AVIXA Podcasts

We're back for ISE 2026 season! In this episode of Backstage Pass, hosts Samantha Powell and Ben Barnard return to their desks and introduce BSP producers Carey Johnson and Narin Nara of AVIXA. The crew catches up and chats about what goes into the podcast and AVIXA TV live production process at Integrated Systems Europe from the AVIXA side.

Join host Samantha Powell on this episode of AV Unplugged as she sits down with Friday Abernethy, Zach Leonsis, and Charlie Myers from Monumental Sports Network. In this episode, the Monumental team discusses the cutting-edge technology that powers their Washington DC studio space and discover the strategies they employ to future-proof their broadcasts. Explore how they seamlessly integrate in-per...

Join host Samantha Powell on this episode of AV Unplugged as she sits down with Friday Abernethy, Zach Leonsis, and Charlie Myers from Monumental Sports Network. In this episode, the Monumental team discusses the cutting-edge technology that powers their Washington DC studio space and discover the strategies they employ to future-proof their broadcasts. Explore how they seamlessly integrate in-per...

In this episode of the Tech Support Podcast, hosted by Mark Metzger and produced by AVIXA, we bring in some experts from Ross Video to discuss how to best transform an existing office spaces into cutting-edge remote production hub. Featuring Peter Fitton and Jamie Hall from Ross Video, we explore the latest technologies and strategies for building seamless remote production capabilities, and find...

Join host Samantha Powell on this episode of AV Unplugged as she sits down with Friday Abernethy, Zach Leonsis, and Charlie Myers from Monumental Sports Network. In this episode, the Monumental team discusses the cutting-edge technology that powers their Washington DC studio space and discover the strategies they employ to future-proof their broadcasts. Explore how they seamlessly integrate in-per...

En esta conversación, el presentador Sergio Gaitán da la bienvenida a Alejandro Peralta, Gerente de Capacitación Técnica para Latinoamérica de Audinate. Conversan sobre la importancia del próximo evento Infocomm América Latina, donde Audinate presentará su innovadora plataforma Dante. Alejandro enfatiza la importancia de la educación en la industria audiovisual, en particular para comprender las t...

In this conversation, host Sergio Gaitan welcomes Alejandro Peralta, the Technical Training Manager for Latin America at Audinate. They discuss the significance of the upcoming Infocomm America Latina event, where Audinate will showcase its innovative Dante platform. Alejandro emphasizes the importance of education in the AV industry, particularly in understanding audio and video over IP technolog...

Welcome to a special episode of Backstage Pass highlighting InfoComm America Latina, hosted by Ana Maria Restrepo, Franciele Mesadri, and Sergio Gaitan! In this episode, Sergio is joined by Jorge R. Mata of Ross Video to discuss the latest in broadcast AV technologies, and what they will be featuring at the show in Mexico City. Sergio also chats with Omar Serna about the latest in immersive experi...

¡Bienvenidos a un episodio especial de Backstage Pass que destaca InfoComm América Latina, presentado por Ana María Restrepo, Franciele Mesadri y Sergio Gaitán! En este episodio, Sergio se reúne con Jorge R. Mata de Ross Video para hablar sobre las últimas tecnologías audiovisuales y lo que presentarán en el evento en la Ciudad de México. Sergio también conversa con Omar Serna sobre las últimas no...

From LED walls to mobile livestream setups, setting up a live event is always a feat to behold. Brian McGuigan, also known as "BrianDoesAV" uses social media to share what it takes to be a live event professional in a fun way, which has led to great success. In this episode of AV Unplugged, Mark Metzger sits down with Brian to share his story on how he got into AV, and why it is important to show...

In this episode of Backstage Pass for InfoComm India 2025, hosts Sowmya and Manoj explore the vibrant city of Mumbai, discussing its cultural significance and the exciting events planned for the upcoming InfoComm India 2025. They are also joined by experts in the transformative impact of AV over IP technology and hybrid work, with insights from industry leaders Vince Lepore from Audinate and Ling...

In this Episode of Backstage Pass, join hosts Sowmya Siddippaji and Manoj Kumar as they discuss the vibrant culture and excitement people can discover when they visit the InfoComm India show in Mumbai. Ashish Bajaj from Harman India joins Manoj to discuss the evolution of immersive experiences in audio-visual technology, emphasizing the importance of integration, storytelling, and the impact of sp...

Welcome to the first of a three-part InfoComm India 2025 special of Backstage Pass! In this episode, get to know the two hosts for the India edition – AVIXA's Sowmya Siddippaji and Manoj Kumar. The duo share some intel on what to expect at this year's show in Mumbai, as well as what to expect over the next few episodes of Backstage Pass.

In this special episode of Backstage Pass, we continue the conversation from the Vision 2030 keynote at InfoComm 2025. Mark Metzger sits down with Chris Schyvinck of Shure, Brad Hintze of Crestron, and Eric Hutto of Diversified to chat more about the future of AI's impact on AV, the trends in the in-office AV experience, and the how the workforce will shape the industry moving forward.

In this episode of AV Unplugged, we revisit a conversation between Mark Metzger, Sarabeth Mullins, and Brian Katz from January 2025 on how the acoustics of Notre Dame were rebuilt after the devastating fire that took down the cathedral. Sarabeth and Brian break down their experiences, and what went into reconstructing this historic site back to its glory from the audio perspective.

Join host Matt Pana, Assistant Director of Media Technology at ISDA for this episode of AV Unplugged featuring a discussion on how committees can help shape the systems integration world. In this episode, recorded at InfoComm 2025, Matt sits down with industry experts David Lopez of MediaCentric, and Drew Lobley from Paladin. They share invaluable insights on the role of independent technical spec...

In this special episode of Backstage Pass, join hosts Samantha Powell and Narin Nara as they chat about the InfoComm Asia 2025 show in Bangkok Thailand. Joining this episode is Vince Lepore of Audinate to talk about their plans for InfoComm Asia, as well as June Ko and Jimmy Cheong to discuss what's happening at the show this year.

In this episode of AV Unplugged, join host Mark Metzger as he dives into an engaging conversation with Harmeet Bhatia from Amazon Web Services and Matt Morgan of Ross Video. Together, they explore the cutting-edge advancements in broadcast technologies and their transformative impact on corporate environments. Harmeet sheds light on the innovative strategies AWS is implementing within the audiovis...

In this episode of AVIXA's "Tech Support," host Matt Pana of ISDA sits down with Dack Patrick from Barco to explore the intricate world of display technologies. Learn more about the nuts and bolts behind Barco's display technologies, as Dack answers pressing questions from the AV community. Tune in to uncover the innovations powering Barco's industry-leading technology!

In this episode of Xceptional Insights, join host Sean Wargo and special guest Sanju Khatri of Omdia as they discuss the tech trends at InfoComm 2025 in Orlando. What does the continued development of AI and smart technologies mean for the pro-AV market moving forward? Tune in to learn more!

In the final Backstage Pass episode for the InfoComm 2025 season, the road to the show has reached Orlando! Join host Samantha Powell as she chats with AVIXA's CEO, Dave Labuskes as well as Jason Moss of QSC to chat about their experiences from this year's show floor, and what they look forward to in the exciting AV industry.

Join host Samantha Powell for an illuminating episode of "Backstage Pass: IC25," featuring an exclusive interview with Sony's Jaime Raffone and Jason Metcalfe. Discover how Sony is at the forefront of innovation in virtual production, pioneering technologies that are transforming the audiovisual landscape. Jaime and Jason share insights into Sony's groundbreaking advancements and...

In the penultimate episode of Backstage Pass before InfoComm 2025, the crew is joined by two special guests. First, Carey Johnson chats with Ben Gabrielson of Riedel Communications to chat about how their tech is being used in F1 and sports, as well as their plans for InfoComm. After that, Mark Metzger is joined by Steven Cogels of Plexus AV to chat about InfoComm, the importance of open standards...

In this special episode of Backstage Pass: IC25, Samantha Powell is joined by Brad Hintze and Joel Mulpeter of Crestron to discuss how they are going into InfoComm 2025 with "three C's" in mind – content, collaboration, and control. Brad and Joel also chat about tech ecosystems, sustainability, the emergence of AI, and much more.

In this episode of Xceptional Insights, Peter Hansen bids farewell to the AV community as he begins a new adventure in the professional association world. Sean Wargo and Peter reflect on the last few years and how the AV world has changed during his time as an Economist at AVIXA.