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name: 05-mofa-studio-audio description: Audio pipeline details for MoFA Studio: device selection, mic monitoring, AudioPlayer buffer behavior, and participant tracking. Use when modifying audio code or diagnosing audio issues.

MoFA Studio Audio

1. Overview

MoFA uses cpal for input/output and a circular buffer AudioPlayer for playback. Keep sample rate and metadata consistent with dataflow.

2. Audio workflow

1. Initialize AudioManager and populate device dropdowns.
2. Start mic monitoring and update UI on timer.
3. Send buffer status to Dora from actual buffer fill.
4. Write audio with participant and question_id.
5. Use smart reset to discard stale audio.

3. References

• references/audio-pipeline.md
• references/audio-player-contracts.md
• references/audio-edge-cases.md