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payloadType

The RTP payload type number identifying this codec.

Description

Unsigned short

The RTP payload type as used in RTP packets and defined in the SDP. This number maps RTP packets to their codec. Dynamic payload types (96-127) are assigned during SDP negotiation.

Notes

  • Static payload types like 0 (PCMU) and 8 (PCMA) are well-known. Dynamic types are negotiated per session and can differ between calls.