Themonospot is a simple application that can be used to scan multimedia files and extract some informations about audio and video streams:
GSpot Alternatives
GSpot is described as 'Windows-based freeware designed to identify codecs used in video files. In addition, the application checks if the required DirectShow filters or Video for Windows codecs are installed and configured for proper playback' and is a Metadata Viewer in the video & movies category. There are more than 10 alternatives to GSpot for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best GSpot alternative is MediaInfo, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like GSpot are MediaInfoXP, MovieScanner, AVInaptic and MediaTab.