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a
How can I stream an audio even when the streaming is not done?
t
Thanks for reaching out, Aditya. I'm an AI assistant and I'm here to help. Give me a moment while I research this topic.
You can stream audio to listeners before the entire audio source is finished by using chunked streaming techniques. With LiveKit, you can publish audio frames as soon as they are generated, transmitting them in real time without waiting for the whole stream to complete. • Text-to-Speech (TTS): LiveKit’s TTS and chunked streaming systems allow you to send and play audio as soon as the first audio chunks are available, without waiting for the complete synthesis. You can iterate through available frames and send them as they arrive. • Real-time audio streams: Use LiveKit’s 
AudioSource
and 
LocalAudioTrack
objects to create real-time audio publishing pipelines that immediately transmit captured frames. • DataStreamAudioOutput and buffer management: These approaches push buffered audio as soon as it’s available, using async iterables and real-time publishing logic to minimize delay. • Web application streaming: In browser-based solutions, connect WebAudio nodes to 
MediaStreamAudioDestinationNode
and publish to LiveKit as audio is created. The main principle is to process and publish audio in small chunks or frames as they are produced, allowing immediate playback and streaming even if the generation/upload is ongoing. Let me know if you need implementation details for a specific platform or integration method. Sources: Agents Core Architecture | livekit/livekit_composite | DeepWiki | ChunkedStream | LiveKit Agents | Receiving and publishing tracks | LiveKit Docs | livekit-agents/livekit/agents/voice/room_io/_pre_connect_audio.py | Sources/LiveKit/Core/PreConnectAudioBuffer.swift | Stream music over WebRTC using React and WebAudio
a
how to create a local audio track?
t
Hey there! Creating a local audio track in LiveKit is pretty straightforward, and I'll walk you through it for different environments. Let me break it down in a way that's super easy to understand. • Python SDK:
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from livekit import rtc

# Define your audio parameters
SAMPLE_RATE = 48000
NUM_CHANNELS = 1  # mono

# Create an audio source and a local audio track
source = rtc.AudioSource(SAMPLE_RATE, NUM_CHANNELS)
track = rtc.LocalAudioTrack.create_audio_track("my-audio-track", source)
• JavaScript/TypeScript Web SDK:
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import { createLocalAudioTrack } from 'livekit-client';

// Create a local microphone track
const audioTrack = await createLocalAudioTrack({
  channelCount: 1, // Use 2 for stereo
  echoCancellation: true,
});
Once you've created your local audio track, you can easily publish it to a LiveKit room using your participant instance. No sweat! Want more specific guidance? Just let me know about your platform or use case, and I'll be happy to provide step-by-step instructions that are perfect for your setup. 😊 Sources: packages/livekit-rtc/src/proto/track_pb.ts | Hi-fi audio | LiveKit Docs | livekit-rtc/livekit/rtc/_proto/track_pb2.pyi | Publishing tracks | LiveKit Docs
a
how can I play this track in my agent?
t
Hey there! Let me walk you through some super cool ways to play local audio in your LiveKit agent. Don't worry, I'll break it down like we're just chatting over coffee. • Need direct playback in your agent? The 
session.say()
method is your new best friend! Just pass an 
audio
parameter with an 
AsyncIterator
of 
rtc.AudioFrame
objects. It's perfect for those moments when you want to stream a custom or pre-recorded audio clip during your session. • Want some background tunes or ambient sounds? The 
BackgroundAudioPlayer
has got your back! Use 
play()
to keep those sounds rolling, even while your agent is doing its thing. • Feeling a bit more technical? No worries! You can totally create an 
AudioSource
and 
LocalAudioTrack
, capture your frames, and publish them to the agent's room. It's like being a DJ for your own audio stream! • Working with JavaScript or TypeScript? The 
AgentPlayout
is your synchronization superhero, keeping your text and audio streams in perfect harmony. Want a more personalized walkthrough? Just let me know what kind of agent you're working with and what type of audio you're looking to play. I'd love to help you find the perfect solution! Sources: meditation_assistant/audio_handler.py | AgentPlayout | LiveKit Agents | agents/src/multimodal/multimodal_agent.ts | basics/playing_audio.py | examples/voice_agents/background_audio.py
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