What are the potential issues with using base64_decode() to display audio files in PHP?

Using base64_decode() to display audio files in PHP can lead to performance issues as it requires decoding the entire audio file before displaying it. Instead, it's recommended to store the audio file in a separate directory on the server and use HTML5 audio tags to play it. This method is more efficient and allows for better control over the audio playback. 

// Example of using HTML5 audio tag to display audio file
echo '<audio controls>';
echo '<source src="path_to_audio_file.mp3" type="audio/mpeg">';
echo 'Your browser does not support the audio element.';
echo '</audio>';

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base64_decode audio files PHP security encoding

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