AV Week - MP3 Edition

Apple may have a deal with Sharp for their Apple display. Crestron has a new flip top. How do we make the tradeshows we go to better? Plus we talk about Commercial Integrator's Integrator of the Year.

Barco is getting into the Huddle Space with Click Share. Are we moving into a post-switcher AV world? What do you need to know for whole house wiring? Plus, we talk about a computer virus that transmits over soundwaves.

It's the day after Thanksgiving. What will the holiday shopping season mean for the AV market? What happens when an audio pro goes to a bad production? Sennheiser tries to lobby for rebates on those impacted by a new spectrum sale. Plus, DLP LED.

Host: Tim Albright with guests: George Tucker from World Stage, & Chrissy Winske of Tech Decisions. We talk about the impact of the new National Electric Code on automation companies. Where should you put your racks? People are spending more time with mobile. How will that change our installations? Plus, we chat about the Internet of Things.

Apple says their ipTV won't be out till 2014. Crestron has a DM Streaming module. And SDXC cards are ready for 4K. We talk best practices and innovative display installations. Plus, one of our guests wins a Vaddio contest.

Barco is getting into the corporate AV market. According to Harvard, home automation is the top trend for the next decade. Sony might be backpeddling on DLNA. And a patent conversation.

Samsung is opening their first plant outside of South Korea. Sony has 4K for the masses. We talk about the future of broadcast and why Japan is throwing 8K over the air. Is it better to work for a privately held company or public one? Plus we discuss the five business metrics you should keep track of from Chuck Wilson.

There's a new Apple iPad coming out called the "Air". LG is making money making displays when other companies can't seem to. What is the infrastructure that will take us to 40 gig? The wireless spectrum is under attack again. Kramer has a new wireless HD video device. Are we comfortable with wireless video yet?

Mitsubishi is getting out of the projector and flat panel market. What does this mean for those who remain? AudioXperts is also folding. Is color temperature changing the new dimming for lighting? What if the products you sold/installed were free? Plus we talk about an old friend, Sam Malik, returning to the world of projectors with A S K Proxima.

Panasonic is ending their plasma production line in favor of LCDs. Or are they? Either way, what does this mean for the display sector? Nest has done for smoke alarms what they did for thermostats. And they keep marching into our homes. When will control companies stop making touchpanels? Plus we take a page from Chris Neto's article in Commercial Integrator and ask, "What's in YOUR site survey bag?"

Our annual look back at CEDIA 2013. What was the best and worst of the show? The Crestron App Market was the talk of the show. What did the integrators think about it? Savant has a new automation system. Toshiba is cutting their TV workforce in half. We also talk about Kaleidescape increasing their title offerings.

What is the deal with Crestron’s new App Market? Nest has an API; how long until AV manufacturers embrace this IT-centric idea. Revolabs says “analog is dead”. Are they right? Plus, should integrators refuse clients based on ethical concerns

What was the legacy Dr. Dolby left behind? Polycom is NATO's choice for secure VC. We talk about AVB fiber and the future of fiber infrastructure. Have we reached the end of AV furniture? Plus we talk about NFC in the AV environment

Phillips Smart TV has a Cloud component. We talk about ambient light displays. Net Neutrality comes up as Verizon and the FCC face off. We also cover analog sound and Disney research into sound devices that travel through your earlobes. Plus, Sony has 4K downloads starting at $8.

The world of AV is getting involved with Microsoft Lync. Is this a good thing for the industry? You can now go to the Amazon Automation Store to purchase home automation gear. how long until they begin selling Crestron and AMX processors. Generation Y executives are expecting video content on all their installs. Are we ready for them? Plus we give you a secret on how to get NFL Sunday Ticket on your tablets.