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What is ALAW?
Full name
A-Law telephony companding algorithm
Format type
Audio
Developed by
ITU-T
Description
ALAW is a common audio compression method used in European digital communicators such as telephones. It is used to optimize the dynamic range of the audio signal.
File extension
.alaw
Technical details
The ALAW files represent audio data compression methods common in voice only applications and are mainly used in the European systems. Like the u-law compression format, ALAW compresses original audio data from 16 to 8 bits with a dynamic range of about 13 compression data bits, (that means half the size of the original audio).
Associated programs
QuickTime Player
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