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Audio Only Content for General AOL Audiences

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MP3 Support

When producing streaming audio only content, the following requirements apply.

Audio Codec: RealAudio G2 (Do not use Real Audio 8)
Stream Type: Multi-Rate SureStream
Audio Format: Choose setting that is appropriate for content.

Encoding Specifications Conditions:

  • Minimum Required Target Audiences:28K Modem and 56K Modem. (20kbps and 32kbps respectively). Every clip MUST contain these bit rates in addition to any additional bit rates up to the maximum.
  • Maximum Allowable Target Audience: Corporate LAN. (96kbps Mono / 132kbps Stereo) is the maximum allowed for general audience audio only content.
Encoding Preferences: The following settings are specific to RealProducer Plus. If using other software, please use equivalent settings as applicable:
  • General Preferences: Recording, Indexing, Downloading should all be unchecked.
  • SureStream Preferences: Do not add 5.0 capability. Emphasize Audio.
  • Video Codec Preferences: N/A
  • Filters: N/A