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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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HEAD acoustics Updates ACQUA Software for Voice and Audio Quality Testing
August 26, 2024 by Joao Martins

HEAD acoustics Updates ACQUA Software for Voice and Audio Quality Testing

HEAD acoustics just announced the new ACQUA Release 6.1.100, reinforcing the possibilities as a complete voice and audio quality measurement chain for VoLTE, USB, A2B and Bluetooth design. The updated software adds support for HEAD acoustics latest ViBRIDGE pinna, the latest moveºS moving artificial head, EQUEST evaluation, and MDAQS perceptual evaluation solution, while introducing new extended features for automated measurement and signal analysis.
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Sony Electronics Launches WF-C510 Active Wireless Earbuds
August 26, 2024 by Joao Martins

Sony Electronics Launches WF-C510 Active Wireless Earbuds

Sony Electronics announced the WF-C510 truly wireless earbuds, a new affordable option that reinforces Sony's range. The compact earbuds pack a powerful battery life and offer updated Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint connectivity, Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), and Spatial Audio support for binaural Dolby Atmos and 360 Spatial Sound when paired with Sony Bravia TVs and compatible sources. Interestingly, although the WF-C510 earbuds are not ANC, they offer an active Ambient Sound Mode to keep the user aware of the surroundings.
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Sennheiser Mobility Designs Innovative Sound System for smart #5
August 23, 2024 by Joao Martins

Sennheiser Mobility Designs Innovative Sound System for smart #5

Sennheiser Mobility initiated a new strategic partnership with smart, the famous automotive brand that is transitioning to all-electric vehicles. Together the two companies are working on premium car audio experiences and advancing the future of in-car audio entertainment. Blending smart's commitment to cutting-edge technology with Sennheiser's experience and audio innovations, the two companies unveiled the all-new smart #5 SUV, equipped with the sound systems produced under the new collaboration.
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Meze Audio Launches Unique Headphone Stand and Boom Mic Accessories
August 22, 2024 by Joao Martins

Meze Audio Launches Unique Headphone Stand and Boom Mic Accessories

The headphone company from Romania, renowned for making great sounding headphones that captivate audio enthusiasts all over the world, expanded its offering with two new unique accessories. The Manta is a luxurious headphone stand sculpted from high-grade materials that is unlike any other headphone stand out there, and perfectly complements all its headphone designs. And because some of its users like Meze headphones so much that they want to be seen wearing them on Zoom and Skype calls, the company also launched a clever pluggable Boom Microphone.
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NUGEN Audio Celebrates 20th Anniversary
August 22, 2024 by Joao Martins

NUGEN Audio Celebrates 20th Anniversary

NUGEN Audio is celebrating 20 years of providing top-of-the-line audio editing plug-ins to audio professionals around the world. The Leeds, UK-based company founded by an acclaimed DJ/EDM producer and the lead programmer of a top UK game development company, first launched with stereo-image-related plug-ins for music production. Today, the brand has expanded to include loudness metering/correction, mixing/mastering, tracking and audio analysis tools that are used by some of the world’s top names in post-production, broadcast and music.
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JBL Tour PRO 3 with Advanced Smart Charging Case Lead the Next Generation of TWS Earbuds
August 21, 2024 by Joao Martins

JBL Tour PRO 3 with Advanced Smart Charging Case Lead the Next Generation of TWS Earbuds

Harman unveiled its new flagship true wireless earbuds, JBL Tour PRO 3. The most advanced design from the brand, the JBL Tour PRO 3 combine dual drivers per earbud with JBL Spatial 360 with Head Tracking, True Adaptive Noise Cancellation 2.0, AI-based voice call processing, and a Smart Charging Case packing truly unique features and already supporting Auracast. A product that is set to redefine the user experience in this extremely competitive category.
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Bowers & Wilkins Launches New Pi6 and Pi8 True Wireless ANC Earbuds
August 21, 2024 by Joao Martins

Bowers & Wilkins Launches New Pi6 and Pi8 True Wireless ANC Earbuds

Bowers & Wilkins introduced two all-new premium True Wireless earbuds, the Pi6 and Pi8, developed by the same design and engineering teams responsible for the brand's Px7 S2e and Px8 headphones. Coming from the renowned audio brand, the two models are focused on sound quality, combining fit and comfort, excellent noise cancellation and premium aesthetics. Based on Qualcomm's latest chipsets, the Pi6 and Pi8 earbuds offer a great combination of premium technologies and features, including the innovative Pi8 Smartcase.
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xMEMS Introduces 1mm-Thin Active Micro-Cooling "Fan on a Chip"
August 20, 2024 by Joao Martins

xMEMS Introduces 1mm-Thin Active Micro-Cooling "Fan on a Chip"

xMEMS Labs announced an innovation in a completely new direction for the company. The new xMEMS XMC-2400 µCooling chip is the first-ever all-silicon, active micro-cooling fan for ultramobile devices and next-generation AI solutions. xMEMS recently revamped its website to reflect the new strategic directions for the company, now with piezoMEMS microspeakers and the actively controlled acoustic vent transducers DynamicVent segments complemented by the new cooling products category.
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Glensound Debuts Greater Divine Intelligent Network Audio Monitor
August 19, 2024 by Joao Martins

Glensound Debuts Greater Divine Intelligent Network Audio Monitor

Heading up to another IBC show in Amsterdam, Glensound will introduce the Greater Divine Intelligent Network Audio Monitor, significantly expanding the possibilities for Dante-connected systems. Glensound launched the Divine in 2019, the first network-connected, self-powered audio monitor, which has proven very popular. The Greater Divine is a larger 30 watts two-way design, powered by PoE+ with 8 Dante input channels.
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Morel BIGGIE Portable HiFi Loudspeaker Now Available
August 16, 2024 by Joao Martins

Morel BIGGIE Portable HiFi Loudspeaker Now Available

The BIGGIE is a surprising new addition to Morel's Högtalare lifestyle series. A Bluetooth 5.3, Auracast-ready, small speaker that masterfully blends Morel's engineering capabilities and driver expertise. Despite its compact size — just 18x18cm (7x7 inches) — the BIGGIE delivers sound that defies its dimensions with hi-fidelity performance qualities. Astonishing visitors at the 2024 AXPONA and High End Munich audio shows, the Morel BIGGIE is now commercially available.
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