Victoria Barela

Victoria Barela

Victoria Barela is a recent graduate of Columbia College Chicago with a degree in Live and Installed Sound. Her interests consist of just about anything audio and coding. After enrolling in an audiovisual course taught by Jeremy Caldera and experiencing InfoComm 2015 at Orlando, her love for audio and coding merged. Even though she is new to the AV industry, this does not stop Victoria from being a CTS holder and being recognized as one of SCN's 2015 Class of the Nine. Ambitious and ready to represent the new generation coming into the industry, Victoria is ready to share her AV experiences and findings as a new Crew member of the AV Power Up! rAVe radio podcast. Tune in and reach her at victoria.barela3@gmail.com or on Twitter @barelAVictoria_.

The Trade Show Minute – Episode 169: Vijita U.G. of Stewart Filmscreen

Vijita U.G. talks about the new products being showcased by Stewart Filmscreen at ISE 2018. Victoria asks about the progress of the company over the past few years and advice for newcomers of the industry. Vijita encourages Victoria to join AV industry’s Women’s Committee just as she had done. Twitter: @StewartFilm Podcast: Play in new […]

The Trade Show Minute – Episode 169: Vijita U.G. of Stewart Filmscreen

The Trade Show Minute – Episode 171: Paul Dexter of Jetbuilt

Paul Dexter discusses products being showcased by Jetbuilt at ISE 2018. Tune in to listen as Victoria asks about any hurdles Jetbuilt has come across. Twitter: @jetbuilt Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

The Trade Show Minute – Episode 171: Paul Dexter of Jetbuilt

The Trade Show Minute – Episode 174: Tim Matthews of Toshiba Business Display Solutions

Tim Matthews and Victoria Barela discuss the new business display solutions Toshiba is showcasing at ISE 2018 from video walls, embedded signage, and content management solutions to name a few. Tim goes into his career background and the evolution of displays in the past years in the AV industry. Twitter: @toshiba Podcast: Play in new […]

The Trade Show Minute – Episode 174: Tim Matthews of Toshiba Business Display Solutions

The Trade Show Minute – Episode 173: Gavin Downey of Epson

Gavin Downey discusses the excitement around Epson’s new product launches and ISE 2018. Epson’s new products include 3LCD Laser Native 4K Projector and the new 20,000 Lumen Laser Projector. Victoria asks Gavin about his career background and advice for newcomers of the AV industry. Twitter: @EpsonAmerica Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

The Trade Show Minute – Episode 173: Gavin Downey of Epson

The Trade Show Minute – Episode 167: John Urban of Biamp

John Urban and Victoria Barela talk about Biamp’s new products on the showfloor of ISE 2018. John expands on Biamp’s bright future and the educational opportunities provided. Twitter: @biamp Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

The Trade Show Minute – Episode 167: John Urban of Biamp

The Trade Show Minute – Episode 170: Brian Azzano of Stealth Acoustics

Brian Azzano discusses products being showcased by Stealth Acoustics at ISE 2018. Tune in to hear about the new invisible speakers being brought to the market.  Twitter: @StealthAcoustic Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

The Trade Show Minute – Episode 170: Brian Azzano of Stealth Acoustics

The Trade Show Minute – Episode 166: Maurizio Conti of HTE

Tune in as Victoria Barela takes the Trade Show Minute podcast On-the-Go. At the HTE booth, we see a normal living space being acoustically transformed into a beautifully customized home cinema. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

The Trade Show Minute – Episode 166: Maurizio Conti of HTE

The Trade Show Minute – Episode 168: Dan Freeman of VDO360

Dan Freeman talks about new products being showcased by VDO360 at ISE 2018. Dan expresses his passion for technology and the love for the industry. He gives Victoria and other newcomers advice and explains his own journey entering the AV industry. Twitter: @vdo360 Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

The Trade Show Minute – Episode 168: Dan Freeman of VDO360

The Trade Show Minute – Episode 162: Georgie Walsh of Meridian Audio

Georgie Walsh and Victoria Barela bounce back and forth about their experiences of handling a trade show and what Meridian has to offer this year. Twitter: @MeridianAudio Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

The Trade Show Minute – Episode 162: Georgie Walsh of Meridian Audio

The Trade Show Minute – Episode 172: Dillan Pattni of HDANYWHERE

Dillan Pattni highlights the video distribution company’s new residential solutions at ISE 2018. Victoria asks about any hurdles overcome by the AV industry of this technology and how did HDANYWHERE overcome it. Twitter: @HDanywhere Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

The Trade Show Minute – Episode 172: Dillan Pattni of HDANYWHERE

The Trade Show Minute – Episode 164: Mike Tolliver of Mersive

Mike Tolliver talks about Mersive’s history and growth of the company. Mersive shifts to focus on the Solstice Pod. Twitter: @Mersive Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

The Trade Show Minute – Episode 164: Mike Tolliver of Mersive

The Trade Show Minute – Episode 161: Dan Dugan of Dan Dugan Sound Design

Happy 50th Anniversary Dan Dugan Sound Design! Tune in to hear Dan Dugan explain the years of success. Twitter: @dandugan Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

The Trade Show Minute – Episode 161: Dan Dugan of Dan Dugan Sound Design

The Trade Show Minute – Episode 160: Rob Green of Xilinx

Xilinx is demonstrating 8K, AV over IP, and compressed vs uncompressed media in the booth this year at ISE 2018. Is the AV industry ready for 8K? Xilinx is. Twitter: @XilinxInc Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

The Trade Show Minute – Episode 160: Rob Green of Xilinx

The Trade Show Minute – Episode 159: Keith Jones of Designflow

Keith Jones of Designflow closes out Day 1 of ISE 2018 with Victoria Barela. Designflow has revamped its proposal service and made it more client friendly. Keith talks about the future of the company and hopes for moving more into the commercial market. Twitter: @designflowco Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

The Trade Show Minute – Episode 159: Keith Jones of Designflow

The Trade Show Minute – Episode 158: Nathan Moyal of FlatFrog

Nathan Moyal of FlatFrog and Victoria Barela talk about new products being showcased at ISE 2018. This year, FlatFrog adds interactive collaboration product line for the meeting room. Nathan explains the technology being used and how it changes the experience in the meeting rooms. Nathan tells Victoria to not believe him but to go experience […]

The Trade Show Minute – Episode 158: Nathan Moyal of FlatFrog

The Trade Show Minute – Episode 157: Robert Ventresca of Thinklogical

Robert Ventresca of Thinklogical and Victoria Barela talk about the new products being showcased at ISE 2018. Victoria asks about the company history and any hurdles the company had to overcome. Robert highlights projects that Thinklogical has been involved in. Twitter: @thinklogical Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

The Trade Show Minute – Episode 157: Robert Ventresca of Thinklogical

The Trade Show Minute — Episode 156: Tim Burnham of Tempest

Tim Burnham of Tempest talks about the new products being showcased at ISE 2018. Tune in as Tim Burnham teaches Victoria Barela that sea salt maybe good for hair beach waves, but definitely not for projectors in paradise. Tempest has enclosures that keep products safe, even in the saltiest of places. Podcast: Play in new […]

The Trade Show Minute — Episode 156: Tim Burnham of Tempest

The Trade Show Minute — Episode 155: Burr Smith of Broadsign

Burr Smith and Victoria Barela talk about Broadsign showcasing its software content management system at ISE 2018. Burr talks about the company’s bright future. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

The Trade Show Minute — Episode 155: Burr Smith of Broadsign

The Trade Show Minute — Episode 154: Noah Kaplan of Leon Speakers

Noah Kaplan and Victoria Barela talk about Leon Speakers turning 21, the upcoming official on-the-road tour, and crazy good plans for the company. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

The Trade Show Minute — Episode 154: Noah Kaplan of Leon Speakers

The Trade Show Minute — Episode 153: Brad Hintze of Control4

Brad Hintze of Control4 and Victoria Barela talk about the company’s experience at ISE 2018 and new products launching for automation of the home. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

The Trade Show Minute — Episode 153: Brad Hintze of Control4

The Trade Show Minute — Episode 152: Philip Stanley of Revolabs

Philip Stanley of Revolabs joins Victoria Barela on the Trade Show Minute to talk about the company’s history and its new products being showcased at ISE 2018. The new products being launched focus on the user experience in the meeting room – simplifying and making the experience more natural. Podcast: Play in new window | […]

The Trade Show Minute — Episode 152: Philip Stanley of Revolabs

The Trade Show Minute — Episode 151: Ethan Wetzell of OCA Alliance

Ethan Wetzell and Victoria Barela discuss what OCA Alliance is looking forward to at ISE 2018. Ethan educates Victoria on the Alliance and how to become involved. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

The Trade Show Minute — Episode 151: Ethan Wetzell of OCA Alliance

The Trade Show Minute — Episode 150: Jordan Christoff of Visionary Solutions

Jordan Christoff and Victoria Barela discuss products being showcased by Visionary Solutions at ISE 2018. Victoria asks about the company’s history and expectations of the trade show. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

The Trade Show Minute — Episode 150: Jordan Christoff of Visionary Solutions

The Trade Show Minute — Episode 148: Mitchell Klein of Z-Wave Alliance

Mitchell Klein and Victoria Barela talk about Z-Wave technology found in smart homes. Mitchell explains how to become involved in the Z-Wave Alliance and how to learn more about the industry leading technology. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

The Trade Show Minute — Episode 148: Mitchell Klein of Z-Wave Alliance

The Trade Show Minute – Episode 149: Brent McCall of Metra Home Theater

Brent McCall of Metra Home Theater and Victoria Barela talk about demos and products being showcased at ISE 2018. Victoria asks about the company’s history. Brent also talks about HDMI changes over the years and future expectations. Twitter: @MetraHome Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

The Trade Show Minute – Episode 149: Brent McCall of Metra Home Theater

The Trade Show Minute – Episode 147: Jen Uner of Oblong

Jen Uner and Victoria Barela talk about Oblong’s latest Mezzanine series showcased at ISE 2018. Oblong focuses on always improving user interface. Jen explains the new PoP, Picture on Picture, experience. Twitter: @oblong_inc Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

The Trade Show Minute – Episode 147: Jen Uner of Oblong

The Trade Show Minute – Episode 146: Paul Johnston of Absen

Paul Johnston of Absen opens up the Trade Show Minute podcast on Day 1. Listeners from all over the world can enjoy the experience of ISE 2018 from the comfort of their home thanks to our sponsor. Check our friends out at www.absen.com . You can Absen on Twitter @LEDAbsen and @AbsenAmerica . Podcast: Play […]

The Trade Show Minute – Episode 146: Paul Johnston of Absen

The Trade Show Minute — Episode 145: Gary Kayye of rAVe Publications

Gary Kayye of rAVe Publications and host Victoria Barela reveal that the Trade Show Minute will have over 45 podcasts to come! 3 more slots are open. If you’d like to be a guest on the show and are in Amsterdam, sign up at https://ravepubs.as.me/ Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

The Trade Show Minute — Episode 145: Gary Kayye of rAVe Publications

The Trade Show Minute — Episode 103: Kris Gamble With Liveinstall

Victoria wrapped up ISE with LiveInstall Founder, Kris Gamble – he designs AV smart homes in the UK. He talks technology as well as one of the AV industry’s most popular hashtags – do you use it? What is it? Listen and you’ll know! Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

The Trade Show Minute — Episode 103: Kris Gamble With Liveinstall

The Trade Show Minute — Episode 102: Gabi Wolper with Fortress Seating

If you’re looking for a seating company in your home theaters, Gabi Wolper hopes it will be Fortress Seating. Listen and hear why! Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

The Trade Show Minute — Episode 102: Gabi Wolper with Fortress Seating

The Trade Show Minute — Episode 101: Ken Hecht of SoundTube

Ken Hecht, MSE Audio VP of R&D, joined Victoria at ISE to talk about their Dante networking integration and the future direction of audio. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

The Trade Show Minute — Episode 101: Ken Hecht of SoundTube

The Trade Show Minute — Episode 100: Robert Bishop of Miravue Explains AV over IP

Victoria caught up with Robert Bishop of Miravue at ISE and he’s a great guest – opinionated, technical and understands the future of AV (over IP). Although this is a longish podcast, it was recorded LIVE on the ISE show floor and you totally get a sense of how incredibly talented and smart Robert is. […]

The Trade Show Minute — Episode 100: Robert Bishop of Miravue Explains AV over IP