AV SuperFriends: Perspectives from NWMET 2025 - Neat's Ricky Lane
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Recorded May 01, 2025 The team is live from NWMET 2025, where they catch up with Ricky Lane from Neat to explore the innovative features of their latest products. The discussion dives into the exciting world of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) capabilities and how Neat is making it easier for users to engage in meetings without the hassle of complicated setups. Ricky shares insights on Neat's approach to creating user-friendly AV solutions, including the automatic camera framing and advanced microphone technology that enhance meeting equity for all participants. The conversation highlights the...
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AV SuperFriends: Perspectives from NWMET 2025 - Carroll College's Dan Case and Williams AV's Dave Bertrand
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Recorded May 01, 2025 In this episode, Chris, Marc, and Larry are back at NWMET 2025, diving into the exciting world of Auracast and the new Bluetooth standard with guests Dan Case from Carroll College and Dave Bertrand from Williams Sound. The discussion centers around how Auracast is set to revolutionize assisted listening systems and general audio broadcasting, providing a seamless and inclusive experience for users. Dave and Dan share their insights on the challenges faced by traditional systems and how Bluetooth technology can eliminate the stigma associated with assisted listening...
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AV SuperFriends: Perspectives from NWMET 2025 - Iowa State’s Mike Pedersen and Utah Tech's Shaun Hayes
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Recorded May 01, 2025 In this episode, Marc and Larry visit with guests Mike Pedersen from Iowa State University and Shaun Hayes from Utah Tech University. They share their insights on the value of networking and the focused discussions that set this event apart from larger trade shows like InfoComm. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by smaller institutions, including funding and personnel shortages, while exploring innovative solutions for sustaining upgraded AV systems post-COVID. Our guests reflect on the importance of collaboration among peers and the unique vendor...
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AV SuperFriends: Perspectives from NWMET 2025 - UNLV's Frank Alaimo
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Recorded May 01, 2025 In this episode, Chris, Marc, Larry, and special guest Frank Alaimo reflect on their experiences at NWMET 2025, a growing conference that has expanded its reach beyond the Northwest. They discuss the evolution of the event, the importance of networking, and the insights gained from various presentations and discussions. The conversation touches on budgetary challenges faced by educational institutions and the innovative solutions being explored to enhance classroom technology. Frank shares his perspective on the shift towards more streamlined AV setups, emphasizing the...
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AV SuperFriends: Perspectives from NWMET 2025 - UCLA's Joe Way
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Recorded April 30, 2025 In this episode, Chris, Marc, and Larry are at NWMET 2025 and are joined by special guest Joe Way. Join us as we explore the groundbreaking partnership between UCLA and PlaceOS aimed at creating a smart campus. Joe shares his insights on leveraging cloud technology, data integration, and the holistic student experience beyond traditional classroom settings. We discuss the challenges and opportunities of upgrading aging infrastructure, the importance of governance in large-scale projects, and how innovative AV solutions can enhance learning environments. From smart...
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AV SuperFriends: On Topic - Microphone in the Bathroom
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Recorded April 18, 2025 In this episode, the gang looks at the chaos and excitement surrounding commencement season in higher education. From the intricacies of AV setups to the humorous mishaps that can occur, our experts share their experiences and insights on managing these large-scale events. Tune in for a blend of technical expertise and light-hearted banter! We also sneak in a news discussion about the widespread Zoom outage and the ramifications thereof. If nothing else, all the work from home people had a new excuse why they didn’t get anything done for a few hours. News: ...
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AV SuperFriends: Off the Rails - Pay my people to do some really stupid things
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Recorded April 25, 2025 In this episode, the gang shares their unique experiences dealing with the unexpected influx of classroom requests, the challenges of rebranding, and the hilarious misadventures that come with custom integration. From the absurdities of DIY solutions to the creative ways they tackle technical hurdles, this episode is packed with laughter, insights, and a few surprises along the way. Don't forget to share the podcast with your colleagues, and if you enjoy what you hear, consider supporting the AV SuperFriends! News: AI-suggested alternate show...
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AV SuperFriends: Off the Rails - 10 Years of USB-C
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Recorded April 11, 2025 In this episode, the crew welcomes special guest Joe Cornwall as they discuss the surprising anniversary of a beloved connector, the introduction of the new GPMI standard, and the impact of USB Type-C on modern AV setups. With plenty of tangents and technical insights, this episode is a wild ride through the current state of AV technology and its future. Don't forget to share the podcast with your colleagues, and if you enjoy what you hear, consider supporting the AV SuperFriends! News articles discussed: AI-suggested alternate show titles: ...
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AV SuperFriends: On Topic - The Other Choice is More Stupid
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Recorded March 14, 2025 In this episode, the gang dives into the annual ritual of spring cleaning, sharing their unique takes on what it means to declutter in the AV world. From the challenges of managing outdated equipment to the humorous anecdotes of discovering long-forgotten gear, the panel explores the importance of refreshing and reorganizing their spaces. Join Chris, Jamie, Marc, Larry, and Justin as they discuss their personal spring cleaning projects, including the hard decisions around legacy systems and the sometimes absurd lengths they go to keep things running. Expect plenty of...
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AV SuperFriends: Off the Rails - Satoshis per Pixel
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Recorded March 21, 2025 In this episode, the crew explores the absurdities of their roles, the challenges of getting a seat at the table for capital projects, and the importance of being the canary in the coal mine when it comes to network issues. With a blend of humor and practical insights, they tackle everything from AI avatars to the intricacies of AVoIP technology. As the conversation unfolds, the panel shares their experiences with navigating the complexities of institutional collaboration, the need for effective communication with IT departments, and how to advocate for the AV...
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This week, we tackle the pressing issue of integrating PCs with AV gear on the same network, discussing the pros and cons of VLANs, and the legacy decisions that keep those separated. Marc introduces a thought-provoking exercise on prioritizing the capabilities of our learning spaces, and the panel debates the value of various technologies from interactive displays to lecture capture systems. As always, the conversation veers into the absurd, with plenty of laughs along the way. Plus, Jamie discusses a game-changing new product that could revolutionize how we connect AV devices to our networks.
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The VLAN Conundrum
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Power to the Devices
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From the Classroom to the Cloud
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AV Integration: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
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Decoding AV Over IP
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The $100 Learning Space Challenge
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One VLAN to Rule Them All
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The only way to update ‘em is to pull ‘em off a wall
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Manufacturers on Blast
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The Rooms Trend
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Sometimes two, if you’re a sociopath
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Because Zoom said so
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A think tank of individuals
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The things that happen on my campus are not my decision
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Larry’s Mazlow’s Hierarchy of Needs
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I’m not super successful
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We’re not successful at it, but it’s a need
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Pull off the data
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Actually it’s more important
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My accidental crap
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Isolate the stupid traffic
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I’m still blasting it everywhere
We stream live every Friday at about 3:30 PM Eastern/12:30 PM Pacific, and you can listen to everything we record over at AVSuperFriends.com
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