This is a standardized format for digital television and radio. MPEG-1 Audio Layer II is compatible with a variety of media players. This format is used exclusively for storing audio information. It is employed in satellite broadcasting. The MPEG-1 Audio Layer II format was originally created in the 1990s. The popular mp3 format is one of its components. Its greatest advantage lies in the fact that the files do not lose the high sound quality upon compression. Before the emergence of DVDs, this format was used for compact discs.

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Windows Media Audio: a licensed file format

Windows Media Audio first appeared in 1999. This format is a development of Microsoft supported by Windows Media Player. It was created to replace the well-known MP3 format. Used when watching films on DVD players, on Nokia and Playstation mobile and portable devices. Files of the Windows Media Audio format can be compressed with and without losses. The format has a total of 4 types. As of today, it is supported by almost all hardware players.