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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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Harman Acquires Roon Music Management Platform and Aggregation Service
November 27, 2023 by Joao Martins

Harman Acquires Roon Music Management Platform and Aggregation Service

Harman, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, announced the acquisition of Roon, the music management, discovery, and streaming platform for music enthusiasts, headquartered in Bedford, NY. For Harman, the acquisition of Roon - apart from the considerable global user community - means access to the connectivity and streaming technology that complements Harman's existing portfolio, particularly for its Luxury Audio division.
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2024 Kia EV9 Receives Sound System Designed by Meridian for the Unique Characteristics of Electric Vehicles
November 23, 2023 by Joao Martins

2024 Kia EV9 Receives Sound System Designed by Meridian for the Unique Characteristics of Electric Vehicles

The new top-of-the-range Kia EV9 luxury SUV will be one of the first vehicles to be specified with a sound system designed and tuned specifically for the unique audio characteristics of a pure electric vehicle. The 2024 Kia EV9 moves the brand further into the luxury segment, benefiting from Meridian's DSP expertise to manage the unique cabin noise profiles and deliver a superior surround sound experience.
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Peavey Commercial Audio Celebrates Three Decades of MediaMatrix Distributed Audio Innovation
November 23, 2023 by Joao Martins

Peavey Commercial Audio Celebrates Three Decades of MediaMatrix Distributed Audio Innovation

First launched at the 1993 AES Show in New York, MediaMatrix is now celebrating its 30th year of innovation in audio solutions. With innumerable installations worldwide, Peavey Commercial Audio's MediaMatrix has left a mark on the professional audio industry and its technological advancements. As the world’s first digitally configured and controlled distributed audio system, MediaMatrix has grown to accommodate the world’s most demanding commercial audio needs.
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WiiM Announces WiiM Amp Integrated Streaming Amplifier and Multiroom Audio Streamer
November 22, 2023 by Joao Martins

WiiM Announces WiiM Amp Integrated Streaming Amplifier and Multiroom Audio Streamer

From audio streamers, WiiM has now evolved to a complete integrated amplifier design that is able to power any classic passive speakers, and effortlessly stream any source wirelessly to the whole home. The new WiiM Amp merges a streamer with a TI 3255 Class-D audio amplifier and ESS Sabre premium 32-bit DAC. It offers a range of analog and digital inputs, including HDMI ARC and USB, supporting up to 24-bit/192kHz playback. The new WiiM Amp will be available in silver and space gray for $299 on Amazon.
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AKM Announces New Low-Power 32-Bit Stereo DAC with 32% Smaller Footprint
November 22, 2023 by Joao Martins

AKM Announces New Low-Power 32-Bit Stereo DAC with 32% Smaller Footprint

Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (AKM) has started mass production of the AK4333ECB, a 32-bit stereo audio D/A converter (DAC) with built-in headphone amplifier. While the mounting area has been significantly reduced by 32% compared to AKM's previous products, it features Velvet Sound technology for high sound quality. The new low power DAC was developed to enhance mobile and portable wireless designs, such as wireless headphones and VR/AR headsets.
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Digigram Releases New Four-Port Dante PCIe Sound Card
November 22, 2023 by Joao Martins

Digigram Releases New Four-Port Dante PCIe Sound Card

Digigram has announced the release of a new Dante sound card as part of its ALP-X range. Available from Digigram's network of distributors, ALP-DANTE is the sixth addition to the fast growing range of ALP-X sound cards launched in 2022. The new card adds a valuable 4 Ethernet ports solution in a single full-height profile, fanless PCIe card. The card offers management via Dante controller and Dante device manager, and compatibility with AES67 & SMPTE ST2110-30.
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Audioscenic Announces Headphone Audio Support for Amphi Suite
November 21, 2023 by Joao Martins

Audioscenic Announces Headphone Audio Support for Amphi Suite

Audioscenic, the UK-based spatial computing startup that enabled the very first consumer-focused true 3D audio speaker, announced that its Amphi software package now also supports headphone processing. The Amphi software suite integrates 3D audio beamforming technology with a wide range of consumer computing devices, and this update adds HRTF virtualization for multichannel surround content giving users the ability to also listen through headphones.
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A New Time for Avid Pro Tools - A Conversation with François Quereuil, Vice President, Audio Product Management at Avid
November 16, 2023 by Joao Martins

A New Time for Avid Pro Tools - A Conversation with François Quereuil, Vice President, Audio Product Management at Avid

Using the opportunity of the recent Audio Engineering Society convention in New York, I met with François Quereuil, Vice President, Audio Product Management at Avid, to discuss all the latest trends in that space, and in particular to learn where Pro Tools is heading. For the benefit of our many readers who don't normally follow the pro audio markets and are not exactly familiar with Avid and Pro Tools, enough to say that this is the market leading digital audio workstation (DAW) solution.
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Audio Precision Expands Electronic Audio Testing with New APx516B Audio Analyzer
November 15, 2023 by Joao Martins

Audio Precision Expands Electronic Audio Testing with New APx516B Audio Analyzer

Audio Precision announced the new APx516B, a modular and affordable audio analyzer that expands electronic audio testing with even better performance and flexibility. The new Audio Precision APx516B Audio Analyzer is a budget-friendly solution to test both analog and digital audio with two analog generator/analyzer channels with performance suitable for testing consumer and professional audio devices, a digital interface module slot, and seamless integration with APx500 measurement software.
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Opal Tadpole Webcam Features Soundskrit Directional MEMS Microphone
November 15, 2023 by Joao Martins

Opal Tadpole Webcam Features Soundskrit Directional MEMS Microphone

Opal Camera announced Tadpole, a compact and light webcam built exclusively for laptops and tablets, with DSLR image quality and featuring VisiMic audio capture. The webcam intends to solve all the pains that users experience with standard built-in webcams, making the experience seamless and automatic. Apart from the superior image quality, the Tadpole is the first product in the market to feature directional MEMS microphones from Canadian startup Soundskrit, with its unique background noise cancellation features.
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