Windows Media Encoder 9 Series is a powerful tool for content producers who want to take advantage of the many innovations in Windows Media 9 Series including high-quality multichannel sound, high-definition video quality, new support for mixed-mode voice and music content, and more. Capture content with frame-accurate control. Protect live streams and initiate broadcasts. Author for a range of delivery scenarios including MBR streaming and CD/DVD. Create the clearest audio from multichannel to voice-only content. Encode to any level from HD quality (1080i/1080p) to low data rate screen capture. Fine tune compression using new encoding modes. Extend the Encoders functionality. Fully automate the encoding process.