Convert MP2 to WMA
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MP2 vs WMA Format Comparison
Aspect | MP2 (Source Format) | WMA (Target Format) |
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Format Overview |
MP2
MPEG-1 Audio Layer II
MP2 is a legacy lossy audio compression format standardized in 1993 for broadcasting, offering low encoding complexity and robustness against bit errors. Lossy Legacy |
WMA
Windows Media Audio
WMA is a proprietary lossy audio codec developed by Microsoft, optimized for Windows devices and supporting DRM and efficient compression at lower bitrates. Lossy Compressed |
Technical Specifications |
Sample Rates: 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz
Bit Rate Mode: CBR only Bit Rates: 32–384 kbps Channels: mono, stereo Extensions: .mp2, .m2a |
Sample Rates: 8kHz – 48kHz
Bit Rate Modes: CBR, VBR Bit Rates: 64–384 kbps Channels: mono, stereo, multichannel (≤8) Extensions: .wma |
Advantages |
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Disadvantages |
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Compatibility |
Excellent: Digital broadcast (DAB, MPEG-TS), professional gear
Limited: VLC, Foobar2000 Poor: Mobile devices without MP2 support |
Excellent: Windows Media Player, Groove Music, Xbox
Good: VLC, Foobar2000 Limited: Non-Windows portable devices |
Common Uses |
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Why Convert MP2 to WMA?
Converting MP2 to WMA bridges legacy broadcast formats with the Windows ecosystem, adding DRM support and optimized streaming capabilities while retaining good audio quality at low bitrates.