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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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RME Celebrates 20 Years at Musikmesse 2016 and Introduces First Thunderbolt Audio Interface
April 19, 2016 by Joao Martins

RME Celebrates 20 Years at Musikmesse 2016 and Introduces First Thunderbolt Audio Interface

German digital audio interface specialist RME celebrated its 20th anniversary at the Frankfurt Musikmesse 2016 show and launched several new products, including the Fireface UFX+, the company’s first Thunderbolt interface and its new flagship recording solution. As RME highlighted, this Thunderbolt interface allows real PCI Express audio performance under Mac and Windows, with the lowest latency, lowest system overhead and lowest CPU load.
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UHD Alliance Ultra HD Blu-ray Player Certification, Dolby Vision and the HDR Hold-Up
April 16, 2016 by Joao Martins

UHD Alliance Ultra HD Blu-ray Player Certification, Dolby Vision and the HDR Hold-Up

Following the announcement by the UHD Alliance of the Final Specification for Ultra HD Premium content, at CES 2016, the organization announced the “Ultra HD Premium” Logo and Certification Licensing for Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Players, coinciding with the first releases of UHD Blu-Ray Discs, which should also support high dynamic range (HDR) images and immersive audio experiences.
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Audio Network Development: Developing Products Based on RAVENNA
April 14, 2016 by Joao Martins

Audio Network Development: Developing Products Based on RAVENNA

In our regular column Standards Review, audioXpress has been addressing the specifics of audio networking, available protocols and development solutions. This article explores the options for audio networking development and implementation in new audio products based on RAVENNA and what differentiates this powerful media network technology, also at the forefront of AES67 interoperability efforts .
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A New Brand Identity for the Relaunch of Ciare
April 7, 2016 by Joao Martins

A New Brand Identity for the Relaunch of Ciare

Following the acquisition by Italian driver manufacturer 18 Sound, announced in November 2015, the new Ciare brand identity has been presented at the Prolight+Sound 2016 show, in preparation for the company’s relaunch. The Senigallia, Italy brand already shared the booth with 18 Sound at the Frankfurt show and introduced three new drivers, including an improved coaxial design, a new 1” exit high-frequency driver and a midrange 6.5” driver.
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Beyma CP22 Compression Tweeter 40th Anniversary Limited Edition
March 29, 2016 by Joao Martins

Beyma CP22 Compression Tweeter 40th Anniversary Limited Edition

To celebrate one of its most popular - and most copied - catalogue drivers, Beyma has launched the CP22 Compression Tweeter 40th Anniversary edition. Still in high-demand after 40 years, the limited edition has an enhanced power handling of 30% compared to the standard version and only 3000 numbered units are available in a carefully packaged limited edition.
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Onkyo W800BT True Wireless In-Ear Headphones - First to Market?
March 28, 2016 by Joao Martins

Onkyo W800BT True Wireless In-Ear Headphones - First to Market?

Slated for release March 2016 for $299.99, in North America, the Onkyo W800BT in-ear wireless headphones were presented by Gibson Innovations at CES 2016. With Noble Audio promising a similar concept for quite some time, it will be interesting to see if Gibson/Onkyo will be the first to market with the world’s first truly autonomous Bluetooth earpieces.
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Focusrite New Red 4Pre Digitally-Controlled Preamp, Thunderbolt 2 and Dante Interface
March 18, 2016 by Joao Martins

Focusrite New Red 4Pre Digitally-Controlled Preamp, Thunderbolt 2 and Dante Interface

British company Focusrite announced the launch of its new Red 4Pre flagship audio preamp and recording interface. Combining dual Thunderbolt 2, dual Pro Tools | HD DigiLink and Dante network audio connectivity options, the Red 4Pre features 58-in/64-out channels, and specially-developed digitally-controlled mic preamps, and high-headroom instrument inputs.
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COBBLE Micro Audio Amplifier Leverages iPhone Lightning Connector for High Resolution Audio
March 17, 2016 by Joao Martins

COBBLE Micro Audio Amplifier Leverages iPhone Lightning Connector for High Resolution Audio

COBBLE is a new audio project currently being promoted on Kickstarter, promising the world’s first battery-free, ultra-light, and iPhone-mic-compatible portable audio amplifier and DAC for the iPhone. Weighing less than an ounce, PEBBLE can be used anywhere, supports 24-bit 192kHz audio and features an interesting “pebble-shaped” design.
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Chester Group Defers Montréal Salon Son & Image Audio Show. Former Promoters Go Ahead with Montréal Audio Fest
March 9, 2016 by Joao Martins

Chester Group Defers Montréal Salon Son & Image Audio Show. Former Promoters Go Ahead with Montréal Audio Fest

UPDATED - After the promoters of the Montréal Salon Son & Image - The Chester Group - announced its decision to postpone the 2016 edition of the high-end and consumer audio event, due to take place 18-20 March 2016, the previous organizers have announced the decision to continue with a High End Show on the same weekend and at the same Hotel. Read on.
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Alliance for IP Media Solutions Expands Efforts for IP Media Convergence
February 16, 2016 by Joao Martins

Alliance for IP Media Solutions Expands Efforts for IP Media Convergence

It’s not only on the audio industry that there is a focus on the transition towards IP networking. The video and broadcast industries are also focused on this media networking convergence and the new Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) is now fast expanding and augmenting its efforts to support the transition to IP via open standards and interoperability.
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