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INTRO

YOUR PC AS THE ULTIMATE JUKEBOX
- Getting music onto your computer
- Organizing and playing music
- Music on the Internet

DIGITIZING VINTAGE RECORDS
- Choosing the Right Stylus
- Making the Recording
- Removing Noise

DEMOS
- Noise removal from vintage recording
- iTtunes Smart Playlists Tricks

OPTIONAL
Recording and Editing Digital Audio
- Choosing the Right Audio Parameters
- Setting Your Recording Level
- Trimming the file, adding fades and normalizing the volume

BIO
Bruce Fries is a writer and computer consultant who lives in Silver Spring, Maryland. He is an associate of the Audio Engineering Society and a bona fide audio geek. When he's not writing books or tinkering with hi fi equipment, he's just as likely to be operating heavy equipment, fixing up old cars, troubleshooting computers, or helping small businesses with marketing and public relations.

REFERENCES
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"Your recent presentation at the GS-BUG meeting was one of the very best we have ever had. Thank You!"
-- Keith Decker, Membership Chairman - Greater South Bay Users Group

"I just want to thank you again for your fabulous demonstration of MP3 technology. It was a pleasure. The positive feed-back I've received from our members has been extraordinary: it would appear that you were among the top 2 or 3 presenters we're had this year. Congratulations for a job very well done."
-- Ernie Heidelberg, Program Chairman - PC Rams Computer Club

"I thoroughly enjoyed the presentation given by Mr. Fries at MBUG and am enjoying the book, The MP3 and Internet Audio Handbook. Thank you for coming and giving such an informative presentation."
-- Roy Miner, Publicity Coordinator - Monterey Bay Users Group

"Thank you for your excellent presentation. "I've had a number of comments that the program was informative and worthwhile."
-- Roger Turner, Program Chairman - Leisure World PC Users Group

BOOK DESCRIPTION
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"Digital Audio Essentials" is a comprehensive, reader-friendly guide to the world of digital audio on computers and the Internet. The book explains, in everyday, understandable terms, how digital audio technology works--and how to make it work for one's individual needs and goals. Even audio enthusiasts and advanced users will learn about invaluable tools and tricks with the in-depth tutorials, reliable hardware and software recommendations, killer resources, and real-world advice. The book balances just enough history and theory for a solid understanding of digital audio with a wealth of practical advice, tips, product information, and references for creating the ultimate digital audio experience.

With illustrations and screen shots throughout, "Digital Audio Essentials" is the comprehensive handbook for creating, recording, editing, and sharing music and other audio so readers can make the very most of their expanding digital music collections.

For more information about the book, including table of contents, index, and samples, see:
<< http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/digaudio/index.html >>

Digital Audio Essentials
Bruce Fries and Marty Fries
ISBN: 0-596-00856-2, 357 pages, $34.95 US, $48.95 CA

[After his presentation, Bruce will have the book for sale at a 30% discount.]

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