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End Users FAQ
1) Do you license mp3, mp3PRO and mp3surround software to end users?
1) Do you license mp3, mp3PRO and mp3surround software to end users?No. We license mp3/mp3PRO software and patents to developers and manufacturers of software applications and hardware devices. 2) Where can I read more about mp3, mp3PRO and mp3surround?Check out our section about mp3, mp3PRO and mp3surround. 3) Where do I get mp3, mp3PRO and mp3surround software?Many software companies have a license for mp3/mp3PRO software applications from us (See list of Licensed Companies). Please contact them directly for their mp3/mp3PRO products or visit their web site. 4) Do I need a license to stream mp3, mp3PRO or mp3surround encoded content over the Internet?Yes. A license is needed for commercial (i.e., revenue-generating) use of mp3/mp3PRO in broadcast systems (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or other distribution channels), streaming applications (via Internet, intranets and/or other networks), other content distribution systems (pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications and the like) or for use of mp3/mp3PRO on physical media (compact discs, digital versatile discs, semiconductor chips, hard drives, memory cards and the like). However, no license is needed for private, non-commercial activities (e.g., home-entertainment, receiving broadcasts and creating a personal music library), not generating revenue or other consideration of any kind or for entities with associated annual gross revenue less than US$ 100 000.00. Links:Royalty Rates - Electronic Music Distribution 5) Do I need a license to distribute mp3, mp3PRO or mp3surround encoded content?Yes. A license is needed for commercial (i.e., revenue-generating) use of mp3/mp3PRO in broadcast systems (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or other distribution channels), streaming applications (via Internet, intranets and/or other networks), other content distribution systems (pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications and the like) or for use of mp3/mp3PRO on physical media (compact discs, digital versatile discs, semiconductor chips, hard drives, memory cards and the like). However, no license is needed for private, non-commercial activities (e.g., home-entertainment, receiving broadcasts and creating a personal music library), not generating revenue or other consideration of any kind or for entities with associated annual gross revenue less than US$ 100 000.00. Links:Royalty Rates - Electronic Music Distribution 6) I heard about the Thomson Demo mp3PRO Player/Encoder. Where can I get it?
The free Thomson Demo mp3PRO Player/Encoder is available at:
7) Why can I only encode at 64 kbps with the Thomson Demo mp3PRO Player/Encoder?This software was designed to introduce the mp3PRO technology. It was not meant to be a full featured product. We encourage you to contact your favorite mp3 software and hardware manufacturers and find out if their products include support for the mp3PRO format. 8) Can I upgrade my mp3 player to mp3PRO technology?Please contact your software mp3 player publisher and your hardware mp3 player manufacturer to learn if, and when, a new version of the player with support for the mp3PRO format will be available. 9) What do I need to use mp3PRO technology?You need an mp3PRO encoder to create mp3PRO bit streams. To play these mp3PRO bit streams you need an mp3PRO player. Please contact your favorite mp3 software and hardware manufacturers and find out if their products include support for the mp3PRO format. |
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