[Asterisk-Users] 1.2.6 doesn't use mpg123?

[John Novack]

Matt wrote:

>Is it true that asterisk 1.2.6 does not use mpg123?
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>I just installed asterisk 1.2.6 and while I do have music on hold
>(through format_mp3?) I do not have an mpg123 process running.
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>I seem to be having serious audio issues when going through one of my
>providers (and just through that provider) when using mp3 for hold
>music, however when using wav files it is fine.
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>The processor is only at about 2% and 0 load.  We are both using ulaw.
> If I get more then 2 calls in a queue or "on hold" the music gets all
>nasty when using mp3 (though allison sounds fine).  However, when
>using wav, it sounds fine.  Again, this is using format_mp3.   I've
>converted all my hold music to wav and it's fine.  But, is there
>anyway to use mpg123 with 1.2.6 and if so how do I do it? 
>
And isn't mpg123 ( or some replacement ) required when using a stream 
for MOH
I couldn't get streaming to work without it in 1.2?

John Novack

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