AVNation - MP3 Edition

Host: Tim Albright, with panelists Matt Scott, and Brad Grimes from InfoComm International. This week's AVWeek has us talking about Savant buying LiteTouch, Samsung spinning off their LCD business and embracing the awesomeness that is OLED, the DISH Network's Hopper, and we ask the question, "are projectors beaming a niche market?" Plus we'll delve into the world of safe AV and whether or not to advertise for it and then go into why some churches prefer flat panels.Running time: 1:07:57

Host: Tim Albright, with panelists George Tucker, Dawn Meade, Tom Andry from the AV Rant podcast, and Michael Drainer from Tech Electronics. On this episode of AVWeek Tom Andry from the AV Rant podcast joins us. He's in Australia. Plus George Tucker, Dawn Meade and Michael Drainer join us. We talk about Cisco objecting to the Skype/Microsoft marriage at the last minute, the Google AV stuff coming down the pipe, solar panel companies going under, and Dawn has some advice for AV newbies.Running time: 1:17:23

Hosts: Jonathan Danforth with Anthony Zotti, Michael Francis, and RJ of DIY Light Animation. Episode 3 of DIY the guys talk about the various projects they have had to take on just to finish other projects. Running time: 45:13

Host: Tim Albright, with panelists Bradford Benn from Crown, and Steve Greenblatt from Control Concepts, along with Ty Pendlebury of CNET. On this episode of AVWeek Bradford Benn and Steve Greenblatt talk with Ty Pendlebury from CNET about TV remotes not going away anytime soon, we do a brief ISE wrap-up, Alan Brawn has a new job, a 3D video wall, and what is new with Video Conferencing? Running time: 1:03:13

Host: Tim Albright, with panelists George Tucker, and John Huntington. On this episode of AVWeek George Tucker and John Huntington join in a conversation about the Kaleidescape and DVD CCA ruling, security of video conferencing, InfoComm and IATSE teaming up, Hitatchi stoping their display manufacturing, and the next great untapped market. Running time: 1:13:53

Host: George Tucker and Scott Moody with guests: Matt Scott , Dawn Meade, and Cindy Gallop. On this episode of the AVSocial we discuss why social is important for AV, tips on how to start and continue, what is the ROI of social, and tips from the talented marketing guru, Cindy Gallop. Running time: 1:01:50

Host: Tim Albright, with panelists Matthew Silverman, and Scott Tiner. On this episode of EdTech we kick around the various digital solutions Crestron has such as their analog turn-in program and the DMPS. Matthew introduces us to the UltraBook, we talk classroom capture, and the trend of the flipped classroom.Running time: 54:21

Host: Tim Albright, with panelists Kevin Iselli , Dawn Meade, Craig MacCormack ,and Rich Fregosa. On this episode of AVWeek we give a recap of CES, talk about the retirement of Dr. Randy Lemke from InfoComm, wireless audio, a new, old player in the world of Control, and the newest solution for digital video from AMX. Running time: 1:16:15

Hosts: George Tucker, Anthony Zotti, Jonathan Danforth,Michael Francis, andRJ of DIY Light Animation. Episode 2 of the DIY show: Jonathan takes over the helm as host and we discuss Michael�s first Christmas light show, RJ�s great forum, 3D printing, what makes a DIYer and our favorite resources for information and inspiration. Running time: 1:00:36

Host: Tim Albright, with panelists Matt Scott , George Tucker, Chris Neto , Adrian Boyd,and from the CES show floor, Rich Fregosa. On this episode of AVWeek Rich Fregosa, who is guest-blogging for CEPro, joins us from the show floor of CES. We discuss Crestron and their Siri connection, the new Vizio ultra-wide screen displays. Lowe's is getting into the home automation game. We ask why Aurora has developed a 1000' VGA extender. We talk about SCN's first class for the AV Hall of Fame. And we talk about MySpace. Yes, I said MySpace.Running time: 1:24:06

On this episode of AVWeek we discuss the new OLED display from LG, the new glass-free 3D display, and an iPhone Projector. Plus, are you geek enough to work with Stephen Hawking? We ask the question, is this the year of voice control? We'll talk about DVI being passed by HDMI and finally Randy Klein from Crestron has his own action figure. We'll tell you where to get yours.Running time: 1:13:17

Episode 22: We talk about Sony getting out of the LCD business, Crestron's new single-gang touchpanel, reflections of 2011, and predictions for 2012.Running time: 1:13:17

Episode 21: This week we look back on the first six months of AVWeek. These are the best clips we could fit in about an hour. It is our Christmas present to you. Included are: an interview with Sam Malik from Sanyo, Johnny Mota and Bring Out Your Dead, Dawn Meade tells us all to Preach It, and of course, Phil Cordell raps. Running time: 1:13:17

Episode 20: This week we give away an idea to smaller control companies on a way to leapfrog AMX and Crestron, talk about whether CEPro got it right with their inaugural Person of the Year, a great story on 3D popularity, an way for you to make $500,000... you just have to be a tattle tale. Running time: 1:16:30

Hosts: Tim Albright, George Tucker, Kevin Iselli from Crestron, Michael Drainer from Tech Electronics, and Chris Tatton . Episode 19 of AVWeek: Utz Baldwin is out at CEDIA, we'll talk about why. Commercial Integrator has named AVI-SPL as the Integrator of the Year. Are the Christie Microtiles a revolution or just a really cool product? From System Contractor News, ways to get into the HOW market. And finally, the worst tech gifts for this holiday season.Running time: 1:16:30