Media

Revolution comes installed with a wide range of image and audio files you can assign to notifications. You can also upload image and audio files of your own. Access this page by going to Configuration > Media.

Note: Only All Sites Admins have full access to configuration.

Your files are limited to the following requirements:

  • File size – Must not exceed 100MB
  • Image file – Supported formats: SVG, BMP, JPG, and PNG. SVG is recommended for scalability.

    • For full-screen images, which combine images and text and are meant to display as the total message content, you must leave the body text of your notification completely blank.

      Note: Cisco DX-650 phone model does not support full-screen image display.

  • Audio file – Supported formats: WAV (all versions), MP3, and MP4. For longer audio files, consider MP3, as they are compressed to a smaller size.

    Tip: Review Audio Recordings Best Practices if you plan to record your own audio files for upload.

Use this procedure to upload the files

  1. Select Upload.

  2. Provide a Name for the file. This is what is displayed throughout the interface. If you do not specify a name, it will auto-populate with the filename of the uploaded file.

  3. Select Choose File to select the file through directory navigation.
  4. Select Save.

Replace your audio and image files when you need to update their content or appearance.

Revolution will use the new file in place of the replaced file without having to update any of your notifications.

  1. Select the Edit icon (Edit icon) for the media file you want to replace.

  2. Select Replace.

  3. (Optional) Change the Name, if necessary.

  4. Select Choose File and navigate to the location of the new file.

    You will only be able to replace a file with one of an equivalent media type. For example, you can replace a JPG with a BMP, but not an MP3.

  5. Select Save.

  1. Log on to your Revolution server.

  2. Navigate to either:

    C:/Program Files (x86)/Syn-Apps/SAAnnounceRevolution/Sounds

    C:/Program Files (x86)/Syn-Apps/SAAnnounceRevolution/Images

  3. Copy your media files into or delete them from these directories.
  4. Restart Revolution.

If you would like to create your notification text such that it matches the pre-installed audio, refer to the following table, which contains the text used for the recordings.

  • All messages have an option of a male or female voice. The file names are prepended with MV or FV for identification.

  • All files are provided in MP3 or WAV format in the server's directory structure:

    C:\Program Files (x86)\Syn-Apps\SAAnnounceRevolution\Sounds

File Name Category Message Text
Alarm-Cause-Identified Emergency Your attention please: The cause of the alarm has been identified. We apologize for any inconvenience. Normal activities may now be resumed.
Alarm-Investigation Emergency Your attention please: An alarm was recently activated but for unknown reasons. The alarm is being investigated.
Bomb-Threat Emergency This is an EMERGENCY alert. We have received a bomb threat that we deem to be credible. Please prepare immediately for a possible evacuation. Listen for instructions from building security or local authorities and follow them quickly and carefully.
Closure-Due-To-Weather Weather This is a WEATHER alert. The facility will be closing due to inclement weather. Prepare to leave the building as soon as possible. Repeat, this building is closing due to inclement weather.
Emergency-Lifted Emergency The previous Emergency alert has been lifted. Normal activities may now be resumed.
Emergency-Test Testing This is a routine test of your Emergency Notification System. This is NOT an emergency.
Explosion Emergency This is an EMERGENCY alert. There has been an explosion nearby. Please prepare evacuate as instructed by building security or local authorities. to Keep at a safe distance so that emergency units can work unimpeded. Avoid the area until further notice.
Fire-Alarm-Activated Emergency This is an EMERGENCY alert! A Fire Alarm has been activated. Please evacuate immediately using the nearest fire exit. Follow instructions from authorities.
Fire Emergency This is an EMERGENCY alert. There is a fire. Please prepare to evacuate immediately by using the nearest fire exit. Listen for instructions from building security, firefighters, or local authorities and follow them quickly and carefully. Do not return to the building until further notice
GasLeak Emergency This is an EMERGENCY alert. A gas leak has been reported in the area. Gas leaks pose a fire threat from accidental ignition. Extinguish any flames and prepare to evacuate. Follow instructions from authorities and stay away from the area until further notice.
General-Test Testing Testing 1...2…3…4…5…6
Hazardous Emergency This is an EMERGENCY alert. A hazardous spill has been reported in the area. Take precaution! Please evacuate immediately and follow instructions from authorities. Remain at a safe distance so emergency units and hazardous materials teams can work unimpeded. Avoid the area until further notice.
Hostile-Intruder Emergency This is an EMERGENCY alert. A hostile intruder has been reported. Local authorities are responding to the incident. Be aware of your surroundings and take shelter immediately until further notice.
Loading-Zone Non-Emergency You are in a designated loading-zone area. Waiting is prohibited.
Lunch-Break-Begin Non-Emergency Lunch break has begun.
Lunch-Break-Ended Non-Emergency Lunch break has ended.
Moving-Walkway Non-Emergency Caution. The moving walkway is ending.
Paging-Custodian School Would a Custodian please report to the main office?
Power-Outage Non-Emergency There has been a power outage. Please remain calm and follow instructions from authorities.
Severe-Weather-Generic Weather The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Weather Warning in effect for this area. Take appropriate precautions
Severe-Weather-Warning-Lifted Weather Your attention please: The National Weather Service has cleared the severe weather warning.
Shooting Emergency This is an EMERGENCY alert. An active shooter has been reported. Seek shelter in a secure location immediately. Close windows, doors, and blinds. Local authorities are responding to the situation. Remain indoors until instructed otherwise. Report suspicious activity to local authorities immediately by calling 9-1-1.
Smoking-Prohibited Non-Emergency Your attention please: Smoking is prohibited in this area. Thank you for your cooperation. Your attention please: Smoking is prohibited in this area. Thank you for your cooperation.
Students-Dismissed Emergency Your attention please: Students are dismissed for the day.
Tornado-Warning Weather This is an EMERGENCY alert. A tornado warning has been issued for this area. Seek shelter immediately.
Tsunami-Warning Weather This is an EMERGENCY alert. A tsunami warning has been issued. Move inland to higher ground as quickly as possible. Follow tsunami evacuation routes and do not return until local public officials have cleared the tsunami warning.
Unsafe-Conditions Emergency The water lines have been contaminated. Do not consume water from the taps for eating, drinking, cleaning, or other consumption purposes until further notice. Health & Safety responders are working to resolve the issue.
Violence-Threat Emergency A violent disturbance has been reported. There is imminent risk of injury to participants and to bystanders. For your personal safety, please go into a building and take shelter in a secure area until further notice.

The System Media tab contains the media files used for live audio notifications.

From this tab you can read a brief description of each file and play the audio for your reference.

When you select edit (Edit icon) for any of the files, you will be able to perform the following actions:

  • Rename the file by editing the string in the Name field.

  • Review the description of the file, its audio type, and its length.

  • Play the audio. The file will play to completion.

  • Download the file. From the resulting page, select the ellipses icon to download the file.

  • Replace the file. Use the Choose File icon to upload your own version of the file. See Recording your own audio files. When you have replaced a file, the description will show a green star.

  • Restore a default file. If you have uploaded your own file, you can revert back to the default file with the Restore button.

You can record your own audio files to replace the default ones, as long as you use this formatting.

  • File Format – WAV

  • Codec – PCM MU-LAW (μ-law)

  • Type – Audio

  • Channels – Mono

  • Sample rate – 8000 Hz

  • Bits per sample – 8

You could use a program like Audacity to create audio files with the correct formatting.

We recommend reviewing the Audio Recordings Best Practices topic before recording your own files to upload.