Jon Cielo, SR systems engineer at THX, talks to host Johnny Mota about what being THX certified means for integrators and products. They also talk about how installers can get certified for THX calibration and the company’s THX app. All this and more on this episode of AV Insider. Podcast: Play in new window | […]
Eric Larsen (principle evangelist) of Kaleidescape talks with host Johnny Mota about media servers and how K-Scape’s is unique. They talk about where the company is headed and cover everything from controls to its online store. All this and more on this episode of AV Insider. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
Curtis Burkhart speaks to host Johnny Mota about proper cell coverage and boosting options for residential, commercial, mobile and marine applications. He mentions a new product and hints to new technologies that the company plans to announce on a follow up show. All this and more on this episode of AV Insider. Podcast: Play in […]
Former CEDIA CEO Utz Baldwin speaks with Johnny Mota about Plum, the tech startup where he is currently the CEO. We talk about the Internet of things and Plum’s revolutionary Wi-Fi smart dimmer (the world’s first), as well as its smart plug and outlet, which were all recently funded via KickStarter. Find out why Johnny […]
Mike Maniscalco (co-founder) of ihiji talks to Johnny Mota about remote monitoring and managing the Internet of Things in your home. Everyone is used to troubleshooting wireless networked devices like smart phones and computers — sometimes they need rebooted or are just acting strangely. But imagine every device in your house needing this kind of […]
Howard Gladstone (CEO of Plitron, the engineers and manufacturers of Torus Power) talks to host Johnny Mota about its toroidal transformer power conditioners. They also discuss several high end audio companies such as Krell, Macintosh Labs and Pass Labs, which use Torus transformers in their amps. All this and more on this episode of AV […]
Ron Callis, Jr., CEO of One Firefly, speaks with host Johnny Mota about AV and home automation design — why it’s important, how most of our community doesn’t offer it and really needs to start doing so, as well as a few secrets you can learn about by listening to this episode of AV Insider. […]
Scott Miller, director of technical services for BitWise Controls, talks with host Johnny Mota about controlling your home (even with other manufacturers products). He also mentions the future of Bitwise, a new feature that will be announced in Q1, and where you can find them at ISE next month. Hear all about all it and […]
Chris Lyons of Shure talks to AV Insider host Johnny Mota about pro audio, headphones, wireless audio and all the microphones that Shure makes for integrators’ needs. They make products for audiophiles, DJs, pro AV applications, musicians, podcasts, broadcasting, etc. All this and more on this episode of AV Insider. Podcast: Play in new window […]
David and Steven Mota talk with Johnny about the most popular tech installed in homes this year, as well as CES for integrators. They also cover DIY home automation gadgets for the consumer. All this and more on this episode of AV Insider. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
Rick Murphy of IntegrationPros.org talks with Johnny about this tight-knit organization (forum) of integrators and a new project he’s about to embark on: He is about to tour the U.S. to visit manufacturers in AV industry and in order to tell the made-in-America story for our fellow integrators. All this and more on this episode […]
Noah Kaplan, president of Leon Speakers, talks to Johnny about the company’s new power OTTO Sound Bars as well as the The Edge, a TV mounting system co-developed by Noah and Jonathan Graham of Media Decor (recently acquired by Leon Speakers). They also cover events at the Leon Loft along with Leon’s Audio Sculptures. All […]
Dave McFarland, director of marketing at Stewart Filmscreen, speaks with Johnny about Stewart and its screen technologies. They cover fixed, motorized and custom screen solutions like rigid screens such as StarGlas for the digital signage and gaming industries. All this and more on this episode of AV Insider. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: […]
Rich Jackson, a 43 year audio vet, speaks with Johnny about the rise and return of HiFi’s full circle reappearance. We cover Analog audio, digital audio, compressed audio, and the importance of educating others about HiFi. All this and more on this episode of AV Insider. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
Frank Sterns, vice president of custom installation/integration at Sony, speaks with Johnny about Sony’s new high-res audio player, DAC, speakers and custom lines for integrators. They also talk about how Sony is unique in that it has a movie studio, music label, 4K cameras to record all that media, a 4K TV, projector and a […]
Access Networks’ Aaron Gutin talks with goat Johnny Mota about the importance of a solid network, especially with automation systems. They cover common problems that networks have and how Access Networks is avoiding them. He also talks about new products to be launched in all their system starting November. All this and more on this episode of AV Insider. Podcast: […]
Chee, manager at DVDO Systems talks with Johnny about the company’s wireless HD solutions (with a new one to be announced at CEDIA), its new 4K matrix switching and MHL for Android Smartphones, as well as when and where you should use WiHD (renters, gaming solutions, and Media rooms or Home Theaters). All this and […]
Noah Kaplan, president of Leon Speakers, talks with host Johnny Mota about custom audio, hifi, and “Sound Sculpture” in the residential and commercials spaces. Leon has a new product that won’t be released until CEDIA but he tells Johnny all about it. That and more, on this episode of AV Insider. Podcast: Play in new […]
Mark and Johnny talk about his latest venture with Milestone Pro AV as the west coast rep and why it’s important to have reps who know and understand the products being sold, as opposed just dropping of literature and saying “call me if you have questions.” Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
Adam Stone, president of D-TOOLS, talks with Johnny about the importance of design and project management. They cover how and why DTOOLS was created and what integrators can expect from them over the next few years as a software company. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
On the first episode of AV Insider, Johnny Mota interviews Randy Kunin of Randall-K Designer HIFI. Randy discusses blending art with audio. Check out his website at http://www.randall-k.com/ Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
