two-lame
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Description:
Optimized MPEG Audio Layer 2 (MP2) encoder
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: audio multimedia encoding mpeg mp2 library
Install: brew install two-lame
About:
TwoLAME is a specialized MPEG Audio Layer 2 (MP2) encoder derived from the LAME project. It focuses on high-performance encoding while maintaining excellent audio quality, making it a standard choice for broadcast and DVD authoring workflows. The library is designed to be lightweight and easily embeddable into other multimedia applications.
Key Features:
  • High-performance MPEG Audio Layer 2 encoding
  • Derived from the proven LAME MP3 encoder architecture
  • Low memory footprint and CPU usage
  • Library API for easy integration into applications
Use Cases:
  • Encoding audio for DVD-Video authoring
  • Broadcast industry standard audio file creation
  • Developing multimedia applications requiring MP2 support
Alternatives:
  • LAME – LAME is the premier MP3 encoder, while TwoLAME specifically targets the MP2 format required for specific professional standards.
  • FFmpeg – FFmpeg is a comprehensive suite that can encode MP2, but TwoLAME is a dedicated library often preferred for specific MP2 quality/performance tuning.
Version History
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