The AV SuperFriends are AV and eLearning nerds who embrace the challenges that come with managing audiovisual systems and resources within a higher education environment. Most of us have had similar experiences and seek to find answers in an ever-changing audiovisual world. We engage the higher education audiovisual community through podcasts, videos, panel discussions, interviews, and social media to share ideas and solve problems. Our shared experiences and your own will lead to new and cr ...
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AV SuperFriends: On Topic - Spring Cleansing
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Recorded March 15, 2024 It’s time to get out the mops and brooms, clear out those storage closets, gather up all your old Class A amplifiers, analog cameras, and CRT monitors and throw them in the nearest waterway. If anyone asks, you have a permit and you’re just returning those parts to nature. Besides, it’s all biodegradable if you wait long eno…
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AV SuperFriends: Off the Rails - I do double triple button panels
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Recorded March 22, 2024 It’s not really news as much as a product announcement that almost hits the mark. We really like this neat little camera on paper but then… limited I/O and guaranteed bloated software. Let’s call it a swing and a miss. Then we return to how we tier our AV systems and, honestly, it’s getting messy enough that we probably need…
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AV SuperFriends: Off the Rails - IBGMP
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Recorded March 8, 2024 More and more AVoIP systems are being sold because more and more AVoIP systems are getting specified into new projects. It’s an amazing coincidence! We cover an article from Commercial Integrator about how commercial integrators see AVoIP. Then in part 27 of our 213 part series on how we organize our AV systems into buckets, …
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AV SuperFriends: On Topic - The Plan was Flawless
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Recorded (and streamed live) on February 16, 2016 This month’s topic is “rethinking spaces” so we decided to discuss projects that we’ve completed recently that we wish we’d approached differently. Marc hates microphones, Chris hates complexity, Justin hates how the AV services are marketed on campus, Jamie hates treating rooms as clones of one ano…
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AV SuperFriends: Off the Rails - We can go lower
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Recorded February 23, 2024 While planning the episode, we couldn’t decide between a news story on VR or a news story on holograms, so we decided to cover them both. Hint: they’re not real Then we continue our discussion of how we each stratify and organize the different types of systems we commonly deploy on our campuses. It’s just as messy as you’…
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AV SuperFriends: Off the Rails - Legacy End of Life
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Recorded February 9, 2024 Did y’all know ISE was just last week? That means we’re obligated to talk about it at least one more time for the news, so we have an article that identifies three trends from ISE that we’ll see again at InfoComm. Two of them are nothingburgers, but the third… so close, but yet so far. Then we dive deep into how we structu…
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AV SuperFriends: On Topic - BYOD is an AV Rodent
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Recorded January 19, 2024 Our topic for February is “things just won’t go away” or “things that keep coming back year after year” like Groundhog Day. We’ve each selected items that we all hope might see their shadow and disappear for a while. BYOD, VR, terrible marketing, wireless sharing, and more. We’re also testing some format changes to On Topi…
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AVSF: Live! from ISE 2024 (not really)
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Recorded Feb 02, 2024 LIVE from ISE! Well, not really, but given some of the other coverage from Barcelona, it’s still more timely and more in depth from 5,000 miles away. This is our take on the news from ISE this week. In true AVSF style, this discussion is spicy, yet reasonable, as we review the new products, the coverage, the people, and the sh…
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AV SuperFriends: Off the Rails - It has a camera to see how dirty you are
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Recorded January 12, 2024 Remember when refrigerators would just sit there in the kitchen and keep food cold and we really, really wanted them to tell us what to cook? No? Well, too bad! We cover a story from CES about an AI-powered, excuse me, “AI” powered fridge that wants to scan your tomatoes! Then, we delve into the concept of basing every AV …
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AV SuperFriends: Off the Rails - Leadership vs. Actual Workers
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Recorded January 5, 2024 It’s a new year and we’re starting 2024 by looking backward! We return to a previous topic: working with integrators. On Off the Rails 78, we debated Marc’s question about how to ensure we get delivered what we wanted from AV integrators… and that conversation prompted quite the debate on Twitter, led by friend of the show,…
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AV SuperFriends: On Topic - People will start laughing at us
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Recorded December 20, 2023 (Part 2 of 2) It’s our third annual prediction show! And I predict we’ll do it again next year. We first review our predictions from last year to see just how well we did. Some of us were dead on, others were hit & miss, and yet others seem to be deliberately vague just to claim accuracy regardless of outcome. Then, we ea…
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AV SuperFriends: On Topic - All of this is just BS
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Recorded December 20, 2023 (Part 1 of 2) It’s our third annual prediction show! And I predict we’ll do it again next year. We first review our predictions from last year to see just how well we did. Some of us were dead on, others were hit & miss, and yet others seem to be deliberately vague just to claim accuracy regardless of outcome. Then, we ea…
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AV SuperFriends: Off the Rails - What color is your Volvo?
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Recorded December 8, 2023 Today’s news is a summary of the Geometry of Learning research project from friend of the show, Dr. Jon Dorbolo, about teaching in round classrooms. Done well, these are fantastic learning spaces with untold opportunity. Done poorly, they are technology-driven failures. Those two outcomes are not mutually exclusive. Then, …
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AV SuperFriends: On Topic - Holiday Wishlist 2023
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Recorded November 15, 2023 It’s December, so it’s time for a holiday wishlist! Each of us shares the AV device or service that we’d really like under the Christmas tree. Some of these are real products, others are slight variations on commonly available products, and one requires a time machine. Merry Christmas, y’all! ▀▄▀▄▀ CONTACT LINKS ▀▄▀▄▀ ► W…
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AV SuperFriends: Off the Rails - Big or small, it's the same experience
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Recorded December 1, 2023 Our news comes from the Chronicle of Higher Education who now recognizes that teaching via lecture and teaching via active learning are not mutually exclusive nor diametrically opposed. Shocker! It’s possible to effectively teach via lecture in an active learning classroom and engage students in active learning in a lectur…
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AV SuperFriends: Live! Holiday Spectacular
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Join the AV SuperFriends LIVE on Dec 15 at 3p EST for a higher ed AV-themed Holiday Party! We will have live guests, a Santa's workshop photo exchange, and the official AVSFmas tree! It should be a great time of holiday cheer! https://avsf.liveAv AV SuperFriends
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AV SuperFriends: Off the Rails - How about that bad idea?
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Recorded November 17, 2023 Our news article this week is really more of an opinion piece by a friend of the show and all around good guy, Steve Greenblatt of Control Concepts. He opines that maybe, just maybe, contractors shouldn’t be chasing only profit margins, but providing solutions that customers will really appreciate. Blasphemy! Then we’re j…
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AV SuperFriends: Off the Rails - I don't have time to know everything
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Recorded November 10, 2023 We start with an article written by a commercial integrator about commercial integrators in Commercial Integrator. While the points the raise are valid (for some), it raises the question as to who is the intended audience. Then we’re joined by Johanna Pierson from the Wentworth Institute of Technology to talk about how sm…
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AV SuperFriends: On Topic - AV Turkeys 2023
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Recorded October 27, 2023 Happy Thanksgiving, y’all! If you recall, last year we accidentally set fire to Marc’s house while trying to deep fry a turkey. This year we all went to Jamie’s house where Larry volunteered to smoke the turkey overnight, which turned out great! While enjoying Thanksgiving dinner, we each shared our thoughts on some AV tur…
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AV SuperFriends: Off the Rails - Run to Fail
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Recorded October 18, 2023 AI is all the rage, so we’re going to discuss AI. We start with a discussion of Biamp’s new AI-derived DSP processing and we’re joined by Richard Mitchell of Biamp. We then expand the discussion to broader topics of AI-powered (or at least AI-branded) AV from cameras to microphones to control systems to digital signage. Fi…
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AVSF Halloween 2023: The Haunted Hospital
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Recorded October 12, 2023 It’s our second annual Halloween Spooktacular! This year, we went all out with a fully-produced audio drama from an original script. Who knew we could do an AV-themed horror story? This was probably the most work we’ve ever put into a show and has been two months in the making. We had a blast making it and hope you enjoy i…
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AV SuperFriends: On Topic - I work in the V department
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Recorded Sept 15, 2023 (Part 2 of 2) Rather than discuss whatever the topic is this month, we decided to challenge ourselves to collaboratively determine how capable of a basic classroom we can put together. Focusing on the capabilities, not the stuff, and given the scenario of a general purpose classroom, about 30 students, single display, and col…
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AV SuperFriends: On Topic - They don't care about the A
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Recorded Sept 15, 2023 (Part 1 of 2) Rather than discuss whatever the topic is this month, we decided to challenge ourselves to collaboratively determine how capable of a basic classroom we can put together. Focusing on the capabilities, not the stuff, and given the scenario of a general purpose classroom, about 30 students, single display, and col…
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AV SuperFriends: Off the Rails - How long can I ride that train?
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Recorded September 8, 2023 Instead of the news, we focus on a topic we’ve noticed a lot recently: that the AVIXA CTS is being pushed as an entry-level certification. It really isn’t, nor should it be, but if it’s getting that reputation, it devalues the certification for everyone. Next, student workers. They’re a fantastic resource and we all have …
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AV SuperFriends: Off the Rails - What's the value in that data anyway?
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Recorded September 1, 2023 There’s no news today, so we’re going to read a letter from a listener who raises some questions about how we budget and plan long projects. They’re not wrong, but also things are not quite cut and dry. Then, the joys and challenges of modern room systems. After fighting for so long to get away from h.323 codecs ruining e…
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AV SuperFriends: On Topic - This should be better than my high school
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Recorded August 18, 2023 Let’s talk about the Student Experience. And that’s really why we’re all here, isn’t it? We discuss what students are expecting from a university in 2023, advocating for students when no one else will, and crushing everything down to be delivered by Zoom or Teams. After all, we have one chance to get it right; are we cuttin…
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AV SuperFriends: Off the Rails - Even if what this cat said is true…
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Recorded August 25, 2022 Did you know esports is dead? Neither did we, but here’s an article about it and while it may not be filling stadiums, the reports of its death are greatly exaggerated. Then we’re joined by Don Merritt from the University of Central Florida to discuss learning spaces without focusing on “the stuff.” As technologists, it’s t…
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AV SuperFriends: Off the Rails - NDI is the Donut Spare
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Recorded August 4, 2023 In our spiciest episode yet, we tackle everything from hybrid meeting rooms to work from home, auto-framing cameras in giant board rooms, conference room envy, departmental arms races, policing conference room usage, and why NDI isn’t the right solution for most scenarios… or is it? (No). Article: https://www.avinteractive.c…
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AV SuperFriends: On Topic - Questionable Undefined Modalities
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Recorded July 21, 2023 We’re joined by Marina Walton from Trinity University to talk Faculty Support covering everything from identifying champions, supporting innovative learning spaces (that everyone hates), engaging department chairs, hosting an IT Open House to put faces to names, adding a personal touch to IT support, and much more. We also di…
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AV SuperFriends: Off the Rails - A lightbulb, a gut check, and then a lightbulb
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Recorded July 28, 2023 We’re joined by AV industry luminary, influencer, blogger, journalist, podcaster, and all around great person, Alesia Hendley, to talk InfoComm 2023, her journey through almost every vertical of the AV industry, and coming future trends. We also discuss an article on why there isn’t a single, universal AVoIP standard and the …
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AV SuperFriends: Off the Rails - It's a Verb in Kentucky
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Recorded July 14, 2023 We’re joined by Steve Greenblatt and Brittany DiCesare from Control Concepts to talk programming, programming, and more programming. While most AV projects seem to involve a vague scope of work and set of drawings, leaving the dots to be connected by the programmer, Steve and Brittany suggest a more holistic approach wherein …
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AV SuperFriends: On Topic - Showcase Showdown
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Recorded June 13, 2023 We figured since five of the six AV SuperFriends were all in the same building, we’d record our On Topic episode for July. The topic is Showcase Spaces, but rather than review our own showcase spaces, we discuss the general process of developing a showcase space, what the end user clients want, and that’s it’s absolutely, com…
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AV SuperFriends: Perspectives - Userful at InfoComm 2023
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Recorded June 16, 2023 Marc visits the Userful booth at InfoComm 2023 Userful: https://www.userful.com/Av AV SuperFriends
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AV SuperFriends: Perspectives - Teleportivity at InfoComm 2023
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Recorded June 16, 2023 Marc and Jamie visit the Liberty AV booth to talk about the Teleportivity AI demo. Liberty AV: https://secure.libertycable.com/ Teleportivity: https://teleportivity.com/Av AV SuperFriends
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AV SuperFriends: Perspectives - Forward Thinking Design at InfoComm 2023
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Recorded June 15, 2023 Jamie visits the Forward Thinking Designs booth at InfoComm 2023 Forward Thinking Designs: https://www.forwardthinkingdesigns.com/Av AV SuperFriends
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AV SuperFriends: Perspectives - Visionary at InfoComm 2023
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Recorded June 15, 2023 Jamie and Marc visit the Visionary Solutions booth at InfoComm 2023 Visionary: https://visionary-av.com/Av AV SuperFriends
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AV SuperFriends: Perspectives - Joe Cornwall at InfoComm 2023
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Recorded June 15, 2023 Justin sits down with Joe Cornwall to reflect on InfoComm 2023 Joe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoeCornwall Joe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephcornwall/Av AV SuperFriends
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AV SuperFriends: Perspectives - Q-SYS at InfoComm 2023
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Recorded June 15, 2023 Justin and Chris visit the Q-SYS booth at InfoComm 2023 Q-SYS: https://www.qsys.comAv AV SuperFriends
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AV SuperFriends: Perspectives - Stewart Audio at InfoComm 2023
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Recorded June 14, 2023 Marc visits the Stewart Audio booth at InfoComm 2023 Stewart Audio: https://stewartaudio.com/Av AV SuperFriends
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AV SuperFriends: Perspectives - Evertz at InfoComm 2023
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Recorded June 14, 2023 Marc and Chris visit the Evertz booth at InfoComm 2023 Evertz: https://av.evertz.com/Av AV SuperFriends
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Perspectives from InfoComm 2023 Episode 05: It needs a doodad to do that
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Recorded June 16, 2023 For our final group recording at InfoComm 2023, we invaded the Biamp booth where we were joined by Shirley Imai, Richard Mitchel, and Michael Hooper to discuss how the week went, the most interesting things we saw at the show, and what InfoComm is like from a manufacturer’s perspective (hint: they don’t get to leave the booth…
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Perspectives from InfoComm 2023 Episode 04: Less prepared and more confident
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Recorded June 16, 2023 As we were setting up for our Day 3 preview, we noticed Frank Padikkala nearby and corralled him into our nonsense to talk about networking, IT as people, and the importance of diversity in everything we do. Alternate show titles: The Most Amazing Moderator I’ve ever had Get your sh*t off the network The Perfect Network (You’…
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Perspectives from InfoComm 2023 Episode 03: little ai and BIG AI
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Recorded June 15, 2023 In our wrap show for Day 2 at InfoComm 2023, we’re joined by very good friend of the show, Darryl Krall from Panasonic Connect to talk about trends such as Chat GPT, AI, AVoIP, and gathering data and analytics from all our stuff. Thanks to Panasonic Connect for letting us take over their booth for the waning hours of the day …
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Perspectives from InfoComm 2023 Episode 02: Do you have a license for that packet?
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Recorded June 15, 2023 We’re back LIVE from the InfoComm show floor before the show floor is open with our thoughts on Day 1, trends we’re seeing, products of interest, and noting that simply everything is on the network these days. Alternate show titles: Everybody’s big to Jamie It’s about switch protection Cool, but unnecessary Using AI as a bran…
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AV SuperFriends: Off the Rails - Episode 100 - Tuck Friendly Conference Badge
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Recorded June 14, 2023 We’re celebrating our 100th full episode! When we started our podcast adventure, it was simply a way to continue sharing ideas during COVID and we’re all heartened to hear just how many people really enjoy our nonsense. For this very special episode, we were prepared to share our thoughts about Day 1 of InfoComm, but instead …
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Perspectives from InfoComm 2023 Episode 01: Launching the zombie apocalypse
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Recorded June 14, 2023 For the first time ever, all six AV SuperFriends are in the same room… like close enough to touch each other… and touch each other we did! We recorded on the show floor before the show floor opened and shared our thoughts on InfoComm 2023, our plans for the day, where you can find us, hosted sessions, network challenges, and …
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AV SuperFriends: Off the Rails - A Dentist in Spain
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Recorded June 13, 2023 It’s our first ever live recording with five of the six AV SuperFriends in the same room, so prepare for a show with an even more rambunctious atmosphere. We cover Apple’s announcements of their new Goggles On Please Pro headset, Apple’s overlooked announcement of FaceTime (and by extensions Zoom and Teams) coming to the Appl…
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AV SuperFriends: On Topic - Tchotchke of Choice / InfoComm Preview
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Recorded May 19, 2023 It’s June and, for the pro AV world, that means InfoComm… and that also happens to be the topic of this month’s episode. Our download numbers show that you’re likely listening to this before you travel to Orlando, so this episode is all about what we’re doing there all week long. Justin is teaching a 3-day course, Chris is lea…
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AV SuperFriends: Off the Rails - Biznification
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Recorded June 2, 2023 It’s a veritable smorgasbord, a cornucopia, a plethora of topics! In our last show before InfoComm, we cover such diverse elements as fear, surprise, a ruthless efficien… wait. We discuss the announcement of a 16K (consumer) display that isn’t 16K or for consumers. It’s weird, but most importantly, it’s not in 21:9 but instead…
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AV SuperFriends: Off the Rails - Goggles On and Gigging Frogs
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Recorded May 12, 2023 Well, it finally happened; a big school is going all in on VR in a big, general ed program. Goggles on, please. Arizona State is replacing their introductory biology lab classes with VR. Chris is not amused. Then, we review recent technologies to determine if they are just marketing or if these are real, long-term solutions. M…
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