AV Week - MP3 Edition

The Microsoft Surface is finally Shipping! Chief has developed a digital signage group. What will the Dante Via do for networked audio? Plus, we look at the Enterprise Connect show. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Mike Brandes, Lindsey Adler, Orion Madsen Runtime: 34:49 Video:   Stories: The FCC’s wireless spectrum auction A winner in the networked audio [...]

Cisco is set to buy an IoT company for over one billion. What is the main use for UHD or 4K in digital signage? Plus, we ask how to get more women involved with the AV industry. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Kevin Iselli, Hailey Klein, Matt Slack Runtime: 35:15 Video:   Stories: The FCC’s wireless spectrum [...]

A group has come up with a way to push 40 gig down Cat 8. The FCC is auctioning off more wireless spectrum. Plus we answer the question, do we need a winner for networked audio? Host: Tim Albright Guests: George Fornier, Justin Kennington, Julio Carrasco Runtime: 32:10 Video:   Stories: The FCC’s wireless spectrum auction [...]

For Episode 236 we chat Sensor Tape, Better Audio for Smartphone and reports on Cable companies sabotaging internet video delivery. Host: George Tucker Guests: Andrew Wirshborn, Dean Detton, Terry Coffey Runtime: 40:32 Video:   Stories: http://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/2016/03/01/att-sets-directv-free-with-new-internet-streaming-packages/#63e14dda2a85 http://www.eetimes.com/document.asp?doc_id=1329061 http://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/sensortape-sensor-packed-roll-of-electrical-circuitry/ https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20160229/07183433755/fcc-probing-whether-cable-companies-have-sabotaged-internet-video.shtml

This week we come to you from the 18th annual NSCA Business Leadership Conference. We talk with integrators and manufacturers about the state of the AV economy, recruiting quality talent, and multi-generational communication. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Brock McGinnis, Jay Rogina, Frank Pisano, Ashton McGinnis, Dawn Kurtze, Bruce Kaufmann, Mike Shinn, and Steve Greenblatt Record Date: [...]

We talk about the merger that has made the largest AV integrator in the US. Is the AV industry poised for unprecedented growth? Plus, where are all the rep jobs going? Host: Tim Albright Guests: Gina Sansivero, George Tucker, Harry Meade, Matt Scott, and Chris Neto Record Date: 2/19/2016 Running Time: 48:06 Video:       [...]

We are live from Integrated Systems Europe 2016. What is the latest technology and services being released this week? We talk “Whisper Suites” and what they mean to the R&D of companies. Education and training in the AV space. Plus, we get a look at the record breaking numbers of this year’s show. Host: Tim Albright [...]

Control 4 has acquired Pakedge. InFocus picks up a soft codec company. We preview some of our ISE 2016 activities. Plus, InfoComm has a new standard on cabling. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Paul Zielie, Mark Coxon, and Phil Cordell Record Date: 2/5/2016 Running Time: 40:52 Video:   Stories: Control 4 buys Pakedge InfoComm cabling standard InFocus [...]

This week we welcome a number of non-US guests as we look at the globalization of AV. We talk about whether the industry needs an “audio specific” network switch. Foxconn is making a bid to take over Sharp. Plus we get some insights on what to expect at ISE. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Clive Couldwell, Craig MacCormack, Michael [...]

AMX has had a bad week for PR. An Ars Technica story said one of their products allowed back doors. We talk about security in AV. How does one get into the court and law AV? We also look at what we can learn from smart buildings. Here is the AMX quote I read:   [...]

This week we look at the new screen available for the Raspberry Pi. Shure has hooked into Cisco’s Internet of Everything. Plus, why should integrators attend the Digital Signage Expo’s education classes. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Chris Neto, Lainie Mataras, and Andrea Varrone Record Date: 1/15/2016 Running Time: 33:18 Video:       Stories: InfoComm career [...]

On the very first AVWeek of 2016 we discuss Mark Zuckerberg’s resolution to create an AI assistant, going beyond IoT and a special report David Danto from CES 2016. Host: George Tucker Guests: Nicholas Piersons, Adrian Boyd Record Date: 01/08/2016 Running Time: 50:49 Video:       Stories: Zuckerberg to develop Personal AI   Beyond the IoT  Content or [...]

We wrap up 2015 with our year end show. What were the biggest shifts during the year? We talk about the biggest winners and losers of the year. Plus, we look ahead to the biggest trends of 2016. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Dawn Meade, Harry Meade, Josh Srago, and Chris Neto Record Date: 12/22/2015 Running Time: 34:49 [...]

There are new regulations for registering your drone. How do you get to be Integrator of the Year? We talk about what services are valued and what should be given away. Plus, getting young people involved in AV. Host: Tim Albright Guests: George Tucker, Craig MacCormack, and Chanan Averbuch Record Date: 12/18/2015 Running Time: 34:49 Video: [...]

Tivo is sort of trying to revive Aereo. You can get an orange belt in TIO. There have been some exits from the CEDIA board.

>This week we talk about the recent InfoComm elections. Where is InfoComm heading? Plus we tackle the high speed topic of video over the network. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Ednan Chaudhry, Sam Malik, Ken Eagle, and Andrea Medeiros Record Date: 12/11/2015 Running Time: 31:24 Video:     Stories: InfoComm elects 2016 board IP video workflow Stories [...]

Almo has announced their new Internet and phone service. What content is there for 4K? We talk about how to grow your business and get on the SCN Top 50? Plus, what is Cisco doing with Acano? Host: Tim Albright Guests: John Greene, Shaun Robinson, & Ed Morgan. Record Date: 12/4/2015 Running Time: 31:07 Video:   [...]

We are live at InfoComm’s AV Executive Conference. We will talk about the take aways from this conference, customer service, and where the economics of the industry is currently. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Brad Grimes, Steve Greenblatt, and Jeff Wolf Record Date: 11/20/2015 Running Time: 22:03     Story Links:  

We are live at InfoComm’s AV Executive Conference. We will talk about the take aways from this conference, customer service, and where the economics of the industry is currently. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Frank Culotta, Brock McGinnis, and Gina Sansivero Record Date: 11/20/2015 Running Time: 29:14     Story Links:  

The Consumer Electronics Association has changed their name to the Consumer Technology Association. We talk about the viability of drones in the AV Space. How do companies gain your loyalty. Plus, we might be biking to Amsterdam for ISE Host: Tim Albright Guests: Matt Scott, Kelly Perkins, George Tucker Record Date: 11/13/2015 Running Time: 33:20 Video:   [...]