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The MP3 and Internet Audio Handbook cuts through the hype and confusion surrounding MP3 and Internet Audio. It explains the basics of digital audio and downloadable music in a simple, easy-to-understand language, and provides step-by-step instructions to help eliminate time-consuming trial and error. Included are instructions for creating and playing MP3 files, recording music on a PC, burning CDs, and obtaining music via the Internet. This book provides hardware and software recommendations, instructions on connecting a PC to a hi-fi system, tutorials for popular software, and lists of Internet radio stations and downloadable music sites. The effects of the Digital Music Revolution and the basics of intellectual property law are also covered.
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The MP3 and Internet Audio Handbook addresses the need for reliable information and cuts through the hype and confusion surrounding MP3 and other digital music technologies. This book explains the benefits of downloadable music and Internet radio in simple, easy-to-understand terms, and includes over 100 charts and illustrations, along with tutorials for the most popular digital music software.
Included are step-by-step instructions for finding music on the Internet, listening to Internet radio, creating and playing MP3 files, recording music on a computer, recording custom CDs and connecting a PC to a stereo system. The MP3 and Internet Audio Handbook also includes lists of popular Internet radio stations and downloadable music sites, and complete coverage of the issues related to copyright laws and digital music.
Highly recommended, especially for those new to computer digital music.
- The Midwest Book Review
One of the best overall discussions of how sound and digital audio technology works, anywhere.
- Mike Powers, About.com Internet Radio Guide
The Bible of MP3...a great resource, stuffed full of good advice and picture-driven tutorials.
- Paul Cooke, MusicDish.com
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