Convert MP2 to OPUS

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MP2 vs Opus Format Comparison

Aspect MP2 (Source Format) Opus (Target Format)
Format Overview
MP2
MPEG-1 Audio Layer II

MP2 is a lossy format standardized in 1993 for broadcasting, offering low complexity encoding and good error resilience.

Lossy Legacy
Opus
Opus

Opus is an open-source, lossy codec combining SILK and CELT to deliver low-latency, high-quality audio across various bit rates.

Lossy Compressed
Technical Specifications
Sample Rates: 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz
Bit Rate Mode: CBR only
Bit Rates: 32-384 kbps
Channels: mono, stereo
Sample Rates: 8kHz - 48kHz
Bit Rate Modes: CBR, VBR
Bit Rates: 6-510 kbps
Channels: mono, stereo, multichannel (≤255)
Advantages
  • Low computational complexity
  • Robust to bit errors, ideal for broadcast
  • Established for professional equipment
  • Excellent audio quality at both low and high bit rates
  • Ultra-low latency (as low as 5 ms)
  • Seamless switching between speech and music
  • Royalty-free for most use cases
Disadvantages
  • Outdated with limited modern support
  • No VBR, only fixed CBR
  • Higher CPU usage than simpler codecs
  • Less universal hardware support compared to MP3/AAC
Compatibility
Excellent: DAB radio, broadcast systems

Good: VLC, Foobar2000

Limited: Consumer devices
Excellent: Discord, Firefox, Chrome, WhatsApp, Spotify

Good: VLC, FFmpeg, iOS (with libs)

Limited: Legacy players
Common Uses
  • Digital radio broadcasting
  • Legacy system transmission
  • Archive of broadcast content
  • VoIP and video conferencing
  • Interactive game and live streaming audio
  • Music streaming at variable bit rates

Why Convert MP2 to OPUS?

Converting MP2 to Opus updates legacy broadcast files into a versatile, low-latency codec suited for modern streaming and communication. Opus outperforms MP2 in compression efficiency and audio quality at both low and high bitrates, while remaining royalty-free and ideal for web and real-time applications.