Av Shop Talk

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: … Read More

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 … Read More

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 https://www.avshoptalk.com/episode54 … Read More

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 Xtreme Outdoor Soundbar … Read More

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: … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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 https://avshoptalk.com/subscribe https://www.avshoptalk.com/episode49 Sponsor: … Read More

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.avshoptalk.com/episode48 Sponsor: Peerless-AV Xtreme Outdoor Soundbar Todd … Read More

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 … Read More

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://www.avshoptalk.com/episode46 E43: Justin Rexing AV Career Spotlight … Read More

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 Sponsor: Peerless-AV All-in-One Kiosk Powered by BrightSign AV … Read More

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: … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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/episode41 New … Read More

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.avshoptalk.com/subscribe https://www.avshoptalk.com/episode40 … Read More

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, … Read More

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/subscribe https://www.avshoptalk.com/episode38 Support … Read More

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 https://www.avshoptalk.com/subscribe … Read More