vlc codec problem

[Tony Pursell]

On Tue, 2010-08-31 at 11:35 +0200, Adel ESSAFI wrote:
> Dear list
> 
> I am trying to broadcast sream with vlc. when I open vlc using my
> easycap capture device (dc60) I get the following  message : 
> the streaming/ transcode fails
> there is a problem with FFMPEG (libavcodec): encoder MPEG AAC Audio is
> not available.
> 
> how can I fix this please. any input will help
> 
> regards 
> 
> the message is pasted here (in french)
> 
> 

Have you tried installing Ubuntu Restricted Extras. Go Applications >
Software Centre and search for 'Ubuntu Restricted Extras'. 

You will need the 'multiverse' repository enabled (Edit > Software
Sources).

Please read the 'More Info' before you install this package.

Tony