceDetailsReference>
        <AudioCodecType>FLAC</AudioCodecType>
        <NumberOfChannels>2</NumberOfChannels>
        <SamplingRate UnitOfMeasure="kHz">44.1</SamplingRate>
        <BitsPerSample>16</BitsPerSample>
        <IsPreview>false</IsPreview>
        <File>
            <FileName>7707722999177_01_02.flac</FileName>
            <FilePath>resources</FilePath>
            <HashSum>
                <HashSum>d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e</HashSum>
                <HashSumAlgorithmType>MD5</HashSumAlgorithmType>
            </HashSum>
        </File>
    </TechnicalSoundRecordingDetails>
</SoundRecordingDetailsByTerritory>
</SoundRecording>
<Image>
v<ImageType>FrontCoverImage</ImageType>
<ResourceReference>A3</ResourceReference>
<ImageDetailsByTerritory>
    <TerritoryCode>Worldwide</TerritoryCode>
    <TechnicalImageDetails>
        <TechnicalResourceDetailsReference>T3</TechnicalResourceDetailsReference>
        <ImageCodecType>JPEG</ImageCodecType>
        <ImageHeight>1400</ImageHeight>
        <ImageWidth>1400</ImageWidth>
        <File>
            <FileName>7707722999177.jpg</FileName>
            <FilePath>resources</FilePath>
            <HashSum>
                <HashSum>e99a18c428cb38d5f260853678922e03</HashSum>
                <HashSumAlgorithmType>MD5</HashSumAlgorithmType>
            </HashSum>
        </File>
    </TechnicalImageDetails>
</ImageDetailsByTerritory>
</Image>
</ResourceList>