Tim Barnes   VP Sales Operations, speaks with me about all things new at Kaleidescape. If you’re not already familiar with this brilliant media server/distribution company with added movie perks, go back and listen to episode 20 fist to get a better understanding of this extraordinary California based company, and then take a deep dive into this […]

It’s been a year since the massive fires my fellow Sonoma County, Californian’s and I had to experience. Many homes, businesses, state parks and lives were lost, to say the least. For us who made it through to the other side, we are reminded again of the tragedy that brought our community together in a […]

Some of the most impressive properties that I’ve helped design and create into smart controlled experiences for their occupants all included a healthy mix of controlled and zoned lighting, with audio and video as well, in order to shape some truly incredible experiences in the residential, commercial and industrial spaces. The truly impressive ones, however, […]

Jeff Curtis and Josh Thurman both grace the AV Insider airwaves again, and this time we recap CEDIA 2018 announcements, as well as discuss the future of Luxul, a brand of Legrand. If you’re not familiar with either Jeff of Josh, please go back and listen to Episode 78 (Jeff’s first appearance) and Episode 129 […]

Robert Keeler, VP of sales at Stewart Filmscreen and I speak about new product announcements at CEDIA, Rob’s background, the future roadmap for Stewart Filmscreen, a more consumer friendly approach online, and a few hidden gems that you can only hear on this episode of AV Insider. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Joey Kolchinsky, Founder & CEO at OneVision Resources, & Jason Griffing, Partner Development at OneVision, speak with me about the art and science of service, and what exactly “Service. Solved.” means. What it means for the integrator, the client, and more importantly, what it means for that relationship. Joey & Jason both provide crucial knowledge […]

There has been a resurgence of Hi-Fi over the last several years, and it’s a trend I’ve watched both develop and blossom from format wars and reshape itself into a new audiovisual experience for generations to come. It is one that could truly be amazing for anyone willing to appreciate it and one that has […]

Josh Christian and I discuss the growth, & expansion of HTA Certified dealers across the united states; we also talk interest in other countries as well, and what that means for better designed and built homes. If your’e not familiar with the Home Technology Association, go back and listen to AV Insider episode 126, where […]

Karl Hantho, President of The Americas at Videxio, speaks with me about all things Videxio, and how they are changing the way business and communication is done in the modern world. What does that mean you integrators, and the end users, find out the answers to these questions along with finding all about universal communication […]

Jay Reitz, Principal at ESI Manufacturers Representatives, speaks with me about his passion for high-quality audio, how he uses passion to represent the finest SV & Technology brands, and educates his dealer base to be successful & knowledgeable AV Professionals. We cover everything form hi-res audio to actual audio trends in today’s market places, in […]

It’s been a year since last September and a year since I last decided to #OptOutside. While the “Opt Outside” movement started as an alternative to Black Friday, it has moved into choosing a life outdoors; my story is about a life outdoors with today’s technology. Much like last years adventure into the great wide […]

Ed McConaghy, CEO at RTI. speaks with me about all things automation from handheld remotes and single-room applications, to full fledge switching and controls of entire commercial and high-end residential applications. If you are unfamiliar with the terms home tech, home automation, automation in general, this episode of AV Insider is for you. As always, […]

JL Audio is planning some big things in their home audio division, & I for one, am excited. Doug Henderson, Senior VP of Home Audio at JL Audio, speaks with me about the future of JL’s Audio’s past, current offerings, and it’s future. We cover everything from Doug’s past experience as the former President of […]

Marika Aquino, managing partner at TierPM, speaks with me about a concern I we both understand, and try to help with; our industry’s need for more AV/IT/Technology workforce. We discuss how TierPM is not just a staffing firm, that specializes in the AV/IT space, but rather industry professionals who provide profession based solutions for a […]

Rick Komendera, Vice President, Global Accounts at SurgeX, speaks with me about Surge elimination from AV systems, for the residential, & commercial spaces. We cover everything from prepping a job walk with their envision series product, so that we can understand what power issues may be waiting for your next install, and how to completely […]

By now you should now that I’m partial to music, high resolution audio and productivity. What you may not know is how much I rely on music to guide me through my day-to-day task, at work, at home and everywhere in-between. Music can set the stage, the tone and pace to any project at hand. […]

Ji Shen, CEO at HoverCam, speaks with me about education, the lack of engagement, & technology. We cover how HoverCam fixes this problem with todays society, and some interesting prospective on the future of education. We discuss a few things that no one else is doing in this space of EduTech, what’s in the pipe line, […]

Last week I attended a small, regional trade show by the name of “CI Expo” in Oakland, Calif. It was one day, lasting less than eight hours, and came with a free lunch, free training and education throughout the day, and my personal favorite part of attending any size/length trade show, lots of meet and […]

Dennis Holzer speaks with me about the PowerHouse Alliance, all its members, the power of the mega buying group that spans the United States, their own products offered beyond other manufacturers, The PowerHouse difference; Why distribution can benefit your company, and much, much more. All this and more, on this episode of AV Insider. Podcast: […]

Jamie Pullen (Director), & Wayne Hyde, at CAVD (Custom AV Distribution), speak with me about their AV, HiFi, CI, & Custom Audio Video from the point of view as a Distributor, what that means to the integrator, benefits, how they differ form the competition, & much more. We discuss everything from design, support, applications, and […]

Good news, everyone! Roon now streams to any Chromecast device, Google Home smart speakers, Chromecast Audio and Chromecast audio receivers, as well as a ton of third party devices. Roon announced it on their blog earlier this month (07/06/18) and you can read the full announcement here. “In addition to Chromecast streaming, today’s release includes […]

Melissa Andresko, Communications Director at Lutron, speaks with me about the Story of Lutron, including the birth & creation of the rotary dimmer from Joel Spira, to dimming artificial lighting to 1/10 of 1%, custom colors for natural lighting applications (shading), to Light fixtures for both residential & commercial spaces, as well as a brief discussion of […]

Daniel Shatzkes and I speak about the biggest problem with almost every set of work gloves you’ve ever owned; they typically aren’t protective enough of your hands, or they’re too inconvenient when dealing with small screw & tools, and inevitably you end up taking them off, rendering them pointless. Gig Gear has has a few […]

Back in 2015, Nest put out a video on its YouTube page called “Welcome To The Thoughtful Home.” It details all the dated appliances, devices, systems and “things” we all use daily and nightly in and around our homes that are rather time consuming, and designed from another area. The video itself goes so far […]

In the soundtrack of life, music matters. As far back as I can remember, music has always been a big deal in my life. It has always provided a most excellent, or as I like to say, a “double awesome” experience in everything that I do, whether it be work, play, explore, build, create, exercise, […]

Jason C. Evans, speaks with me about Loxone’s presence as the #2 smart home solution over seas, but rapidly on pace to move into the #1 spot away from, well, I’d tell you, but just tune into this episode so you can hear it straight from the source. We cover everything from lighting for the […]

“The Internet of things is a network of physical devices, vehicles, home appliances and other items embedded with electronics, software, sensors, actuators and network connectivity which enables these objects to connect and exchange data.” Each “thing” is uniquely identifiable through its embedded computing system but is able to inter-operate within the existing internet infrastructure. If this […]

Utz Baldwin, CEO at Plum, has a quick chat/recap about Plum since he was on AV Insider originally (about 4-years ago), future plans (Hardware expansions & partnerships), new features since we spoke, & plum Integrations (IOT integrations, Sonos, other areas beyond lighting). We also discuss smart Home Predictions (The future of the smart home), data […]

Greg Dolan, COO at Xytech Systems, speaks with me about control solutions for the media and broadcast industry, and how Xytech has a multitude of solutions, and some now that are a module-based/pick-and-choose as you go (Media Pulse). We discuss future roadmaps, solutions, their incredible product, Media Pulse, and more; and all this can be […]

Peter Vasay, GM & SVP at THX Labs, speaks with me about the companies newly most recently launched website, THX STANDARD. Peter & I discuss everything from how their consumer electronics rating website that provides objective and data-driven evaluations of the audio and visual fidelity of consumer electronics to help consumers make informed purchase decisions, […]

Matthew Davis, VP of new product dev. and project manager for https://www.zwaveproducts.com/, speaks with me about all things Z-wave (products, knowledge, and solutions, that can all be sourced at their aforementioned website, as well as a new product/tool they just launched. Some say it’s too expensive, but I say you don’t what you have. It’s definitely […]

Recently I found myself reliving a much different time in my life, from the past, while I was at my mothers house, and digging around in the garage. I went over to move around some belongings I had left in her garage years ago, and found shelves and shelves of records, amplifiers, speakers, endless cables […]