Sonnox Fraunhofer Pro-Codec - Manual (Page 8)

4 SUMMARY OF CODEC FEATURES AND APPLICATIONS
4 SummaryofCodecFeaturesandApplications
MP3
General purpose audio codec, compatible with most players.
Typicalbitrate: 128kbps(stereo)
AAC-LC (AAC LowComplexity)
High performance audio codec for excellent audio quality at low bit rates. Used for
ISDB television (Japan).
Typicalbitrate: 128kbps(stereo)
HE-AAC (HighEfficiencyAAC)
High performance audio codec for good quality at bit rates of 32–48 kbps per
channel. Used for XM Radio, mobile music downloads and Digital Radio Mondiale.
Typicalbitrate: 64kbps(stereo)
HE-AAC v2
High performance audio codec for good quality at bit rates of 16–24 kbps per
channel. Used for 3GPP music download, Digital Radio DAB+, and internet radio
streaming to mobile devices (e.g. iPhone).
Typicalbitrate: 48kbps(stereo)
HD-AAC (HighDefinitionAAC)
Lossless audio codec with an optional lossy core. Used for music distribution and
archival.
Typicalbitrate: roughlyhalfthebitrateofa16-bituncompressedWAV file.
AppleAAC
High performance audio codec for excellent audio quality at low bit rates. Used for
Apple iPod, iTunes etc.
Typicalbitrate: 256kbpsVBR (stereo)
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