MxU is a unique one-day FOH mixing event which Nate attended in August. This episode includes a review of MxU Boston and some key takeaways for anyone who is considering attending in the future.

Show Notes:
Special Guests: N/A
Release Date: September 1, 2018
Running Time: 36:04

MxU Boston

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• AV Week Episode 366
• MxU.rocks
• Slingshot Group
• FIKA – Swedish Coffee Break
• E23 | Prepping For CTS-D

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Credits
Host & Producer: Nate Schneider
Theme Music: Giants Causeway by Colin Owens
Voice Over Talent: John Perry

ISE is relocating from Amsterdam to Barcelona. Tech policy writer Josh Srago takes a break from AV to pursue law degree.

Show Notes:
Special Guests: N/A
Release Date: August 1, 2018
Running Time: 16:02

Intro

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Show

ISE To Relocate To Barcelona In 2021
Why Josh Srago is Leaving the AV Industry (For A Little While, Anyway)
E32 | Two Most Dangerous Words In Technology

Open Positions

AV System Designer III, Littleton, MA (ISM/Olympus)
Site Planner, Littleton, MA (ISM/Olympus)

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Host & Producer: Nate Schneider
Theme Music: Giants Causeway by Colin Owens
Voice Over Talent: John Perry

Nevil Bounds returns to discuss the first InfoComm show since the AVIXA re-brand.  We share our impressions of the show, a noteworthy AV career milestone and why Nevil prefers InfoComm over ISE.

Show Notes:
Special Guests: Nevil Bounds
Release Date: July 1, 2018
Running Time: 24:48

Intro

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Interview

E24 | Impact of Broadcast Tech
E25 | Nevil Bounds AV Career Spotlight
Nevil Bounds on Linked-In
FelTech
The Global Presence Alliance Turns 10 at InfoComm Vegas

Open Positions

AV System Designer III, Littleton, MA (ISM/Olympus)
Site Planner, Littleton, MA (ISM/Olympus)

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Host & Producer: Nate Schneider
Episode Sponsor: Peerless-AV
Theme Music: Giants Causeway by Colin Owens
Voice Over Talent: John Perry

Newbies Welcome!  Check out these 9 action items to jump start your AV career. These are things I wish I knew on the first day of my AV career.

Show Notes:
Special Guests: N/A
Release Date: June 1, 2018
Running Time: 40:10

Intro

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• https://www.avshoptalk.com/episode53
• Sponsor: Peerless-AV Xtreme Outdoor Soundbar

1. Identify Your AV Vertical

1. Commercial
2. Residential
3. Live events
4. Broadcast
5. Digital signage
6. Medical / healthcare
7. Courtroom
8. Unified Communications

2. Subscribe to AV Podcasts

1. AVWeek
2. ResiWeek
3. Home Tech
4. Sixteen Nine
5. Sound Design Live
6. MxU
7. Social Slice
8. Connected
9. AV Rant

3. Gain The Right Type of Non-AV Work Experience

1. Construction
2. CAD drafting
3. Sales
4. IT services
5. Electrical
6. Architectural planning
7. Mechanical technician
8. Tech support

4. Adopt a Pro AV Gateway Hobby

1. Playing in a band
2. Sound recording
3. Live sound guy / ladie
4. Car audio
5. Home theater
6. Mechanical & electrical tinkering
7. 3D printing
8. Drones

5. Research AV Trade Organizations

1. AVIXA
2. CEDIA
3. BICSI
4. NSCA
5. IMCCA
6. DSF

6. Attend AV Trade Shows

1. InfoComm
2. CEDIA Expo
3. Enterprise Connect
4. AES
5. NAB
6. DSE
7. SYMCO Technology Showcase
8. Sapphire Marketing Roadshow

7. Participate in Social Media

1. Twitter: #AVtweeps
2. Facebook: Church Sound – Media Techs
3. Facebook: AV Install Nightmares
4. Facebook: AV Install Greatness

8. Identify AV Companies in Your Area

1. HB Communications
2. ConvergeOne
3. Verrex
4. Whitlock
5. Red Thread
6. AVI-SPL
7. Adtech
8. Bose
9. EAW
10. Genelec
11. Revolabs
12. Sonos
13. Rational Acoustics LLC
14. OneVision Resources
15. Elite Media Solutions

9. Read the AV Trade Publications

1. Commercial Integrator
2. Residential Systems
3. Sound & Communications
4. Sound & Vision
5. CE Pro
6. AV Technology
7. Systems Contractor News

Open Position: AV System Designer III

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Credits
Host & Producer: Nate Schneider
Episode Sponsor: Peerless-AV
Theme Music: Giants Causeway by Colin Owens
Voice Over Talent: John Perry

InfoComm18 is right around the corner. Nate shares an update to his CTS-D renewal strategy this year in Las Vegas.  Why not start ’em young?  Train up the next generation of AV Pros with Snap Circuits.

Show Notes:
Special Guests: N/A
Release Date: May 1, 2018
Running Time: 20:32

Intro

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• https://www.avshoptalk.com/episode52
• Sponsor: Peerless-AV Xtreme Outdoor Soundbar

InfoComm18 CTS-D Renewal Plan

• Light Brigade: Pro AV & Broadcast
• UX01 – Emerging Trends Day Part 1
• IUX10 – Integrated Life Day Part 2
• IUX05 – Successful Projects Through Proper Requirements Gathering and Analysis
• Symetrix – SymNet Composer Online Training
• AVIXA: Display Image Size and the DISCAS Standard
• AVIXA: Audio, Video and Control Architectural Drawing Symbols Standard
• AVIXA: Cable Labeling for Audiovisual Systems

Snap Circuits

• https://www.elenco.com
• Snap Circuits Jr. SC-100 Electronics Discovery Kit
• Snap Circuits Lights Electronics Discovery Kit
• Snap Circuits Arcade Electronics Discovery Kit
• AutoCAD for AV sign-up

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Credits
Host & Producer: Nate Schneider
Episode Sponsor: Peerless-AV
Theme Music: Giants Causeway by Colin Owens
Voice Over Talent: John Perry

Live streaming is becoming commonplace for average people (not just AV geeks). People are experimenting with it on mobile devices and feeling more comfortable with it. How can integrators leverage the consumerization of live streaming to provide better solutions to their clients?

Show Notes:
Special Guests: N/A
Release Date: April 1, 2018
Running Time: 26:39

Intro

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Episode

• Live Events & House of Worship
• “someone will be standing up in the crowd holding up their phone while hitting the go live button”
• Live streaming gear we have at the church
  • NewTek Tricaster
  • ProPresenter 5
  • Yamaha TF5
• “think about offering a simplified one-look streaming setup”
• CSMT Facebook Group: Post about my first time live streaming
• Updates to YouTube Live streaming
• Stream Monkey
• I got a new job
• Olympus Introduces EasySuite® 4K
• AutoCAD for AV update

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Credits
Host & Producer: Nate Schneider
Episode Sponsor: Peerless-AV
Theme Music: Giants Causeway by Colin Owens
Voice Over Talent: John Perry

ISE 2018 had record breaking attendance, there’s a new $2 Billion Pro AV contender, my opinion on the copper versus fiber debate and my strategy for CTS-D certification renewal. After the news I read and respond to your AV email.

Show Notes:
Special Guests: N/A
Release Date: March 1, 2018
Running Time: 26:39

Intro

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• Sponsor: Peerless-AV Xtreme Outdoor Soundbar

AV News

• AVTE – Visitor numbers smash past 80,000 as “record breaking” ISE draws to a close
• AV Nation Blog – A Newbie’s First Impressions of #ISE2018
• rAVe Pubs – 1296 videos in #ISE2018 YouTube playlist 
• CI – Guitar Center Acquisition of AVDG Creates $2 Billion-plus Pro AV Contender
• CE Pro – Copper vs. Fiber: Don’t be a Scaredy Cat
• “Have you taken a class with Light Brigade? I’d love to hear your thoughts”
• Light Brigade 2018 Training – Fiber Optics for Pro A/V and Broadcast
• AVIXA CTS RU Provider List
• “What training opportunities will not only benefit you but also your company?”

AV Email

• Thorsten’s Email “not possible to download mp3’s from your website”
• Manual download feature has been turned back on
• Sign-up for AutoCAD for AV webinar notifications (just check the box)

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Credits
Host & Producer: Nate Schneider
Episode Sponsor: Peerless-AV
Theme Music: Giants Causeway by Colin Owens
Voice Over Talent: John Perry

Todd Mares returns to discuss how Peerless-AV is focused on providing complete AV solutions for clients, including digital signage, kiosks, menu boards, mounts, wireless products and outdoor displays. After the interview I respond to your AV emails.

Show Notes:
Special Guests: Todd Mares
Release Date: February 1, 2018
Running Time: 49:50

Intro

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• Todd Mares on Linked-In
• Todd Mares on Twitter

Interview

• Just celebrated 75 year Anniversary
• Company was founded 1941 making radio parts for the war effort
• Currently based in Aurora, IL
• 1950’s first company to make TV cart / overhead projector cart
• 1970’s jumbo TV mount
• 1990’s first company to create flat panel mount
• “What’s the unifying theme for the direction of the company?”
• Digital Signage Expo 2018
• Case Study: Daytona International Speedway
• Case Study: Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
• HDBaseT
• IP68 Rating
• Best way to get in touch with Todd is email: [email protected]

AV Email

• Andrea & Megan email: “exciting news”
• Women of Digital Signage official launch
• Matt email: “just found your awesome podcast”
• Join AutoCAD for AV webinar list (check the box)

Other Stuff

• Logitech Harmony Companion for the win
• David Danto – Connected 15: GAFA, UCC, & Huddle Spaces
• Matt Scott – ResiWeek 103: Alexa-claus
• Tim Albright – AVWeek 334: Programming in a Vacuum

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Credits
Host & Producer: Nate Schneider
Episode Sponsor: Peerless-AV
Theme Music: Giants Causeway by Colin Owens
Voice Over Talent: John Perry

Todd Mares, Director of Emerging Technologies at Peerless-AV shares how he got into the AV industry. From tinkerer to systems integrator to manufacturer. After the interview I respond to your AV emails.

Show Notes:
Special Guests: Todd Mares
Release Date: January 1, 2018
Running Time: 49:33

Intro

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• https://www.avshoptalk.com/episode48
• Sponsor: Peerless-AV Xtreme Outdoor Soundbar
• Todd Mares on Linked-In
• Todd Mares on Twitter

Interview

• 1988: Silo To Sell Electronics At Field`s
• Best Buy company history
• “CEDIA is almost a launching pad or stepping stone for people to get into the InfoComm market”
• Transition from integrator to manufacturer
• First manufacturing role was application field engineer
• Product management of 30-40 skews
• Best way to get in touch with Todd is email: [email protected]

AV Email

• Alex – “Where is the best place to start when trying to learn the basics of AV?”
• https://www.avixa.org
• https://www.bicsi.org
• YouTube Channel: HowToAV.tv
• Tyler – “appreciate the discussion with Justin from WKU, was very relevant to my work”
• E46 | Top Integration Strategies at WKU
• Jonathan – “AutoCAD for AV, Interested”
• Shout out to new email subscribers, , Aaron, Tony, Nicos, Samuel, William
• AV Shop Talk email list submission form
• AVWeek 328: Dummy Passwords
• Join AutoCAD for AV webinar list, just email [email protected]

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Credits
Host & Producer: Nate Schneider
Episode Sponsor: Peerless-AV
Theme Music: Giants Causeway by Colin Owens
Voice Over Talent: John Perry

Bill Brown returns to talk about resignation and cynicism that seems to permeate the AV industry. HDMI 2.1 is released, Verrex opens new office in LA, former Google employee developing AI god, Net Neutrality debate rages on. I respond to your AV emails.

Show Notes:
Special Guests: Bill Brown
Release Date: December 1, 2017
Running Time: 76:03

Intro

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• Tweet: Black Friday Blow Out Sale!
• Sponsor: Peerless-AV Xtreme Outdoor Soundbar
• Bill Brown on Linked-In
• Bill Brown on Twitter

AV News

• CI – Verrex Opening Los Angeles Office As Growth Continues
• Guardian – Former Google engineer is developing an AI god
• Geek News Central Podcast
• HDMI.org – HDMI 2.1 Officially Released
• Boston Globe – Like Y2K, the Net Neutrality Crisis is Way Overhyped
• NY Times – The Internet Is Dying. Repealing Net Neutrality Hastens That Death

Interview

• E44 Bill Brown AV Career Spotlight
• AV Week Podcast – Episode 270 Steering the Ship
• AV Install Nightmares Facebook Group
• E9 Jerrold Stevens AV Install Nightmares
• Theory behind the Brag Board
• “there are intelligent, caring people behind all this great technology”
• Identifying barriers to ownership as an AV Professional:
  • Lack of awareness of industry organizations
  • Feeling relegated to the back seat
  • AV Techs not understanding how important they are to the bigger business plan
  • AV Techs not knowing how to justify the business case for regular training
  • Leadership’s fear of competitors poaching well trained employees

AV Email

• Aaron: “CTS holder stunned by the Infocomm/AVIXA rebrand”
• Tweet/Photo: New coat of paint on the AVIXA CTS-D cert
• Levi: “really appreciate the quality and effort you put in”
• Free 2D CAD Software: Solid Edge 2D Drafting
• Ajish: rAVe Pubs, Apps/Gear recommendations from AV insiders
• Todd Linked-In: Awesome recommendation

Couple Other Things

• Join AutoCAD for AV webinar list, just email [email protected]
• Vlog: ENT Public Service Announcement – I can hear again!
• Got a new toy! Qnap TS-251A 2-Bay NAS via Amazon

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Credits
Host & Producer: Nate Schneider
Episode Sponsor: Peerless-AV
Theme Music: Giants Causeway by Colin Owens
Voice Over Talent: John Perry

Justin Rexing returns to discuss AV integration strategies at Western Kentucky University. We’re talk’n labor only contracts, developing in house talent, system road maps & job task analysis for tech managers.

Show Notes:
Special Guests: Justin Rexing
Release Date: November 1, 2017
Running Time: 58:29

Intro

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• https://www.avshoptalk.com/episode46
• E43: Justin Rexing AV Career Spotlight
• Western Kentucky University
• Sponsor: Peerless-AV All-in-One Kiosk Powered by BrightSign

Interview

• AV Technology: Tech Managers Taking Over?
• “41 percent of attendees identified as tech managers and end users”
• “do you consider yourself an end user or tech manager?”
• “do you do a lot of on-call work working in higher education?”
• JTA – Job Task Analysis
• “Are you thinking 5 or 10 years down the road for your clients?”
• “have a technology road map”
• Follow Justin on Twitter @JustinRexing
• Connect with Justin on Linked-In

AV Email

• Bill – Responds to InfoComm name change
• Linked-In Post: From InfoComm to AVIXA and beyond
• Davis – Should I learn Revit or AutoCAD?
• Join AutoCAD for AV webinar list, email [email protected]
• Tim – Can we schedule you on AVWeek?
• Phil – Building Automation Monthly Podcast

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Credits
Host & Producer: Nate Schneider
Episode Sponsor: Peerless-AV
Theme Music: Giants Causeway by Colin Owens
Voice Over Talent: John Perry