AVNation - MP3 Edition

This is a recap of our best of 2013. It features a talk about IMAX's new home theatre system, 4K vs. OLED, and the future of broadcast television.

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.

This is the Technology Manager edition of A State of Control. We talk with Technology Managers about asset management software, BYOD, and the future of control in the classroom.

This month on EdTech we talk about designing multi-purpose classrooms, new products, and campus wi-fi. We ask the panel how important manufacturers training is and what they would like to see from companies in the coming 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.

On this episode of EdTech we talk about the state of streaming video on college campuses. Crestron and Extron both have new streaming devices. We talk about the benefits of regional shows. Plus, what are your worst classrooms on your campus?

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.

In this AVsocial episode, our co-hosts, Dawn Meade of Net-AV and Kelly Perkins of Vaddio, are joined by Nick Brown of Caster Communications to discuss Online Reputation Management and Monitoring - best practices, tools you can use, how things can go horribly wrong… and how to/not to react. Don't be the next Amy's Baking Company

Traditionally publishing a book was a long and difficult process that had several high hurdles to overcome to even get your book looked at by a publisher for consideration. And even then it was not guaranteed that your book would see the light of day. Today in the internet age Self Publishing thrives due to the advent of ebook readers and the technology that brought us print on demand. But these are not the only ways to get your ideas out there for others to enjoy...

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 business. How will this effect the education market? Sharp has a new 32-inch touch screen. Is this the continued march of CE products in Higher Ed? We talk about Fox News' big tablets and the new head of SMART.