The setting audio_output_format forces :program:`MPD` to use one audio format for all outputs. Doing that is usually not a good idea. The values are the same as in format in the audio_output section.
The setting ``audio_output_format`` forces :program:`MPD` to use one
audio format for all outputs. Doing that is usually not a good idea.
The values are the same as in ``format`` in the :ref:`audio_output