The src attribute on an <audio> tag specifies the URL or path of an audio file.
This attribute is an alternative to a <source> tag inside the audio element.
A src attribute on an <audio> tag.
The attribute references an audio file.
<audio src="/media/epic.mp3" controls>
</audio>
The src attribute specifies the URL or path of the audio file.
This attribute is an alternative to placing a <source> tag inside the audio element.
With a srcattribute only one file can be specified, whereas <source> tags allows multiple files.
The URL of the audio file can be internal (from same website) or external (another website).
<audio src="URL" >
Value | Description |
---|---|
URL | URL or path to an audio file. |
Here is when src support started for each browser:
Chrome
|
4.0 | Jan 2010 |
Firefox
|
3.5 | Jun 2009 |
IE/Edge
|
9.0 | Mar 2011 |
Opera
|
11.5 | May 2011 |
Safari
|
4.0 | Jun 2009 |