FFmpeg 8.1 brings xHE-AAC MPS212 experimental native decoder support for Extended HE-AAC with MPEG Surround Parametric Stereo. xHE-AAC (Extended High-Efficiency AAC) is the latest Fraunhofer IIS audio codec designed for seamless, high-quality streaming and broadcasting. It operates efficiently from 12 to 500+ kbps, covering stereo music and speech. It offers mandatory loudness/dynamic range control, ensuring consistent volume.

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