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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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Dirac Introduces New Dirac Live Auto Target Curve
March 24, 2022 by Joao Martins

Dirac Introduces New Dirac Live Auto Target Curve

Swedish digital audio processing pioneer Dirac announced a new auto target curve functionality for its Dirac Live solution that aims to make it easier for consumers to get even better sound quality out of their sound systems. The company's Dirac Live solution will now automatically generate an auto target curve based on a specific sound system's unique measurements. Dirac believes that with this new functionality, consumers no longer need in-depth knowledge of room correction to enjoy the best sound possible.
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L-Acoustics Updates Free L-ISA Studio 2.4 Software with Binaural Rendering of Immersive Audio for Headphones
March 23, 2022 by Joao Martins

L-Acoustics Updates Free L-ISA Studio 2.4 Software with Binaural Rendering of Immersive Audio for Headphones

Call it immersive audio (which is mostly the case in the live sound, broadcast and performance industry), or call it spatial audio, independently of the format used for mixing, users want to control how the result will sound on headphones. L-Acoustics updated its L-ISA Studio software, originally created to allow the creation of immersive audio mixes independently of the target reproduction system, now supporting object-based binaural rendering to headphones from a Mac laptop.
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Echo Test + Measurement - Specifically Made for Audio Testing!
March 21, 2022 by Joao Martins

Echo Test + Measurement - Specifically Made for Audio Testing!

audioXpress March 2022 Test and Measurement issue addresses the latest tools and solutions meeting real-world challenges in audio. This year's extensive Market Update report, offers a complete overview of all the audio test and measurement products and solutions released during the past 12 months. One of the major highlights was Echo Test + Measurement, with its modular, and highly cost-effective range of audio test interface solutions.
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Meeting Supply for Vacuum Tubes - Time to Save Those Tubes?
March 18, 2022 by Joao Martins

Meeting Supply for Vacuum Tubes - Time to Save Those Tubes?

The situation in Ukraine and the sanctions imposed on Russia are having a significant impact on the global supply of tubes to the audio industry. Both Ukraine and Russia are important suppliers of raw materials, and the sanctions are likely to cause further strain over the supply of source materials that all manufacturers of tubes need. In China there are also significant disruptions caused by pandemic lockdowns, transportation challenges, and cost increases. How many tube manufacturing operations remain viable? Western Electric says there is hope... in the US!
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Alango BeHear ACCESS Hearing Amplification Headsets Add Tinnitus Masking Therapy
March 18, 2022 by Joao Martins

Alango BeHear ACCESS Hearing Amplification Headsets Add Tinnitus Masking Therapy

Alango Technologies, the DSP voice and audio enhancement technology supplier, announced the release of a new, advanced version of its BeHear ACCESS hearing amplifier headset featuring an option for basic sound personalization without using an app, customizable tinnitus masking therapy, increased amplification without feedback, and easier pairing based on Bluetooth 5. The new solution offers simple, self-determined customization of the tinnitus masking sound for best results.
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New Monolith M1000ANC Headphones From Monoprice Powered by Dirac Virtuo
March 18, 2022 by Joao Martins

New Monolith M1000ANC Headphones From Monoprice Powered by Dirac Virtuo

Featuring premium 40mm drivers, Dirac Virtuo spatial audio, robust ANC technology, and up to 60 hours of playback per charge, the new Monolith M1000ANC premium wireless headphones are the ideal definition of Monoprice's philosophy. With a stylish modern design, premium build and sound quality, these Bluetooth ANC headphones offer great value for a low price of $129.99.
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Dolby Announces Dolby Atmos Personalized Rendering beta for Immersive Mixing Using Headphones
March 17, 2022 by Joao Martins

Dolby Announces Dolby Atmos Personalized Rendering beta for Immersive Mixing Using Headphones

Monitoring Dolby Atmos immersive content through headphones using binaural rendering of all the complex, object-based and multichannel information is both a challenge and an attractive option for audio engineers and content professionals. With strong momentum towards Dolby Atmos and spatial audio, Dolby decided to accelerate it's Personalized Head-Related Transfer Function (PHRTF) initiative, and announced beta availability of the new Dolby Atmos Personalized Rendering app and service.
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Update Regarding the Supply of Amplifier Tubes from Tube Amp Doctor
March 16, 2022 by Joao Martins

Update Regarding the Supply of Amplifier Tubes from Tube Amp Doctor

It's a known fact that both Ukraine and Russia are important suppliers of raw materials, particularly steel and aluminum, but also many critical parts and components for the electronic industry. The invasion of Ukraine and the resulting sanctions imposed over Russia are obviously having a significant impact over the global supply of tubes. Tube Amp Doctor Musikhandels GmbH, based in Germany, just released a situation update regarding the supply of amplifier tubes.
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Pro-Ject Introduces Two New Hi-Fidelity CD Players
March 16, 2022 by Joao Martins

Pro-Ject Introduces Two New Hi-Fidelity CD Players

Pro-Ject became known for its turntables, but the company's founder and CEO Heinz Lichtenegger invested also in manufacturing small electronic components, including CD players. The new Pro-Ject CD Box DS3 and CD Box S3 are great-value hifi products, designed with the best possible components. The CD Box DS3 ($899) maintains the best features of its predecessors and adds a Texas Instruments PCM1796 DAC, while the CD Box S3 ($549) is the first product of a new S3 compact line.
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1MORE Releases the Smallest Active Noise Cancelling True Wireless Earbuds
March 15, 2022 by Joao Martins

1MORE Releases the Smallest Active Noise Cancelling True Wireless Earbuds

1MORE officially announced the launch of their latest true wireless earbuds, the ComfoBuds Mini. Weighing no more than 3.7g each and sized at just 17x13mm, these mini earbuds are packed with all the key features expected in modern day true wireless earbuds, including powerful ANC and Sonarworks' SoundID personalization. The design shows a sensible approach by 1MORE, differentiating with a combination of attractive features, convenience and an original form-factor for totally wireless earbuds.
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