Open Audio File format supported for streaming in flash player.

Question

I am trying to stream audio to my flash application. I got it working with a test MP3 file. But the problem is that MP3 encoders are protected by patents and require license fees.(I am living in Canada) Isn't there a open audio file format supported by flash?

Answer 1

There's a library to play ogg vorbis -- see this question. I've used it myself to stream internet radio and it works fine.