Mark F. Davis, 1946 – 2025 by David Moran with contributions from industry colleagues and from the Davis family. Mark Davis, who died in April at age 78, was an audio engineer of exceptional breadth of achievement. Born in Brooklyn and raised in Levittown, he was asked at age five by a girl down the… Continue reading Mark F. Davis, 1946 – 2025
Joseph D. Tarsia, 1934 – 2022 From the Journal of the Audio Engineering Society Joseph D. Tarsia, founder and original owner of Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia, PA, and New York City, passed away November 1, 2022, at the age of 88. As a recording and mixing engineer, Tarsia was the “sonic architect” behind the… Continue reading Joseph D. Tarsia, 1934 – 2022
John G. “Jay” McKnight, 1931 – 2022 By Jeffrey McKnight John G. “Jay” McKnight was an American businessman and engineer known for his significant contributions to the field of audio engineering. He co-founded Magnetic Reference Laboratory (MRL) and was president for most of its existence. McKnight worked extensively in the magnetic recording research group, stereo… Continue reading John G. “Jay” McKnight, 1931 – 2022
