What is MIME type "audio/med"?

A MIME type is a string that tells browsers and other tools how to handle a particular kind of file.

audio/med is a MIME type for module music files.
It refers to a group of file formats that combine digital audio samples with instructions on how to play them. These files store both sound data and sequencing information. They allow a lightweight representation of music that can be dynamically played and altered by tracker software.

Main purpose: Encode and play multi-channel music using samples.
Usage in applications: Often used in tracker-based music production and playback applications.
Legacy significance: Common in early computer music, demos, and video games due to small file sizes and flexible musical arrangements.

Formats covered by this MIME type include many tracker modules such as MOD, FAR, XM, IT, STM, AMF, MED, WOW, DMF, S3M, 669, MTM, MT2, ULT, and OKT.
This MIME type ensures that systems and applications can recognize and handle these diverse module files properly.
For further reading, see Wikipedia on Module Files.

Associated file extensions

.mod, .far, .xm, .it, .stm, .amf, .med, .wow, .dmf, .s3m, .669, .mtm, .mt2, .ult, .okt

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

When serving content with this MIME type, set the Content-Type header:


    Content-Type: audio/med

HTML

In HTML, you can specify the MIME type in various elements:


    <a href="file.dat" type="audio/med">Download file</a>

Server-side (Node.js)

Setting the Content-Type header in Node.js:


    const http = require('http');
    
    http.createServer((req, res) => {
      res.setHeader('Content-Type', 'audio/med');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);

Associated file extensions

.mod, .far, .xm, .it, .stm, .amf, .med, .wow, .dmf, .s3m, .669, .mtm, .mt2, .ult, .okt

FAQ

What is a MIME type?

A MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) type is a standard that indicates the nature and format of a document, file, or assortment of bytes. MIME types are defined and standardized in IETF's RFC 6838.

MIME types are important because they help browsers and servers understand how to process a file. When a browser receives a file from a server, it uses the MIME type to determine how to display or handle the content, whether it's an image to display, a PDF to open in a viewer, or a video to play.

MIME types consist of a type and a subtype, separated by a slash (e.g., text/html, image/jpeg, application/pdf). Some MIME types also include optional parameters.

How do I find the MIME type for a file?

You can check the file extension or use a file identification tool such as file --mime-type on the command line. Many programming languages also provide libraries to detect MIME types.

Why are multiple MIME types listed for one extension?

Different applications and historical conventions may use alternative MIME identifiers for the same kind of file. Showing them all helps ensure compatibility across systems.