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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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Fraunhofer MPEG-H Audio Decoder Software Now Available on GitHub
July 11, 2023 by Joao Martins

Fraunhofer MPEG-H Audio Decoder Software Now Available on GitHub

To make it easier for all developers to include MPEG-H Audio playback into their applications, the MPEG-H Audio decoder software implementation from Fraunhofer IIS is now available as source code on GitHub. As the research institute explains, the release is intended to facilitate the broad adoption of advanced audio formats with immersive audio and personalization capabilities. The MPEG-H Audio System development team was recently awarded the Joseph von Fraunhofer Prize 2023 for their work.
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Audeze Designs Limited Edition Ultraviolet Gaming Headset for Microsoft
July 11, 2023 by Joao Martins

Audeze Designs Limited Edition Ultraviolet Gaming Headset for Microsoft

Audeze announced the release of a limited edition gaming headset developed in partnership with Microsoft, for their Designed for Xbox Summer product collection. This limited edition "Ultraviolet" version of the Audeze Maxwell gaming headset features a new finish that adds a head-turning and unique look to one of the best gaming headsets on the market - launched in an understated matte grey finish. The Ultraviolet edition of the Maxwell headphone is available on the Audeze website for pre-order in limited quantities.
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Merging Technologies and Sonarworks All-in-One Product Bundle for Dolby Atmos Monitoring
July 10, 2023 by Joao Martins

Merging Technologies and Sonarworks All-in-One Product Bundle for Dolby Atmos Monitoring

Merging Technologies announced the launch of a new all-in-one product bundle, offering comprehensive monitoring and calibration facilities to help deal with the complexities of Dolby Atmos productions. The new Merging Technologies Atmos Bundle is sold as a complete hardware and software solution package, including a Merging Hapi MkII interface with DA8 cards, Merging Anubis Pro SPS, and Sonarworks SoundID Reference for multichannel including microphone.
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Providence Equity Partners Acquires d&b Group
July 10, 2023 by Joao Martins

Providence Equity Partners Acquires d&b Group

d&b group announced a major investment by Providence Equity Partners, a private equity firm specializing in investments in media, communications, education and technology. The d&b Group is the entity that combines German company d&b audiotechnik, one of the leading manufacturers of sound reinforcement systems, and d&b solutions, a service-focused business entity, offering audio, video, lighting and presentation systems, mainly based in the UK.
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Holoplot Addresses Targeted Reinforcement Challenges with X2 Compact Matrix Arrays
July 6, 2023 by Joao Martins

Holoplot Addresses Targeted Reinforcement Challenges with X2 Compact Matrix Arrays

Holoplot, the company that disrupted the market with the first large-scale commercial implementation of 3D Audio-Beamforming and Wavefield Synthesis solutions, will be introducing its second product following the original X1 Matrix Array. Designed to address smaller scale sound reinforcement needs for a multitude of audio applications, and particularly focused on tackling speech intelligibility issues, the X2 is the latest hardware innovation from the Berlin-based venture.
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Sony HT-AX7 Portable Theater System Makes Spatial Sound More Convenient
July 6, 2023 by Joao Martins

Sony HT-AX7 Portable Theater System Makes Spatial Sound More Convenient

Sony Electronics announced the HT-AX7, a portable theater system with 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, that offers a new way to enjoy entertainment throughout the home. The new HT-AX7 Portable Theater System promises to offer a cinematic sound experience that goes behind what is possible with single omnidirectional designs. By simply placing the three-speaker system around a room, the HT-AX7 delivers a captivating audio experience to fill any space.
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Alcons Introduces LR15 Pro-Ribbon Ultra-Compact Line-Array
July 5, 2023 by Joao Martins

Alcons Introduces LR15 Pro-Ribbon Ultra-Compact Line-Array

Alcons Audio introduced the latest LR15 Pro-Ribbon Ultra-Compact Line-Array, relieving its predecessor from duties after 20 years. The new LR15 is a 2-way, line-source sound system with high SPL capabilities and throw in a very compact form factor is considered an evolution in all key performance metrics by the Dutch pro-ribbon transducer innovator. At the heart of the new design is the patented RBN502rs 5” pro-ribbon transducer, combined with next-generation 6.5" woofers with FlowVent loading for full-range performance.
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Drawmer Launches Highly Desirable 1977 Analog Channel Strip
July 3, 2023 by Joao Martins

Drawmer Launches Highly Desirable 1977 Analog Channel Strip

Drawmer announced a new analog channel strip unit, directly targeted at home and project studios looking to add vintage characteristics and analog warmth to their productions. Offering all the features required for a single, comprehensive channel strip, the Drawmer 1977 combines an ultra clean preamplifier and a three band parametric equalizer with the silkiness of the soft knee compressor, and 3 types of variable harmonic saturation.
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Bowers & Wilkins 800 Series Signature Loudspeakers Are Affordable Luxury
June 28, 2023 by Joao Martins

Bowers & Wilkins 800 Series Signature Loudspeakers Are Affordable Luxury

Bowers & Wilkins made a familiar announcement. The company found another way to refine the formula for something that doesn't necessarily needs to change, but needs to be constantly revived to keep the brand and product awareness alive. This time, B&W announced the new 801 D4 Signature and the 805 D4 Signature speakers, further refining and advancing a very successful design into the Ultimate affordable luxury.
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Shokz Introduces OpenFit Open-Ear True Wireless Earphones with new Air Conduction Technology
June 28, 2023 by Joao Martins

Shokz Introduces OpenFit Open-Ear True Wireless Earphones with new Air Conduction Technology

Shokz, known for its patented open-ear bone conduction technology and headsets, announced OpenFit, the brand's first open-ear true wireless stereo earphones, made with its patented air conduction technology. Soon to launch globally, the new Shokz OpenFit TWS around the ear design leaves the inner ear open and features a new ultra-lightweight on-ear hybrid dynamic driver unit and DirectPitch technology to produce a full audio experience. Not a bone conduction product.
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