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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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Philips Speech and Sembly AI Collaborate to Introduce AI Meeting Transcription Solution
June 27, 2024 by Joao Martins

Philips Speech and Sembly AI Collaborate to Introduce AI Meeting Transcription Solution

Philips Speech by Speech Processing Solutions expanded its audio recorder range in cooperation with Sembly AI to introduce AI technology for automatic recording transcriptions, summaries, action lists and insights in three new products. The voice technology company based in Austria will sell three new handheld records, designed to cover different consumer needs, and all bundled with Sembly vouchers for users to try out the service and new AI capabilities with a free trial version.
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Rockwool Targets Sweden for Ambitious Nordic Growth Plans
June 27, 2024 by Joao Martins

Rockwool Targets Sweden for Ambitious Nordic Growth Plans

Currently expanding in North America and Europe, Rockwool announced it will start building a new factory in Eskilstuna, Sweden, approx. 100 kilometres west of Stockholm, a logistically ideal location to serve customers in the Swedish and Finnish markets. The new Rockwool factory will feature its proprietary large-scale electric melting technology that will help meet the growing demand for low-carbon impact insulation in the region.
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Music Industry Unites to Protect the Rights of Musicians Amid Risks of Generative AI Technology
June 26, 2024 by Joao Martins

Music Industry Unites to Protect the Rights of Musicians Amid Risks of Generative AI Technology

More than fifty prominent music companies, associations, and institutions globally have added their support to the “Principles for Music Creation with AI” manifesto. Introduced by Roland Corporation and Universal Music Group (UMG) in March 2024, these Principles are a series of clarifying statements relating to the responsible use of AI in music creation, aiming to protect the essence of music — its human spirit. Newly supporting organizations include NAMM, Native Instruments, Focusrite, Waves, LANDR, Eventide, GPU Audio, and many more.
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Timekettle Announces Progress in Near-Human-Level AI Translation Technology
June 26, 2024 by Joao Martins

Timekettle Announces Progress in Near-Human-Level AI Translation Technology

The elusive dream of an hearable device that provides real time translation between any language continues to get closer due to consistent global R&D efforts. Timekettle, a company from Shenzhen, China, is approaching that goal in a determined way, with actual products and solutions that are available in the market. Now the company announced the release of its latest software upgrade with AI Semantic Segmentation, which Timekettle believes sets a new standard in real-time language translation using earbuds.
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Cirrus Logic Unveils Latest Family of Professional Audio Digital-to-Analog Converters and CODEC Products
June 25, 2024 by Joao Martins

Cirrus Logic Unveils Latest Family of Professional Audio Digital-to-Analog Converters and CODEC Products

Cirrus Logic unveiled a new series of digital-to-analog converters (DACs) and an ultra-high performance audio CODEC, that cater to the needs of recording artists, live performers, and even audio enthusiasts. Setting a new standard for the prosumer and professional audio markets, the new CS4308P, CS4304P, CS4302P DACs and CS4282P CODEC expand on last year's successful analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) launch, and deliver transparent audio conversion to ensure recording and playback without any compromise in sound quality.
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Soyuz Launches 013 Ambisonic Microphone
June 24, 2024 by Joao Martins

Soyuz Launches 013 Ambisonic Microphone

The 013 Ambisonic combines four of Soyuz’s 013 FET small diaphragm condensers and four custom transformers into a single, phase-coherent mic that records 360° surround sound with fidelity and character. The included Soyuz Ambisonic plugins provide complete control in post-production, allowing users to shape the soundfield to their imagination. The 013 Ambisonic will simplify any setup, captivate any audience, and translate across any system - stereo or beyond.
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Audio-Technica AT-UMX3: A USB Microphone Extension, Hi-Res Converter, and Audio Mixer
June 24, 2024 by Joao Martins

Audio-Technica AT-UMX3: A USB Microphone Extension, Hi-Res Converter, and Audio Mixer

Audio-Technica is now shipping its new AT-UMX3 livestreaming USB audio mixer, the first such product for the brand. Known primarily as an innovator in transducer technology for over 60 years (a category that encapsulates microphone membranes but also the pickup in a phono cartridge that converts mechanical vibrations from a stylus into an electrical signal), this first USB audio mixer represents a logical extension for Audio-Technica’s growing portfolio of streaming, podcasting, and home studio products.
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Manger Audio Introduces the Next Generation of Its Star-Shaped Bending Wave Transducer
June 21, 2024 by Joao Martins

Manger Audio Introduces the Next Generation of Its Star-Shaped Bending Wave Transducer

Manger Audio, the specialized speaker manufacturer from Mellrichstadt, Germany, announced the sixth generation of its globally recognized star-shaped transducer, the W06. The Manger driver works on the principle of bending waves, featuring a flat, flexible diaphragm, and unique coil assembly. In its six major redesign, the Manger W06 transducer now features an optimized motor, new damping system, and a new chassis design, delivering improved linearity, lower distortion, and even more impressive dynamics.
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Harman Opens Consumer Audio Engineering Lab in Denmark and New Factory in Thailand
June 21, 2024 by Joao Martins

Harman Opens Consumer Audio Engineering Lab in Denmark and New Factory in Thailand

Harman International Industries has opened an Audio Engineering Lab in Kvistgaard, Denmark, aiming to research and develop new headphone audio technologies. Harman's newest audio lab, dedicated to hearables development, is the first of its kind in Europe, benefiting from pool of audio and acoustic engineers that graduate from Denmark universities, among other advantages. Harman also announced a new manufacturing facility in Thailand, to support Harman's portfolio of automotive and components solutions.
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BdSound and NXP Announce Automotive Audio Partnership
June 20, 2024 by Joao Martins

BdSound and NXP Announce Automotive Audio Partnership

BdSound and NXP Semiconductors have joined forces to combine advanced audio signal processing and voice technology with NXP's latest automotive SAF9100 audio DSP device. BdSound aims to provide cutting-edge integrations to improve voice user experience in next-generation vehicles, through NXP’s recently announced high-performance SAF9100 audio DSP. This platform features dedicated neural-network engines that BdSound will be able to fully explore.
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