AV Trade Talk

AV Trade Talk: Cortex VIP Systems @ CEDIA Expo

Cortex VIP Cinemas exclusively sells and is a worldwide distributor of Dolby Laboratories’ professional cinema products for home use. In this episode, Co-Founders Steve Evanitsky and John Russel share what that means and how the company will demonstrate the revolutionary Dolby CP850-C Audio Processor as part of a Sound Room experience utilizing Pro Audio Technology speakers and components during CEDIA Expo 2019. Designed by the engineers at Dolby Laboratories, the CP850-C Audio Processor embodies the same hardware and software components utilized by commercial theaters across the globe and SR-6 is the only place on the CEDIA Expo show floor to experience it. Download, tune-in, and enjoy! #avtweeps #cediaexpo #kmbpodcasts @CortexVIP @CEDIA @CEDIAExpo

AV Trade Talk: Hero Labs and the Sonic Water Leak Detection System

More than just a water leak detection system, Hero Labs' Sonic learns a home's water usage behavior patterns and charts where water is used, therefore enabling homeowners not only the peace of mind that leaks won't go undetected but that they know how their usage breaks down each month in terms of cost and waste. Fascinating, innovative, and just plain cool, listen in to learn how this new product is coming to market and how CEDIA Expo attendees can get involved with Hero. Download, tune-in, and enjoy! #avtweeps #cediaexpo #kmbpodcasts @WeAreHeroLabs @CEDIA @CEDIAExpo

AV Trade Talk: Big screen experiences in every room of the home and outdoors, too. A chat with Blake Vackar of Screen Innovations

Getting the big screen experience at home while maintaining a clean, contemporary aesthetic in the home (and outdoors, too) has never been easier or more impressive. Blake Vackar of Screen Innovations shares what's new with screen and projector offerings as alternatives to TVs and how to get the best viewing experience possible. If you've ever met him or heard Blake talk you know he's not only the most passionate advocate for the big screen experience and a great educator, but a ton of fun to listen to and learn from. This episode is packed with design ideas, sales tips, and new product updates from leading brands like @Sony, @EpsonAmerica, @OptomaUSA, @StewartFilmscrn, @CEDIA, @CEDIAExpo. #avtweeps #tech #podcast #avtt @katyemcgregor

AV Trade Talk: IoT and Wellness Tech, what you need to know. A chat with Mike Maniscalco.

As a tech and IoT expert as well as a father of a young son living with Type-1 Diabetes, Mike Maniscalco founded Better Living Technologies to ease the burden of chronic disease management through better visibility and insights into health data. In this special episode Mike shares how he's leveraging his smart home tech integration expertise to help caregivers reduce stress and anxiety while at the same time, gain a better understanding of disease trends through new Type-1 Diabetes tech that's allowing CGM and pump data to be more accessible and insightful by distributing information across interfaces patients and caregivers use in their everyday lives including smartwatches, phone, personal computers, Alexa and even Diabetes mood lights that change color with blood sugars. Tune-in, download, and listen, this is a very insightful and important talk for anyone in the wellness or wellness tech field, the AV industry, or whose lives are touched by Type-1 Diabetes or that serve as a caregiver. Learn more at www.betterlivingtech.net and follow @gtscalco to stay up to speed on developments. #avtweeps @katyemcgregor #avtt #podcast @CEDIA #tech #t1d

AV Trade Talk: Meet John Greene of New Era

New Era Technology VP of Sales & Marketing John Greene shares details of the winding road that ultimately led him to the audio-visual trade as well as some of the fun that took place during InfoComm 2019 and the now-annual event known as #AvRaoke (including an apology to Cory Schaeffer of QSC for his early departure). John also shares thoughts on ways tech integration firms and architects & interior designers can work better together (amen!). Many thanks and huge hugs to Starin Marketing and Chris Neto for inviting us to be part of BASE CAMP at InfoComm19 where indie podcasts like AV Trade Talk were provided a station to record episodes like this one.

AV Trade Talk: Meet the Content Marketing Pros @ Pivot Communications

Pivot Communications is an innovative content marketing firm that develops revenue-driving lead generation programs for hi-tech and professional AV companies, serving a global client base. What's that mean? More effective ways to target, engage, and sell more to your ideal audience. Find out what that really means and why you should consider this offering in this short episode. Pivot Communications Managing Partner, Jane Johnson, and Client Services Manager (and CTS-holder) Christa Bender, also share what they were excited to see during InfoComm 2019, where this podcast was recorded. Many thanks and huge hugs to Starin Marketing and Chris Neto for inviting us to be part of BASE CAMP, where indie podcasts like AV Trade Talk were provided a station to record episodes like this one.

AV Trade Talk: Catching up with the HTA (Home Technology Association)

Katye McGregor Bennett catches up with Director of Certification for Home Technology Association (HTA), Josh Christian. In this episode, Josh talks about what's new with the organization, including the newly enhanced HTA Budget Calculator and its many purposes—not only for integrator use, but as a tool to get the conversation started and the door opened with architects, designers, and builders. In fact, HTA is even making it available for other brands to use. Learn all about it and more here. 

AV Trade Talk: Introducing Caregiver Smart Solutions

After his father was diagnosed with cancer and having spent his career in technology, Ryan Herd of residential tech integration firm One Sound Choice assumed there were plenty of eldercare resources that would tell him how his dad was doing. Was he getting up, using the bathroom, making his coffee, opening the fridge? What he found out was that not only does this not exist but that he and his team had the answers. Download and tune-in to learn about Caregiver Smart Solutions, hear Ryan's pitch, and find out how the company intends to "change the world!"

AV Trade Talk: Catching up on residential networking trends and ways Access Networks is helping tech integration pros deliver bulletproof Wi-Fi

The network is not just the life-blood of the residential tech experience, it's the foundation of the home's tech infrastructure. Because of this, its role as a critical component of a project can't be overlooked. Access Networks shares why enterprise-grade gear should be a standard offering, how Access Networks works closely with integration pros to select, source, and support their networking needs, and how the company provides value-added services like site surveys and pre-configured packages in addition its enterprise grade and AN Wireless offering. Subscribe, download, and tune-in!

AV Trade Talk: Bet you didn't see this coming! A chat with AtlasIED's Gina Sansivero and Michael Peveler.

AtlasIED is one of the best known audio brands in the Pro AV space but, do you know why? AV Industry veterans Gina Sansivero and Michael Peveler discuss the brand's legacy, its new lineup being shown at InfoComm19, Cisco Live!, and AEEE 2019 (all in the same two-week timeframe), and the more than 20+ new talented partners have joined the company in the last year alone. SCOOP ALERT! How about the inside line on how to get in the running for a 2019 Indian Scout motorcycle? You'll learn about all that and more in this episode of AV Trade Talk. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!