AV SuperFriends: Off the Rails - It Will Universally Aggravate You

Recorded January 20, 2023

In a change of pace for Off the Rails, we’re going to stick to one subject: USB. We’re joined by Joe Cornwall, Legrand’s AV Technology Evangelist to dive deep into USB and why it seems to be anything but universal.

We all get the question from users that their laptop, tablet, phone has USB-C for charging, so why can’t we do that in an AV system? We’ll also cover such questions as: Why is trying to simply extend USB a bad idea? Why can’t I rely on USB extension? Why is HDBT & AVoIP more reliable to do essentially the same thing? Why is USB switching a bag of hurt? Why is it so hard to identify the right cable with the proper capabilities?

Finally, all the panelists will share their thoughts on implementing USB-C in their classrooms. Spoiler: sorta, but not really.

Also, stop extending USB.

Legrand’s AV University - https://www.legrandav.com/tools_and_training/training/training_and_certification

Look for Joe’s AV Transport and Signal Distribution Masterclass at InfoComm 2023!

Alternate show titles:

USB-C, the AV Unicorn

You cannot tow that boat with a Corvette

The parts you need to do that; they don’t exist yet

Lots of reasons to start foaming a the mouth

The bad taste left in your mouth

80 gigabits per second

Give ‘em the finger and walk away

USB-C is a desktop transport; full stop

It’s called “Go Home!”

As fat as it needs to be