SonidataTagging & Metadata
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Tagging & Metadata
The Naming View is the core of Sonidata. It's where you assign UCS-compliant metadata to your recordings using the industry-standard Universal Category System (UCS v8.2).
UCS Filename Format
{CatID}{UserCategory}_{VendorCategory}{FXName}_{CreatorID}_{SourceID}_{Location-UserData}
Example: ANMLDog_Bark-Close_GI_MKH8060_Park.wav
Metadata Fields
| Field | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Primary UCS category | ANIMALS |
| Subcategory | Specific sub-type | DOG |
| CatID | Short UCS code (auto-filled) | ANML |
| FX Name | Descriptive name for the sound | Bark-Close |
| Creator ID | Your initials or identifier | GI |
| Source ID | Microphone or source used | MKH8060 |
| Location | Where the sound was recorded | Park |
| User Category | Custom category tag (optional) | — |
| Vendor Category | Vendor-specific prefix (optional) | — |
| User Data | Any extra info (optional) | — |
How to Tag a Recording
- 1Search for a category using SmartSearch — type "dog" and it finds ANIMALS > DOG even if you don't know the exact name.
- 2Select from the dual-wheel picker (Category on left, Subcategory on right).
- 3Fill in the FX Name, or use Voice Slate to dictate it.
- 4Add Creator ID and Source ID — enable "Remember IDs" in Settings to save across sessions.
- 5Add Location — tap the location button to auto-fill from GPS, or type manually.
- 6Attach a Photo if desired (tap the camera icon).
- 7Preview the filename in the bottom bar, then tap "Rename File".
SmartSearch
The category search uses Apple's Natural Language framework for semantic understanding — not just text matching. Type "rain" to find WEATHER > RAIN and related categories. Synonym matching means "puppy" finds ANIMALS > DOG. Exact matches score highest, followed by subcategory, synonyms, and semantic neighbors.
Batch Rename
Rename multiple files at once: enter Edit Mode, select files, tap "Rename". All selected files receive the same metadata and are renamed sequentially with unique indices.