Volume 4, Issue 5 – May 31, 2015
AV Insider
AV Power Up!
Rants and rAVes
rAVe Reloaded
AV Phenomena
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Date | Link to Listen | Description | | | | | | | | May 13, 2015 |
Episode 46: Lasers, & Technology, & Barco! Oh, My! |
Richard Marples, strategic marketing director of venues and hospitality, speaks with host Johnny Mota about 3D projection mapping, laser phosphor technology and what to expect at InfoComm next month, as well as some unique projection applications Barco is leading the way in and what the future holds for the company. All this and more on this episode of Av Insider. |
| | | | | May 1, 2015 | Episode 45: Carousel Industries Streamlines Enterprise Grade Video Conferencing with Simplicity Video |
Bill Thompson (VP of video services) speaks with Johnny Mota about Carousel Industries and their create creation, Simplicity Video. They cover how much it typically costs to have dedicated hardware for video solutions, the pitfalls of other services, and how now it’s an easier, seamless job with a service like Simplicity Video. All this and more on this episode of AV Insider. |
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| May 14, 2015 |
Episode 7: We Make You Listen ‘Til You Say Unkle |
Just think about your favorite relative — an aunt, a cousin? Well knowing how we all like to party a bit, it could very well be your uncle. Then after having a few with you at the club he decides to pick up a guitar and starts to pick away. Then a few of his buds come in and with instruments in place, they join in. And at that very moment, your favorite relative becomes an Unkle and the rocking time begins. Drinks, club, rock, Unkles — you get it.
Join host Christa (@AVChrista) Bender, Corey (@Cbmoss) Moss, Chuck (@madsoundguy) Espinoza, Hope (@BeerAndPie) Roth, and Rich (@RichardPrevete) Prevete as they welcome:
- Gina Sansivero (@GinaSans) from FSR, Inc.
- “Pirate” Mike Loss from Leidos, Inc. (and DNP fame)
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| May 8, 2015 |
Episode 6: We’re Talking a WIN for the AV Industry |
Welcome to the episode that gets right to the point — women, AV and the newly formed InfoComm council whose mission is as follows:
To provide a global community of InfoComm members and other professionals committed to supporting and empowering women who work in the technology and AV industry.
This of course is the Women of InfoComm Network (WIN), and we are extremly pleased to be bringing you this show. Join host Christa (@AVChrista) Bender, Corey (@Cbmoss) Moss, Chuck (@madsoundguy) Espinoza, Hope (@BeerAndPie) Roth, and Rich (@RichardPrevete) Prevete, Stacy (@Vaddio_Stacy) , Johnny (@JMOTA3) Mota as they welcome:
- Erin Bolton (@erin_bolton) from MRM/McCann and Women of InfoComm Network Committee Chair
- Jane Johnson (@Jane_Pivot) from Pivot Communications and Women of InfoComm Network Committee co-chair
- Brad Grimes (@BGrimesDC) Director of Editorial Services at InfoComm International
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| May 1, 2015 |
Episode 5: 4K? HDBaseT? You Takin’ Notes? |
On this show, we go all out on two of the favorite (and most debated) topics in the AV industry today. While we picked true experts to talk the talk, the new guy sat back and took it all in. Well, at least being on the show gives you RUs – or actually what Rich is getting for being on the show may just cause him to study harder. Ahh, don’t worry about it Rich, Minnesota awaits!
Christa (@AVChrista) Bender, Corey (@Cbmoss) Moss, Chuck (@madsoundguy) Espinoza, Hope (@BeerAndPie) Roth, and Rich (@RichardPrevete) Prevete, Stacy (@Vaddio_Stacy), Johnny (@JMOTA3) Mota and dat new guy Rich (@RichPrevete) Prevete as they welcome:
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| May 28, 2015 |
Episode 385: InfoComm 2015 Special Podcast: Anchor Audio’s President Debuts BigFoot Portable Line Array |
One of the most exciting new products at InfoComm will be BigFoot from Anchor Audio. It’s a 400-watt portable line array (designed to cover a space that holds more than 5,000 people – that means it could cover from one end of a football field to the other) with a Bluetooth-enabled line array with four built-in UHF Wireless Receivers. The preliminary details are here and Anchor Audio’s President Janet Jacobs joined Gary today on his podcast to talk about it and the company’s other InfoComm announcements. You need to listen — she also tells you about their free, open-bar reception! |
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| May 27, 2015 |
Episode 384: Which Projector Brand Do You Use? |
The latest brand survey of projector companies was released the other day and all the information is on our website. Do you agree with the brands that TFCinfo reports as being the top five brands? |
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| May 26, 2015 |
Episode 383: Our Dedicated InfoComm News Website Is Up |
Every year, we do a dedicated InfoComm MicroSite so that you can keep up with what’s being launched at the show whether you’re going or not. And, it’s already live! |
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| May 20, 2015 |
Episode 382: My HomeKit Blog |
Apple’s getting ready to launch more details about its HomeKit product, which I wrote about recently. In this podcast, I talk about where I think things are heading for Apple and vendors who are making HomeKit-compatible apps and products. |
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| May 18, 2015 |
Episode 381: InfoComm 2015 Special Podcast: QSC Will Debut Line of Installed Sound Products at InfoComm |
Everyone in AV knows QSC Audio as a live events and large venue audio manufacturer. But after InfoComm, they’ll be known as an installed sound manufacturer too. QSC’s Senior Director of Product Development for Installed Sound David Fuller gave Gary a sneak peek of their InfoComm plans during today’s Daily Rants and rAVe’s and why systems designers of meeting rooms, conference rooms and classrooms need to stop by their booth (909) at InfoComm next month in Orlando. |
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| May 15, 2015 |
Episode 380: Why Not Add Carpet to Your List of AV Services? |
I asked Nick Dobosh, president of Joy Carpets, to join me to show you how easy it would be become a dealer offering commercial carpet tiles as part of your ProAV services. You’re installing AV gear, furniture, lighting — why not carpet? And, no, this isn’t a sponsored podcast — this is me trying to help you differentiate yourself in the world of over 5,800 commercial AV integrators. You can see their commercial line at here. Listen in to hear me and Nick discuss. |
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| May 14, 2015 |
Episode 379: CEDIA EXPO Is a Show Every AV Geek Should Attend |
Sure, InfoComm is right around the corner and of course most of our listeners will be there. However, the ultimate AV geek show for the home is CEDIA — this year it’s going to be in Dallas in October. Why should you attend? Listen to get Gary’s perspective. |
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| May 13, 2015 |
Episode 378: Our New iPhone AV NEWS App is Out! |
Version 4 of our news app is available now at the Apple App store. Listen to this podcast and learn what’s on it and how to get it. Then download it here. |
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| May 12, 2015 |
Episode 377: Are Drones Part of the AV Market? |
Are you interested in selling drones, renting drones or using drones in your events? That’s what I talk about in today’s podcast. |
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| May 6, 2015 |
Episode 376: Sex Sells, But Should It? |
Today we received the most offensive email blast promotion of a new product that we’ve seen in years, courtesy of Liberty AV Solutions. This podcast is all about that. |
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| May 4, 2015 |
Episode 375: Read Anything with Star Wars in the Title |
Listen to my podcast and understand the subject. |
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| May 4, 2015 |
AV Phenomena: The Minority Report Screen |
Ever wonder if the AV systems we see in sci-fi films are actually possible to build? Join AV Phenom Mark Coxon in exploring the science facts behind the AV in science fiction.
In this episode, we take a look at the often talked about Minority Report screen and discuss which technologies may work and which ones fall short. |
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