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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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GRAS Releases New Production Line Measurement Microphone with EQset Technology
October 17, 2023 by Joao Martins

GRAS Releases New Production Line Measurement Microphone with EQset Technology

GRAS Sound & Vibration, announced the new GRAS EQ 40PM-1 microphone. This new miniature microphone joins the already successful family of GRAS measurement microphones with EQset technology, lowering the cost of precision in production line acoustic measurements. GRAS EQset technology essentially guarantees fixed sensitivity and a flat response curve across all frequencies, out of the box, vastly reducing the risk of measurement errors. The GRAS EQ 40PM-1 with EQset is an upgraded version of the EQ 40PM, the first in the EQset line.
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Qualcomm to Bring RISC-V Based Wearable Platform to Google's Wear OS
October 17, 2023 by Joao Martins

Qualcomm to Bring RISC-V Based Wearable Platform to Google's Wear OS

Qualcomm and Google are extending their collaboration on wearables by developing a RISC-V Snapdragon Wear platform that will power next-generation Wear OS solutions. According to the announcement, this is an important first milestone to bring RISC-V compatible CPUs to the Android ecosystem, while Google pursues is strategy of continuously copy everything that Apple does, and help others do the same.
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A-bsolument Prodige Bluetooth Speaker Made from Recycled Materials Now Available in North America
October 16, 2023 by Joao Martins

A-bsolument Prodige Bluetooth Speaker Made from Recycled Materials Now Available in North America

Since 2023, Focal Naim America distributes A-bsolument, a French company known for restoring and upgrading old radios, giving them modern functionality. Almost 10 years after the birth of A-bsolument, the company launched the A-bsolument Prodige Bluetooth speaker ($899 USD), made in France from recycled and sustainable materials. This timeless design, inspired by the iconic jewelry radios of the 60s, generates an impressive stereo sound which benefits from Focal drivers inside.
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AONDevices Introduces Super Low-Power, Low-Latency, Customizable Edge AI Speech Enhancement
October 16, 2023 by Joao Martins

AONDevices Introduces Super Low-Power, Low-Latency, Customizable Edge AI Speech Enhancement

AONDevices, the AI processing company from Irvine, California, announced AONDenoise, a compact, efficient edge AI denoising solution that enable customizable noise cancellation running in real-time, completely on-device. Designed for applications that require minimal power and latency, AONDenoise is one of the smallest denoising algorithms available, making it an ideal AI speech enhancement for use in hearing aids, wireless earbuds, and wearables.
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Onanoff Launches Fokus+ Advanced ANC Wireless Headset with Wireless Charging Stand
October 13, 2023 by Joao Martins

Onanoff Launches Fokus+ Advanced ANC Wireless Headset with Wireless Charging Stand

Designed for both work and play, the new Fokus+ wireless headset was designed to perfect the daily personal audio experience by headphones' specialists Onanoff. Combining the latest cutting-edge audio solutions, the Fokus+ wireless headset features multi-microphone hybrid ANC, superior audio quality, and a convenient wireless charging stand. This Bluetooth 5.2 design is a perfect companion for a variety of settings, including remote work environments, now available in midnight blue and dusk gray for $199 USD.
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Treble Technologies Offers Software Development Kit (SDK) for Sound Simulation in the Cloud
October 12, 2023 by Joao Martins

Treble Technologies Offers Software Development Kit (SDK) for Sound Simulation in the Cloud

Treble Technologies announced its new software development kit designed to generate synthetic audio data for AI-based audio software and enable the virtual prototyping of acoustics in audio hardware. The SDK will allow users to utilize Treble’s unique wave-based acoustic simulation technology in their own solutions, seamlessly integrating the offering into existing workflows at any scale.
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Audio Engineering Society Announces New Task Group for UWB Hi Res, Low Latency Audio Interface
October 11, 2023 by Joao Martins

Audio Engineering Society Announces New Task Group for UWB Hi Res, Low Latency Audio Interface

In response to growing industry interest and activities around Ultra Wideband (UWB) technology for audio applications, the Audio Engineering Society announced the creation of a new Task Group to develop a new standard for UWB high resolution low latency audio interface. The new AES Standards group is called SC-02-02-B and is under the Working Group on Digital Audio Interfacing chaired by John Grant, and chaired by Jackie Green, Technical Advisor for the UWB Alliance.
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What You Need To Know About Sonarworks SoundID Reference Virtual Monitoring
October 11, 2023 by Joao Martins

What You Need To Know About Sonarworks SoundID Reference Virtual Monitoring

Sonarworks introduced a new product as part of its SoundID Reference calibration solution. The Virtual Monitoring Add-On is a new set of tools that emulates the space and sense of direction of listening to reference monitors in the studio experience, directly on headphones. This way, SoundID Reference can transform headphones into a precision-calibrated studio, ensuring a new type of reference listening for creators working on headphones, in any environment, and allowing for even more creative freedom.
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Frontier Introduces AURIA Bluetooth LE Audio, Auracast, and Wi-Fi Turnkey Platform
October 10, 2023 by Joao Martins

Frontier Introduces AURIA Bluetooth LE Audio, Auracast, and Wi-Fi Turnkey Platform

Following a presentation at IFA 2023 in Berlin, Frontier Smart Technologies is now launching its first Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Audio and Wi-Fi module, ready for use in consumer products. The new AURIA board also features Auracast support, allowing Bluetooth audio synchronization across multiple speakers. The module has been designed and engineered for simple and straightforward integration into various audio products, and comes with a customizable SDK, rich I/O, comprehensive documentation and technical support.
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Austrian Audio Launches MiCreator Studio Recording System
October 9, 2023 by Joao Martins

Austrian Audio Launches MiCreator Studio Recording System

Austrian Audio unveiled its new MiCreator Studio microphone recording system - a unique concept that should help project the company to new markets. The new "ultra-flexible pocket recording system," as it is described, combines a beautiful, retro-style condenser microphone and a USB-C audio interface in a compact, rugged design that can be taken anywhere. This core system can then be complemented with "Satellites" that include the additional MiCreator Satellite and the MiCreator Y-Lav, a lavalier microphone with an headphone output.
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