Subject: Re: [linux-audio-dev] low latency + mp3
From: Paul Davis (pbd_AT_Op.Net)
Date: Mon Oct 22 2001 - 22:41:47 EEST
>The question becomes, why? Latency is important when receiving audio
>processin g it, and resending it somewhere else. It is also important
>when composing on th e computer. But playing back mp3s? What does
>having 2 ms buffers for mp3 playbac k get you? I'll have to admit I
>don't quite understand.
suppose you want to apply EQ or volume control in real-time, and not
have to wait 0.5 seconds for the effect to kick in ...
--p
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