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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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Trinnov Audio Launches NOVA Room Acoustics Optimizer
May 5, 2023 by Joao Martins

Trinnov Audio Launches NOVA Room Acoustics Optimizer

Trinnov Audio, a pioneer in active acoustic technologies and manufacturer of reference audio processors for home theater, high-end hi-fi, professional audio and commercial cinemas, introduced NOVA, it's latest hardware processor and studio interface. NOVA essentially provides an updated platform to run Trinnov's loudspeaker/room optimization technology, while handling all studio monitoring duties and acting as a Dante studio interface. With the new hardware solution Trinnov also introduces much-improved control apps.
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TDK Redefines True Wireless Stereo Applications with VibeSense360 Solution Suite
May 4, 2023 by Joao Martins

TDK Redefines True Wireless Stereo Applications with VibeSense360 Solution Suite

TDK Corporation announced the availability of its InvenSense VibeSense360 TWS solution suite, previewed at CES 2023. VibeSense360 is a comprehensive portfolio of TDK hardware and software solutions designed to help solve some of the most complicated problems OEMs face when designing true wireless stereo (TWS) products with state-of-the-art features. On the hardware VibeSense360 includes the TWS-M601 6-axis IMU, and the TWS-M602 device, combining IMU, accelerometer and machine learning on-chip.
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JLab Raises True Wireless Earbuds Call Quality with Detachable Mic
May 3, 2023 by Joao Martins

JLab Raises True Wireless Earbuds Call Quality with Detachable Mic

Always pushing different concepts into every product category, JLab introduced the new Work Buds ($79.99), a true wireless stereo concept that is intended to solve the sub-par microphone clarity problem during calls. The first time this is ever attempted in true wireless earbuds, the San Diego, CA-based added a a lightweight, detachable noise-canceling boom microphone. Revolutionary or simply awkward, now there is an option.
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Meridian Audio Introduces Engineered by Meridian Automotive Technology Consultancy
May 3, 2023 by Joao Martins

Meridian Audio Introduces Engineered by Meridian Automotive Technology Consultancy

Meridian Audio has created Engineered by Meridian (EbM) as a new automotive audio consultancy that will make the British company’s audio technologies and expertise available to vehicle manufacturers worldwide. EbM will leverage the company's expertise in psychoacoustics, Digital Signal Processing and vehicle integration, supporting the transition to new immersive, ultra-high quality acoustic and mixed media in-car experiences.
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Lyceum Introduces Advanced Data Ingestor for Audio Measurement Data Management and Collaboration
April 27, 2023 by Joao Martins

Lyceum Introduces Advanced Data Ingestor for Audio Measurement Data Management and Collaboration

Lyceum unveiled the Advanced Data Ingestor, a solution designed to streamline audio measurement data management and collaboration. This tool automates repetitive data cleaning tasks and provides a cloud-based platform for sharing 'clean' data, significantly reducing the time-consuming process that engineers have faced for years. The solution facilitates real-time collaboration between manufacturers and product lead engineering teams, allowing for quicker issue identification and resolution.
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Alango's VoiceDefender On New Bang & Olufsen Beocom Portal Headphones Passes TEAMS Certification
April 26, 2023 by Joao Martins

Alango's VoiceDefender On New Bang & Olufsen Beocom Portal Headphones Passes TEAMS Certification

Alango Technologies, a leading developer and provider of signal processing and voice enhancement technologies, announced that its VoiceDefender DSP technology has passed the TEAMS certification on the all-new Bang & Olufsen Beocom Portal headphones. The hardware and software technology combination allowed rapid development of full-featured, high-performance, headphone with pristine call quality in a boomless headphone design.
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IPS – International Parts + Supply – OEM Trade Show Takes Place Parallel to High End 2023
April 26, 2023 by Joao Martins

IPS – International Parts + Supply – OEM Trade Show Takes Place Parallel to High End 2023

Promoted by the High End Society in parallel with the Munich High End Show 2023 - May 18 to May 21, 2023 - the IPS - International Parts + Supply - is a new initiative focused on the supply side of the audio industry. Happening for the second time, the 2023 edition will benefit from an extended cooperation with the Audio & Loudspeaker Technologies International (ALTI) Association, which will promote a schedule of conferences and will host a B2B meeting area.
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Speechmatics Announces Real-Time Speech Translation Capabilities in 69 Language Pairs
April 26, 2023 by Joao Martins

Speechmatics Announces Real-Time Speech Translation Capabilities in 69 Language Pairs

Already recognized for its industry-beating real-time speech-to-text transcription engine used daily by large broadcasters, Speechmatics now has launched groundbreaking real-time translation capabilities in 69 language pairs to accompany its highly accurate transcription offering. This integration will enable Speechmatics' customers to benefit from the company's real-time engine in an all-in-one API.
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PSI Audio Introduces New AVAA C214 Active Bass Absorber
April 24, 2023 by Joao Martins

PSI Audio Introduces New AVAA C214 Active Bass Absorber

PSI Audio introduced the AVAA C214, a new active bass trap that evolves from its sibling, the C20. The new AVAA C214 active bass trap eliminates room modes from 15Hz to 160Hz without requiring calibration or tuning, while offering a more efficient form-factor for listening spaces due to the use of digital technology and smaller membranes. Easier to move and readjust when conditions in the room change, the AVAA C214 is the next evolutionary step for the company.
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IK Multimedia iLoud Precision Studio Monitors Now Available in White
April 24, 2023 by Joao Martins

IK Multimedia iLoud Precision Studio Monitors Now Available in White

When a manufacturer sends out an announcement of a new color finish or product iteration based on inconsequent novelties, it receives a strong pass from audioXpress. In this case, we truly found that these iLoud Precision Studio Monitors White Edition from IK Multimedia deserved a mention. Because the iLoud Precision series continues to be a very unique product with exceptional value that really needed white models to stand out.
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