IRCAM Sound File
General Information
| Title | IRCAM File Extension |
| Extension | .ircam |
| Full Form | IRCAM Sound File |
| File Type | Audio File |
| Developer | Institut de Recherche et Coordination Acoustique/Musique |
| MIME Type | audio/prs.ircam |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store sound data |
| Additional Functions | Support research, Sound analysis |
| Features | High-quality, Specialized format |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High fidelity |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Academic Research | Yes |
| Music Production | Yes |
| Sound Analysis | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular backups, Updated software |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1980s |
| Institution | IRCAM |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .wav, .aiff, .flac |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Audiosculpt |
Paid | Mac |
 Max/MSP |
Paid | Windows, Mac |
| OpenMusic |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |