Re: Audio encoders/decoders

>
> Decoders are there, but I doubt encoders.


If that's the case, well... They've implemented the decoders, it shouldn't
be too hard to implement the encoders as well. Especially in the IE, since
they're using Windows native decoders anyway...


> I guess .wav could be supported easily. .ogg perhaps in some browsers,
> but support for .mp3 would be trickier because of licensing and patents.
>

Yes, you're right, I wouldn't recommend implementing mp3 either, just it put
it there for an example.


> Also, encoding can take a lot of time so the method should work
> asynchronously.
>

A valid point and a good idea!


> Btw, since <audio> is defined in HTML, and this feature isn't exactly
> about creating/modifying audio data, this discussion should probably go to
> WhatWG.


>
> -Olli
>

I thought as much, but I wanted to discuss this further here, with all of us
audio enthusiasts, and refine the idea a bit before posting anything there.

Jussi