Is there a decrease in sound quality with compressed formats?
It depends on the parameters of the compression process. However, a 12 to 1 ratio is possible while still producing good sound quality. The spoken word is especially suitable for compressed formats. How can I recognize an audio format file? MP3 audio files have an .mp3 file extension. Real Audio files have an .rm extension. What is an MP3 file? MP3s are digital audio files that have been compressed while still maintaining good sound quality. This new type of compression enables full length, near stereo quality audio to be brought down to an extremely small size. Real Audio files are similarly compressed, but in a different format. What does MP3 stand for? MP3 stands for MPEG Audio Layer 3. It is a compression algorithm for digital audio developed by the Motion Picture Experts Group. The technology itself was developed by the Fraunhofer Institute in Germany. The Moving Pictures Experts Group is an organization that sets international standards for digital formats for audio and video. Wh
