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E56 | Review of MxU Boston
September 01, 2018 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBMxU is a unique one-day FOH mixing event which Nate attended in August. This episode includes a review of MxU Boston and some key takeaways for anyone who is considering attending in the future. Show Notes: Special Guests: N/A Release Date: September 1, 2018 Running Time: 36:04 MxU Boston https://avshoptalk.com/subscribe Contact: … Read More
E55 | ISE Relocation & AV Attorney
August 01, 2018 10:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBISE is relocating from Amsterdam to Barcelona. Tech policy writer Josh Srago takes a break from AV to pursue law degree. Show Notes: Special Guests: N/A Release Date: August 1, 2018 Running Time: 16:02 Intro https://avshoptalk.com/subscribe Contact: [email protected] Show ISE To Relocate To Barcelona In 2021 Why Josh Srago is Leaving … Read More
E54 | InfoComm18 by AVIXA
July 01, 2018 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBNevil Bounds returns to discuss the first InfoComm show since the AVIXA re-brand. We share our impressions of the show, a noteworthy AV career milestone and why Nevil prefers InfoComm over ISE. Show Notes: Special Guests: Nevil Bounds Release Date: July 1, 2018 Running Time: 24:48 Intro https://avshoptalk.com/subscribe Contact: [email protected] https://www.avshoptalk.com/episode54 … Read More
E53 | How To Start An AV Career
June 01, 2018 10:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBNewbies Welcome! Check out these 9 action items to jump start your AV career. These are things I wish I knew on the first day of my AV career. Show Notes: Special Guests: N/A Release Date: June 1, 2018 Running Time: 40:10 Intro https://avshoptalk.com/subscribe Contact: [email protected] https://www.avshoptalk.com/episode53 Sponsor: Peerless-AV Xtreme Outdoor Soundbar … Read More
E52 | Snap Circuits
May 01, 2018 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBInfoComm18 is right around the corner. Nate shares an update to his CTS-D renewal strategy this year in Las Vegas. Why not start ’em young? Train up the next generation of AV Pros with Snap Circuits. Show Notes: Special Guests: N/A Release Date: May 1, 2018 Running Time: 20:32 Intro https://avshoptalk.com/subscribe Contact: … Read More
E51 | Consumerization of the Live Stream
April 02, 2018 02:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBLive streaming is becoming commonplace for average people (not just AV geeks). People are experimenting with it on mobile devices and feeling more comfortable with it. How can integrators leverage the consumerization of live streaming to provide better solutions to their clients? Show Notes: Special Guests: N/A Release Date: April 1, 2018 … Read More
E50 | AV News & CTS-D Renewal Strategy
March 01, 2018 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBISE 2018 had record breaking attendance, there’s a new $2 Billion Pro AV contender, my opinion on the copper versus fiber debate and my strategy for CTS-D certification renewal. After the news I read and respond to your AV email. Show Notes: Special Guests: N/A Release Date: March 1, 2018 Running Time: 26:39 … Read More
E49 | Peerless-AV Emerging Technologies
February 01, 2018 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBTodd Mares returns to discuss how Peerless-AV is focused on providing complete AV solutions for clients, including digital signage, kiosks, menu boards, mounts, wireless products and outdoor displays. After the interview I respond to your AV emails. Show Notes: Special Guests: Todd Mares Release Date: February 1, 2018 Running Time: 49:50 Intro https://avshoptalk.com/subscribe https://www.avshoptalk.com/episode49 Sponsor: … Read More
E48 | Todd Mares AV Career Spotlight
January 01, 2018 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBTodd Mares, Director of Emerging Technologies at Peerless-AV shares how he got into the AV industry. From tinkerer to systems integrator to manufacturer. After the interview I respond to your AV emails. Show Notes: Special Guests: Todd Mares Release Date: January 1, 2018 Running Time: 49:33 Intro https://avshoptalk.com/subscribe https://www.avshoptalk.com/episode48 Sponsor: Peerless-AV Xtreme Outdoor Soundbar Todd … Read More
E47 | Resignation & Cynicism That Permeates
December 01, 2017 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBBill Brown returns to talk about resignation and cynicism that seems to permeate the AV industry. HDMI 2.1 is released, Verrex opens new office in LA, former Google employee developing AI god, Net Neutrality debate rages on. I respond to your AV emails. Show Notes: Special Guests: Bill Brown Release Date: December 1, 2017 Running … Read More
E46 | Top Integration Strategies at WKU
November 01, 2017 10:00 - 58 minutes - 49.4 MBJustin Rexing returns to discuss AV integration strategies at Western Kentucky University. We’re talk’n labor only contracts, developing in house talent, system road maps & job task analysis for tech managers. Show Notes: Special Guests: Justin Rexing Release Date: November 1, 2017 Running Time: 58:29 Intro https://avshoptalk.com/subscribe https://www.avshoptalk.com/episode46 E43: Justin Rexing AV Career Spotlight … Read More
E45 | AVIXA New Name For InfoComm
October 01, 2017 10:00 - 34 minutes - 48.1 MBHarman Pro to lay off 650, InfoComm changes name to AVIXA, Amazon & CEDIA partner up, free remote systems management eBook, evaluating water damaged electrical equipment & your AV email. Show Notes: Special Guests: N/A Release Date: October 1, 2017 Running Time: 34:57 Intro https://www.avshoptalk.com/subscribe https://www.avshoptalk.com/episode45 Sponsor: Peerless-AV All-in-One Kiosk Powered by BrightSign AV … Read More
E44 | Bill Brown AV Career Spotlight
September 01, 2017 10:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBBill Brown AV/IT Technology Coach with Shattering The Box Consulting joins us to share his AV career story. Listen and learn about how he started as a hotel AV tech but eventually moved out of the shadows backstage and into consulting. Show Notes: Special Guests: Bill Brown Release Date: September 1, 2017 Running Time: … Read More
E43 | Justin Rexing AV Career Spotlight
August 01, 2017 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBJustin Rexing, AV Design Engineer at Western Kentucky University joins us to share his AV career story. His experience as an enduser in higher education gives him the right perspective to get the project done well as a systems integrator. Show Notes: Special Guests: Justin Rexing Release Date: August 1, 2017 Running … Read More
E42 | InfoComm17 Audio From Orlando
July 01, 2017 10:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBInfoComm 2017 is in the books! This episode has been produced with audio clips recorded on location in Orlando that include reviews of classes, a Peerless-AV booth tour given by Earl Neagele and a mini interview with fellow CTS-D prepper Jeremy Gregory. Show Notes: Special Guests: Earl Neagele & Jeremy Gregory Release … Read More
E41 | Pat Drumm AV Career Spotlight
June 01, 2017 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBPat Drumm returns to the podcast to share his AV story. From stagehand to solder monkey to broadcast engineer with a master degree. Hear some tips for getting started in the broadcast world. Show Notes: Special Guest: Pat Drumm Release Date: June 1, 2017 Running Time: 49:17 Intro https://www.avshoptalk.com/subscribe https://www.avshoptalk.com/episode41 New … Read More
E40 | Systems Integration News You Must Know
May 01, 2017 10:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBBose wiretapping? Millennials vs old people debate, Whitlock new hires, ClearOne files patent infringement suit, 39 months to vacate 600 MHz, Olympus acquires Image Stream Medical, Sapphire Marketing Boston Roadshow, plus your AV Emails and more. Show Notes: Special Guest: N/A Release Date: May 1, 2017 Running Time: 53:05 Intro https://www.avshoptalk.com/subscribe https://www.avshoptalk.com/episode40 … Read More
E39 | Mitchell Klein AV Career Spotlight
April 01, 2017 10:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBMitchell Klein returns for a special AV career spotlight episode. You’ll learn how he landed his first AV job, what the early days of home theater were like, and what residential integrators should stop call themselves. Plus your AV emails & my response. Show Notes: Special Guest: Mitchell Klein Release Date: April 1, … Read More
E38 | Listener Feedback
March 01, 2017 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBListener feedback time! A special guest has been recruited to help Nate read through your comments, emails & tweets. Topics include AV career advice, InfoComm certifications and AV news stories you’ll want to know about. Show Notes: Special Guest: Stephanie Schneider Release Date: March 1, 2017 Running Time: 49:13 https://www.avshoptalk.com/subscribe https://www.avshoptalk.com/episode38 Support … Read More
E37 | 5 Things To Know About ATSC 3.0
February 01, 2017 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBPat Drumm, Broadcast Engineer at Comcast SportsNet joins us to share his perspective on ATSC 3.0, a new broadcasting standard currently in the works. We discuss the recent breakup between WHDH Channel 7 in Boston and NBC. Show Notes: Special Guest: Pat Drumm Release Date: February 1, 2017 Running Time: 50:14 https://www.avshoptalk.com/episode37 https://www.avshoptalk.com/subscribe … Read More
E36 | Z-Wave: Hack Proof Wireless M2M
January 01, 2017 10:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBMitchell Klein, Executive Director of the Z-Wave Alliance joins us to talk about how Z-Wave is enabling the smart home with “hack proof” wireless machine to machine communication. Show Notes: Special Guest: Mitchell Klein Release Date: January 1, 2017 Running Time: 52:10 Show Notes: https://www.avshoptalk.com/episode36 Subscribe: https://www.avshoptalk.com/subscribe Sponsor: Peerless-AV and the SmartMount Supreme Video … Read More
E35 | Nathan Lively AV Career Spotlight
December 01, 2016 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBNathan Lively joins us for an AV career spotlight episode. We’ll hear about his recent FOH experience on tour with Ringling Brothers, tips for finding work in a new city and his career story. Show Notes: Special Guest: Nathan Lively Release Date: December 1, 2016 Running Time: 50:57 Show Notes: https://www.avshoptalk.com/episode35 Subscribe: https://www.avshoptalk.com/subscribe Sponsor: Peerless-AV and … Read More
E34 | Gary Kayye AV Career Spotlight
November 01, 2016 09:00 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBGary Kayye joins us this month for an AV career spotlight episode. We discuss his first job in the AV industry at a little company called Extron and how rAVe Publications was formed. Show Notes: Special Guest: Gary Kayye Release Date: November 1, 2016 Running Time: 44:54 Show Notes: https://www.avshoptalk.com/episode34 Subscribe: https://www.avshoptalk.com/subscribe Gary Kayye on Linked-In … Read More
E33 | CEDIA 2016 Home Tech Report
October 01, 2016 09:00 - 52 minutes - 42.3 MBJason Griffing is back bringing his home tech pro-spective of CEDIA 2016. In this episode we “meet-in-the-middle” to discuss VUI, RSM and other trends in the luxury home tech market. Show Notes: Special Guest: Jason Griffing Release Date: October 1, 2016 Running Time: 52:45 Subscribe to AVShopTalk for free Jason Griffing on Linked-In … Read More
E32 | Two Most Dangerous Words In Technology
September 01, 2016 10:00 - 55 minutes - 44.5 MBJosh Srago AV design consultant and writer on tech policy talks about new FCC regulations, Net Neutrality, Incentives Auction and the two most dangerous words in technology. Show Notes: Special Guest: Josh Srago Release Date: September 1, 2016 Running Time: 55:29 “Today is going to be a fun one” – Twitter conversation “You … Read More
E31 | These Are The Drones You’re Looking For
August 01, 2016 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBMike Testa, Assistant Professor of Music Technology at Salem State University & drone hobbyist talks with us about the business of UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) in Pro AV. Show Notes: Special Guest: Mike Testa Release Date: August 1, 2016 Running Time: 48:39 We are talking about drones in Pro AV Support for … Read More
E30 | Virtual Reality at #InfoComm16
July 01, 2016 09:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBCraig MacCormack, Editor-at-Large for Commercial Integrator shares his experience with virtual reality at #InfoComm16. Show Notes: Special Guest: Craig MacCormack Release Date: July 1, 2016 Running Time: 43:44 We’re talk’n InfoComm16 in this episode Got a tip for following the InfoComm show remotely? Email it to [email protected] I’ve officially abandoned Skype & … Read More
E29 | Classes With Max #InfoComm16
June 01, 2016 09:00 - 55 minutes - 44.3 MBMax Kopsho talks about the classes he’s teaching at #InfoComm16 and how his book Da Vinci Sales is part of the #AVGivesBack movement. Show Notes: Special Guest: Max Kopsho Release Date: June 1, 2016 Running Time: 55:10 ATSC 3.0 looks pretty darn cool Congrats to Mark Coxon for getting the CTS-D Max Kopsho … Read More
E28 | Convergence With Eli Etherton
May 01, 2016 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBEli The Computer Guy shares his perspective on AV-IT convergence and the AV Integration Industry. Show Notes: Special Guest: Eli Etherton Release Date: May 1, 2016 Running Time: 49:08 Eli The Computer Guy | YouTube Channel Support for this episode provided by Viivant and their Slim Portable USB Charger Welcome to Our Invisible … Read More
E27 | Sound System Tuning Intro
April 01, 2016 10:00 - 54 minutes - 43.3 MBNathan Lively of Sound Design Live shares some tips, tools & resources for sound system tuning. Show Notes: Special Guest: Nathan Lively Release Date: April 1, 2016 Running Time: 54:00 Nice work Sergio! Congrats on making the Brag Board Thanks InfoComm – Honored to be in the March 2016 Newsletter Craig MacCormack … Read More
E26 | Exits and Backdoors
March 01, 2016 08:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBJason is back with some important news, an industry giant plans to exit CEDIA, AMX makes headlines with backdoor. Show Notes: Release Date: March 1, 2016 Running Time: 45:45 Jason joins us again after taking a couple months off. He brings some important news you won’t want to miss. One of the biggest … Read More
E25 | Nevil Bounds AV Career Spotlight
February 01, 2016 08:00 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBJoin us for round two from the pub as we shine the AV career spotlight on Nevil Bounds. Show Notes: Special Guest: Nevil Bounds Release Date: February 1, 2016 Running Time: 33:35 The AVShopTalk podcast turns two years old this month! To celebrate we’re having a second round at the pub with … Read More
E24 | Impact of Broadcast Tech
January 01, 2016 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBNevil Bounds joins us at the pub in Old Heathfield as we talk about the impact of newer broadcast technology in corporate environments. Show Notes: Special Guest: Nevil Bounds Release Date: January 1, 2016 Running Time: 36:50 You might be wondering why this episode was recorded at the Star Inn, Old Heathfield, … Read More
E23 | Prepping For CTS-D
December 01, 2015 06:08 - 45 minutes - 42 MBHow to prepare for the CTS-D exam, 20 FREE resources and Nate’s approach to studying. Show Notes: Release Date: December 1, 2015 Running Time: 45:49 Watch out now! Jason has the night off and Nate is going solo in this episode as he talks shop about preparing for the CTS-D examination. … Read More
E22 | The CEDIA Sound Off
November 01, 2015 10:00 - 1 hour - 27.9 MBCut through the noise of post-CEDIA coverage with our take on the stories that really mattered for you and your business. Show Notes: Release Date: November 1, 2015 Running Time: 1:00:28 Have you ever actually tried to drink from a firehose? We haven’t either, but it doesn’t sound like fun. Trade shows … Read More
E21 | Managed Services & RMR
October 01, 2015 10:00 - 57 minutes - 42.6 MBBrad Camp, Greg Scott, & Rob Gerhardt take us on deep dive into the hot topics of managed services and recurring monthly revenue for systems integrators. Show Notes: Interview Guests: Brad Camp, Greg Scott, Rob Gerhardt Release Date: October 1, 2015 Running Time: 57:21 Join us for this special episode as we dive deep into … Read More
E20 | Victoria’s AV Adventures
September 01, 2015 11:30 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBVictoria Ferrari, Account Executive & Commercial Integrator 40 Under 40, shares the story of her professional journey in our first career spotlight episode. Show Notes: Interview Guest: Victoria Ferrari Release Date: September 1, 2015 Running Time: 1:03:06 If you’re a regular listener to the show you’ll know a recurring mission of … Read More
E19 | The InfoComm Experience
August 01, 2015 11:30 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBThe little red light was on wherever shop talk was happening. On the way to the airport, during booth tours, on the shuttle bus, in between classes, at BB Kings and all over Orlando during the InfoComm 2015 trade show. Show Notes: Release Date: August 1, 2015 Running Time: 49:08 … Read More
E18 | InfoComm 2015 Wrap-Up
July 01, 2015 12:00 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBNate and Jason share their thoughts and the biggest takeaways from InfoComm 2015. Show Notes: Release Date: July 1, 2015 Running Time: 54:04 With InfoComm 2015 officially in the rearview it’s time for another wrap-up special here at AV Shop Talk. One half of the AVST team, our own Nate Schneider, … Read More
E17 | Keep the Pixels – Give me HDR
June 01, 2015 13:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBAlan Chalmers, Innovation Director of goHDR joins us to discuss the new & exciting field of HDR video. Show Notes: Interview Guest: Alan Chalmers – Innovation Director at goHDR Release Date: June 1, 2015 Running Time: 44:18 With the buzz surrounding 4K / UHD we could all use an occasional reminder that … Read More
E16 | The HDCP 2.2 Gotchas
May 01, 2015 14:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBBill Schripsema of Atlona talks with us about HDMI 2.0 & HDCP 2.2 which can be a tricky beast. Show Notes: Interview Guest: Bill Schripsema Release Date: May 1, 2015 Running Time: 43:06 If we’ve said it once we’ve said it a hundred times, HDMI is a tricky beast. The bad … Read More
E15 | Beyond Surround Sound
April 25, 2015 14:00 - 45 minutes - 42.5 MBChris Boylan of Big Picture Big Sound joins us to discuss the new immersive audio formats. Show Notes: Interview Guest: Chris Boylan Release Date: April 25, 2015 Running Time: 45:59 Home theater professionals, enthusiasts, and everyday consumers alike have plenty to be excited about. 4K / UHD adoption is on the rise, bringing … Read More
E14 | From Studios to Stadiums
March 25, 2015 13:00 - 48 minutes - 45 MBMark Ullrich of Symetrix join us for a deep dive into the world of professional audio digital signal processors. Show Notes: Interview Guest: Mark Ullrich Release Date: March 25, 2015 Running Time: 48:43 As professional AV installations go they don’t get a whole lot bigger than the Singapore Sports Hub, a … Read More
E13 | The Integrated Operating Room
February 25, 2015 15:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBA fascinating peek into the Integrated Operated Room with Brian Cirrisi of Image Stream Medical. Show Notes: Interview Guest: Brian Cirrisi Release Date: February 25, 2015 Running Time: 51:17 At AV Shop Talk we love interviewing guests who can help us remember and appreciate just how important our work as AV professionals and systems integrators … Read More
E12 | Integrate Baltimore: Social Media In Person
January 25, 2015 13:00 - 48 minutes - 45 MBErnie Beck, founder of the Integrate Baltimore group joins us to discuss the power of bringing people together. Show Notes: Interview Guest: Ernie Beck Release Date: January 25, 2015 Running Time: 48:41 In this day and age of digital ubiquity it’s easy for us to feel that we are more connected … Read More
E11 | 2014 Year End Wrap Up
December 25, 2014 14:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBTime for a 2014 recap. It’s been an interesting AV year, the burgeoning DIY smart home market, the rise of 4k/UHD displays, over-the-top video content, the fight for Net Neutrality and much more. Show Notes: Release Date: December 25, 2014 Running Time: 51:24 It’s that time of year again, and we at AV Shop … Read More
E10 | Mobile Broadcast Technology
November 25, 2014 12:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBKeith Martin, Broadcast Engineer at Game Creek Video brings his perspective on mobile broadcast technology after covering some of the largest sporting events in the country. Show Notes: Interview Guest: Keith Martin Release Date: November 25, 2014 Running Time: 53:04 Even for the technologically-inclined sports fans it is easy to take for granted all … Read More
E9 | Jerrold Stevens AV Install Nightmares
October 25, 2014 19:08 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBJerrold Stevens, AV Consultant joins us to share the story behind his wildly successful ‘AV Install Nightmares’ Facebook group. Show Notes: Interview Guest: Jerrold Stevens Release Date: October 25, 2014 Running Time: 39:16 AV Shop Talk was pleased to welcome Jerrold Stevens onto the show for this episode. Jerrold is a long time AV … Read More
E8 | Inductive Charging in the Anechoic Chamber
September 16, 2014 02:48 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBDerick Dahl, Product Manager for iPort and LaunchPort joins us to discuss inductive charging, product development, and keeping up with Apple. Show Notes: Interview Guest: Derick Dahl Release Date: September 15, 2014 Running Time: 39:32 Although it wasn’t all that long ago, many of us forget that Apple’s unveiling of the iPad was a watershed moment … Read More
E7 | Speaker Design Featuring Todd Ryan of Sonance
August 15, 2014 06:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBTodd Ryan, Chief Speaker Engineer for Sonance joins us for a discussion about all things speaker design. Show Notes: Interview Guest: Todd Ryan Release Date: August 15, 2014 Running Time: 46:11 On this episode we sat down with Sonance’s Chief Speaker Engineer Todd Ryan for an in-depth discussion all about speaker design. Sonance … Read More