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by Bruce Fries (Author), Marty Fries (Author)
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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.

About the Author
Bruce Fries is a writer, technology consultant and entrepreneur who lives in Silver Spring, Maryland. He is an associate of the Audio Engineering Society, and has written extensively about networking, personal computing and the Internet.

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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Teamcom Books; 1st edition (March 1, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1928791107
  • ISBN-13: 978-1928791102
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.7 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #589,915 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A superb introduction to doing audio on your computer, September 27, 2000
By JULIAN A WEST (Berkeley, CA USA) - See all my reviews
Although generally knowledgeable about computers, I was a total ignoramus when it came to digital audio -- until I read this book. I found it to be an excellent, extremely informative and highly-readable book that was hard to put down, and which I read cover-to-cover. If you're are a technophile, you'll enjoy the amount of detail it provides; if you're a technophobe, you'll appreciate the clear language and the invaluable recommendations of hardware and software. It's a book that isn't shy about including technical details but that remembers that the ultimate goal is the audio experience. I also enjoyed the free offer of about a hundred MP3 files.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Th best MP3 book I've read, January 28, 2000
By Mark Franklin (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
This book has everything that you need to know to get started with MP3. Lots of detailed tutorials for all major software with plenty of screen shots.

Great in-depth technical information about digital audio and CDs too. I picked up lots of useful tidbits even though I've been working with digital audio for many years.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Informative and Concise, December 18, 2001
By Todd Hawley (San Francisco CA) - See all my reviews
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MP3's have become one of the hottest new things on the 'Net, to the delight of music lovers everywhere and most likely to the chagrin of the music industry. This book covers a wide variety of topics regarding MP3's, starting off with a brief description of how mp3's came to be, where to find and download mp3's, Internet radio stations, etc. The chapter on digital music and copyright law also contains useful information on just what it and is not legal with regards to having and/or downloading mp3's.

It also tells you what software and hardware is the best for playing mp3's and "ripping" your own mp3's. The descriptions of the software and hardware you can use are quite good. Next are three chapters describing in detail digital audio, along with MPEG audio. Then comes the section any mp3 "ripper" will be most interested in, ie converting music into mp3 form, by first converting it into a .wav format, then into mp3 and finally recording your own CD's.

The book's final chapters are a 'tutorial" on various mp3 software ripper programs like Audio Catalyst and Cool Edit. There's also some info about using WinAmp, which is one of the more popular mp3 players (and the one I use). There's also further information about related web sites, other books, even a glossary.

The future still looks bright for mp3. Not only is it a way for music lovers to download their favorite songs, it also is a way for new artists to "break through" by offering their music on various web sites in the form of mp3s.

This book offers quite a bit of good information about the MP3 phenemenon.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good BASIC info relating to MP3's, and Other Audio Formats--Good FIRST MP3 Book!
First let me say that this book is very well written and easy to understand. It gives the reader wonderful info on MP3's and other music file formats as well as the comparsion... Read more
Published on April 26, 2007 by Daisy S

5.0 out of 5 stars Digital Audio Essentials
I'm the author of the MP3 and Internet Audio Handbook and I've just finished a new book, Digital Audio Essentials, that has approximately twice as much information plus detailed... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Top Notch Book on Internet Audio
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Published on August 6, 2004 by Michael N. Powers

5.0 out of 5 stars Covers THE FOREST and THE TREES equally well!
... This book by Bruce and Marty Fries covers THE FOREST and THE TREES - concerning all things about MP3 music technology - equally well! Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars The MP3 and Internet Audio Handbook
This book cuts to the chase. It tells you exactly what you want to know about MP3. It also how to go about it step by step without being too wordy. Read more
Published on July 5, 2000 by Leticia Gallares-Japzon

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent basic reference.
The MP3 and Internet Audio Handbook covers the basics on downloadable music from the Internet, from how to make MP3 files and play music on your PC to tuning into Internet radio... Read more
Published on July 4, 2000 by Midwest Book Review

5.0 out of 5 stars What a GREAT, HELPFUL resource!
This book is extremely well-written, easy to understand and helpful. Without a doubt the best resource on this subject. With this book, many doors will be opened! Read more
Published on April 19, 2000 by Brian Askew

5.0 out of 5 stars The Only MP3 Book You Will Need in Year 2000!
When you've read all of the books on MP3, "The MP3 and Internet Audio Handbook" by Bruce (& Marty) Fries is the one you will come back to time after time. Read more
Published on January 19, 2000 by Dean Hampton

5.0 out of 5 stars A great guide to the world of MP3!
The author himself contacted me and sent me a prepublication copy of this fine reference. He describes EVERY aspect of the world of MP3. Read more
Published on January 8, 2000 by D. Woodruff

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