AVNation Specials

InfoComm 2023 is coming to Orlando from June 14-16, exhibiting the latest innovations from the AV industry. We talk to Mersive's Director of Product Marketing & Training Erica Carroll about what we can expect to find at Booth 4875 during the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

InfoComm 2023 is coming to Orlando from June 14-16, exhibiting the latest innovations from the AV industry. We sit down with NETGEAR's John Henkel to discuss everything they will have in store for the show at Booth 3723. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

InfoComm 2023 comes to Orlando from June 10-16, highlighting the latest innovations and technology in the AV space. We sit down with AVIXA's Senior Vice President Rochelle Richardson about what to expect for the upcoming show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The AV industry has a massive potential for careers as technology continues to evolve and integrate into daily life. However, there are still so many people not aware of this space, and a majority of those within in seemed to have "fallen in" rather than actively seek out a career in AV. While we have plenty of education internally for integrators and installers, how do we bring people in to see t...

Rosie Riveters aims to empower young women to pursue careers in the STEM field. Last year, they managed to raise $35,000 for programs. We sit down with Erica Carroll and Jennifer Goodyer to discuss the opportunities made possible by Rosie Riveters and what the AV industry can do to get involved and support those girls and women passionate about the STEM space. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c...

To keep this industry lasting and healthy, we need to start considering how to show the next generation of the workforce the potential of AV and our space. To that end, CEDIA has released their NextGen Smart Home Career Toolkit, aimed at employers within the AV industry looking to engage new talent. We sit down with CEDIA CEO Daryl Friedman and Vice President of Education & Training Mandy Beck...

You've voted, and now we are here to announce the winners of AVNation's own Reader's Choice Awards for 2022. Who will be the best of the best? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Buildings, by themselves, might not be considered "smart" by your standard definition. There are certainly many systems at work, especially in places like a hospital, hotel or workplace, but rarely do these systems work together. Today we discuss what it truly means to make a smart building, and what the AV industry's role can be to make ecosystems work together in a harmonious fashion. We are joi...

Outdoor displays are a great way to bring entertainment to the outside world, be that in the commercial or residential space. However, they are normally very situational, requiring either the right amount of sunlight or perfect climate to operate. Peerless-AV is no stranger to displays, and now they are bringing forward their Neptune Series capable of working in all four seasons. We sit down with...

As videoconferencing becomes a standard way of working, more technology is needed to make meetings work between remote and in-person offices. Biamp's latest product, the Parlé VBC 2500 Conferencing Video Bar, is set to make situations like this easier than ever. We sit down with Product Manager for Biamp Daniel Reed to talk about the value of the Parlé. We discuss the ease of installation rig...

For some integrators, the world of radio frequency is arcane and unfathomable. But RF has many applications, especially in the AV space. We sit down with Sennheiser's Director of Spectrum & Innovation Joe Ciaudelli and Manager of Business Development Andrew Kornstein to learn about all that Sennheiser is doing with RF. We discuss the state of wireless frequencies, the benefits of remote manage...

AV can have great applications in the medical space. These are environments where latency issues and other potential risks can have great consequences. Today, we sit down with Brian Moores, Senior Principal Healthcare Information Technology for Shem Milsom & Wilke and Sennheiser Technical Application Engineer Steve Wingo to discuss healthcare and AV. We look at the challenges that integrator f...

Last Tuesday, CEDIA members were informed about the new election process surrounding the latest roles for the 2023-2025 Board of Directors. Some confusion was found in the wording about the slate of members to be approved.  Today we are joined by CEDIA CEO & President Daryl Friedman, Origin Acoustic's Vice President of Business Development Joe Whitaker and Owner of Strata-Gee Ted Green to...

Extron talks with us about the power of virtual control and how it has changed the dynamic for how we have traditionally approached control systems. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Before the 2000s, a fullscreen 4:3 ratio was considered enough for most viewers. But with the advent of high definition, the widescreen 16:9 aspect has become the standard for many video displays. Although it has had some traction in the gaming space, the ultrawide 21:9 aspect has yet to breach verticals like the corporate space. Today, we sit down with a handful of experts within Legrand to discu...

CEDIA Expo 2022 is headed to Dallas from September 29 to October 1. It's one of the biggest returns to the physical space for the residential side of the AV industry, and CEDIA is pulling out all the stops for the show. Today Matt Scott sits down with the organization's Vice President of Education & Training Mandy Beckner to discuss the training and courses on display. We discuss the importanc...

What you can expect at the Advocacy Town Hall as part of CEDIA Expo 2022, and what industry organizations are doing for the local integrator. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Talking to Q-SYS about the process of managing solutions for customers amidst the recent supply chain shortages. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Discussing with Epiphan about how video can be leveraged for businesses and organizations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Discussing the experience of going to an in-person trade show for the AV industry for the first time ever. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We sit down with Cory Schaeffer to look back at her time within the AV industry and what is in store for her in her retirement stage. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Talking to Randy Klein about his new position on Xyte's Advisory Board. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Talking to members of The AVIXA Women's Council about the Rosie Riveters' program to bring young women into the STEM field. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Talking to Exertis Almo COO Sam Taylor about the new rebranding of the two companies as part of their merger. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We head to the National Association of Broadcasters Show for 2022 and discuss the latest innovations in AV space with some familiar faces. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.