A streaming media clip that is compressed for RealPlayer at multiple bitrates (average number of bits that one second of audio or video takes) into the same file, allowing users to view the file at a high speed.

Real Networks version of a multi bit rate file.

RealSystem G2 scalability feature which allows multiple versions of a file to be encoded, and delivered to users based on their connection.

A technology that allows switching to a lower-bandwidth encoding in a RealAudio or RealVideo clip to compensate for network congestion. Available only in RealSystem G2.

A RealNetworks technology that enables a RealAudio or RealVideo clip to stream at multiple bit rates. Available only in RealSystem.

A technology that allows switching between higher and lower bandwidth streams in a single RealAudio or RealVideo file to compensate for network congestion. Available only in RealSystem G2.