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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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Tracktion Launches Waveform Pro 12.5 Free Update
May 30, 2023 by Joao Martins

Tracktion Launches Waveform Pro 12.5 Free Update

Tracktion Corporation announced Waveform Pro 12.5, a free update for all users of Waveform Pro, which is currently one of the most interesting new-generation DAWs available for audio production. The update brings huge new features including enhanced video support, DJ edit tools, stem separation and a host of workflow and UI improvements. With this update, the Seattle, WA-based company manages to improve even more the software by offering users the option to load the expansions they find relevant for their work.
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Mackie Introduces DLZ Creator All-in-One Podcast Mixer and Interface
May 26, 2023 by Joao Martins

Mackie Introduces DLZ Creator All-in-One Podcast Mixer and Interface

The Mackie DLZ Creator is a new all-in-one podcasting and streaming audio solution for content creators that makes it easy to get professional results. The DLZ Creator podcast mixer draws on Mackie's rich 30-plus-year history of supporting creators with accessible, professional-grade audio equipment. A solution for today's creators available for $799.99, complete with Mackie’s Mix Agent technology, that easily and seamlessly assists, automates, and guides the users.
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Sennheiser Announces TV Clear Set 2 Updated TV Sound Solution
May 25, 2023 by Joao Martins

Sennheiser Announces TV Clear Set 2 Updated TV Sound Solution

Sometimes it's important to react quickly to users' feedback and improve a product that doesn't deliver. Sennheiser - or better said Sennheiser Hearing, the consumer division of Sonova - has managed to quickly update the important range of TV Sound products from the famous German brand. The new Sennheiser true wireless TV Clear Set 2 transmitter and earbuds are now updated with a new transmitter and earbuds, full bandwidth audio, smart customizations in the companion app, and simplified setup.
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Skullcandy Smokin' Buds Set a New Standard for True Wireless Earbuds Under $20
May 25, 2023 by Joao Martins

Skullcandy Smokin' Buds Set a New Standard for True Wireless Earbuds Under $20

Skullcandy announced a new model of true wireless earbuds that basically don't do anything but provide for wireless music listening for $19.99 MSRP. The new Smokin' Buds do support USB-C rapid charge and are part of the company's new environmentally-conscious initiatives, using 50% certified recycled plastics, a consolidated part count and mindful battery capacity, minimizing the stress on the environment. A new reference from a respected brand.
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Røde Releases the PodMic USB with XLR and USB Outputs and Advanced Features
May 24, 2023 by Joao Martins

Røde Releases the PodMic USB with XLR and USB Outputs and Advanced Features

Following the unveiling of multiple new products during the NAB 2023 show in Las Vegas, NV - most of which directly targeting podcasting and online content creation - Røde has now launched the PodMic USB. Based on the original PodMic, which was quickly established as an extremely popular choice for podcasters and streamers, the new PodMic USB takes versatility to new heights, offering both XLR and USB connectivity and built-in DSP and processing features.
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Low Price Edifier W820NB Plus ANC Headphones Certified for Hi-Res Audio Wireless
May 24, 2023 by Joao Martins

Low Price Edifier W820NB Plus ANC Headphones Certified for Hi-Res Audio Wireless

Edifier has released the W820NB Plus headphones which continue the brand's outstanding record for affordable but premium quality audio products incorporating the latest technologies. The W820NB Plus headphones are an update of the existing W820NB model, now adding support for the LDAC Bluetooth codec and earning Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification also thanks to 40mm titanium coated dynamic drivers.
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Virscient Announces LiveOnAir Ultra-Low Latency Wireless Audio Technology
May 23, 2023 by Joao Martins

Virscient Announces LiveOnAir Ultra-Low Latency Wireless Audio Technology

Virscient, a company specializing in wireless connectivity and audio technologies, announced the release of LiveOnAir – a technology that enables ultra-low-latency audio over low power wireless links. According to the New Zealand-based company, LiveOnAir changes the game for key applications in gaming, in live performance - including digital wireless microphones and in-ear monitors - and other audio application scenarios requiring tight synchronization.
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PMC Prodigy1 and Prodigy5 HiFi Loudspeakers to Bring the Studio Home
May 23, 2023 by Joao Martins

PMC Prodigy1 and Prodigy5 HiFi Loudspeakers to Bring the Studio Home

Professional Monitor Company, or PMC, the British audio speaker company known for its Advanced Transmission Line designs, had one of the most important product launches at the 2023 High End Munich show. Expanding its well-deserved reputation from the professional studio monitor market, PMC continues to offer great hifi designs that leverage the same engineering principles. The new PMC Prodigy1 bookshelf and Prodigy5 tower speaker take the very essence of what makes PMC for our enjoyment.
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Morel Introduces BIGGIE. A Portable Bluetooth Speaker That is Big on Sound and Features
May 22, 2023 by Joao Martins

Morel Introduces BIGGIE. A Portable Bluetooth Speaker That is Big on Sound and Features

Morel attended the High End show in Munich to showcase how the company's speaker drivers can be at the core of both flagship high-end products but also innovative consumer designs. BIGGIE is the latest design from Morel, a more compact and portable speaker that expands on the brand's Högtalare, now adding a headphone-like handle and the latest Bluetooth BLE wireless technology. And Morel says that the BIGGIE will be also ready to support Auracast later in 2023.
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Amazon Echo Pops Slice Smart Speakers in Half
May 22, 2023 by Joao Martins

Amazon Echo Pops Slice Smart Speakers in Half

When the first Amazon Echo device launched in 2014, it created a new category: The smart speaker. The Echo speakers brought the voice assistant to the home and created the perfect controller for the early "smart home." Unfortunately, almost 10 years later, voice recognition still has a long way to go, the multi-language promise is still unrealized, and Echo speakers are already everywhere - in the countries where Amazon sells them. The company even announces new models with a blog post.
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