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Inside the CEDIA Expo Education Conference with Jeff Mery and Shawn Hansson Aug 5, 2026 23:04 CEDIA Expo 2026 is almost here, and this episode has the inside scoop on the education conference attendees can take advantage of. Mitch Klein talks with audio calibrator Jeff Mery (Bison HTA) and Shawn Hansson (Logic Integration) about the hands-on RP32 workshop, a follow-up to RP22 focused on verifying real-world system performance, plus Shawn's sessions on scaling a business and breaking into c

Reframing the Smart Home Conversation Jun 3, 2026 28:07 In this episode, Imogen Dent is joined by interior design writer and author Kate Watson-Smyth and Pip Evans with NV Integration to explore the relationship between design and technology and why collaboration between designers and integrators is essential for creating better homes. From hidden speakers and circadian lighting to common misconceptions about smart homes, the conversation unpacks how t

OLED to MicroLED: Navigating the New Frontier of Video May 20, 2026 49:58 Recorded live at CEDIA's California Tech + Busines Summit, this episode dives headfirst into the rapidly evolving world of high-end display technology and what it means for integrators looking to stay ahead of the curve. Experts from Samsung, Sony, LG, and Barco come together to unpack the real differences between OLED, MicroLED, Micro RGB, projection, and direct-view LED — and explain how each te

Design Meets Technology: Bridging the Gap Between Vision and Integration May 6, 2026 30:11 What happens when great design meets rapidly evolving technology? In this episode, Rina Patel of Vastu Interiors and Josh Harvey of Barton Automation sit down to unpack the real relationship between designers and integrators and why collaboration is no longer optional. From future-proofing homes to navigating fast-moving tech trends, they explore how to create spaces that are both timeless and tec

Advocacy in Action Apr 15, 2026 39:37 In the relaunch of CEDIA's Podcast, The Integration Conversation, Daryl Friedman sits down with CEDIA Chairperson Amanda Wildman to talk advocacy, leadership, and what it really takes to grow the integration industry. From hands-on beginnings in the field to shaping conversations on Capitol Hill, Amanda shares how advocacy goes far beyond policy by impacting workforce development, design-build rel

The Evolution of DALI: From Hi-Fi to Custom Installation Jan 15, 2026 33:37 This episode of The CEDIA Podcast is sponsored by DALI. Jeff Hayward speaks with Alex Foxon and Michael Munch from DALI, a renowned loudspeaker manufacturer with over four decades of history. Alex shares the origin story of DALI, detailing how founder Peter Lyngdorf's vision transformed from a small Hi-Fi retail company in Denmark to a globally recognized brand. The conversation highlights key mil

Exploring Marvin Connected Home Automated Windows & Doors Sep 25, 2025 21:18 This episode of the CEDIA Podcast is sponsored by Marvin. In this conversation, Mitch Klein, CEDIA's VP of Business Development, and Jim Flaherty, Director of the Modern Business Team at Marvin, discusses the company's foray into the connected home market, focusing on smart windows and their integration into home automation systems. He emphasizes the importance of partnerships with integrators and

2025 ISE Show Final Day | 516 Feb 7, 2025 37:12 In this episode of the CEDIA Podcast, host Walt Zerbe, Senior Director of Technology and Standards, leads a discussion on the latest trends from the ISC show. Michael Heiss, an industry consultant, shares insights on the integration of commercial and residential technology. Pete Trauth from Nirvana Home Entertainment introduces "Seco," a product featuring molded plastic squares that display low-re

2025 ISE Show Day 2 | 515 Feb 6, 2025 28:42 In this podcast episode recorded at ISE 2025 in Barcelona, host Walt Zerbe and a diverse panel of experts discuss the latest trends in audio technology and smart home integration. They explore the convergence of software and hardware, the role of AI in enhancing user experiences, and the ethical implications of data collection. We emphasize the importance of standards for interoperability, the imp

2025 ISE Show Day 1 Feb 5, 2025 29:18 In this podcast episode, host Walt Zerbe and guests Rich Green, Ben Goff, and Tom Dellicompagni share their experiences from the 2025 ISC show in Barcelona, Spain. They discuss the importance of staying open to new ideas and products, highlighting innovations like micro-LED panels and the Accendo Square Woofer. The conversation also covers the potential of AI and robotics in the industry, with Ric

Video Deep Dive From the 2025 CES Show Jan 27, 2025 01:19:30 In this episode of the CEDIA Podcast, host Walt Zerbe, senior director of technology and standards, explores the latest advancements in video technology with guest Michael Heiss, also known as "Captain Video." They discuss key topics from CES, including HDMI 2.2 and the Lip Latency Indication Protocol (LIP). Michael explains the significant improvements in HDMI 2.2, such as increased bandwidth for

2025 CES Show Final Day | 412 Jan 12, 2025 01:03:36 In this podcast episode, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Directror of Technology and Standards and host of he CEDIA Podcats talks with Jim Hunter, and Rich Birra discussing their experiences at CES, focusing on the evolution of smart home technology, AI, and the impact of new innovations. Jim, attending his 29th CES, notes a decline in attendance and quieter atmosphere compared to previous years. Rich highlights

2025 CES Show Day 2 | 411 Jan 9, 2025 58:26 In this episode of the CEDIA Podcast, hosted by Walt Zerbe, Senior Director of Technology and Standards, the speakers share their experiences from the CES show in Las Vegas. They discuss cutting-edge innovations such as invisible speakers using MEMS technology, a customizable smart water system called Viomi, and the Mudra Band, a neural wristband for gesture control. The conversation also explores

2025 CES Show Day 1 | 410 Jan 8, 2025 48:22 In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast talks with Mitch Klein, VP of Business Strategy at CEDIA, Rich Green, owner of Rich Green Design, and Gordon Van Zuiden, Daisy branch partner in Silicon Valley and a Daisy ambassador where we talk about what we saw and experienced during the first day of the 2025 CES show. SPOILER ALERT: T

Let's Talk about Lighting Design Part 2 | 409 Dec 6, 2024 01:06:51 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 trends, tips, new products, and a host of other things. Be sure to check out, "Let's Ta

NEW CEDIA Tiered Memberships & Online Learning System | 408 Nov 22, 2024 46:09 In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast, talks with Rob Sutherland of Inspired Dwelling, Eddie Shapiro of SmartTouch USA, Wendy Griffiths, Jon Rehwaldt and Paul Dolence of CEDIA about the new tiered memberships that CEDIA is rolling out and the Learning Management System (LMS) CEDIA is about to deploy called, "CEDIA Online Learni

Ethical Technology Design | 407.1 Nov 10, 2024 55:18 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 rel

2024 Australian Tech Summit | 406 Nov 1, 2024 28:02 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

Cybersecurity Exposure, Global Gov't Programs, Insurance & More | 405 Oct 18, 2024 53:50 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 ins

Technology Integrator SOC Campaign & NEC Limited Energy Code Changes | 404 Oct 4, 2024 57:34 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 sta

Lighting and the Physiology of the Body | 403 Sep 20, 2024 01:01:01 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 importan

2024 CEDIA Expo | Final Day | 402 Sep 8, 2024 35:45 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.

2024 CEDIA Expo | Day 2 | 401 Sep 7, 2024 29:00 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.

2024 CEDIA Expo | Day 1 | 400 Sep 6, 2024 32:10 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 ab

A Chat With Meridian Audio | Learn About the Company, History & Products | 399 Aug 28, 2024 01:04:50 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 prod

Private Cinemas: Form vs. Function | 398 Aug 23, 2024 01:07:27 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

Building a Stronger Business with Professional Certification | 397 Aug 9, 2024 47:02 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,

AI and the Smart Home | a ISE 2024 Stage Talk | 397 Jul 26, 2024 46:24 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 h

A Chat With Lutron, How Did They Start and What Are They up To | 396 Jul 23, 2024 51:58 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 mo

Neuroinclusive Design | a 2024 ISE Stage Talk | 395 Jul 12, 2024 49:42 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 l

Let's Talk About Lighting Design Part 1 | 393 Jun 26, 2024 51:26 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

A Manufactures Perspective of RP22 | The Immersive Audio Design Recommended Practice | 392 Jun 21, 2024 51:32 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.

Stuff is Cheap, People are Expensive: ISE 2024 Stage Talk | 391 Jun 6, 2024 48:39 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.

2024 Tax and Policy Update | 390 May 18, 2024 53:35 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

Navigating AI Threats in the AV Industry | 389 May 6, 2024 49:26 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.

2024 Chicago Tech & Business Summit with RP22 Workshop | 386 Apr 19, 2024 19:36 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 Audi

Immersive Audio Design Work Shops [RP22) | 385 Apr 2, 2024 49:21 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 worksh

A Discussion About the 2024 CEDIA Awards [384] Mar 18, 2024 57:32 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

New CEDIA Tech Summits | 383 Mar 1, 2024 28:45 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/

2026 NEC Code & Gov't Affairs Update | 382 Feb 17, 2024 53:52 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 CEDI

ISE 2024 Day 4 | 381 Feb 2, 2024 32:49 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.

ISE 2024 Day 3 | 380 Feb 1, 2024 34:54 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.

A Brief History of ISE | 379 Feb 1, 2024 12:11 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.

ISE 2024 Day 2 | 378 Feb 1, 2024 32:06 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.

ISE 2024 Day 1 | 377 Jan 30, 2024 41:27 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.

2024 CES Show Day 1 v2 | 376.1 Jan 12, 2024 38:12 *corrected audio issue 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.

2024 CES Show Day 3 v2 | 378.1 Jan 12, 2024 59:54 *corrected audio issue 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/iwasem

2024 CES Show Day 2 | 377 Jan 11, 2024 47:05 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://ww

BMS Control for HVAC Systems & the Complexities of Successful Integration | 375 Dec 15, 2023 54:02 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.

Neuroinclusive Design: What it is and why do we need it? | 374 Dec 1, 2023 54:56 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

The State of Wellness | 373 Nov 20, 2023 01:07:06 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)

75th AES Show in New York City | 372.3 Nov 5, 2023 38:40 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.

Australian Tech Summit | 371 Oct 20, 2023 01:05:47 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.

Toronto Tech Summit | 370 Oct 7, 2023 32:07 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

4DSOUND Sound | A New Dimension in Immersive Audio | 369 Sep 22, 2023 47:14 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://

2023 CEDIA Expo _ Day 3 [368] Sep 10, 2023 40:05 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

2023 CEDIA Expo | Day 1 [366] Sep 8, 2023 31:04 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 Fetter, 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.

A chat with Monitor Audio [365] Aug 25, 2023 43:29 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.mon

A View From a Music Creative | A Look Into Reality [364] Aug 11, 2023 49:43 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

The Crossover Between CI and Pro AV [363] Jul 28, 2023 29:40 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!

Smart Homes for Sustainable and Independent Living [362] Jul 14, 2023 33:44 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 h

Top Five Business Opportunities for 2023 [361] Jun 30, 2023 36:29 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

Building a Better Business with CEDIA Certification [360] Jun 16, 2023 49:18 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 Devel

Recession Ready: Leaning Into the Downturn 359 Jun 2, 2023 56:01 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

Home Acoustics Alliance [HAA] Training [358] May 19, 2023 33:08 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

2023 NAB Show Update with Michael Heiss [357] May 5, 2023 58:24 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.

Together For Cinema Update v3 [356.3] Apr 21, 2023 01:08:32 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.

CEDIA Tech Summit Atlanta [2023_355] Apr 8, 2023 32:54 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.

Capturing Olympics Audio & Preserving the Art [2023_354] Mar 31, 2023 45:05 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

Objective vs Subjective | How Applying Standards can yield Exceptional Experiences [2023_353] Mar 17, 2023 51:19 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 experience

Is the Connected Home Actually Smart ISE Stage Talk [2023_352] Feb 27, 2023 01:07:25 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

AI, The Metaverse and the Revenge of Analog ISE Stage Talk [2023_351] Feb 17, 2023 47:31 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.

Final Day of the ISE 2023 Show [2023 08] Feb 3, 2023 40:44 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.

Day 3 of the ISE 2023 Show [2023 07] Feb 3, 2023 37:49 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.

Day 2 of the ISE Show [2023 06] Feb 2, 2023 38:01 In 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.

Day 1 of the ISE 2023 Show [2023 05] Feb 1, 2023 31:44 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.

2023 CES Display Tech Wrap-Up Jan 20, 2023 01:15:28 In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, CEDIA Sr. Director of Technology & Standards and host of the CEDIA Podcast talks with Rob Sabin, Editor-in-Chief of ProjectorCentral.com and Michael Heiss, freelance writer for Residential Tech Today and Hidden Wires about all things display technology at the 2023 CES show.

2023 CES Day 3 of Exhibits [2023 03] Jan 8, 2023 39:10 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.

2023 CES Day 2 of Exhibits [2023 02] Jan 7, 2023 47:56 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.

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