Audio.co

Generate broadcast-ready news, weather, traffic, and ad spots using AI-powered voices and automated updates for radio stations and podcasting professionals.

Paid audio generation

Starting at

$19/mo

About Audio.co

Audio.co, formerly known as RadioNewsAI, is a specialized AI-driven platform designed to streamline audio production for the broadcast and podcasting industries. The platform addresses the need for consistent, high-quality spoken content by automating the creation of essential segments such as news bulletins, weather forecasts, and traffic updates. By integrating advanced synthetic speech technology with reliable data sources, it allows users to produce ready-to-air audio that sounds professional and natural, helping media outlets maintain a comprehensive on-air presence without the logistical challenges of round-the-clock live staffing. The system operates through a user-friendly dashboard where creators can manage various production modules. For news and weather, the tool pulls data from verified sources to draft scripts that are then converted into speech using a selection of lifelike AI voices. The ad production feature is particularly robust, enabling the rapid generation of single spec spots or complex multi-spot campaigns. Users can enhance their audio by building full sequences that include backing music and professional transitions, ensuring the final output matches the production value of traditional studio recordings. This tool is primarily built for radio station managers, program directors, and independent podcasters who require timely, localized content. It is an ideal solution for small to mid-sized stations that need to provide frequent market-specific updates on weather and traffic but lack the budget for dedicated live news anchors. Additionally, advertising sales teams can utilize the platform to quickly generate professional-sounding commercials for client pitches, significantly reducing the turnaround time for creative mockups. What differentiates Audio.co from general-purpose text-to-speech tools is its deep focus on broadcast workflows and automation. Rather than just providing a voice, it offers specialized modules that understand the structure of news and traffic reports. With features like custom voice cloning on higher tiers and the ability to schedule automatic updates, it provides a specialized end-to-end solution for audio professionals. The platform ensures that content remains current and locally relevant, making it a comprehensive toolkit for modern audio content creation.

Audio.co pros & cons

Pros

Automates time-sensitive content like local weather and traffic updates effectively.
Supports custom voice cloning to maintain specific brand or presenter identities.
Provides a unified dashboard for news, ads, and informational segments.
Scalable pricing allows for optional extra usage without forced plan upgrades.
Enables rapid creation of professional ad spec spots for sales presentations.

Cons

The entry-level plan is limited to only 10 minutes of generated audio per month.
Custom voice cloning features are locked behind the $49/month or higher tiers.
The per-second cost for additional audio is significantly higher on the basic plan.
Advanced audio sequencing requires manual setup within the dashboard.

Audio.co use cases

Radio program directors can automate hourly weather and traffic updates to maintain 24/7 coverage without live staff.
Ad sales teams can generate high-quality spec commercials in seconds to present creative ideas to potential clients.
Podcast producers can create daily automated news briefing segments to supplement their main content feed.
Local news organizations can scale their output across multiple regions by using automated scripts from reliable data feeds.
Community radio stations can provide professional-grade news bulletins on a limited budget using AI voices.

Audio.co features

voice cloning
background music integration
usage-based billing
audio sequence builder
ai ad production
local traffic updates
automated weather reports
ai newscast generation

Audio.co pricing

Is Audio.co free? No, Audio.co doesn't offer a free plan; pricing starts at $19 / month.

Basic

$19 / month

10 minutes of AI audio generation
Access to news tools
Access to weather tools
Access to traffic tools
Access to ad production tools
Usage-based billing at $0.03/second

Plus

$49 / month

50 minutes of AI audio generation
1 custom voice with cloned audio
Access to news tools
Access to weather tools
Access to traffic tools
Access to ad production tools
Usage-based billing at $0.025/second

Pro

$99 / month

100 minutes of AI audio generation
2 custom voices with cloned audio
Access to news tools
Access to weather tools
Access to traffic tools
Access to ad production tools
Usage-based billing at $0.02/second

Premium

$199 / month

250 minutes of AI audio generation
4 custom voices with cloned audio
Access to news tools
Access to weather tools
Access to traffic tools
Access to ad production tools
Usage-based billing at $0.018/second

Audio.co FAQs

Can I use my own voice for the AI-generated reports?

Yes, starting with the $49 per month plan, you can create custom voices using audio cloning. This allows your station to maintain a consistent on-air identity even when content is automated.

What happens if I exceed my plan's monthly minute limit?

Audio.co offers optional usage-based billing for all plans. You can continue generating audio at a per-second rate that ranges from $0.018 to $0.03 depending on your subscription tier.

Where does the news and weather information come from?

The platform generates newscasts and weather reports from reliable, accurate sources. This ensures that the automated audio delivered to your listeners contains up-to-date and trustworthy information.

Can I add music to my generated audio segments?

Yes, the dashboard allows you to build full sequences that include backing music. This helps create a polished, broadcast-ready sound for ads, news, and other segments.

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