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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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Noble Audio Launches Falcon Max Premium TWS Earbuds with xMEMS Drivers
December 13, 2023 by Joao Martins

Noble Audio Launches Falcon Max Premium TWS Earbuds with xMEMS Drivers

Noble Audio designs some of the finest universal and custom in-ear monitors available, primarily targeting personal audio enthusiasts and performing musicians. The company's latest innovation for a broader consumer market are the new Falcon Max True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds featuring a hybrid arrangement with MEMS-based drivers from xMEMS Labs, in a dual mode Bluetooth Classic/LE Audio design with aptX Adaptive and LDAC support.
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Sonical and XMOS Develop New UWB/Bluetooth Wireless Audio USB Dongle
December 11, 2023 by Joao Martins

Sonical and XMOS Develop New UWB/Bluetooth Wireless Audio USB Dongle

Sonical, the company pioneering a fully integrated approach for the product development of headphones and hearables, with a real-time operating system that allows consumers to load their own apps, will partner with XMOS for its Headphone 3.0 demonstrations at CES 2024. The two companies will showcase a first joint development that will greatly enhance wireless audio quality with huge benefits to the feature set in Sonical's roadmap.
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Logitech G Launches New Flagship Console Wireless Gaming Headset With Pure Graphene Drivers
December 8, 2023 by Joao Martins

Logitech G Launches New Flagship Console Wireless Gaming Headset With Pure Graphene Drivers

The new Logitech G ASTRO A50 X Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset and Base Station is the fifth generation of the acclaimed ASTRO A50 Series console gaming headset from the brand. Following previous models using graphene, the new flagship gaming headset uses a pure graphene 40mm driver that makes it the ultimate model with the technology from Canadian pioneer Ora Graphene. It also combines a range of cutting-edge, industry-first design features and technologies.
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d&b audiotechnik Expands Cue Automation and Show Control Possibilities for Soundscape Software
December 7, 2023 by Joao Martins

d&b audiotechnik Expands Cue Automation and Show Control Possibilities for Soundscape Software

d&b audiotechnik released version 3 of En-Snap, the d&b Soundscape cue automation and show control software provided in collaboration by d&b and Gareth Owen Sound. This major update enables positioning and editing of Soundscape objects, focusing on creative workflows and FoH for immersive live applications. d&b also introduced En-Bridge software, expanding Soundscape interoperability with 3rd party systems, improved console control, new BlackTrax tracking system support, and more.
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Coastal Source Now Shipping Hardscape Razor Outdoor Speakers
December 7, 2023 by Joao Martins

Coastal Source Now Shipping Hardscape Razor Outdoor Speakers

Coastal Source, the innovative high-performance outdoor audio and lighting company from Moorestown, New Jersey, is now shipping its full line of hardscape Razor outdoor speakers. With a complete line of eight models, Coastal Source is now offering a complete solution for outdoor wall and hardscape speakers built with true hifi performance in mind. The patent-pending designs made its formal debut at CEDIA 2023 in Denver, where it received praised and multiple industry awards.
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Ora Graphene Audio Partners with Merry Electronics to Develop the First Off-the-Shelf GrapheneQ Headphone Drivers
December 7, 2023 by Joao Martins

Ora Graphene Audio Partners with Merry Electronics to Develop the First Off-the-Shelf GrapheneQ Headphone Drivers

Ora Graphene Audio, the Montreal-based graphene technology pioneer announced a strategic partnership with Merry Electronics, the renowned Taiwan-based electronics manufacturer, to develop the world's first commercially available GrapheneQ headphone drivers. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the adoption of graphene technologies. Both 40mm and 50mm headphone drivers powered by Ora's groundbreaking graphene audio technology will be available for pre-orders Q1 2024.
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Airoha Works with Intel to Facilitate the Development of New Bluetooth LE Audio Devices
December 6, 2023 by Joao Martins

Airoha Works with Intel to Facilitate the Development of New Bluetooth LE Audio Devices

Airoha Technology, a subsidiary of Mediatek and one of the world's top designers of Bluetooth audio ICs, announced a collaboration with Intel and Engineered for Intel Evo laptop accessory program, which is the first of its kind to fully embrace Bluetooth LE Audio support. Airoha will supply its SoCs and Software Development Kit (SDK) to support development of new Bluetooth LE Audio devices.
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Dillinger Labs Introduces SKAA-Enabled Battery-Powered Mobile Subwoofer
December 6, 2023 by Joao Martins

Dillinger Labs Introduces SKAA-Enabled Battery-Powered Mobile Subwoofer

Available for pre-order and expected to ship in March 2024, Death From Below (DFB) is the world's first SKAA-enabled, battery-powered mobile subwoofer that all owners of Soundboks 3, 4 and Go battery-powered speakers will want. Designed in Canada by Dillinger Labs, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eleven Engineering - the company that developed and licenses SKAA wireless audio technology worldwide - the new PA-level subwoofer is a truly unique product.
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AudioSourceRE Sets New Standard for Real-Time, AI-Powered Audio Separation
December 5, 2023 by Joao Martins

AudioSourceRE Sets New Standard for Real-Time, AI-Powered Audio Separation

Originally presented at the Audio Engineering Society (AES) New York convention in 2018, the release of the DeMIX Pro software established a strong new contender in the field of audio separation. Meanwhile, AudioSourceRE has used machine learning to take the concept further, while the latest version 5 of DeMIX Pro and DeMIX Essentials has set a new standard for AI-powered audio separation, making the unimaginable totally possible. Now, AudioSourceRE is working to offer the same technology, running in real-time embedded systems!
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Røde Acquires Mackie in $120 Million US Deal
December 4, 2023 by Joao Martins

Røde Acquires Mackie in $120 Million US Deal

Røde Microphones has announced the acquisition of iconic American pro audio company Mackie from Transom Capital, the Los Angeles-based private equity firm. For Peter Freedman, the founder of Røde, this acquisition represents an opportunity to expand its strategy to the complete audio production ecosystem and get hold of another (still) valuable brand. With the acquisition, Røde also gets Danny Olesh, Mackie's CTO and former founder of SM Pro Audio, based in Australia.
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