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| − | '''µ-law''' or '''mu-law''' or '''u-law''' is a nonlinear method for quantizing audio for [[pulse code modulation]]. It achieves better dynamic range than [[LPCM]].  | + | '''µ-law''' or '''mu-law''' or '''u-law''' is a nonlinear method for quantizing audio for [[pulse code modulation]] in 8 bits per sample. It achieves better dynamic range than 8-bit [[LPCM]]. It is used in North American and Japanese telephony, whereas the similar [[A-law]] is used in Europe.  | 
== Links ==  | == Links ==  | ||
* [[Wikipedia:Μ-law algorithm|Wikipedia: μ-law algorithm]]  | * [[Wikipedia:Μ-law algorithm|Wikipedia: μ-law algorithm]]  | ||
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| + | [[Category:Telephony]]  | ||
Latest revision as of 17:55, 14 January 2022
µ-law or mu-law or u-law is a nonlinear method for quantizing audio for pulse code modulation in 8 bits per sample. It achieves better dynamic range than 8-bit LPCM. It is used in North American and Japanese telephony, whereas the similar A-law is used in Europe.