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Fraunhofer IIS: MP3
Features history and technical information about the MP3 format.
ID3v2
Description of ID3 tagging standard (version 2) for MP3 files. Includes specifications, implementations and a mailing list.
MAP - MP3 Audio Player
Describes how to build a standalone home stereo MP3 player. The player is DOS-based and built with standard low cost PC-components.
MP3 Tech
Source of detailed technical information about audio encoding with MP3 and similar formats. Features documentation, articles, source code and a message board for programmers.
MP3-O-Phono
A custom made MP3-player device. Site contains many implementation details as well as photos.
MP3licensing.com
Details of the MP3 licensing programs for Thomson Multimedia and Fraunhofer IIS-A.
mp3PRO
Alternate audio compression format that is both backwards and forwards compatible with MP3 yet with significantly smaller file sizes. Site features articles, downloads and a forum.
MP3Pro Soft
Features software and information about mp3PRO and other similar audio formats.
MPEG Audio Frame Header
Technical explanation of how MPEG audio files and their headers are constructed.