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About Joao Martins

Since 2013, Joao Martins leads audioXpress as editor-in-chief of the US-based magazine and website, the leading audio electronics, audio product development and design publication, working also as international editor for Voice Coil, the leading periodical for the loudspeaker industry. Covering Audio and Video technology for more than 30 years - Broadcast, Film, Computer Graphics, and Music - as founder and editor of several leading publications in Portuguese and Spanish languages, (he's also fluent in French!), he benefits from a broad and rich perspective of those sectors and its multiple verticals. Marketing and Communication Specialist working at the intersection of media and technology for over three decades, Joao Martins started as a musician and studied visual arts and cinema before founding its own (short-lived) advertising agency. After a career in marketing and sales in film, television, radio and pro audio systems, transitioned full time to magazine publishing, founding new

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Denon DJ Redefines DJ Mixing with PRIME 4+ All-in-One System

June 21, 2023 by Joao Martins

Denon DJ Redefines DJ Mixing with PRIME 4+ All-in-One System

Denon DJ, an inMusic brand, just announced a brand-new, cutting-edge PRIME 4+ standalone controller, the first in its class to contain all the mixing and processing features that typically require an external laptop. The Denon DJ PRIME 4+ features Stems separation technology so DJs can isolate vocals or instruments with the tap of a finger and adds next-level features to the world’s most powerful standalone DJ system, including full wireless streaming music accessibility with larger controls and jog wheels.

Cirrus Logic Unveils New Pro Audio Family of AD/DA Converters

June 20, 2023 by Joao Martins

Cirrus Logic Unveils New Pro Audio Family of AD/DA Converters

Cirrus Logic announced a newly rearchitected family of converters targeting professional audio applications, combining superior performance, low power consumption and system-level enhancements to solve common industry audio problems, such as a new hybrid gain control. The first three products available are 2-, 4- and 8-channel ADCs ready to be easily implemented in demanding applications, from digital mixers and USB audio interfaces, all the way to automotive applications.

Williams AV Showcases Assistive Communication Concept Using Bluetooth Auracast at InfoComm 2023

June 20, 2023 by Joao Martins

Williams AV Showcases Assistive Communication Concept Using Bluetooth Auracast at InfoComm 2023

Williams AV, specializing in assistive communication solutions, from traditional hearing loops to WiFi-based systems, promoted a proof-of-concept demonstration of a Bluetooth Auracast alternative. Aiming to gain feedback from professional system integrators attending InfoComm 2023 in Orlando, FL, Williams AV has shown how the Auracast technology works, the various components of an Auracast solution, and an overview of potential Pro AV assistive communication applications.

Sennheiser Introduces All-Day Clear Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids

June 20, 2023 by Joao Martins

Sennheiser Introduces All-Day Clear Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids

Sennheiser Hearing has introduced a new model of over-the-counter hearing aids that the company defines as a new class of devices, allowing US consumers access to powerful assistive hearing technology on their own terms. The FDA-approved All-Day Clear and All-Day Clear Slim are traditional looking behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids that combine speech enhancement with self-fitting features to complete "a refreshing, uncomplicated ownership experience."

Listen Technologies Launches ListenWIFI Next-Generation Assistive Listening Solution

June 19, 2023 by Joao Martins

Listen Technologies Launches ListenWIFI Next-Generation Assistive Listening Solution

Listen Technologies has launched the next generation of its audio-over-Wi-Fi solution at InfoComm 2023 and rebranded the solution as ListenWIFI. ListenWIFI will replace Listen Technologies’ Listen EVERYWHERE solution when it becomes available later this year. This next-generation audio-over-Wi-Fi assistive listening solution lets users access audio seamlessly based on location and meets international compliance requirements.

DSP Concepts Optimizes Voice Control for the KT Genie TV All-in-One Soundbar

June 19, 2023 by Joao Martins

DSP Concepts Optimizes Voice Control for the KT Genie TV All-in-One Soundbar

DSP Concepts announced its collaboration with South Korea telecom KT Corporation to bring smart voice control to KT's latest set-top box, the Genie TV All-in-One Soundbar. This 2023 Red Dot Product Design winning-product features the GiGA Genie AI voice assistant, combined with powerful sound tuning features. With the Genie TV, KT delivers premium immersive sound combined with precision far-field voice recognition enabled with TalkTo from DSP Concepts.

Sunplus and WiSA Technologies Partner to Enable Cost-Effective Atmos Soundbar Applications up to 7.1.4 Configurations

June 16, 2023 by Joao Martins

Sunplus and WiSA Technologies Partner to Enable Cost-Effective Atmos Soundbar Applications up to 7.1.4 Configurations

WiSA Technologies and Sunplus Technology a leading chip provider for multimedia and automotive applications from Taiwan, have partnered to bring to market a multichannel immersive audio System-on-a-Chip (SoC) targeting the Atmos soundbar market. The collaboration sees WiSA licensing and porting its embeddable multichannel audio software technology for high-quality wireless audio on the Sunplus SPA300 audio processor and multi-core DSP.

Beyerdynamic Introduces SPACE MAX Speakerphone for Enhanced Online Conversation

June 16, 2023 by Joao Martins

Beyerdynamic Introduces SPACE MAX Speakerphone for Enhanced Online Conversation

Expanding its SPACE product series, the new beyerdynamic SPACE MAX speakerphone is basically a bigger and louder version of the original SPACE announced in 2022. Purpose-built for medium-to-large meeting spaces, SPACE is designed for those users looking for enhanced sound quality and don't want to deal with the hassle of separated microphones, speakers and audio interfaces. Featuring the same minimalist aesthetic design of the smaller version, this USB-C design is ready for work, anywhere that is.

CEDIA Expo 2023 and Commercial Integrator Expo, September 6-9, Denver, CO

June 14, 2023 by Joao Martins

CEDIA Expo 2023 and Commercial Integrator Expo, September 6-9, Denver, CO

CEDIA Expo, the residential technology integration trade show takes place September 6-9, 2023, in Denver, CO. CEDIA Expo 2023 already has confirmed over 350 exhibiting brands and more than 150,000 net square feet of exhibits and sound rooms. The three-day event will unite over 18,000 industry professionals to connect with the leading manufacturers of residential audio, video, lighting, signal distribution, control systems, energy management, security and emerging market technologies.

Apple's WWDC 2023 Announcements: What Is New in Audio

June 8, 2023 by Joao Martins

Apple's WWDC 2023 Announcements: What Is New in Audio

As it happens every year, Apple promoted its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) from June 5–9, 2023. Did you notice Apple’s important breakthrough in headset audio design? It was easy to just be dazzled by all the technology involved in the Vision Pro, but this design was described as providing "mind-boggling audio fidelity" by those who tried it. The Vision Pro features an interesting audio system that was the focus for this editorial, together with Adaptive Audio and other important technology innovations.

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