Real Audio FAQ
What It Is
Real Audio is a technology developed by Real Networks that includes streaming audio and media as well as a compressed digital audio format to compete with MP3. Real audio carries the .ra file extension and Real Media uses .rm.
Is Real Audio Better Than MP3?
Since Real Audio is a proprietary format like WMA, its uses are limited to only the Real One Player and a few supporting portable audio players. The quality is as good or slightly better than MP3. Only your own personal listening tests will show if you prefer Real Audio encoded files over MP3.
How Do I Make Real Audio Files?
Making Real Audio files requires the Real One Player with included Easy Real Converter . After you download and install the program, you can find information on how to convert to .ra format. Real Jukebox includes a cd ripper and encoder.
Ogg Vorbis FAQ
What It Is
Ogg Vorbis is an open source digital audio technology designed to compete with MP3. Unlike MP3, Ogg Vorbis has no patents and can be used and developed by anyone. Ogg Vorbis is part of the open source Ogg project that aims at creating a completely free and open multimedia system. Ogg Vorbis files end with the extension .ogg and require supported players for listening.
Is Ogg Vorbis Better Than MP3?
Ogg Vorbis developers claim they use a superior psychoacoustic model that yields better sounding files than MP3 at comparable bitrates. I suggest a listening test yourself to compare an MP3 and Ogg Vorbis file encoded at the same bitrate.
How Do I Make Ogg Vorbis Files?
Software for making Ogg Vorbis can be here .
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