AVNation - MP3 Edition

InfoComm is updating the CTS. Should all current CTS holders re-take the test? Is voice control the next big thing for home automation? We talk about CCTV and the Boston Bombers. We talk about fiber and AV. Plus, we talk about our choices for a ProAV Hall of Fame.

As AV integrators we pride ourselves with a dedication to knowing the technology and the correct ways to accomplish our tasks. We study for our certifications and keep aware of the electrical codes but sometimes we do things we know are against the rules to expedite the completion of a job. This short term gain can hide serious dangers not just to the AV but the whole installation. On this special we talk with Ken Erdmann of Erdmann Electric and Nick Mclain of CEDIA whose articles this special is based on.

Leather has been a part of humanity for all of written history. Even in today’s modern world with synthetics available everywhere, most people will choose a leather cover for their ipad or other tablet. Leather work is a dying craft form and is not hard to do, anyone can get started in leather with a few tools and some time and sweat.

Leather has been a part of humanity for all of written history. Even in today’s modern world with synthetics available everywhere, most people will choose a leather cover for their ipad or other tablet. Leather work is a dying craft form and is not hard to do, anyone can get started in leather with a few tools and some time and sweat.

We kick off the show talking about new control company TIO (Turn It On). Intel has a new 4K media box. Will this encourage more 4K? What does the future hold for OLED? Networked video is becoming the industry standard. How will the front runners fare against new upstarts?

This week we talk about how aware the public is of HD BaseT. Technology could hurt your productivity. Does Moore's Law apply to displays? Plus, Nielsen is getting ready to give us ratings for online television.

We get into the Extron/Crestron switcher wars. Are we ready for a switcher shoot out? We talk about the digital transition about each of our schools. Extron has released a great little digital collaborative system. The world’s first tablet projector has been released. Plus, schools encouraging students to bring their own devices.

Custom Retailer is changing to Technology Integrator. Can you protect your automation system from hackers? We talk about a car with projectors where the headlights should be. Plus, LG says a curved OLED will be out "soon".

The age-old question in the world of control programming: who owns the code? We dive right into this debate with four great minds on the subject. At times this conversation is no less volatile than a religious discussion, but we soldier on. Take a listen. You might be surprised at the answers that come up.

Tim Gray with guest: Matt Richardson, Eben Upton, and Anthony Zotti. We talk with Eben Upton of the Raspberry Pi Foundation about the origins and beginnings of the Raspberry Pi as well as the Co Author of "Getting Started with the Raspberry Pi", Matt Richardson about this upstart small computer board that is taking the DIY world by storm. Starting with the beginnings and even diving into what may be next and even questions about the Raspberry Pi 2.0. On this episode of the DIY show hosts George Tucker and Jonathan Danforth, along with Rob Jordon and Michael Francis chat about the tips, techniques, joy and pitfalls of brewing your own with Chris Gorski and talk 18th century brewing with historian and historical brewer Doug Cubbison. The DIY show would also like to thank Scott Vaccaro of Captain Lawrence Brewing Company and the folks from Peekskill Brewery - technical difficulties prevented them from joining us, but their support is appreciated. Running time: 1:09:02

Tim Gray with guest: Matt Richardson, Eben Upton, and Anthony Zotti. We talk with Eben Upton of the Raspberry Pi Foundation about the origins and beginnings of the Raspberry Pi as well as the Co Author of "Getting Started with the Raspberry Pi", Matt Richardson about this upstart small computer board that is taking the DIY world by storm. Starting with the beginnings and even diving into what may be next and even questions about the Raspberry Pi 2.0. On this episode of the DIY show hosts George Tucker and Jonathan Danforth, along with Rob Jordon and Michael Francis chat about the tips, techniques, joy and pitfalls of brewing your own with Chris Gorski and talk 18th century brewing with historian and historical brewer Doug Cubbison. The DIY show would also like to thank Scott Vaccaro of Captain Lawrence Brewing Company and the folks from Peekskill Brewery - technical difficulties prevented them from joining us, but their support is appreciated. Running time: 1:09:02

AMX has weighed in on the Crestron switcher videos. There are 4K displays on sale for $1.499. What will that mean for HD? Extron has introduced the heir to their hugely popular IN1509 switcher/scaler. Black Box invites you to finish the sentence "You know you're in AV when...". Plus, we begin highlighting various InfoComm training sessions.

Another Extron/Crestron dust up. Does a switcher shoot-out make sense? NAB 2013 has come and gone and 4k, 8k, and OLED made some noise. Broadcaster's are trying to capture "TV Zero". Printing speakers that light up. Plus, is being nice, being sexist?

Sony's consolodating, the courts say Aero can continue, and Apple needs security. George starts a conversation about Convergence. We get into streaming media and analog editing. Telepresence or Video Conferencing?

Got $40,000? Then you can get the new Samsung UHD TV. Everyone's getting into lighting. Now Control4 is getting into the game. What does this mean for home automation and smart buildings? John Sciacca says home theater is not dead. Google Glass may end up being the ultimate remote. Plus, we talk about the future of digital cabling.