Jens Blauert, 1938 – 2026 On the night between Sunday and Monday, March 16, 2026, Professor Emeritus Jens Blauert passed away after a short but serious illness at the age of 87. His extraordinary academic career covered more than five decades, and his contributions laid the foundations for modern methods of analyzing and modeling human… Continue reading Jens Blauert , 1938-2026
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
Professor Angelo Farina, 1958–2025 by Prof. Ing. Lamberto Tronchin With profound sadness, I share that Professor Angelo Farina passed away in March 2025. A beloved mentor, colleague, and pioneer in the field of acoustics, Professor Farina shaped generations of researchers through his innovative work and inspiring teaching. His groundbreaking contributions spanned many areas of acoustics,… Continue reading Professor Angelo Farina, 1958–2025
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
