Stream Type

Use multiple bit rate video

Select Use multiple bit rate video to create multiple video streams within one encoded .asf file. The streams are encoded at different target bandwidths to allow a player to render content when network bandwidth is reduced. Using multiple-bit-rate video requires an encoding platform that has at least a Pentium II processor running at 266 megahertz (MHz).

Multiple-bit-rate video content can only be accurately decoded by Windows Media Player 3.0 and Windows Media Server 3.0 or higher.

Single bit rate video

Select Single bit rate video if you want the template to create a single video stream or an audio-only stream. The stream is encoded to target a specific bandwidth.

Single-stream content can be streamed from any Web server.