First there is a section on equalization and sound quality, then a large and helpful discourse on playlists, tags, skins, and plug-ins, and finally some points on system performance. Chapter five, on creating your own MP3 files, is a solid explanation covering every facet of the operation, and handing out more than a few useful tips. How to use MP3s with home stereos, portable players, car players, and other hardware is dealt with in chapter six. Chapter seven looks at a number of legal issues related to MP3s, encoding, and distribution. Most of the legislation discussed is from the US, but there is a solid awareness of international factors.
Web serving, Webcasting, and related matters get a thorough treatment in chapter eight.
Chapter nine reviews other audio file formats that may be able to challenge MP3. This book covers the field thoroughly and well, and addresses a number of areas not commonly dealt with. Also, some sections will bemuse the reader who is not a really serious audiophile. Still, if you want to know what is what with MP3s, this is the resource to use. I'm sorry, but it has no excuse.