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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.

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Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon 888 Mobile Processing Platform
December 3, 2020 by Joao Martins

Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon 888 Mobile Processing Platform

During the annual Snapdragon Tech Summit Digital 2020, Qualcomm introduced its latest flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G Mobile Platform, which will set the benchmark for flagship Android smartphones in 2021. This new platform packs industry-leading mobile innovations in 5G, artificial intelligence (AI), gaming, and camera technologies, while offering all the processing and connectivity power to enable next-generation immersive audio experiences, including support for Bluetooth 5.2 with LE Audio features.
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Neutrik AG Launches MINEA, First Milan Certified Audio Module
December 3, 2020 by Joao Martins

Neutrik AG Launches MINEA, First Milan Certified Audio Module

In the works already for some time - but then again, anyone that follows AVB, TSN and Milan audio networking efforts, is used to waiting a long time - Neutrik confirmed that MINEA, the first Milan Certified audio module, is now available. The module will finally allow manufacturers in the live sound and touring market to quickly and easily build a wide range of Milan-compatible audio products, from loudspeakers to expansion boards for mixing consoles.
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Telos Alliance Launches Axia iQs AES67 Mixing Console Software with Full HTML-5 Control
December 3, 2020 by Joao Martins

Telos Alliance Launches Axia iQs AES67 Mixing Console Software with Full HTML-5 Control

Leading audio broadcast group Telos Alliance launched Axia iQs, an AES67 Mixing Console Software that allows broadcasters and podcasters to ‘Studio Anywhere.’ Axia iQs is the first soft console controlled by a full HTML-5 interface, allowing users to control a mix from anywhere, on any device — Mac, Windows, tablet, laptop, or even a smartphone — for the ultimate remote broadcast and virtual workflows. A very significant development to make organizations even more agile and decentralized.
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Alango Technologies Introduces VoiceDefender Advanced 4-Mic Voice Processing Technology
December 2, 2020 by Joao Martins

Alango Technologies Introduces VoiceDefender Advanced 4-Mic Voice Processing Technology

Alango VoiceDefender is a new advanced voice enhancement signal processing solution, ready to be used by developers and manufacturers in new on-ear and over-ear headphone designs without the need of an ugly boom mic. VoiceDefender enables noise-free voice communication for on-ear/over ear headphones virtually eliminating dominant noise sources and highlighting voice and speech signals, effectively taking augmented audio to a whole new level.
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SoundSend WiSA Wireless Multichannel Transmitter Now Available for WiSA Partners, Distributors and Retailers
December 2, 2020 by Joao Martins

SoundSend WiSA Wireless Multichannel Transmitter Now Available for WiSA Partners, Distributors and Retailers

Consumer electronics consortium Wireless Speaker and Audio Association (WiSA), announced that SoundSend, the Association's first branded product, is now available at $179 US MSRP. This means that consumer electronic brands can now offer wireless multichannel surround sound 5.1 systems hard bundled with SoundSend or co-promote with premium audio speakers or TVs. The new "hockey puck" device is truly a strategic product. It's a big deal for the promotion of the technology and for making WiSA truly mainstream.
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Cambridge Audio Elevates Basic True Wireless Performance With New Melomania Touch Earbuds
December 1, 2020 by Joao Martins

Cambridge Audio Elevates Basic True Wireless Performance With New Melomania Touch Earbuds

British audio specialists Cambridge Audio unveiled the company's evolution of its original Melomania 1 true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones with the introduction of the new Melomania Touch true wireless earbuds. The Melomania Touch's refined design elevates the company’s first ever true wireless product with an elegant shape with intuitive touch controls, superior sound performance and world-class battery life. A refreshing example of a successful effort to differentiate in a highly popular but already overcrowded space.
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Audix Releases Integrated Acoustics Coupler for In-Ear Monitors
November 24, 2020 by Joao Martins

Audix Releases Integrated Acoustics Coupler for In-Ear Monitors

Audix announced an expansion of its test and measurement range with the introduction of the TM2 Integrated Acoustic Coupler for In-Ear Monitors (IEMs). As the company explains, the TM2 was designed as a readily available measurement solution to complement software such as Rational Acoustic’s SMAART or Studio Six Digital’s Audio Tools, allowing monitor engineers to easily confirm the functionality of each performer’s IEMs. The coupler will appeal also to IEM enthusiasts obsessed with comparing measurements.
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Elliptic Labs Expands its Ultrasound Sensing Framework to More Devices and Mobile Platforms
November 19, 2020 by Joao Martins

Elliptic Labs Expands its Ultrasound Sensing Framework to More Devices and Mobile Platforms

Norwegian company Elliptic Labs has successfully introduced its ultrasound sensing technology to the market, leveraging early agreements with major chip suppliers to the IT and mobile industries. Following partnerships with Texas Instruments, Infineon, Knowles, Cirrus Logic and AAC Technologies, at the implementation level, Elliptic Labs this year expanded its support directly with chipset manufacturers ARM, Intel, Qualcomm and more recently MediaTek. And the company's efforts in ultrasound-based sensing are just in early stages.
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Kensington Unveils First Fully Powered Thunderbolt 4 Laptop Docking Station
November 18, 2020 by Joao Martins

Kensington Unveils First Fully Powered Thunderbolt 4 Laptop Docking Station

Kensington announced the SD5700T Thunderbolt 4 laptop docking station — the first of its kind to provide dedicated power to all of your connected devices no matter how many are connected to it. This universally compatible, modern docking station unlocks the power of Thunderbolt 4 for the ultimate plug-and-play solution and is one the very first certified products to reach the market according to the brand new specification.
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Scan-Speak Announces New Large-Size Ellipticor Woofer 38WE/8582T00
November 17, 2020 by Joao Martins

Scan-Speak Announces New Large-Size Ellipticor Woofer 38WE/8582T00

In the year when Scan-Speak celebrates its 50th anniversary, it seems the Danish engineering team is keeping R&D busy and getting to roll out a series of exciting new products. audioXpress was aware that new Ellipticor drivers were on the way, and now we received the confirmation of the first announcement, a large-size woofer (38 cm - 15") with paper cone and SD AirCirc neodymium magnet system. The new Ellipticor 38WE/8582T00 woofer offers surprisingly good specs, as was to be expected!
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