[vorbis-dev] streaming FAQ

[Segher Boessenkool]

Graham Mitchell wrote:
> 
> Q: How do I limit the bitrate to absolutely, positively no more than X kbps,
> even for a millisecond, starting with source material at 44.1 KHz/16 bit
> stereo?

There is no such thing as instantaneous bitrate; bitrate is an average
number of bits over a certain time period.  Compare with "temperature".

<p>Segher

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