Frequently Asked Questions - Rio CARBON 5GB Manual

Frequently Asked Questions

Question
What type of files can I
play with the Rio Carbon?
Can I add MP3 and WMA
files to the player at the
same time?
What are the differences
between MP3 and WMA
files?
How much music can I
store on the Rio Carbon?
Answer
• The Rio Carbon can play MP3, WMA, and Audible #2 and #3 format files.
• Yes. You can play MP3 and WMA audio content. They can be mixed together.
• Because WMA's use a lower bitrate than equivalent MP3's they are generally half
as large as MP3 files and you can store more music in less space on CDs, hard
drives, or the Rio Carbon.
• The amount of music that can be stored on the Rio Carbon depends on the bitrate
of the files stored. The About
free space, and the number of tracks on the Rio Carbon.
Bitrate Approximate amount of space required per
minute of audio content
64 kbps 0.5 MB
96 kbps
0.75 MB
128 kbps
1 MB
164 kbps
1.25 MB
192 kbps
1.75 MB
Table of Contents
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