30-second read
30 secTotal
30 sec
A concise ad read timer for short sponsor mentions.
Sponsor reads and host scripts
Free Ad Read Timer
Use an ad read timer for podcast sponsor spots, livestream sponsor mentions, host scripts, product callouts, and read-through rehearsals. Create an XTimer room when hosts and producers need the same visible sponsor timing.
Built for this job
Hosts can keep sponsor reads within the planned length.
Producers can cue sponsor segments without interrupting the recording.
XTimer rooms support shared ad read timers across host, producer, and control devices.
60-second read
Ready
1:00
A standard sponsor ad read timer for podcasts, videos, and live shows.
Timer presets
Controls
Create controlled roomUse this setup in XTimer
Need a controller link, viewer display, or shared room?
Keep this simple timer for quick work. Move into an XTimer room when one person controls the clock and another screen shows it to a speaker, team, class, or audience.
Presets that match real work
Start from a timer people already understand.
Each preset has a clear use case, duration, and workflow. That makes the page useful for search visitors immediately, and gives professional users a natural path into XTimer rooms when they need separate controller and viewer devices.
60-second read
1 minTotal
1 min
A standard sponsor ad read timer for podcasts, videos, and live shows.
90-second read
1 min 30 secTotal
1 min 30 sec
A longer ad read timer for scripted sponsor segments.
Professional setup
Use the simple timer first, then graduate to controlled timing.
Rehearse the script once before recording the sponsored read.
Keep legal or required sponsor language in the script, not only in memory.
Use a short timer for live reads so the show does not drift.
Use an XTimer room when a producer starts the sponsor read timer from off camera.
Frequently asked questions
What is an ad read timer?
An ad read timer is a visible countdown for podcast sponsor spots, livestream sponsor mentions, host scripts, and product callouts.
How long should an ad read be?
Common ad read lengths are 30, 60, and 90 seconds, depending on the script and sponsor agreement.
Can producers control the timer?
Yes. Create an XTimer room when a producer needs to start or reset the ad read timer for a host.