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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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Sunplus and WiSA Technologies Partner to Enable Cost-Effective Atmos Soundbar Applications up to 7.1.4 Configurations
June 16, 2023 by Joao Martins

Sunplus and WiSA Technologies Partner to Enable Cost-Effective Atmos Soundbar Applications up to 7.1.4 Configurations

WiSA Technologies and Sunplus Technology a leading chip provider for multimedia and automotive applications from Taiwan, have partnered to bring to market a multichannel immersive audio System-on-a-Chip (SoC) targeting the Atmos soundbar market. The collaboration sees WiSA licensing and porting its embeddable multichannel audio software technology for high-quality wireless audio on the Sunplus SPA300 audio processor and multi-core DSP.
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Beyerdynamic Introduces SPACE MAX Speakerphone for Enhanced Online Conversation
June 16, 2023 by Joao Martins

Beyerdynamic Introduces SPACE MAX Speakerphone for Enhanced Online Conversation

Expanding its SPACE product series, the new beyerdynamic SPACE MAX speakerphone is basically a bigger and louder version of the original SPACE announced in 2022. Purpose-built for medium-to-large meeting spaces, SPACE is designed for those users looking for enhanced sound quality and don't want to deal with the hassle of separated microphones, speakers and audio interfaces. Featuring the same minimalist aesthetic design of the smaller version, this USB-C design is ready for work, anywhere that is.
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CEDIA Expo 2023 and Commercial Integrator Expo, September 6-9, Denver, CO
June 14, 2023 by Joao Martins

CEDIA Expo 2023 and Commercial Integrator Expo, September 6-9, Denver, CO

CEDIA Expo, the residential technology integration trade show takes place September 6-9, 2023, in Denver, CO. CEDIA Expo 2023 already has confirmed over 350 exhibiting brands and more than 150,000 net square feet of exhibits and sound rooms. The three-day event will unite over 18,000 industry professionals to connect with the leading manufacturers of residential audio, video, lighting, signal distribution, control systems, energy management, security and emerging market technologies.
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Apple's WWDC 2023 Announcements: What Is New in Audio
June 8, 2023 by Joao Martins

Apple's WWDC 2023 Announcements: What Is New in Audio

As it happens every year, Apple promoted its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) from June 5–9, 2023. Did you notice Apple’s important breakthrough in headset audio design? It was easy to just be dazzled by all the technology involved in the Vision Pro, but this design was described as providing "mind-boggling audio fidelity" by those who tried it. The Vision Pro features an interesting audio system that was the focus for this editorial, together with Adaptive Audio and other important technology innovations.
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Audiotonix Acquires Sonible
June 7, 2023 by Joao Martins

Audiotonix Acquires Sonible

Audiotonix has announced the acquisition of Sonible, an Austrian hardware and software company working with assistive artificial intelligence -based processing solutions for professional audio. Sonible has developed plug-ins that have been recognized as a new generation of intelligent audio processing production tools, with uniquely intuitive usability and workflow-enhancing features at their core. Sonible also developed smart hardware that was adopted by many live sound engineers and was recommended by KLANG:technologies, acquired by DiGiCo in 2018.
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Spatial Introduces Fully Customizable Soundscape Library for Workplace Environments
June 7, 2023 by Joao Martins

Spatial Introduces Fully Customizable Soundscape Library for Workplace Environments

Spatial, the immersive sound solutions company, announced the launch of a new soundscapes library designed for wellness in the workplace and commercial environments. Since its launch in 2017, Spatial achieved success in delivering immersive sound technology to enhance human experience in real world environments. Soundscapes designed to enhance workplace wellbeing are inspired from studies that show sound is directly tied to increase well-being, productivity, and sound masking.
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Nicolas Sturmel Joins DirectOut's Team of Audio Network Specialists
June 6, 2023 by Joao Martins

Nicolas Sturmel Joins DirectOut's Team of Audio Network Specialists

DirectOut, a leading provider of bridging solutions for audio networks, is proud to announce the addition of Nicolas Sturmel to their team. Nicolas will assume the role of Senior Network Technologist, leveraging his expertise and commitment to expand the audio network capabilities of the company's R&D team. Nicolas Sturmel was intimately involved with the RAVENNA/AES67 audio-over-IP development efforts since its inception.
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MISCO Brings USA-Built Custom Audio Solutions to InfoComm 2023
June 2, 2023 by Joao Martins

MISCO Brings USA-Built Custom Audio Solutions to InfoComm 2023

MISCO Speakers has confirmed its inaugural participation at InfoComm 2023, one of the premier trade shows for the professional audiovisual industry. The USA-based audio solutions manufacturer will present its renewed and much expanded portfolio of OEM/ODM speaker solutions, including from its Oaktron by MISCO catalog, Bold North Audio premium audio transducers, outdoor Soundscape speakers, and a complete range of MISCO amplifier modules and system solutions.
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Yamaha Delivers Automotive Sound System to Mitsubishi Motors
June 2, 2023 by Joao Martins

Yamaha Delivers Automotive Sound System to Mitsubishi Motors

Yamaha revealed that its automotive sound system has been adopted for use by Mitsubishi Motors and that, as part of its collaboration with the Japanese car manufacturer, Yamaha will also provide high-quality audio products and sound design for vehicles that use its automotive sound systems. As the first of many collaborative efforts to come, the jointly developed "Dynamic Sound Yamaha Premium" sound system will be featured in an all-new compact SUV from Mitsubishi Motors, set to debut in Indonesia.
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The Future of MEMS Directional Microphones Goes Digital: Soundskrit Announces the SKR0410
June 1, 2023 by Joao Martins

The Future of MEMS Directional Microphones Goes Digital: Soundskrit Announces the SKR0410

Soundskrit, the Canadian company determined to evolve MEMS microphones for consumer electronics, announced the availability of its second product, the SKR0410, touted as the world’s first digital directional MEMS microphone. The SKR0410 brings the latest innovations in MEMS and acoustic transducer design to the digital domain to enable directional audio capture in consumer devices of all form factors.
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