mad ☆
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Description:
MPEG audio decoder
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: audio mpeg mp3 decoder multimedia
Install: brew install mad
About:
MAD is a high-quality MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 audio decoder supporting Layer I, II, and III (MP3). It provides 24-bit output precision and is optimized for fixed-point architectures, making it ideal for embedded systems. The library is designed for accuracy and strict standard compliance.
Key Features:
  • High-fidelity 24-bit output precision
  • Supports MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 audio layers I, II, and III
  • Optimized for fixed-point arithmetic
  • Strict standard compliance
  • BSD-licensed
Use Cases:
  • Decoding MP3 audio in embedded systems or applications
  • Building custom audio players or processing pipelines
  • Researching or verifying MPEG audio decoding accuracy
Alternatives:
  • libmpg123 – Often faster due to runtime optimizations, but MAD is renowned for its accuracy and fixed-point focus.
  • FFmpeg – A comprehensive multimedia framework that includes audio decoding, whereas MAD is a lightweight, dedicated decoder.
Version History
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Sep 10, 2025 7:37pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 7245c1fa
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