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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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Syntiant Introduces Small Language Model Assistant Generative AI Solution at IBC 2024
September 16, 2024 by Joao Martins

Syntiant Introduces Small Language Model Assistant Generative AI Solution at IBC 2024

Syntiant showcased the possibilities of its low power edge AI solutions during the 2024 IBC show in Amsterdam in partnership with Synaptics. Ideal for service providers and device manufacturers, Syntiant's proprietary small language model assistant (SLMA) was used to implement an AI voice assistant running exclusively on-device, ready for integration in low-cost designs such as set-top boxes. Syntiant showcased its SLMA solution on a set-top box reference design powered by Synaptics Astra SL1680 embedded processors.
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Koss Reinvents Iconic Koss Porta Pro Next-Generation Wireless Headphones
September 16, 2024 by Joao Martins

Koss Reinvents Iconic Koss Porta Pro Next-Generation Wireless Headphones

Koss Corporation, the US headphones manufacturer and the creator of the world's first SP3 Stereophone in 1958, is celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Koss Porta Pro with the introduction of the next-generation Koss Porta Pro Wireless headphones. The iconic Koss Porta Pro headphones now combine the legendary sound and the design of the Koss Porta Pro Classic, with the convenience and freedom of Bluetooth 5.2 wireless, also supporting wired USB-C connectivity.
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Genelec Introduces UNIO Personal Reference Monitoring Solution at IBC 2024
September 13, 2024 by Joao Martins

Genelec Introduces UNIO Personal Reference Monitoring Solution at IBC 2024

Genelec just announced the last link in the reference monitoring chain with the launch of its 8550A Professional Reference Headphones and Aural ID V2.0 Binaural Headphone Monitoring Technology. The product of an extensive multiyear research program, including acquisitions and strategic partnerships, these two new products strengthen the Genelec UNIO ecosystem by offering the most accurate and truthful headphone listening experience ever.
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DPA Expands Lavalier Portfolio with 2061 Miniature Omni Microphone
September 13, 2024 by Joao Martins

DPA Expands Lavalier Portfolio with 2061 Miniature Omni Microphone

DPA Microphones released its new 2061 Omnidirectional Miniature Microphone, a more affordable and non-modular solution, intended for professional-level sound capture of voice, in all of its nuances. Unveiled at IBC 2024 in Amsterdam, the 2061 is a professional lavalier that will meet any need for amazingly high-quality, in the best tradition of the Danish brand. It offers fantastic speech intelligibility combined with durable construction with sweat-repellent and water-resistant capabilities.
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DHD Audio Launches RM1 All-In-One USB and Dante Audio Interface
September 13, 2024 by Joao Martins

DHD Audio Launches RM1 All-In-One USB and Dante Audio Interface

A pioneer in mixing control surfaces for digital audio with a strong tradition in the radio market, DHD announced an addition to its range of broadcast-quality audio equipment with the introduction of the new RM1 audio interface. A complete audio production system in a compact, lightweight desktop unit capable of operating from a wall outlet or USB power, DHD’s new RM1 audio interface combines multichannel audio mixing and processing and is ready to meet the needs of podcasters or broadcasters.
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IFA 2024 First Impressions. A Centennial Celebration!
September 12, 2024 by Joao Martins

IFA 2024 First Impressions. A Centennial Celebration!

A first impressions report focused on the audio side of IFA Berlin, where there is still plenty to see. From the Auracast Experience to a vibrant B2B environment. The largest consumer electronics and home appliances marketplace where “retail” and “resellers” meet is still alive and well. Celebrating 100 years of the Internationale Funkausstellung (IFA) Berlin (International Radio Exhibition Berlin), this vibrant trade show has evolved over decades into the world’s largest appliances and consumer electronics marketplace.
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Powersoft Updates ArmoníaPlus Software to Support Dolby Atmos Connect AES67
September 12, 2024 by Joao Martins

Powersoft Updates ArmoníaPlus Software to Support Dolby Atmos Connect AES67

In collaboration with Dolby, Powersoft added support for Dolby Atmos Connect AES67 patching into the latest version of its ArmoníaPlus software. The update streamlines the process of connecting its amplifiers to Dolby’s cinema hardware, such as the Dolby Atmos Cinema Processor CP950A or IMS3000, which use AES67 audio-over-Ethernet to send a digital audio stream to external amplifiers. ArmoníaPlus makes it simple for Powersoft's cinema customers to deliver immersive audio to moviegoers.
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High End Show to Move from Munich to Vienna in 2026
September 11, 2024 by Joao Martins

High End Show to Move from Munich to Vienna in 2026

A step into a promising future is how the High End Society, the promoters of the High End International Audio Show, announce the decision to move the successful trade show from Munich to Vienna. Not immediately. The High End 2025 show will still take place in Munich. But it was long known that the success of the show was being strongly hindered by the lack of expansion space in the Munich MOC. After having promoted a regional show in Vienna, the High End Society found a new home.
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Mathias Johansson Appointed as Vice President of Digital Signal Processing and Applied Intelligence Lab by Harman International
September 10, 2024 by Joao Martins

Mathias Johansson Appointed as Vice President of Digital Signal Processing and Applied Intelligence Lab by Harman International

Dirac’s Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder, Dr. Mathias Johansson, has announced his departure from the company in a LinkedIn post, where he also reveals he will transition to Harman International, having accepted a position as Vice President Digital Signal Processing and Applied Intelligence Lab. The surprising announcement was confirmed short after by Armin Prommersberger, Chief Technology Officer, Harman International.
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Apple Introduces New Loose-Fit AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
September 10, 2024 by Joao Martins

Apple Introduces New Loose-Fit AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation

The news that Apple launched an updated version of its (regular) AirPods was somewhat muffled by the announcement of the hearing aid capabilities brought to AirPods Pro 2 with a simple software update. But the new AirPods 4 with ANC are a big deal for the industry which has been struggling to combine the benefits of the loose-fit (now also called open-ear) form-factor with the convenience of active noise cancellation when required. The key, as always for Apple, is in the elegant implementation of Adaptive Audio.
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