Requirements Windows 98 or newer, dBpoweramp R12 Reference or newer required.

Download Real Audio Encoder (writer)

Helix Encoder: Encodes to Real Audio (including Lossless), also included mp3 Helix encoder.

Real Audio Helix Encoder Release 6   (requires dBpoweramp Reference)  3.5 MB

Description

Real Audio pioneered low bit rate stream able video files, over the years new codecs have been added to Real's setup including a Lossless audio type.

Also included mp3 Helix encoder: a blisteringly fast encoder,  100x encoding speed (2GHz Dual Core), 4x faster than Lame.

Further details:  www.real.com

Decodes   (none see below)      Encodes   .ra   .mp3

Download Real Audio Decoder (reader)

Follow these instructions:

	Download 'Real Alternative' from  http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/1054136293/1  (or search in Google for Real Alternative), verify installation by playing a file in Windows Media Player.
	Install dBpoweramp's DirectShow filter, correct Real Audio extensions should be auto picked up as DirectShow supported, if not add manually (see the DirectShow help file).

   

Description

Real Audio pioneered low bit rate stream able video & audio files.

Further details:  www.real.com

Decodes   .ra  .ram  .rm  .rmvb      Encodes   (none see above)