Av Shop Talk

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.avshoptalk.com/subscribe Sponsor: Peerless-AV and the SmartMount Supreme Video … Read More

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://www.avshoptalk.com/subscribe Sponsor: Peerless-AV and … Read More

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.avshoptalk.com/subscribe Gary Kayye on Linked-In … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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 abandoned Skype & … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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, … Read More

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. … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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, … Read More

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 … Read More