Hi Brendon,
Quote:> I'm trying to create some MPEG2 audio files for download.
From what you've said, it sounds as though you're actually
looking for MPEG layer 2 audio, rather than MPEG2.
It's worth noting that some bitrates are not supported in
layer 2 audio. Most of the cheaper and nastier encoders do
not prevent you from encoding at a bitrate which the MPEG
spec says is illegal, so you either need to know the legal
bitrates, or you need to use an encoder which prevents you
from using the illegal ones (stating the obvious!)
The following information might help (taken from the
ISO/IEC 11172-3 specification).
Bit Rate (kbits/sec) Allowed Modes
Free Format All modes
32 Single channel (SC)
48 SC
56 SC
64 All modes
80 SC
96 All modes
112 All modes
128 All modes
160 All modes
192 All modes
224 Stereo, intensity stereo, dual chan.
256 Ster, inten. stereo, dual chan.
320 Ster, inten. stereo, dual chan.
384 Ster, inten. stereo, dual chan.
Quote:> What are some of the reasons the
> files sound too fast on playback?
Audio playing too fast is a typical symptom of encoding at an illegal bit
rate. Try one of the modes above.
Quote:> that the Xing freeware player plays back only mono
> and not stereo sound?
I don't know how the Xing player works - if it can't play back stereo
MPEG audio at all, then this may be a fundamental limitation on the files
you can play. I'd suggest getting a file encoded at a legal bitrate, and
going from there. I'm afraid it might be trial and error.
Hope this helps,
Glenn
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