The CEDIA Podcast: Recent Episodes
Walt Zerbe
A 30-to-60-minute roundtable discussion on issues surrounding new and emerging tech and how it relates to the CEDIA channel (primarily residential applications of “smart home” devices and networks).
In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast, talks with Dr. Hailey Daly of Wired by MJD, Shannon Marsh of eQ Technologies Pty Ltd, and Steve Thomas of GEOHAVEN about ethical technology design within our industry. We talk about accepting ULA's on our customers behalf, agreeing to data collection on devices and a whole plethora of related items.
Timestamps by PodSqueezeIntroduction to the Podcast (00:01:20) Walt Zerbi introduces the podcast and the topic of ethical technology design at the Australian Tech Summit.
Panelist Introductions (00:02:19) Dr. Haley Daly, Shannon Marsh, and Dave Thomas introduce themselves and their roles related to the discussion.
General Discussion on Ethics (00:03:07) The group reflects on the broad topic of ethics before diving deeper into ethical technology design.
Ethical Obligations in Technology (00:04:30) Haley discusses the complexities of ethical obligations and the responsibilities of manufacturers and installers.
Navigating Ethical Technology Design (00:05:29) Shannon elaborates on the challenges of balancing ethical, legal, and client expectations in technology design.
Artificial Intelligence and Ethics (00:06:59) Shannon highlights the opaque nature of AI decision-making and the need for ethical frameworks in technology.
Data Collection Ethics (00:08:37) Haley addresses the ethical implications of installers agreeing to terms on behalf of clients without full understanding.
Client Goals in Technology Design (00:09:57) Dave emphasizes the importance of meeting all client goals in assistive technology design for effective solutions.
Challenges in Assistive Technology (00:12:49) Haley discusses the ethical concerns of technology limitations, such as voice-controlled locks for disabled clients.
Emergency Egress Considerations (00:13:53) The panel debates the ethics of using voice control for locking doors, emphasizing the importance of safety.
Voice Control and Security (00:14:14) Discussing the integration of voice control technology for door access and its security implications.
Experience and Automation (00:15:10) Exploring the importance of user experience in implementing automated systems, like pool covers.
Ethics and Liability in Technology (00:16:11) Debating the fine line between ethical design and legal liability in technology solutions.
Responsibility and Client Needs (00:17:00) Examining the responsibility of technology providers when clients' needs change over time.
Cybersecurity Risks (00:19:17) Highlighting the potential cybersecurity risks posed by new technologies and their implications.
Hacking and Smart Technology (00:20:10) Discussing the growing threat of hacking smart devices and the need for better protection.
AI and Ethical Considerations (00:22:51) Examining the ethical concerns surrounding AI development and its potential consequences.
Building Awareness in Technology (00:24:39) Stressing the importance of awareness in technology design to mitigate future risks.
Pacing AI Development (00:25:12) Addressing the urgency of slowing down AI advancements for ethical considerations.
Insurance and Ethical Obligations (00:26:05) Discussing the need for insurance to cover ethical obligations in technology deployment.
Policing AI Technology (00:27:10) Contemplating the challenges of regulating AI and ensuring ethical practices.
Building Ethical Concepts (00:27:32) Discussion on creating ethical frameworks and understanding their applications in technology ecosystems.
Positive Duty in Ethics (00:28:42) Emphasis on the need for companies to proactively address ethical concerns, moving beyond mere prohibitions.
Terms and Conditions Awareness (00:30:04) The importance of clear communication regarding ethical practices in terms and conditions for clients.
Liability and Best Practices (00:31:24) Exploring the implications of liability for technology providers and the necessity of documented best practices.
Impact of Budget Constraints (00:32:03) Challenges faced by companies when government funding limits ethical considerations in technology projects.
Standardizing Practices (00:33:50) The need for standardized practices and clear terms of use to enhance ethical technology deployment.
Home Network Vulnerabilities (00:34:32) Discussion on the security risks associated with home networks and the need for better controls.
Parental Controls and Ethics (00:36:08) The ethical dilemma of balancing parental controls with children's autonomy and privacy in technology use.
AI and Psychological Impact (00:38:05) Concerns about the long-term psychological effects of AI on users and clients in technology applications.
Home Network Security Solutions (00:39:10) Emergence of products designed to enhance home network security and manage user access effectively.
Here are the extracted timestamps and their corresponding titles from the podcast episode transcription segment:
Discussion on Security and Accessibility (00:39:51) Explores the balance between security measures and accessibility for children and vulnerable users.
Insurance and Consumer Protection (00:42:16) Discusses the potential for insurance models to protect consumers in technology use.
Recognition of Technology Integrators (00:43:25) Highlights efforts to officially recognize technology integrators as a trade in the U.S. and Australia.
Advice for Ethical Technology Design (00:45:04) Emphasizes the importance of education and curiosity in understanding ethical technology design.
Communication and Transparency (00:46:48) Stresses the need for communication and transparency in technology practices across various stakeholders.
Ethical Principles in Technology (00:47:18) Introduces ethical principles from the Australian Ethics Centre to guide technology design.
Responsibility in Technology Integration (00:49:04) Discusses the moral obligations of professionals in technology to ensure best practices for clients.
Challenges of Integrating Different Systems (00:50:25) Explores ethical dilemmas faced when integrating multiple smart technologies in homes and businesses.
Communication and Transparency in Technology (00:53:11) Discussion on the importance of clear communication and transparency in technology implementation.
Ethical Considerations in Technology (00:53:35) Exploration of the current state of ethics in technology design and its relevance to businesses.
Encouragement for Further Study (00:54:05) Invitation for listeners to study ethical technology design and provided resources in show notes.
Reflection on Previous Topics (00:54:06) Mention of prior podcast episodes and their positive themes related to technology and ethics.
Call for Community Input (00:54:21) Encouragement for listeners to share their ideas and engage in discussions about ethical technology.
Open Mindset Reminder (00:54:49) A reminder to listeners to maintain an open mind regarding discussions on technology ethics.
In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast, talks with Jake Fuller, owner of Automated Audio Visual, Brendon Reid, Managing Director of Automation Associates, and Christian Lambros, General Manager of Len Wallis Audio Video about their experience at the 2024 CEDIA Tech Summit in Newcastle Australia.
Introduction to the Podcast (00:00:00) The speakers introduce themselves and the podcast as "CDS."
Event Overview (00:00:54) Walter Zerbe welcomes listeners and discusses the successful Tech Summit in Newcastle, Australia.
Networking Experiences (00:02:32) Speakers share insights on the value of networking and in-person conversations at the event.
Educational Sessions Highlights (00:04:15) Jake discusses the educational sessions and their importance for industry learning and collaboration.
Ethics and Technology Discussion (00:05:15) Walter highlights a session on ethics, technology design, and the industry's visibility.
Education Pathways Development (00:06:10) Kristian shares insights from a meeting on establishing educational pathways in home automation.
Volunteering Recognition (00:08:17) Speakers commend the efforts of volunteers and recognize award winners from Australia.
Personal Experiences and Insights (00:09:28) Speakers discuss the personal connections and professional development gained through volunteering.
Find of the Show (00:11:01) Brendan shares his transformative experience from a session on leveraging major tech companies in the industry.
Future of Home Automation (00:12:40) Speakers discuss the transition in home automation and the role of community-driven software solutions.
Understanding Smart Home Technology (00:13:33) Discussion on the term "smart home" and its implications for awareness and product integration.
The Evolution of Product Integration (00:13:51) Exploring how product integration has evolved, allowing for diverse choices and budget-friendly solutions.
Challenges with DIY Products (00:14:56) Addressing the difficulties users face with DIY products and the need for professional guidance.
Liability Concerns in Networking (00:16:37) Revelation about liability for network breaches and the importance of proactive client communication.
Ethical Design and Client Education (00:17:41) Discussing ethical design and the concept of "positive duty" in client relationships.
Privacy Issues with Smart Devices (00:18:46) Concerns regarding the data collection practices of smart TVs and potential breaches of privacy.
Awareness of Online Risks (00:19:30) Highlighting the growing public understanding of online risks and identity theft.
Learning About CEDIA Standards (00:20:18) Experience in learning about RP23 standards and the importance of industry knowledge.
Need for Performance Data (00:21:12) Discussion on the necessity of comprehensive performance data for informed engineering decisions.
Standardization in Product Specifications (00:22:26) Emphasis on the need for standardized testing and data reporting among manufacturers.
The Importance of Networking Events (00:23:38) Benefits of attending networking events for inspiration and new ideas in business.
Reinvigorating Business Focus (00:24:53) The importance of stepping back from daily operations to focus on business growth and strategy.
Strategic Location of Tech Summits (00:25:05) Discussion on the strategic choice of smaller towns for tech summits to enhance participation.
Commitment to Business Development (00:26:09) The value of commitment to learning and collaboration among peers in the industry.
Networking Insights (00:26:10) Discussion on the value of networking and relaxed conversations at the awards event.
Closing Remarks (00:26:39) Thanks to participants for sharing experiences and supporting the organization.
Acknowledgments (00:26:59) Speaker expresses gratitude towards Paul and the Australian CEDIA team.
Final Thoughts (00:27:12) Encouragement to continue learning, volunteering, and networking in the industry.
CEDIA Information (00:27:33) Invitation to visit the CEDIA website for more information.
In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast, talks with Darren Reaman, Director of Government Affairs at CEDIA, Trent Frazier, Assistant Director, Stakeholder Engagement Division, DHS/Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency otherwise known as CISA, Callum Wilson, with SafeShark, Michael George and Chris Boots with with AMJ insurance about global cybersecurity issues, government programs and the need to get insurance. All I can say is WOW! This is a must listen cast!
The CEDIA Podcast Show Notes links on Cybersecurity:
Cybersecurity Awareness Month | CISA
U.S. Cyber Trust Mark | Federal Communications Commission (fcc.gov)
Secure by Design | CISA
Secure Our World | CISA
The European Commission’s Radio Equipment Directive (RED)
Radio Equipment Directive (RED) - European Commission (europa.eu)
Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure 2022
Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 (legislation.gov.uk)
Association Insurance:
www.associationmembersinsurance.com/cedia
In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast, talks with Darren Reaman, Director of Government Affairs at CEDIA, Michael Cogbill, Owner and Principle of Rev 2 Consulting, and Ken Erdmann, Director of Technical Education Programs at CEDIA about CEDIA's campaign to get a listing on the Standard Occupational Code (SOC) on the federal statistical standard for a Technology Integrator to make is an official occupation. This supports workforce development, advocacy, and education initiatives among other things. We also talk about limited energy language changes in the National Electrical Code (NEC) which is a major change (and a good one) from using the term low voltage. These efforts are due to Ken and Michael having a seat representing CEDIA on code panel 2 of the current NEC revision.
By the way, all of these efforts have international ramifications - this isn't just a USA thing.
Links:
https://hosted-page.civiclick.com/5940
CEDIA State Captains Program:
CEDIA State Captain Program
CEDIA is re-establishing the CEDIA State Captain Program, a key part of CEDIA’s Government Affairs Program.
CEDIA works daily to monitor, track, and lobby on licensing legislation and regulations to ensure that the appropriate scope of work for a license or an exemption covers the work done by integrators today and in the future.
CEDIA’s Government Affairs Program’s mission is to support members and ensure that their ability to own and operate their businesses is not impeded upon.
The mission of the CEDIA Government Affairs Program is to influence public policy to protect CEDIA members, the smart home technology industry, and consumers.
Job Description for State Captains
· State Captains will be the captains of their particular state.
· State Captains, when called upon, help analyze bills CEDIA has identified as potentially problematic in their state.
· State Captains are often asked to attend legislative hearings and give testimony if necessary supporting CEDIA’s position.
· Promote CEDIA member involvement and program engagement.
Time Commitment Level
Year-long commitment, though they may not need to do anything if no problematic bills or regulations are introduced in their state in that year. State Captains can continue to serve the following year.
If, as sometimes happens, there is not a bill or regulation in their state that concerns CEDIA during a given session, they will probably not hear from CEDIA, aside from periodic government affairs updates from the program.
Join the CEDIA State Captain Program
To learn more about CEDIA’s State Captain Program and get involved contact CEDIA’s Director of Government Affairs Darren Reaman at (317) 363-5743 or dreaman@cedia.org.
In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast, talks with LaDonna Eriksen, Founding Partner at Construction Education Consortium, Andy Bull, Director of Design at Lighting Audio Video Projects, and Bruce Clark, Founding Lighting Sherpa with Kaleidolight Lighting Design about how light affects our bodies. You won't believe how important lighting is to our physical and mental health. This is an ever evolving area that you need to know about.
Sponsor:
Meridian Audio: https://www.meridian-audio.com/
Informative links:
More-Ede M (2024) The Light Doctor: Using Light to Boost Health, Improve Sleep, and Live longer https://thelightdoctor.com/
Circadian Books:
The power of light to change your world for good: https://ageoflightinnovations.com/about/
Light!: Your Essential Survival Guide (Light! Practical Guides for Health and Happiness) https://www.amazon.com/Light-Essential-Survival-Practical-Happiness/dp/B0CNKDTH9V
Physics of different luminaire's: https://physics.stackexchange.com/questions/350528/how-could-i-measure-the-colour-spectrum-of-a-light-bulb-and-investigate-how-clos
In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast, talks with Greg Schaller of Design Lab, Gonzalo Herrero of DyS Tech SRL, Devan Pascal of Light & Green, Michael Heiss, of M Heiss Design, Jake Fuller of Automated Audio Video, and Rich Green of Rich Green Design about their experiences to date at this years CEDIA Expo.
In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast, talks with Nathan Holmes of WhyReboot, Eddie Shapiro with SmartTouch USA, Roberto España of Aktiva, Sebastian Garza of Grupo Mai, Jon Stein of Restrepo Innovations, and Andy Bull of Lighting Audio Video Projects about their experiences to date at this years CEDIA Expo.
In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast, talks with Eddie Shapiro of Smart Touch USA, Matt Manalis of eXpirence ONE & Livigy, Dwaine Ambrose of Guardian Protection Services, Andy Bull of Lighting Audio Video Projects, John Stein of Restrepo Innovations, Rich Green of Rich Green Designs, and Pete Trauth of Nirvana Entertainment about their experiences to date at this years CEDIA Expo.
In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast, talks with Barry Sheldrick, Director of Sales and DbM at Meridian, about the company's history (which I bet you'll learn things you didn't know about Meridian), products, and technology. We also touch on what you'll see at the 2024 CEDIA Expo at their booth (C1305), which, among other products, will be showing and playing the Ellipse compact speaker. Meridian will also be debuting new on-wall and in-wall speakers.
Meridian was gracious enough to be a sponsor of the CEDIA Podcast.
Meridian Audio: https://meridian-audio.com/
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and Host of the CEDIA podcast talks with Peter Aylett of Officina Acustica, Roddy Abbot of Cinema Build Systems and Nic Black of Sigma Design Company about the conundrum between all of the other design trades and home owner wishes and how they would negatively affect the function of the room. There's a great discussion across lots of subjects including first hand experiences where challenges were presented and how these designers mitigated them.
In this podcast Amanda Wildman, co-founder and co-owner of TruMedia moderates a panel with Pete Trauth of Nirvana Entertainment, Matt Manalis of Experience One and Paul Skelton of CEDIA about the importance of having certifications and hiring certified employees. This discussions get deep into why certifications matter and how they can help your business be a better business.
To watch the video, it can be found here: https://youtu.be/6FUxWcq907I?si=z95kiktJt-pLD22K
In this podcast Rich Green, founder and owner of Rich Green Design moderates a panel of industry heavyweights Alex Capecelatro, Co-Founder and CEO of Josh.ai, James Chen, Managing Director of Kordz, and J.B. Fowler, VP of Integrator Solutions at Domotz about AI and the home. They talk about what's happening now and where it might go in the very near future.
To watch the video, it can be found here: https://youtu.be/6FUxWcq907I?si=z95kiktJt-pLD22K
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast talks with Ben Bard, VP of Luxury Residential at Lutron. We talk about Lutron's history and what they're about. We also get into their product lines, new releases and what to expect at the 2024 CEDIA Expo in Denver CO.
Lutron was gracious enough to be a sponsor of the CEDIA Podcast.
For more than 60 years, the same core belief has guided Lutron: that innovative design and the transformative nature of light have the power to enrich people’s lives. The Lutron luxury portfolio is the purest expression of that belief. Come visit us at CEDIA Expo 2024, booth number 1912 to experience Lutron for yourself, or visit Lutron.com/podcast now.
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast talks with Amanda Wildman, founder of TruMedia, Pete Trauth, founder of Nirvana Home Entertainment, and Matt Manalis, managing director of Experience One about being aware of the opportunities to design for different types of people. This was a stage talk from the 2024 ISE show. If you'd like to see the video, the link to the CEDIA YouTube channel is listed below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtQ-7k3GocQ&list=PLe2JwtEzqAPrCql4DAXqVG2EteaoEXzPi&index=5
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast talks with Andy Bull, Director of Design at Lighting Audio Video Projects, David Warfel, Founding Designer from Light Can Help You, and Gordon Petrie, Co-Founder of Eclipse Lighting Design about lighting design, pet peeves, and what it's like to be a lighting designer.
Sponsor of this cast is Lutron: For more than 60 years, the same core belief has guided Lutron: that innovative design and the transformative nature of light have the power to enrich people’s lives. The Lutron luxury portfolio is the purest expression of that belief. Come visit us at CEDIA Expo 2024, booth number 1912 to experience Lutron for yourself, or visit Lutron.com/podcast now.
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast talks with Michael Hedges, Technical Director of the Monitor Audio Group and Nick Fichte, Business Development Director Home and Yacht of L-Acoustics about why they have embraced the Immersive Audio Design Recommended Practice and how they are incorporating it into their businesses.
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast talks with Leslie Shiner, owner of the Shiner Group, Rich Green, owner of Rich Green Design, and Jon Rehwaldt, Director of Curriculum at CEDIA about stuff and people. We get into employee retention, new generational issues, staffing, using AI and lots more.
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and Host of the CEDIA podcast talks with Morgan Scarboro, Vice President of MultiState and Darren Reaman, Director of Government Affairs at CEDIA about how the latest legislative sessions have affected Tax and business policies that may affect you. We also talk about other issues that CEDIA's state wide advocacy work is concerned with. Interestingly, AI is top of mind of many of these legislators as well as data and digital taxes!
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and Host of the CEDIA podcast hosts a panel at the 2024 Integrated Systems Europe Show (aka ISE) with Rich Green, Owner of Rich Green Design, Jeff Sonnnleitner, Cyber Security teacher and subject matter expert, and Giles Sutton, Sr. VP of Product & Business Development at CEDIA.
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and Host of the CEDIA podcast talks with Bill Ekstrand and Alex Mondragon of Barrett's Technology Solutions, Carl Horne of AV Design & Sales and Hank Alexander of Oasys Residential Technology Group about what they saw, experienced and learned at the Chicago Tech & Business Summit that also hosted a two-day Immersive Audio Design Recommended Practice Workshop [RP22].
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and Host of the CEDIA podcast talks with Owen Maddock, Owner of Cinema Works and Tom Dellicompagni, Director of Dellicompagni about their experience attending an Immersive Audio Design Recommended Practice [RP22] workshop and why everyone should do the same. The Immersive Audio Design Recommended Practice and the workshop is for everyone. Whether you just started in business, have ten years in or have been doing immersive audio systems for thirty years, this workshop is for you.
This recommended practice was made through the R10 CEDIA/CTA standards group via the ANSI process which if consensus driven and balanced. This RP was also publicy peer reviewed before release and included comments form AES, CEDIA, CTA and SMPTE members. This work effort took over three years to complete and over three and a half thousand volunteer hours.
For the first time, the Immersive Audio Design Recommended Practice will be taught in the USA in Chicago.
Heres a link to the CEDIA Technology and Business Summits: https://cedia.org/connection/tech-business-summits/#summits
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and Host of the CEDIA podcast talks with Owen Maddock, Owner of Cinemaworks, Ben Goff, Technical Director of Cinema Lusso, Mike Chorney, President of La Scala Media, and Eddie Shapiro, Founder and CEO of SmartTouch USA about the 2024 CEDIA awards program.
We discuss what it does for your business when you participate and how being considered a finalist is a major win. We discuss how much you learn just by following the process for submitting a project and what it's like to be a judge.
To find our more email: awards@cedia.org
CEDIA Awards site: https://cedia.org/news/cedia-smart-home-awards-open-with-new-opportunities-for-individual-recognition/
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and Host of the CEDIA podcast talks with Giles Sutton Sr. VP of Product & Business Development at CEDIA, and Jonathan Toomey, Director of Conference Strategy at CEDIA about CEDIA Tech Summits and how they are changing.
Link to CEDIA Tech Summits: https://cedia.org/connection/tech-business-summits/
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and Host of the CEDIA podcast talks with Michael Cogbill, Founder of Rev2 Consulting, Daren Reaman, Director of Government Affairs at CEDIA and Ken Erdmann, Director of Technical Education Programs at CEDIA about the latest NEC code updates that are coming up that will affect your business and how they dovetail into CEDIA's government affairs activities.
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and Host of the CEDIA podcast talks with Manojkumar Soni of AV4U, Rich Green of Rich Green Designs, Amanda Wildman of TruMedia, Pete Trauth of Nirvana Home Entartainment, and Peter Aylett of Officina Acustica about all of their their experiences at the this years ISE show.
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and Host of the CEDIA podcast talks with Rich Green of, Creator of Rich Green Design, J.B. Fowler, Chief Product Officer of Domotz, Simon Brown, Partner of Positive Momentum, and Matt Manalis, Managing Director of Experience One about their experiences at the ISE show on Day 3.
In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. DIrector of Technology and Stanards talks with Daryl Friedman, CEO of CEDIA, David Labuskes, CEO of AVIXIA, and Mike Blackman, Managing Director of ISE about the history of ISE and where it's going.
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Of Technology and Host of the CEDIA podcast talks with Rich Green of Rich Green Design, Leslie Shiner of The Shiner Group, Kris Hogg of Samsung and Amanda Wildman of TruMedia about their experiences at the ISE show on Day 2.
In this episode, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards talks with Rich Green of Rich Green Design, Mike of Smart Live AV, Pete Trauth of Nirvana Home Entertainment, and Paul Skelton of CEDIA about what they did and saw during the first day of the ISE show in Barcelona Spain.
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In this episode, Walt Zerbe Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA Talks with Michael Heiss, of M Heiss Consulting and author/contributor for Residential Tech Today and Hidden Wires about some press events we attended focusing on video displays.
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In this episode, Walt Zerbe Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA Talks with Stuart Tickle, Managing Director and Owner of AWE Distributon and new CEDIA Board Member about his experience and perspective as a distributor catering to our industry of the 2024 CES show.
A few links/notes:
https://www.bluetooth.com/auracast/
https://pixiedusttech.com/technologies/iwasemi/
https://whispp.com/
Video about older adult who doesn't want to be a slave to technology, "Unvited Guest": https://vimeo.com/128873380
In this episode, Walt Zerbe Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA Talks with Rob Sabin, Editor and Chief of Projector Central and Jim Hunter, founder of ncent about what we saw at the show today. We cover what's happening with consumer video projectors, power products, some things in Eureka Park, media management and a whole bunch of other things including lasers and phasers.
https://www.projectorcentral.com/
https://www.ncent.ai/
In this episode, Walt Zerbe Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA Talks with Chris Thorne, Director of Imperium Build Systems in the UK. Chris and I have a discussion on the complexities of HVAC control, the way control systems interact with the components of these systems, the user interfaces, sensors, interior designers and when you may need to consider bringing in an outside expert.
https://imperium.uk/
In this episode, Walt Zerbe Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA Talks with Pete Trauth, Owner and principle of Nirvana Home Entertainment, Sam Fruzzetti, Lead Tech at Nivrana Home Entertainment, Rae Ridgway, Professor on the Geology Faculty at Glendale Community College, Avonna Nichol, student at Glendale Community Collage and Lytzy Trorrer, student at Glendale Community Collage about a challange they were presented by Pete to do a design thinking exercise centered around Pete's desire to understand and focus his integration business to cater to different neuro types. If this sounds strange, listen to the podcast to get a better understanding of what we're talking about. Basically, it's about using technology to improve the human condition like the CEDIA integrator of 2027 white paper talked about.
A few links:
https://landing.cedia.net/IO27/io27.html
https://www.glendale.edu/physicalscience
rridgway@glendale.edu
https://www.nirvanahomeentertainment.com/
Pete Trauth
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA talks with Michael Don Ham, President and Co-Founder of RePure and Peter Dyroff, President and Co-Founder of the Pure Tech Alliance about the state of Wellness in our industry. We dive into the opportunity to offer air and water quality to our customers. We talk about how the CEDIA Integrator of 2027 white paper (IO27) talked about the need to deliver technology to improve the human condition and this is it! Our industry has fullly adopted lighting and shades, that one of the legs to this three legged stool. Air and water are the other two. It's total opportunity that many integrators are now taking advantage of and so should you.
NOTE: This podcast was sponsored by Lutron, one of the three legs of the wellness stool.
For more than 60 years, the same core belief has guided Lutron: that innovative design and the transformative nature of light have the power to enrich people’s lives. Our newest products are the latest expression of that belief. Learn more about Lumaris Tunable White Tape Light, our Triathlon Roman Shade Fabrication Kit, and our other innovations, by visiting lutron.com/podcast now.
www.lutron.com/podcast
The Integrator of 2027 White Paper: https://landing.cedia.net/IO27/io27.html
The PureTech Alliance: https://www.puretech-alliance.com/blog/categories/health-and-wellness
Peter Dyroff: peter.dyroff@puretech-alliance.com
RePure: https://repure.io/
Michael Don Ham: mdham@repure.io
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA talks with Wallace, Wally and Warren as they went around the 75th Audio Engineering Society Convention where they attended seminars, paper presentations, toured the trade show floor and reported on general trends in audio.
As mentioned, here's a link to the RP22 Immersive Audio Design Recommended Practice: https://cedia.org/advocacy/standards-best-practices/immersive-audio-design-excellence/
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA talks with Michael & Haily Daly of Wired by MJD, Stuart Robertson of Sound Living and CEDIA's Paul Skelton and David Meyer about what happened at the Australian Tech Summit.
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA talks with a marvelous crew of integrators, manufactures and distributors about their experience at the Toronto Tech Summit
In this Podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA talks with Poul Holleman of 4D Sound and Peter Aylett of Officina Acustica about what 4D sound is. Peter attended a live electronic music event where Max Cooper was performing live through 4D sound system which brought prompted a discussion with Poul at 4D Sound.
Links
https://4dsound.net/
https://maxcooper.net/
https://bloomline.com/phantom-ii
https://meshmeshmesh.net/
https://officinaacustica.com/
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA and the host of the CEDIA Podcast has a discussion with a giant cast of international integrators, manufactures and distributors about third and final day of the CEDIA Expo.
https://cedia.net/advocacy/rp22
https://cedia.net/advocacy/workforce-development/jobseekers
https://cedia.net/product.aspx?ID=3360
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA and the host of the CEDIA Podcast has a discussion with Todd Nash of Ermco Electric, Ken Edrmann, Director of Technical Education Programs at CEDIA, and Steven Rissi, Sr. Director of Technical Education at CEDIA about second day of the CEDIA Expo.
https://cedia.net/advocacy/rp22
https://cedia.net/advocacy/workforce-development/jobseekers
https://cedia.net/product.aspx?ID=3360
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA and the host of the CEDIA Podcast has a discussion with Leslie Shiner, owner of the ShinerGroup, Pete Trauth, CEO of Nirvana Home Entertainment, Caleb Fetterman, President and Managing Partner of Residential Media Systems (RMS), and Daryl Friedman, CEO and President of CEDIA about first day of the CEDIA Expo.
https://cedia.net/advocacy/rp22
https://cedia.net/advocacy/workforce-development/jobseekers
https://cedia.net/product.aspx?ID=3360
In this Podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA talks with Michael Hedges, Technical Director and Michael Johnson, Global Marketing Director of Monitor Audio about their company, products and industry support. Monitor Audio has been a long-time CEDIA member and supporter and graciously decided to sponsor the CEDIA Podcast.
https://www.monitoraudio.com/
https://www.monitoraudio.com/en/hyphn/
https://www.monitoraudio.com/en/creator-series/
In this Podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA talks with Geoff Meads, owner, and creator of PrestoAV and half of a musical dual called Tennessee Twin about the realities of music streaming and royalties today. We also touch on production, formats, purchasing vs. streaming and other things. We also discuss which services pay the artist more so there's a little here to noddle on regarding how you and your customers may want to decide which music streaming services to support.
PrestoAV: www.prestoav.com
Web: https://www.tennesseetwin.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tennesseetwinuk
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tennesseetwinuk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tennesseetwinuk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tennesseetwinuk/
Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/s6wo9a9
In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards moderates a panel with Nick Pidgeon of Visulation Limited and Jack Cornish of Tateside at the 2023 ISE show. We talk about the crossover between the commercial, residential and ProAV markets. Spoiler.....there isn't much talk about technology!
In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards moderates a panel at the 2023 ISE show that talks about an opportunity that's big for our industry and ripe for opportunity. I have a discussion with Paul Doyle who is an assistive technology consultant and clinical technologist and Alan Burns, who is a renewable energy and smart home installer about these two large topics that happen to affect every human on the planet.
In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards moderates a panel at the 2023 ISE show that talks about business oportunities for 2023. You may be surprised that it's not just about new things to do, we have a decent discussion on looking at your business as a whole and making some changes within. Joining me are Rich Green, Owner if Rich Green Design and Jan Martens, Managing Director of Woelf.
In this Podcast, Mandy Beckner, VP of Education and Training at CEDIA moderates a panel of CEDIA volunteers and certification holders about the importance and benefit of being CEDIA Certified. Included in the discussion are: Amanda Wildman, Owner of TruMedia (USA), Mike Ranpura, Director of SmartLife AV (UK), Pete Trauth, Owner of Nirvana Home Entertainment, (USA) and Paul Skelton, Regional Development Consultant for CEDIA covering Australia and New Zealand.
Link to the video on the CEDIA YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/j6hj0CMiP1U
In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards talked with Leslie Shiner, finance and management consultant and owner of The Shiner Group and Henry Clifford, CEO of Livewire during a recent CEDIA webinar titled, "Recession Ready: Leaning Into the Downturn. This discussion was so good it merited rebroadcasting as a webinar.
Link to the webinar from the CEDIA HQ YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/9T_NVqJAi3s
Link to the CEDIA Business Took Kit: https://cedia.net/product.aspx?ID=3360
In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards Attended a HAA training in Las Vegas. This podcast goes over what happened at the training, and how important it is to know these fundamentals if you are designing spaces that have audio in them! On a side note, this training supports the up and coming CEDIA/CTA Immersive Audio Design Recommended Practice (RP22). Joining me on this cast are most of the students as well as Gerry Lemay, creator of HAA and Adam Pelz of Bespoke Cinemas who likes to co-instruct with Gerry.
Others on the cast are: Alex Otto of Otto System Works, Andy Gandini of TSP, Patrick Serrian of A+ Calibration, David Foster of Boise Smart Homes, Thomas Lobo of Atlanta Home Theater and Chris Oram of Eagle Century.
In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards talks with Micahel Heiss, CEDIA Fellow, long tome CEDIA volunteer, and AV industry veteran about the 2023 NAB show he attended.
In this Podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA and host for the CEDIA podcast talks with Ian Morrish, Founder of Together For Cinema, Steven Nevison, Director of Intutive Homes, Michael Johnson, Global Marketing Director of Monitor Audio Group, and Stuart Tickle, Managing Director of AWE-Europe about Together For Cinema and their involvement in this amazing cause.
In this Podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA and host for the CEDIA podcast talks with Ian Morrish, Founder of Together For Cinema, Steven Nevison, Director of Intutive Homes, Michael Johnson, Global Marketing Director of Monitor Audio Group, and Stuart Tickle, Managing Director of AWE-Europe about Together For Cinema and their involvement in this amazing cause.
In this Podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA and host for the CEDIA podcast talks with Garrett Farnam of Josh.ai, Ray Altman of WAC and Aspire, Chris Gilray of Phoenix Marketing Group, and Steven Brawner of Pro Audio Georgia about their experience at the Atlanta Tech Summit.
In this Podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA and host for the CEDIA podcast talks with Nuno Duarte from Olympic Broadcasting Services and Ben Goff, Technical Director of Cinema Lusso about capturing audio for the Olympics and preserving the art. Whilst most talk about consumer entertainment spaces revolves around movies, this discussion will put the spotlight firmly onto sports. We will be discussing what it takes to capture, live mix and distribute immersive content from live events, then examining how well this is rendered in people’s homes to best capture the art and action
In this Podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA and host for the CEDIA podcast talks with Peter Aylett, Partner at Officina Acustica, Roberto Gamba, International Business Development Director for Custom Installation at Sonus Faber and Adam Pels, Owner of Bespoke Cinemas about the role applying technical standards to a design plays with delivering exceptional experiences.
In this Podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA and host for the CEDIA podcast talks with Rich Green of Rech Green Design and Christiaan Beukes of Sphere Custom and Jesus Delg, a guest to the stage and someone we met last year at the ISE show who is taking a deeper look into human interaction with technology. In this talk, we get into the discussion of the 'smarts' of a connected home.
In this Podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA and host for the CEDIA podcast talks with Rich Green of Rech Green Design and Christiaan Beukes of Sphere Custom about how generative AI tools will streamline business and about how your clients will be drawn to the Metaverse like moths to a flame. But Real Reality is what people crave. You need them all to survive.
In this Podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA and host for the CEDIA podcast talks with Christiaan Beukes of Sphere Custom, Ben Goff of Cinema Lusso, Jesus Delg (newcomer to the industry!), Peter Aylett of Officina Acustica, Dave Pedigo of Trinnov, and Manojkumar Soni of AV4U about their experiences during the second day of the Integrated Systems Europe Show.
In this Podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA and host for the CEDIA podcast talks with Pete Trauth of Nirvana Home Entertainment, Rich Green of Rich Green Design, Geoff Meads of Presto Web Design and Rob Sabin of Projector Central about their experiences during the second day of the Integrated Systems Europe Show.
n this Podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA and host for the CEDIA podcast talks with Hassen Ahouiek of Habi, Bart Devos of Barco, Pete Trauth of Nirvana Home Entertainment, Scott McMurray of Epitome Living, and David Meyer of CEDIA about their experiences during the second day of the Integrated Systems Europe Show.
In this Podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA and host for the CEDIA podcast talks with Christiaan Beukes of Sphere Custom, Ben Goff of Cinema Lusso, Hassan Ahouiek of Habi, Peter Aylett of Officina Acustica, Rich Green of Rich Green Design and Steven Rissi of CEDIA about their experiences at the opening day of the Integrated Systems Europe Show.
In this Podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA and host for the CEDIA podcast talks with Rob Sabin, Editor and Chief, ProjectorCentral.com and Michal Heiss, freelance writter for Residential Tech Todal and Hidden Wires about all things display technology at the 2023 CES show.
In this Podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA and host for the CEDIA podcast talks with Eric Fry, Director of Engineering for IoT & Smart Hospitality and Mitchel Klein, Director of Alliances Strategy for Silicon Labs and Executive Director of the Z-Wave Alliance about our experiences walking around the CES show floor on the second day of the show.
In this Podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA and host for the CEDIA podcast talks with Rich Green of Rich Green Design about our experiences walking around the CES show floor on the second day of the show.
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA and host for the CEDIA podcast talks with Steven Rissi, Sr. Director of Technical Education and Ken Erdmann, Director of Educational Programs at CEDIA about learning. We dive into what CEDIA is doing and talk about the differences between competency, skill, knowledge, and many other things.
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA and host for the CEDIA podcast talks with Morgan Scarboro, Sr. Director of Tax Policy & Economist at MultiState Associates and Darren Reaman, Director of Government Affairs at CEDIA about what to expect in 2023 regarding potential legislative and tax issues. We talk about how the political landscape may have an effect on the issues and policies we care about in the integration channel as well as new potential tax law that may affect us.
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA talks with Peter Crane, Director of White Room Technology and Geoff Meads, owner of Presto AV about photography for installations. We talk about file size, pixel size, lenses, camera sensor size, lighting, iphones, using professional photographers and a whole host of things.
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA talks with Jonathan Marshall and Alex Buchan who are founding members of Safeshark about the new Product Security & Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill (PSTI) based around ETSI EN 303 645 soon going into effect in the UK that will affect all connected products and how you do business. Compliance will become mandatory! This is the first of it's kind and like ERP and GDRP, will undoubtly make it way to the entire worls in some fashion at some point in time.
https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3069
https://www.etsi.org/deliver/etsi_en/303600_303699/303645/02.01.01_60/en_303645v020101p.pdf
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA does a power mashup between three podcasts that cover DC Micro Grids, Digital Electricity, NEC 2023 code changes and policy. The guests on the podcasts are: Harry Stokman, DC Entrepreneur, Allan Burns, Director of Telemental, Ken Erdmann, Director of Technical Education at CEDIA, Michael Cogbill, Principle at Rev2 Consulting, and Darren Reaman, Director of Public Affairs at CEDIA.
In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA talked with Matt Bernath, President of Vital about planning for market downturns and, more importantly, knowing your business in a way many don't. We get into best practices for your business in regard to financial health, metrics and leeding indicators to watch.
In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA talkes with David Weinstien, Chair of the CEDIA Board of Directors, Jamie Briesemeister, Vice Chair and Chair of the CEDIA Governance Committee, and Daryl Freidman, Global President and CEO of CEDIA about the importance of voting for the board representatives and we talk about governance transparancy.
In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA talked with Chris Oram, owner of Oram Home Technologies about attending his first CEDIA Expo.
In this episode Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA with Ashley Kimsey of AVA, Gordon Van Zuiden of Cyber Manor, Jon Stein of Stone Gliden and Mitch Klein of Silicon Labs about their experience at day two of the CEDIA Expo.
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA talks with Luke O'Brien, Director of Content at Kaleidescape about the up-comming CEDIA Expo Keynote, "Entertainment Evolution 2022: Content Overload" presented by Greg Durkin of Enact Insight and about Kaleidescape, and being a sponsor of that Keynote.
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA talks with Kris Hogg, Head of Luxury Living at Samsung and Norma Garcia Muro, VP of Marketing at Kaleidescape about taking a different, more simplified approach at the initial sales pitch. This podcast was inspired by an article Kris wrote and published on Linked-In.
Link to Kris's article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/sell-feeling-dream-dont-details-kris-hogg/
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA talks with Darren Raeman, Director of Government Affairs at CEDIA, Michael Cogbill, Principle at Rev2 Consultants, ane Ken Erdmann, DIrector of Technical Education Programs at CEDIA about recent NEC 2023 code changes and government affairs.
In this Podcast, we take key excerpts from a panel discussion held at the 2022 ISE show that talks about CEDIA Certification. Mandy Becker, VP of Education at CEDIA hosts a panel with Andy and Annie Baker of Baker Stone Systems, Mike Ranpura od Smart Life AV, Pete Trauth of Nirvana Home Entertainment Systems and Alan Matthews of Automated Spaces.
In this Podcast, we take key excerpts from a panel discussion held at the 2022 ISE show that talks about CEDIA Certification. Mandy Becker, VP of Education at CEDIA hosts a panel with Andy and Annie Baker of Baker Stone Systems, Mike Ranpura od Smart Life AV, Pete Trauth of Nirvana Home Entertainment Systems and Alan Matthews of Automated Spaces.
In this Podcast, we take key excerpts from a panel discussion about the most recent white paper CEDIA released titled, "The Integrator of 2027." Peter Aylett of Officina Acustica and Christiaan Beukes of Sphere Custom join me on the stage to talk about the underpinnings of this paper.
Link to the paper: https://landing.cedia.net/IO27/io27.html
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA talks with Mark Taylor, Commercial Director at Invision, Peter Alloway, Head of Business Development at Invision, Yadev Tailor, Channel Account Manager for Sony, Julian Scott, Managing Director at Display Calibrations, and Steven Carter, Business Development Manager EMEA at CEDIA about the recent Invision event held in Sunny Bracknell in Yorkshire.
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA talks with Peter Aylett, Partner at Officina Acustica, Sam Cavitt, founder of Paradise Theater & the Cinema-Connoisseur magazine, Adam Pelz, Owner of Bespoke Cinemas, and Ben Goff, Techincal Director of Cinema Lusso about creative intent from an integrators point of view. You can catch part one, which focuses on the creators side here:
https://traffic.libsyn.com/cedia/Creative_Intent_mixdown.mp3
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA and host for the CEDIA Podcast talks with Mitchel Klein, Executive Director of the Z-Wave Alliance about where we are with Matter, the common protocol apple, Google, Facebook, Amazon and others are working on bringing to fruition.
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA and host for the CEDIA Podcast talks with Allan Burns, Director of Telemental and Harry Stokman, DC Entrepreneur and Influencer as we take a deep dive into DC microgrids. This appears to be the only way to have a truly electrofied future.
LINKS:
Current/os https://currentos.foundation/
Company https://www.dc.systems
https://www.theiet.org/impact-society/sectors/built-environment/the-48vdc-realisation-forum/
Telemental www.telemental.com
DC Realisation in the 21st Century: https://five-api.libsyn.com/auth/authorize?client_id=Libsyn5&state=bx4ph4xexqn&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Ffive.libsyn.com%2F
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA and host for the CEDIA Podcast talks with Rob Sabin of Projector Central and Avi Rosenthall of Blue Salve Partners about their experiences at the 2022 InfoComm Show in Las Vegas.
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA and host for the CEDIA Podcast mixes up some thoughts on sales from two podcasts created in 2017. We hear from Ed Wenck, Frank White, Patrick Hartman, Peter Aylett and Christiaan Beukes.
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA and host for the CEDIA Podcast talks Peter Aylett of Officina Acustica and James Chen of Kordz about their experience at the High-End show in Munich Germany. Peter also interviews a few exhibitors.
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA and host for the CEDIA Podcast talks with Michael Heiss about his visit to the NAB show. We also talk about ATSC 3.0, it's finally here!
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA and host for the CEDIA Podcast talks with an integrator, apprentice and two CEDIA staff about their experience at the final day of the Integrated Systems Europe Show in Barcelona Spain.
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA and host for the CEDIA Podcast talks with a great bunch of CEDIA volunteers about their experience at the sceond day of the Integrated Systems Europe Show in Barcelona Spain.
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA and host for the CEDIA Podcast talks with a great bunch of CEDIA volunteers about their experience at the first day of the Integrated Systems Europe Show in Barcelona Spain.
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA and host for the CEDIA Podcast talks with Ian Morrish, Founder of Together for Cinema, Ben Cook, Co-Owner of Sonic Vision, and Wendy Griffiths, VP of Member Engagement and Global Development at CEDIA about what Together for Cinema is and why it's so important.
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA talks with Peter Aylett, Partner at Officina Acustica, Brian Long, Supervising Engineer at Skywalker Sound, Geoff Meads, Owner of Presto Web designs, and Glen Stone, System Architect at Xperi about creative intent. We are always focused on delivering artistic intent as faithfully as possible with systems we install, let's take a look from the creators side.
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA and Ian Bryant, Sr. Director of Strategic Partnerships at CEDIA talk with Pat Mulligan, VP of Pacific Audio and Communications, Adrian Brown, Director of Design & Development at Alpha Touch Smart Living, Blair Piersall, VP of Sales at Savant, Peggy Smedley, Editorial Director and President of Speciality Publishing, and Aneta Armova-Levin, Education Manger at CEDIA about Sustainability.
In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA talks with several vendors who have displayed at the CEDIA tech Summit located in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. We talk about their experiences and what it's like to be part of these events.
In this cast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA takes bits and pieces from two podcasts from 2018 that talk about content delivery, creation, and economics. We also touch on VR and from a 2018 point of view. Guests include Ed Wenck, Dave Pedigo, John Penney, and Geoff Meads.
In this cast Walt Zerbe (Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA & Host for the CEDIA Podcast) talks with Amanda Wildman (CXO of TruMedia & co-host for today's podcast), Jesse Silva, (Owner of The PAVE), Melanie Niemerg (Owner of Integral Systems), and Matt Manalis (Managing Director of Experience One), about their businesses, histories and thoughts on our industry.
Instagram: @trumediahome @thepavedotcom @integral_systems @xonesmarthome
In this cast Walt Zerbe (Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA) hosts Shawn Nageli (Audio Engineer for SnapOne and CEDIA standards volunteer), and John Maizels (freelance audio czar and SMPTE Co-Papers Chair) talk about the SMPTE METexpo conference and the audio focused panel Shawn and Walt participated on titled, "Halls and Homes".
In this cast Walt Zerbe (Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA), and Amanda Wildman (CXO of TruMedia) talk with Norma Garcia-Muro (VP of Marketing at Kleidescape), Maryellen Oswald (Managing Partner at Studio Decore), and Aneta Armova-Levin (Education Manager EMEA at CEDIA) about International Womens Day.
In this cast Walt Zerbe (Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA), Ian Bryant (Sr. Director of Strategic Partnerships at CEDIA) and Giles Sutton (Sr. VP of Member Success & Sales at CEDIA) talk with Megan Rapp (Associate Channel Manager at Kohler), and Jamie Briesemeister (CEO of Integration Controls) about Kohler joining the CEDIA Propel Program.
In this cast Walt Zerbe (Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA) & David Meyer ( Technical Knowledge Manager ) host Rob Tobias (CEO, Chairperson & President of the HDMI Licensing Administration) and Mark Stockfish (Sr. Staff Hardware Engineer at Teledyne LeCroy) about some key HDMI 2.1 features, cables, labeling and other things.
In this cast Walt Zerbe & Ian Bryant talk with Amanda Wildman, CXO of TruMedia, and Eric Goranson, CKD and Podcaster (Co-Host of, "Around the House with Eric G and Caroline B" to reflect on the products, and general sentiment experienced at the 2022 International Builders Show.
Link to Around the House with Eric G and Caroline B podcast: www.aroundthehouseonline.com
In this cast Ian Bryant and I talk with Jamie Briesemeister, CEO of Integration Controls, Amanda Wildman, CXO of TruMedia, Jason Sayen, Director of Business Development for LK & Associates, Katye, McGregor Bennett, CEO of KMB Communications, Eric Bodley, CEO of Future ready Solutions, to see how the IBS show is going.
In this cast I talk with Steven Rissi, Sr. Director of Technical Education of CEDIA, Ian Bryant, Sr. Director of Strategic Partnerships, and Mal Fisher CTO of AWE Distributors in the UK, and Chair of the CEDIA PDAC (Professional Development Advisory Committee) about the new Programming Specialist Pathway that just launched. To sign up for this Pathway, please go to https://cedia.net/education-events/education and select the, "Explore Courses" button in the, "Introducing CEDIA Academy" area.
In this cast I talk with Peter Bookman, Founder & CEO of GuardDog, Glenn Merlin Johnson, CEO of Adaptive Design Group and Ian Bryant, Sr. Director of Strategic Partnerships at CEDIA about GuardDog, a new Cyber Security tool, being the newest member of the CEDIA Propel Program
https://cedia.net/membership/benefits/cedia-propel
In this cast I talk with Dennis Erskine, CEO of the Erskine Group, Amanda Wildman, Principle at TruMedia and David Whitney, Sr. Director of Certification at CEDIA about CEDIA gaining its International Standards Organization (ISO) 17024 accreditation for the Cabling Infrastructure Technician (CIT) certification. We also talk about CEDIA certification and all that goes into it, as well as opportunity for you to get involved as a volunteer.
In this cast Walt Zerbe & Ian Bryant talk with Eric Goranson, CKD, Katye McGregor Bennett, CEO of KMB Communications and Jason Sayen, Director of Business Development for LK & Associates about the upcoming International Builders Show.
I talk with Ian Bryant of CEDIA, Michael Heiss of M Heiss Consulting and Mitchel Klein, Director of Alliance Strategy at Silicon Labs and Executive Director at the Z-Wave Alliance about their experience at this years CES show.
In this podcast We talk with Amanda Wildman of TruMedia and Ryan La Haie of 42˚ North Architects about relationships and working together on projects.
TruMedia: http://www.trumediahome.com
42˚ North: https://42northarchitects.com
Link to TRU Michigan Home Magazine:
https://issuu.com/trumichiganhome/docs/mi_home_winter_2022_3_
https://www.facebook.com/42northarchitects/photos/a.363370733858203/1482054455323153/?type=3
This week we talk with Ed Wenck and Ian Bryant of CEDIA as well as Geoff Meads of Presto AV and Taylor Cutler of Podium about how you can maximize your website and social media.
www.prestoav.com
www.try.podium.com/cedia
This week I talk with Ian Bryant of CEDIA, G Paul Hess, Chief Product Officer at SnapOne, Paul Williams, VP of experiences at Savant and Doug Jacobsen, Sr. Director of Residential Product Management at Crestron about the state of control today. We also get into the future of control and discuss Matter.
https://buildwithmatter.com
This week we get to meet and talk with Daryl Friedman, CEDIA's new CEO. If you'd like to send comments directly to Daryl you can message him at ceo@cedia.org
In this weeks cast we dice up some thoughts we shared across a three part series called Tech as a Drug. I'm joined by Ed Wenck, Peter Aylett, Christiaan Beukes, Kris Hogg and Dave Pedigo. It's interesting to see our perspective in 2017, how does it relate to today? You decide.
In this weeks podcast we re-cap the CEDIA WellCon event that was held on November 16th and 17th. Ian and I are joined by Michael Don Ham of RePure, Seth Kaplan of LK Associates, Peter Dyroff of Strareres, Gordon Van Zuiden of Cyber Manor and Mike Maniscalso as we talk about the event and key takeaways. There's a link to the panels so you can watch the sessions if you missed them.
https://cedia.myabsorb.com/#/resources/b8ea9a89-87f2-4f66-8c0e-d980471f83cf
In this weeks cast we talk with Dave Pedigo, CEO of Auralex Acoustics and Kevin Booth, Director of Sales about acoustical treatments. We get into absorption, diffusion, isolation, common mistakes, tips, and opportunities.
In this podcast we slice and dice together a soundscape spanning three podcasts from 2017 to 2021 on immersive audio. These are some great bits delivered by many great subject matter experts.
Link to the CEDIA WellCon Event: Visit cedia.net/education-events/wellcon to register
In this podcast I talk with Michael Cogbill of Rev2 Consulting as well as Ken Erdmann and Darren Reamen of CEDIA about Digital Electricity, Work CEDIA is doing on Panel number three of the National Electric Code and Government affairs.
Join Walt Zerbe and Ian Bryant as we talk with Linda Kafka, founder of LivABLE Environments and the LivABLE Design Summit and Michael D Ham, president of Pure 365 about wellness and the up and coming CEDIA WellCon event happening November 16th and 17th.
Links:
https://cedia.net/education-events/wellcon
linkedin.com/in/michael-d-ham
http://www.livablecanada.com
It's women in CE month. In this podcast we speak with Amanda Wildman of Tru Media. Heather Sidorowicz of Southtown AV, Jamie Restrepo of Restrepo Innovations along with CEDIA's Wendy Griffiths, VP of Member Engagement and Global Development and Jessica Guyon, Content Manager and new CEDIA podcast Co-Host about their experiences and thoughts on our industry.
Links:
http://www.cedia.net
http://www.southtownav.com
http://restrepoinnovations.com
http://www.trumediahome.com
In this podcast Steven Rissi and I talk with Peter Aylett of HTE, Amanda Wildman of TruMedia, Ben Goff of Multiroom Media (Cinema Luso), and Christiaan Beukes of Sphere Custom and Twisted Pear about work/life balance, customer sentiment and setting expectations.
Links: HTE https://www.hte.design
TruMedia: http://www.trumediahome.com
Multiroom Media: http://www.multiroommedia.co.uk/home-cinema/
Sphere Custom: https://www.spherecustom.com
Jamie Gold hosts a Wellness Wednesday conversation on Clubhouse which CEDIA's Ian Bryant, Sr. Director or Strategic Partnerships joined the conversation along with, Carley Knobloch, a personal technology expert and 'Digital Stylist', and Rose Dostal, who is an architect and interior designer.
Links:
cedia.net/wellcon
Rose Dostal: http://www.rmddesignsllc.com/about-2/services/
Carley Knobloch: https://carleyk.com
In this podcast, I speak with Joel Silver of ISF, Jason Dustal of Murideo, as well as David Meyer and Steven Rissi of CEDIA about the new CEDIA/CTA-RP28 Recommended Practice on HDMI® Design and Verification.
RP28 is free! Here's a link: https://cedia.net/product.aspx?ID=3125
Link to CEDIA Education: https://cedia.net/education-events/education
To get involved with CEDIA standards, email: standards@cedia.org
In this podcast, Ian Bryant and I talk with Tim Sinnaeve of Barco Residential about digital art. This isn't a discussion about technology, we discuss the general landscape and the growing opportunity it fords the integrator.
Links to check out:
https://www.barco.com/en/residential/living-the-experience/digital-art
https://www.niio.com
https://bitforms.art
Recently, Poppy Crum was the keynote speaker at the 2021 CEDIA Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana. If you were able to make the show, you had an opportunity to watch her keynote address. If not, this podcast dives deep into a previous CEDIA podcast where we interviewed Poppy before the CEDIA Expo. Turns out that story telling is deep, very deep. We've sliced and diced that podcast to bring you this one that will dive into subjects such as standards, creative intent, XR, haptics, wellness, empathetic technology, data gathering, personalization, sensors, deep fakes, and biometrics.
Join Walt Zerbe (CEDIA), Randy Reece (Draper), Ben Aymami (American Lighting), Dennis Erskine (The Erskine Group), Tom Doherty (HTSA), and Steven Rissi (CEDIA) as we talk about our experiences during the second day of exposition at the 2021 CEDIA Expo in Indianapolis Indiana.
Join Walt Zerbe (CEDIA), Dan McGowan (CEDIA), Frank Defilippis (Dish), Eric Bodley (Future Ready Solutions), Nathan Holmes (Access Networks), and Ian Bryant (CEDIA) as we talk about our experiences during the first day of exposition at the 2021 CEDIA Expo in Indianapolis Indiana.
Much like the interest in home technology integration for many of us, our pastimes can grow into deeper interests and even build business. Co-Hosts Walt Zerbe and Dan McGowan talk AV activities like AV Yoga, wine clubs, book clubs, and more with Katye McGregor Bennett of KMB Communications, Amanda Wildman of TruMedia, Jamie Briesemeister of Integration Controls, and Ian Bryant of CEDIA.
https://kmbcomm.com/
https://integrationcontrols.com/
http://www.trumediahome.com/
https://www.yoursunshineyoga.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/avyoga/
#AVintheAM on Twitter... Sundays at 8AM Eastern
#AVFoodies on social media
https://twitter.com/AVBookClub
SURGE! A tricky problem deserves a detailed discussion, and this episode unspools surges, protection, grounding, and so much more. Bill Whitlock, who is with California-based Whitlock Consulting;, Tim Fazio, who is with Pennsylvania-based Transient Protection Design; and Ken Erdmann, who is CEDIA's director of workforce training and education, cover the highly-technical to the highly-practical with co-hosts Walt Zerbe and Dan McGowan.
https://cediaexpo.com
Bill's course at CEDIA Expo 2021 can be found here.
Tim Fazio offer's one-on-one meetings to discuss surge protection and grounding.
The issue of privacy for integrators and all its related intersections can be daunting. Nathan Holmes of Access Networks and CEDIA Tech Council Chairperson Mike Maniscalco of Pytheas discuss privacy implications and concerns (including talking to your lawyer), as well as provide practical takeaways for integrators, their businesses, and their customers. Walt Zerbe and Dan McGowan host.
https://www.accessnetworks.com/
https://pytheasenterprises.com/
National Security Training Academy (NSTA), as referenced by Nathan.
https://CEDIAExpo.com
For businesses, technologies, and services in their early stages, the road ahead is a challenge. You'll hear from CEDIA Senior Director Strategic Partnerships Ian Bryant about how one unique section of the upcoming CEDIA Expo, the Launchpad, helps provide a nice boost. CEDIA Senior Director of Technology & Standards Walt Zerbe and CEDIA Public Relations Specialist Dan McGowan cohost the episode and discuss the value of the in-person experience in Indy.
CEDIA Expo
The Launchpad
The CEDIA Designer
CEDIA Propel
Contact Ian Bryant if you're interested in showcasing at the Launchpad: ibryant@cedia.org
Though there are significant differences between the demands and expectations of residential work and jobs in the commercial space, there are also crossover elements. In Part Four of our Resimercial series, Eddie Shapiro of SmartTouch USA and Rich Green of Rich Green Design join CEDIA Senior Director of Technology & Standards Walt Zerbe and CEDIA Senior Director of Technical Education Steve Rissi to break it all down.
SmartTouch USA
Connect with Rich Green's sessions at CEDIA Expo 2021.
Ah, yes, EQ. A critical topic and set of skills to be sure, but what is EQ -- and, as importantly -- what ISN'T it? Renowned industry thought leaders Peter Aylett of HTE, Dennis Erskine of Erskine Group, and Sebastien Gailleton of the StormAudio brand untangle EQ's practical and higher-level points with co-hosts Walt Zerbe and Steve Rissi.
HTE
Erskine Group
StormAudio
Level up your audio game with CEDIA Education at CEDIA Expo 2021.
CEDIA Expo is around the corner and Co-hosts Walt Zerbe, Steve Rissi, and Dan McGowan will talk about the subjects that will help you get the most out of your time. We'll cover "why" for taking CEDIA Education before -- at long last -- we return to Indy together as an industry at CEDIA Expo 2021. Guests include LK Associates' Jason Sayen, CEDIA's Ken Erdmann, and CEDIA's Steve Rissi.
CEDIAExpo.com
Sign up for CEDIA Education at CEDIA Expo
LKA-fl.com
Resimercial, Part Three: What do you need to know about audio – especially when it comes to echo-canceling and proper mic’ing? How are these spaces calibrated? How are they treated for sound? How are they lit? What are proper camera setups? What about AV over IP – what do you need to know? Again, there will be classes at CEDIA Expo that cover these topics. Our guests are Rich Green (Rich Green Design) and Eddie Shapiro (SmartTouchUSA).
https://smarttouchusa.com/
https://cediaexpo.com/
Highlights from the most popular podcasts of 2021 – so far. Topics in these clips include deep dives into speaker tech, KNX, the complex systems in a massive CEDIA-Award-winning project, and much more.
Michael Heiss has been busy, covering events including Display Week, E3, and the Apple Developers Conference (WWDC21). He’ll also tell us about the latest gaming, display, immersive audio developments, and quite a bit more.
https://michaelheiss.com/
Are you thinking about building a showroom? What are the pros and cons? What are some baseline needs when you’re building one? What location considerations do you need to take into account? What tech or AV solutions are absolute musts? Guests include 2020 CEDIA Award winners for Best Showroom: Adam Begley, Wired Life (Asia Pacific); and Shelby Schwartz and Eric Fisher, Cinegration (Americas).
https://cediaawards.org/project/melbourne-experience-center/
https://cediaawards.org/project/cinegration-arvada-experience-center/
Guy Singleton (creator of the CEDIA Designer) and Anthony Grimani (PMI) give us the rundown on the latest updates and features of TCD, and we cover performance facts and concepts behind media room design. Want to get involved with standards at CEDIA? Drop us a line: standards@cedia.org
https://cedia.net/tcd/
https://www.pmiltd.com/
Details on our new affinity partner with Stuart Collingwood, Managing Director of Zuma. Zuma is an all-in-one biometric lighting plus Wi-Fi audio solution that comes in a variety of form factors ready for in-ceiling installation. The company’s founders are from a variety of well-known manufacturers with decades of experience in the CEDIA channel. They’re ready to work with UK members right now, but they’re expanding.
https://zuma.ai/
https://cedia.net/membership/benefits/cedia-propel
A preview of our CEDIA Expo 2021 keynote with the presenter, Poppy Crum. The topic: The Future of Storytelling. New technology has not only allowed for new products and human experiences, but also new ways of storytelling. As changing forms of media grow in popularity and scope, businesses are also able to connect with audiences in previously unimaginable ways. Dr. Crum – neuroscientist and technologist with Dolby Labs and Stanford -- looks at the future of storytelling and what audiences concerned with changing media ought to be paying attention to now. Expo registration opens June 9.
https://www.poppycrum.com/
https://cediaexpo.com/
Part Two of the Resimercial Series: What are your unified communications options? Videoconferencing at home vs. work – what do you need to know? Can commercial scheduling devices be integrated into home situations? YES, there will be classes at CEDIA Expo that cover these topics. We’re joined by David Danto, Director of Emerging Technology, imcca.org; Steve Rissi, Senior Director of Technical Education, CEDIA; and Ian Bryant, Senior Director Strategic Partnerships, CEDIA.
http://www.imcca.org/
Details on our new affinity partner with Joseph Castonguay, Vice President of Autoslide North America. Autoslide is an automatic sliding door system that retrofits to your existing sliding doors. Although new to Propel, the company’s been around for many years. (Look for them at Expo, too.)
https://cedia.net/membership/benefits/cedia-propel
https://autoslide.com/
https://cediaexpo.com/
Longtime CEDIA volunteer and web designer Geoff Meads walk us through best practices for getting your message to existing and potential clients. You can leverage your website for better customer interaction, improved service, and lead generation. We’ll also hear from Taylor Cutler from Podium, a company that specifically handles tools for website interaction and messaging.
https://www.prestoav.com/
http://podium.com
Not every speaker is a box, and not every client wants to hide their tech (especially when it comes to audiophiles!). What goes into making “statement pieces” that stand out? Does “form really follow function”? How does a company try to create designs that are both functional and beautiful – and hopefully, timeless? And how do you really hide gear (notably speakers) in odd/unique spaces, yet maintain quality? We speak with Barry Sheldrick from Meridian Audio, and Mike Cleary from James Loudspeaker/Sonance.
https://www.meridian-audio.com/
https://www.meridian-audio.com/products/home-audio-loudspeakers/reference/special-edition-dsp8000/
https://www.jamesloudspeaker.com/
https://www.jamesloudspeaker.com/products/288
Jason Voorhees of Cantara, Charlie McClarron from Artcoustic, Luke Crutcher from Living Home Tech, and Amit Ravat from Lithe Audio break down the importance of having a terrific relationship with the manufacturers you work with both on big-ticket projects and product development. How does one develop that relationship? How do you maintain that trust? How has a manufacturer solved a problem/bailed you out when a project has hit a snag? How are your products adjusted based on integrator feedback?
https://www.litheaudio.com/
https://www.livinghometech.co.uk/
https://www.artcoustic.com/
https://www.cantaradesign.com/
First in a series: What’s the history of the term? Is it a two-way street: Can we really bring commercial tech into the home and can we make commercial spaces “homier”? How are these worlds different? How are they similar? What do you need to know before you set foot in a restaurant or a doctor’s office? CEDIA’s Steve Rissi and CE Pro’s Jason Knott (who’s bringing a ton of research to the party) give us the skinny. (Also: Look for classes addressing this topic at CEDIA Expo.)
https://www.cepro.com/
https://cediaexpo.com/
With a debate about whether or not broadband is “infrastructure” looming in the U.S. and a new report just out (from the NSC, no less) on “weaponized AI,” where does the CEDIA industry stand when it comes to the impact of tech policy? How does the U.S. stack up to the rest of the world? How will we address energy tech, social media concerns, and cybersecurity, and how does that impact the globe – who’s winning? Industry expert (and former Expo keynote speaker) John Penney weighs in.
What changes has the pandemic brought to employee/employer relationships, rules, and regs? What do “sick days” look like now? What procedures will become permanent in the realm of health and safety for both technicians and clients? How do you navigate the various mask mandates? And how do you navigate the controversies surrounding vaccines? Courtney Berg of the firm Courtside HR weighs in. Note: Berg’s firm offers discounts on services to CEDIA members: link2hr.com
https://www.courtsidehr.com/
A chat with Elizabeth Parks, president of the research firm Parks Associates, regarding trends in connected home adoption, energy management, the changing face of content delivery, and quite a bit more.
For a complimentary VIP PASS to Parks’ events for CEDIA Podcast listeners, go to: http://www.parksassociates.com/2021-events
https://parksassociates.com/
This one turned into an incredibly freewheeling – and deep – discussion: Installation Magazine has been working on a new market report that aims to look at how AV technology (and which types of technology) is having an enabling impact across a range of vertical markets. The publication mentioned areas such as AI, IoT, XR, and so on. We brought in some folks from the CEDIA Tech Council to weigh in – and the conversation rapidly expanded into a cliché-smashing, insightful, and even inspiring session. Guests include Peter Aylett (HTE), Christiaan Beukes (Sphere Custom), and Rich Green (Rich Green Design).
Yep, we’re busy planning already! Emerald’s Jason McGraw joins us to talk about the themes and health and safety precautions you’ll see at this year’s CEDIA Expo – and we have some local folks on to tell you about the great food, sights, and sports to be found in Indianapolis. Find a complete list of everything we mention on this episode (and more) HERE.
CEDIA is publishing a new study entitled “CEDIA Market Research Insights – Australia 2020/2021”. As the report states: “Never before has the Australian professional smart home industry been studied, broken down and assessed. This report seeks to identify the type of person and company installing smart home technologies, how they operate, and how optimistic they are about the future of this industry.” CEDIA’s Regional Development Consultant Paul Skelton (Australia and New Zealand) has the details.
CEDIA’s Senior Vice President of Education and Training Samantha Ventura, Instructional Designer Cara Chimento, and Technical Trainer Chaz deVerdier bring us up to date on the hybrid courses they’re developing, a blend of online and in-person teaching. Here’s what you need to know when you sign up for CEDIA’s evolving educational offerings.
cedia.net/education
It’s a busy year for state legislatures. What are the trends when it comes to new taxes or regs as states try to continue to navigate the pandemic and mitigate damage? What impact does the federal stimulus package have on all of this? Morgan Scarboro (Manager, Tax Policy and Economist) from MultiState fills us in.
https://www.multistate.us/
The KNX Standard provides a unique platform to integrators to provide a modular and scalable solution that works in all types of buildings. We’ll learn more about KNX with Team Leader of the Marketing Departament Casto Canavate of the KNX Association and Phil Juneau (CCO) of Automated Technology Company LLC. ALSO: Sign up for CEDIA’s KNX in the Home Conference on March 17: https://cedia.net/education-events/knx-in-the-home-conference.
www.atcjomo.com
www.knx.org
CEDIA has been part of the rISE Spotlight series for Integrated Systems Europe, hosting “virtual watercooler” chats. Here you’ll get info on using VR as a sales tool and practical advice on WFH tech.
https://www.jooced.co.uk/
We speak with Bryte CEO and C-Founder Ely Tsern about the Bryte “smart” bed, the importance of restorative sleep, how the bed was developed and how it can integrate into larger projects. Bryte is a CEDIA Propel affinity partner.
https://www.bryte.com/
https://cedia.net/propel
Everything you ever wanted to know about speaker directivity, on- and off-axis response, power handling, certifications (THX), and much more with Perlisten Audio’s Dan Roemer, Control4’s Shawn Nageli, and HTE’s Peter Aylett.
https://www.control4.com/
https://www.hte.design/
https://www.perlistenaudio.com/
We speak with Charles Pearce and Theo Rigden regarding the technology that’s gone into the Immersive Gym, its development from concept to execution, and installation. It’s more than fitness, by the way: The tech here opens up all manner of virtual entertainment experiences, too. Immersive Gym is a CEDIA Propel affinity partner (find more info about what that means at the link below).
https://www.immersivegymco.com/
https://cedia.net/propel
We talk to Simon Fulstow from the UK firm SONA about the integration project called “The I’s Have It,” which won Best Integrated Home, Level III (EMEA), Best Integrated Home (Global); and trophies for Best Lighting, Best Dressed Racks, Best Documentation, and Life Lived Best at Home in the EMEA region. (The home was also a finalist in the Technology Meets Design category.)
https://sona.technology/
CEDIA’s Director of Government Affairs Darren Reaman fills us in on the work he’s been doing, tracking bills and regulations that could affect your business as part of the low-voltage, custom residential integration industry.
https://cedia.net/membership/get-involved/government-affairs
Ed and Walt are joined by CEDIA’s Ian Bryant and David Meyer, along with Michael Heiss (MHeiss Consulting) for a recap of the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) – usually held in Las Vegas, it’ a virtual event this year.
https://michaelheiss.com/
www.cedia.net
How is the 2021 CES virtual show going to work, exactly? What are the expected highlights and trends? Walt, Ed, and Michael Heiss have a preview.
www.cedia.net
https://michaelheiss.com/
Jason Knott from CEPro joins Ed and Walt to give his perspective on the trends that emerged in 2020, and what we might expect to see in 2021.
https://www.cepro.com/
Happy holidays! It’s the second of our two-part series, in which we’ll replay clips from the ten most popular podcasts of 2020. Part Two takes us from numbers five through one. We cover video calibration, coping with business disruptions, and a hilarious segment on 5G with YouTube’s “ElectroBOOM” guy, Mehdi Sadaghdar.
In this two-part series, we’ll hear clips from the ten most popular podcasts of 2020. Part One: Clips from podcasts ten through six on the list. Topics include proper power management, immersive audio, cybersecurity and more.
CEDIA’s Global Services Manager Jenn McGuire joins us for the skinny on the new CEDIA Career Center. The site allows you to:
- Create a company profile to highlight company information, including a logo, company overview, social media links…etc.
- Post open job positions, including internships, apprenticeships, and contractor/gig work.
- Search candidate profiles and resumes.
- View resources on topics, such as, talent attraction, recruitment, development, advancement, and termination.
We’ll also hear from Jenn and CEDIA’s Member Programs Manager Jess Thornburg on all the current member benefits – it’s renewal time, after all.
https://careers.cedia.net/
Roger Dressler (RWD Consulting) and Peter Aylett (HTE) join us for a deep dive into the challenges of keeping the immersive audio experience as consistent as possible for every seat in a dedicated home theater, including some pretty revolutionary ideas from the guests.
Rich Green (Rich Green Design) gives us the latest on XR – “extended reality.” How does it encompass VR, AR, and MR? What are the newest advances? What’s happening in the realms of brain-computer interfaces, haptics, and (especially) audio? And most importantly, how will it impact your business?
Mike Heiss is back to tell us what he’s learned about all the new content and channels available to consumers – and the latest devices your clients will be asking about to deliver all that entertainment.
Sponsored by DISH https://www.dish.com/business/products/dish-fiber/
https://michaelheiss.com/
This new virtual leadership series is an engaging three-part event with the theme of “Financial Success and Growth for the Leader: 2021 and Beyond.” The CEDIA Leadership Series includes market forecasts, and Mollie Carmichael and David Brown of Zonda break down the numbers with Ed and Walt.
https://cedia.net/leadershipseries
Samsung’s The Wall: https://bit.ly/3gCY0te
Details on a new affinity program: CEDIA Propel. Propel is designed to connect members to new brands and products in emerging categories and expand Integrator access to products and services that can accelerate business growth and revenue opportunity. This is particularly important as our industry emerges from the pandemic. Guests include CEDIA Board Directors Jamie Briesemeister (Integration Controls) and John Buchanan (Meridian).
www.amazon.com/proportal
www.bryte.com/
www.immersivegymco.com/
cedia.propel.com
CEDIA's new virtual leadership series is an engaging three-part event with the theme of “Financial Success and Growth for the Leader: 2021 and Beyond.” We preview what you'll learn with tips on personal branding, growth, scaling, technology, culture, trends, and innovation. Linzi Boyd, branding expert and entrepreneur, joins us along with CEDIA’s Samantha Ventura.
https://cedia.net/leadershipseries
What does project management really mean? What are the most important elements? What makes PM particularly challenging in our industry? What resources are available to help people learn more? Ed and Walt are joined by Simon Buddle, CEDIA’s EMEA head of standards and curriculum.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-buddle-74150617/
Sponsor info: projX360.com / 844-688-5584 / sales@projx360.com
CEDIA’s Technical Research Consultant David Meyer breaks down what’s in the new White Paper on HDMI 2.1, and Senior Vice President of Education and Training Samantha Ventura and Director of Technical Training Steve Rissi tell us how new coursework lines up with that info.
https://cedia.net/news-knowledge/news-knowledge/cedia-news/news-detail/press-releases/2020/10/19/cedia-white-paper-dives-deep-into-hdmi-2.1-technology
https://cedia.net/education-events/
Impossibly small spaces. Saltwater. Humidity. Extreme temperatures. Piracy concerns. The issues involved in working on yachts and smaller boats add another layer to the traditional AV, networking, lighting, control, and other systems handled in a typical integration. We get the how-tos from Andrew Royall, Eclectic Home Technology and Stephan Goodhue and Bruce Cox of Liquid Automation.
www.e-h-t.uk
https://liquidautomation.co.nz/
Meet the individual who’s been honored with the CEDIA 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award: “Cap’n Vid,” the one and only Michael Heiss. He’s got some great stories about the origins of CEDIA – and his time at NBC television.
https://michaelheiss.com/
Jamie Gold -- Industry expert, wellness consultant, Forbes.com columnist, and author of “Wellness by Design” (and many more) -- joins us with her thoughts on the intersection of tech and wellness design, and how the pandemic can and will impact technology integrations.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgwellnessdesign/
In this brief episode we hear from the five candidates running for positions on the CEDIA Board of Directors. This year, open board positions include one CEDIA member candidate from the EMEA region and three from the rest of the global membership. We give each candidate three minutes to make their pitch to tell you why you should vote for them.
Voting closes on October 21.
https://vote.associationvoting.com/cedia/
Tax expert Morgan Scarboro from MultiState covers how states will get “creative” on taxes: business and corporate taxes, taxes on digital goods, taxes on services, and so on – based on what we've learned from previous recessions.
https://www.multistate.us/
A roundup of some of the Talks offered by CEDIA Volunteers at this year’s Virtual Expo Experience. Topics include the difficulties of making voice control interfaces really understand various phrasings, video analytics for surveillance, a preview of Wi-Fi 6E, and more.
https://www.youtube.com/user/CEDIAHQ
Everything you need to know about flat panel displays – especially the big, bright ones that are now on the market. We’ve got deets on installation and applications, and what you need to consider regarding heat, power, noise, and the perfect audio setup. Our guest is Samsung’s Kris Hogg.
Samsung’s The Wall: https://bit.ly/3gCY0te
And for something a little different: Imagine a cross between Bill Nye and the guys from Jackass, but with content focusing on electronics, debunking fake viral videos ABOUT electronics, and dispelling myths about 5G panic and what have you. That's Mehdi Sadaghdar. This YouTube sensation is informative, funny as heck, and apparently impervious to injury.
https://www.youtube.com/user/msadaghd
A chat with CEDIA’s Keynote speaker at the 2020 Virtual Expo Experience. Boyd will deliver two addresses: Building Brands to Shift Industries: Today, Tomorrow, The Future; and Economic, Societal, and Consumer Trends for a 21st Century Mindset: In Conversation with Linzi Boyd and Darren Shirlaw.
http://www.linziboyd.com/
Mike Heiss (M Heiss Consulting) attended the annual Display Week show (virtual this year) to fill us in on the latest gear – that you can’t even buy yet. This show from SID (the Society for Information Display) is a look at emerging tech as it begins to come to market.
https://michaelheiss.com/
http://www.displayweek.org/2020.aspx
Google and Ring are now offering products and services tailor-made for CEDIA firms – and we’ll learn more about the philosophy behind their growing pro divisions. Guests include Google’s Adeel Tufail and Ring’s Andrew Vloyanetes.
Google Duplex https://youtu.be/D5VN56jQMWM
Google Nest Pro https://pro.nest.com/build/
Ring https://ring.com/
Guy Singleton, creator of The CEDIA Designer, joins us to talk about handling “non-traditional” room shapes (that perhaps aren’t optimum for cinemas), proper audio for displays like Samsung’s The Wall, and how CEDIA’s standards and practices work informs TCD.
TCD: https://cedia.net/tcd/tcd-home
Samsung’s The Wall: https://bit.ly/3gCY0te
Want to add lighting to your integration projects? Start here. Pete Romaniello (IALD) of https://www.conceptuallighting.com/ gives us an overview of the lighting segment from the certified lighting designer’s perspective. Pete has volunteered as a CEDIA instructor and has trained CEDIA integrators who’ve won awards for their lighting projects. Romaniello is teaching a class called “How to Work with Lighting Designers” at the CEDIA Virtual Lighting Conference on August 11. https://cedia.net/education-events/lighting-conference
Creating lasting change is much easier said than done. How do you know what change is needed? How do you get your team on board? How do you make it stick? OneVision’s Jason Griffing walks us through the steps of change management.
https://www.onevisionresources.com/
By the way, Griffing will be presenting a webinar on this very subject soon:
https://www.onevisionresources.com/create-lasting-change
CEDIA’s Steve Rissi and Samantha Ventura break down the philosophy behind the curriculum in the new CEDIA Academy coursework, and the differences between holistic and utilitarian educational styles.
https://cedia.net/education
Dr. Rebecca Homkes outlines her three-step strategy for actually growing your business during a downturn.
Interested in more? https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6657689602767364096/
From 5G to cybersecurity to managing streaming content for your clients, our twice-yearly highlight wrap-up features clips from the five most popular shows we recorded this year.
Also -- here's the link for nominations to the CEDIA Board of Directors:
https://cedia.net/about/leadership/board-of-directors/cedia-board-nominations
Walt and Ed once again dig into the world of delivering clean, surge-free power to the integrated home. What’s the latest UPS technology? How are best practices developing? And what should an integrator avoid? Our guests are Nyron Kahrim from Middle Atlantic/Legrand, and Vince Luciani and Jimmy Paschke from SurgeX.
https://www.legrand.us/middleatlanticproducts.aspx
https://www.ametekesp.com/surgex
The CEB28 HDMI System Design and Verification and CEB22 Audio Design best practice guidelines are nearing completion with the ongoing efforts of CEDIA/CTA R10 Working Group. CEDIA’s Senior Director of Technology and Standards (and podcast co-host) Walt Zerbe is a big part of that effort, as are Technical Research Consultant David Meyer and CEDIA Board Member Peter Aylett (HTE). Here’s a progress report.
Mitch Reitman of the Reitman Group – regular contributor to the CE Pro family of publications – walks us through changes in small-business stimulus, and some pitfalls you need beware of.
https://www.reitman.us/
As Grandcare’s Laura Mitchell tells us, “With COVID19 we have just seen aging and senior housing turned on its head with social isolation, lack of healthcare workers, and the fear of hospitals. We are inundated with calls and requests for the video chat, telehealth capabilities, and activity monitoring.” Mitchell joins us to talk about the state of the post-COVID aging industry and best practices to stay safe.
https://www.grandcare.com/
How do you change products or services to fit a lockdown situation or match your client’s comfort level? Can you do that even without having techs in the house? Pete Trauth (Nirvana Home Entertainment), Mike Ranpura (Smart Life AV), and Mike McMaster (Wilshire Media Systems) have all been working on solutions to that problem. Peter Aylett (HTE), meanwhile, has some ideas about business opportunities created by this pandemic that he offered on a recent CEDIA webinar.
https://www.nirvanahomeentertainment.com/
https://www.smartlifeav.com/
https://www.wilshirehe.com/
https://www.hte.design/
Paul Gionfriddo, President and CEO Mental Health America joins us to speak about mental health as it relates to the small business owner (and their employees) during this pandemic. What are good coping mechanisms? How does one deal with these added pressures? What should someone be on the lookout for; the danger signs that things are getting away from them?
https://mhanational.org/
CEDIA’s Desiree Friedman and James Bliss tell us about the work (and thought) that went into CEDIA’s new website: the look, the learning systems, and the combination of several sites into one location serving our global community of integrators, specifiers, and clients.
CEDIA.net
Two integrators share how their conversations with suppliers and clients have changed – and so has the way they do business. Guests include Heather Sidorowicz (SouthTown AV) and Jamie Briesemeister (Integration Controls).
http://www.southtownav.com/
https://integrationcontrols.com/
A recap of the panel discussion with integrators and interior designers from the CEDIA Design Build Conference at ISE. Guests include Dean Keyworth, Armstrong Keyworth; Susie Rumbold, Tessuto; plus integrators James Ratcliffe, Homeplay; and Pip Evans, NV Integration.
https://armstrong-keyworth.co.uk/
https://tessuto.co.uk/
https://www.homeplay.tv/
https://nvintegration.co.uk/
John Penney, who’s been a strategy officer for some of the biggest names in media, joins Ed and Walt to talk about the myriad changes wrought by the pandemic in content production and delivery, and what that means for integrators.
For more on CEDIA, check out CEDIA.net.
Michael Cogbill (Rev2 Consulting) walks us through the latest – and incredibly powerful – camera technologies, including techniques that can screen for fever through facial imagery alone. Why are the challenges? And how can a residential integrator find the opportunities here?
Resource: https://ipvm.com/