MxU 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: nate@avshoptalk.co…

ISE 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: nate@avshoptalk.com Show ISE To Relocate To Barcelona In 2021 Why Josh Srago is Leaving the AV Indus…

Nevil 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: nate@avshoptalk.com …

Newbies 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: nate@avshoptalk.com https://www.avshoptalk.com/episode53 Sponsor: Peerless-AV Xt…

InfoComm18 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: nate@avshoptalk.com http…

Live 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 Running T…

ISE 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 Intro https://avshoptalk.com/subscribe h…

Todd 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 http…

Todd 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.avshopt…

Bill 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 Time: 76:03 Intro …

Justin 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://…

Harman 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 S…

Bill 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: 54:03 Intro https://www.avsho…

Justin 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 Time: 50:39 Intro https://www.av…

InfoComm 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 Date: July 1, 2017 Running Tim…

Pat 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/episo…

Bose 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.avshopta…

Mitchell 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, 2017 Running Time: 53:06 https…

Listener 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/subscri…

Pat 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 htt…

Mitchell 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.avshop…

Nathan 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:…

Gary 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.avshop…

Jason 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 CEDIA 2016 pic…

Josh 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 can’t be any geek off the…

Mike 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 this episode has been provided by Peerl…

Craig 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 nate@avshoptalk.com I’ve officially …

Max 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 Linked-In Profile Superb audio feedback fro…

Eli 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 Industry | Tom Leblan…

Nathan 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 – Thanks for inlcuding me in the li…

Jason 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 names in home automation and systems integration…

Join 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 Nevil Bounds. Last month we heard from Nevil on the topic o…

Nevil 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, East Sussex, in the UK. Before we get …

How 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. There is a ton of information to comb through on the InfoComm w…

Cut 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 on the other hand, well… they are a blast. It’…

Brad 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 the hot topics of managed …

Victoria 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 ours is to go bey…

The 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 Consider the three audio clips featured in last months episode a tease…

Nate 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, was in attendance this year. For those of you in the…

Alan 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 there is more to video than pixel count. Case …

Bill 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 news: it’s going to get worse before it gets better. The good news: we’re here …

Chris 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 display prices within …

Mark 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 $1.06 Billion, 35-Hectare sports complex op…

A 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 re…

Ernie 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 than ever. In many ways this is true. Social platforms …

Time 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 Talk would like to extend our warmest Holi…

Keith 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 a…

Jerrold 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 industry veteran…

Derick 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 …

Todd 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 has a long-standing…