Introduction to Multimedia

Introduction
There are many types of file formats for audio data. Some audio files require a specific player; others were developed for specific applications. Learn about the background and applications of audio file types you might use for your multimedia projects.

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Destination Site: Audio File Formats

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Audio file formats

1.			Which file type was one of the first audio file types used on the World Wide Web?
2.			Which file type was invented by Microsoft?
3.			Which file type was invented specifically for use on the Internet?
4.			Which file format is used for video as well as audio?
5.			What file type can support CD-quality sound?