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Introduction to MPEG

Introduction to MPEG Book

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MPEG Audio Layers
Level 1 - Low Complexity - First MPEG audio coder. Simple (low complexity and low power consumption).

Level 2 - MUSICAM (DAB) - Second MPEG audio coder. More data compression but more complexity. Used in the DAB radio system.

Level 3 - MP3 - Third MPEG audio coder. Data compression much higher. A bit complex. Used in CD audio.

Advanced Audio Coding - A new type of MPEG audio coder. More compression, better sound. Not backward compatible with MP1, MP2, or MP3.

 

Introduction to MPEG Book

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Introduction to MPEG

This book explains the basics of audio and video digitization and compression and the standard formats that are used be MPEG. You will learn about the different MPEG audio coders and video coder options.

$19.99 Printed, $16.99 eBook