RFC 3119 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2001

A More Loss-Tolerant RTP Payload Format for MP3 Audio

Overview

RFC 3119, “A More Loss-Tolerant RTP Payload Format for MP3 Audio”, is a Proposed Standard document published in June 2001 by R. Finlayson. It has been obsoleted by RFC 5219 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document describes a RTP (Real-Time Protocol) payload format for transporting MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) 1 or 2, layer III audio (commonly known as "MP3"). This format is an alternative to that described in RFC 2250, and performs better if there is packet loss. [STANDARDS-TRACK]

Abstract as published in the RFC, via rfc-editor.org.

What “Proposed Standard” means

An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.

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Relationships to other RFCs
Obsoleted by
RFC 5219
Other RFCs from 2001

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