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RFC 4598: Real-time Transport Protocol (RTP) Payload Format for Enhanced AC-3 (E-AC-3) Audio

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This document describes a Real-time Transport Protocol (RTP) payload format for transporting Enhanced AC-3 (E-AC-3) encoded audio data. E-AC-3 is a high-quality, multichannel audio coding format and is an extension of the AC-3 audio coding format, which is used in US High-Definition Television (HDTV), DVD, cable and satellite television, and other media. E-AC-3 is an optional audio format in US and world wide digital television and high-definition DVD formats. The RTP payload format as presented in this document includes support for data fragmentation. [STANDARDS-TRACK]

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Document ID
RFC4598
Published
July 2006
Authors
B. Link
Status
PROPOSED STANDARD
Stream
IETF
Area
rai
Pages
17
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