Encoding is the process of compressing different media formats, audio and video formats such as .WMA and .WMV into files that can be streamed on the Internet. Since most Internet connections are not capable of delivering uncompressed audio or video due to the size of the files, file compression and optimization are necessary aspects of on-demand and live media streaming. Encoding software such as Windows Media Encoding uses a codec (short for compressor-decompressor) to compress video and audio files at the source and decompresses them for viewing at the receiving end on the user's machine.

When streaming media files and using Windows Media Encoding, it is important to know something about the audience you are targeting. Your audience is defined by the bit rate with which they connect to your stream. Bit rate is measured in kilobits per second (kbps) and determines the quality of your stream. The more data sent per second, the higher the quality of your streamed media. Windows media encoding enables you to compress your media files so that more audio and video data can be sent per second.

JetStream® Media gives you a choice of delivery speeds:

Audio only

• Modem
• CD Quality
• Audiophile Quality

Audio/Video

• Modem
• LAN
• LAN DSL

Encoding Formats Supported

• Windows Media Encoding

Source Formats Supported:

• .wmv
• .wma
• .asf
• .avi
• .mpg
• .mp3
• .wav
• .bmp
• .jpg

How it works

JetStream® Media will encode your media (using Windows Media Encoding) for Internet streaming, free of charge. Your audio and video media will be optimized and encoded for high, mid and low bandwidth users, ensuring that your target audience will be able to enjoy on-demand or live Internet streaming, regardless of their Internet connection. This ensures that your audience will never have to sit through a jittery stream again.

In addition, we will provide you with custom code (URL) which you can copy and paste into your web site for instant access to your stream, smoothing the way for the integration of high-quality video and audio with your web site or application.

When your customers click on web site links or applications that point to your custom link, your content will stream from JetSet's servers and be delivered out through our network which has been carefully optimized for high-performance delivery.

If you have a DVD that needs to be encoded, JetStream® Media can use Windows Media Encoding to convert the DVD to the Windows Media format as well as to the appropriate bit rate. Request a proposal today.