MetaSound (Voxware MetaSound Audio Codec)
Voxware voice codec for low-bandwidth audio streaming. Used in internet telephony and online gaming applications of the 2000s.
Yes, we support MetaSound!
Technical Specifications
Advantages
- Broad compatibility with legacy players and systems
- Accepted directly without need for conversion
- Accurate automatic transcription via AssemblyAI
Disadvantages
- Lossy compression — not ideal for final production masters
- Limited audio quality may reduce transcription accuracy
- Requires compatible container (.mov, .mkv, or .avi depending on codec)
Use Cases
How It Works
Upload your file
Upload your MetaSound file via browser or drag and drop.
Automatic transcription
Our AI transcribes the audio with high accuracy in minutes.
Download the result
Download the transcription as text, SRT, VTT or other formats.
Yes, we support MetaSound!
Voxware voice codec for low-bandwidth audio streaming. Used in internet telephony and online gaming applications of the 2000s.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does VoxScriber support MetaSound files?
Yes! VoxScriber fully supports MetaSound files. Simply upload your file and our AI will automatically transcribe it with high accuracy.
What is the audio quality of MetaSound?
MetaSound offers Basic audio quality with Lossy compression. This makes it suitable for most transcription use cases — our AssemblyAI engine extracts audio accurately regardless of compression level.
How do I transcribe a MetaSound file to text?
Go to VoxScriber, upload your MetaSound file (up to 5 GB / 10 hours), select the language and click transcribe. Your result will be ready in minutes as text, SRT or VTT.