AVNation - MP3 Edition

Host Tim Albright with guests Sara Abrons, Dawn Meade and Michael Drainer. On this episode of AVWeek we'll discuss the commoditization of flat panels, what's so cool about the REDray 4k projector, AMX cuts out the programmer, Tupac is back from the dead and Dawn flies kites. Plus, rAVe Pubs Reader's Choice Awards. Running time: 1:09:45

Host: Tim Albright, with guests George Tucker, and Steve Greenblatt from Control Concepts. This week we talk over Best Buy and Sony's business troubles, Samsung's not in trouble and the uses of a flexible touch display. Plus, we thought Extron said they weren't going to any tradeshows. So, what are they doing at NAB this week? Hmm� Finally, we introduce Chief's new "we build your rack and ship it to you" system. Running time: 1:02:20

Hosts: Jonathan Danforth and George Tucker with Tanner Lovelace, Michael martin, Anthony zoti, and Michael Francis. In this episode host Jonathan Danforth, George Tucker and our regulars Anthony Zoti and Michael Francis delve into the techniques, art of instrument making with Special Guests Tanner Lovelace and Michael Martin. We discuss the construction of instruments, modern tools vs old world, why specific woods are better than others and modern materials. Running time: 48:25

Host: Tim Albright, with guests Phil Cordell, HiPhi, and Adrian Boyd from Vector Sketch. On this episode of AVWeek we'll preview rAVe's first ever Pinterest contest, talk about the new Sanyo-less Panasonic company, and how HP, Microsoft, and Polycomm are going after Cisco. Plus, a flexible LED screen and Crestron's 50,000th DM unit. Oh, and Crestron has a UFO. Running time: 1:04:48

Host: Tim Albright, with guests George Tucker from World Stage, Tim Schnabel from Extron, Matt Scottand Chris Tatton. This week we give you the latest, breakingest, news on Kaleidescape; LG and Samsung say we're not done with 3 D, and do you spec a flat panel or a projector out of the box? Plus we'll talk about theatre and technology, what a Sapphire Certified AV Solutions provider is, and give you our take on which streaming device you should have. Running time: 1:09:16

Host: Tim Albright, with panelists Matthew Silverman, and Scott Tiner and special guest, Greg Brown from UCLA. This month on EdTech we welcome a new member, Greg Brown from UCLA. We discuss Crestron's change to A+ pricing and their rewards programs with education. InfoComm is changing their membership, that means changes to the Edubucks program. Do we really need interactive "smart board" projectors? We discuss Extron's move into the mobile space and the Vaddio Easy USB. Running time: 1:02:03

Host: George Tucker and Scott Moody with guests:Dawn Meade, NC Nwoko, Chris Brogan, and Catherine Jones. This months AV Social Hosts Scott Moody and George Tucker along with NC Nwoko, Dawn Mead and Catherine Jones welcome our special guest author and speaker Chris Brogan. We discuss how manufactures get support wrong and why the squeaky voiced teen gets it right, why bad is good and why too many companies social outreach accounts appear 'tight around the axles'. Running time: 1:05:15

Host: Tim Albright, with guests Dawn Meade from Net-AV, Rich Fregosa, Matt Scottand Kevin Iselli. On a rare Sunday evening recording, we delve into the world of AV. Kaleidescape and the DVD CCA have a court battle. What does that mean for the industry? InfoComm 2012 has some new pavilions and I'm really excited about them. Glassless 3D, AV Touchpanel design, and the new iPad review round out the show.Running time: 1:19:09

Host: George Tucker from World Stage with guests Mike Fahl of Dataton SE, Micheal Bridwell of Digital Projection, Mike Postupak of Perspective and Justin Lang of PLSN. On this the very first episode of Live Life host George Tucker, Mike Fahl of Dataton SE, Micheal Bridwell of Digital Projection, Mike Postupak of Perspective and Justin Lang of PLSN discuss the dramatic changes Media Servers and projection geometry have had on the event staging industry. We have a question and answer session on how first time and independent companies can start to work with these systems and debate just how to make a certification and education program for image mapping skills. Running time: 54:04

Hosts: Jonathan Danforth and George Tucker with Ben Harris and Tim Albright. In this episode host Jonathan Danforth and George Tucker discuss the history, importance and inspiration of electronics and science kit. Joining us for Episode 4 is Ben Harris of Harris Educational -a company focused on "Building Better Education" through their best selling science kits and Tim Albright - Founder of AV NationTV. Running time: 1:02:14

Host: Tim Albright, with guests Dawn Meade from Net-AV, George Tucker from World Stage, and Michael Drainer from Tech Electronics. This week on the show we talk about Extron's new iOS interface, whether South by Southwest is worth doing still, and a possible new Intel IPTV. We also cover the idea that copying our music is not stealing. Would you rather watch your content on an iPod or an HDTV? We'll talk about the surge in outdoor AV systems and run down the 10 signs you are an AV Geek.Running time: 1:07:38

Host: Tim Albright, with special guests Randy Klein, Executive Vice President of Crestron, Fred Bargetzi, Vice President of Technology at Crestron, Rich Fregosa, and Michael Drainer from Tech Electronics. On this week's AVWeek we talk about how the new iPad (don't call it the 3) will impact the AV industry from sources to control. We kick around the role of physical media in this streaming world. Randy Klein explains what an "Experience Center" is and who it's aimed at. We delve into the dark depths of the end of analog. Plus, what does the end of EduBucks and InfoComm's streamlined membership program really mean?Running time: 1:09:08

Host: Tim Albright, with panelists George Tucker, Adrian Boyd, and Michael Drainer from Tech Electronics. On this AVWeek we talk about the biggest news of the week; Extron pulling out of the InfoComm show, what that means for dealers and end users, and what that means for the trade show. We also discuss the newest cellphone from Samsung that has a built in projector, Atlas buying A-Line Accoustics, and what that noise was during the Oscasrs.Running time: 1:13:09

Host: George Tucker and Scott Moody with guests: Matt Scott , Dawn Meade, and NC Nwoko. Episode 2 of the AVSocial brings up the topic of blogs. What are they and how do we do them. We talk about who should blog and why, topics to blog about how to keep it going, and how to get people to read it. Plus, we ask the experts, "If I wanted to get started today, how do I do it?"Running time: 1:05:35

Host: Tim Albright, with panelists Matthew Silverman, and Scott Tiner and special guest, Tim Schnabel from Extron Electronics. On this episode of EdTech Tim Schnabel from Extron Electronics joins us to talk about emergency notification, 3D in the classroom, how do you sell administration on value of AV, the STEP program from InfoComm, Extron's Educational portal, how to spec projectors, and we introduce Matthew Silverman's new blog. His first subject, getting the remote support tools you need. Running time: 1:07:54