Sonnox Fraunhofer Pro-Codec

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Real - time Audition of Audio Codecs

As audio professionals, we always strive to make our mixes sound perfect. After that, we hand them over for encoding and distribution. Often, we later regret not making some improvements.

Now, with the Fraunhofer Pro - Codec plugin, you can audition and compare up to five audio codecs in real - time.

Its user - friendly display lets you quickly spot key issues like codec effects on frequencies, audible artifacts, and codec - induced overloads. Optimize your mix for formats like AAC or mp3 before encoding. You can use the plugin or a separate manager app for background batch processing.

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Features

• Real - time audition and encoding with seamless switching
• Supported Codecs: MP3, Apple AAC iTunes+ (Mac only), AAC - LC, HE - AAC - MPEG Surround, AAC - LC & HE - AAC multichannel, HD - AAC
• Choose up to 5 codecs for simultaneous real - time encoding
• Batch processing with a dedicated manager app
• Full - fledged metadata editing
• ABX mode for blind statistical testing
• DIFF monitoring to hear codec effects on the input signal

Using the Sonnox Fraunhofer Pro - Codec is quite straightforward. First, open the plugin or the manager application. You can select up to five codecs at once for real - time audition and encoding. Just play your audio mix, and you'll be able to compare how different codecs affect it. If you want to focus on specific details like frequency changes or audible artifacts, use the intuitive display. When you're satisfied with a particular codec setting for a format like AAC or mp3, you can start the encoding process. You can either encode in real - time or use the batch processing feature in the manager app for multiple files. As for metadata editing, it's simple - just look for the relevant section in the interface and make your changes. For blind statistical testing, activate the ABX mode. And to listen to how the codec affects the input signal, use the DIFF monitoring. Remember, if you're using Apple AAC iTunes+, it's only available on Mac. Keep your software updated to ensure the best performance and compatibility. Also, make sure your system meets the minimum requirements for smooth operation.