Shows
The CEDIA PodcastNEW CEDIA Tiered Memberships & Online Learning System | 408In 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 Learning". Stay tuned for new information on the CEDIA website. https://cedia.org/smart-home-professionals/membership/2025-cedia-member-benefits-and-pricing/ https://cedia.org/en-us/smart-home-professionals/education/online-learning/
2024-11-2246 min
The CEDIA PodcastTechnology Integrator SOC Campaign & NEC Limited Energy Code Changes | 404In 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 E...
2024-10-0457 min
The CEDIA Podcast2024 CEDIA Expo | Final Day | 402In 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.
2024-09-0835 min
The CEDIA Podcast2024 CEDIA Expo | Day 2 | 401In 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.
2024-09-0729 min
The CEDIA Podcast2024 CEDIA Expo | Day 1 | 400In 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.
2024-09-0632 min
The CEDIA PodcastA Chat With Lutron, How Did They Start and What Are They up To | 396In 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 pe...
2024-07-2351 min
The CEDIA PodcastImmersive Audio Design Work Shops [RP22) | 385In 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 CE...
2024-04-0249 min
The CEDIA PodcastA Discussion About the 2024 CEDIA Awards [384]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 j...
2024-03-1857 min
The CEDIA PodcastNew CEDIA Tech Summits | 383In 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/
2024-03-0128 min
The CEDIA Podcast2026 NEC Code & Gov't Affairs Update | 382In 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.
2024-02-1753 min
The CEDIA Podcast2023 CEDIA Expo _ Day 3 [368]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
2023-09-1040 min
The CEDIA Podcast2023 CEDIA Expo | Day 2 [367]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
2023-09-0931 min
The CEDIA Podcast2023 CEDIA Expo | Day 1 [366]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.net/advocacy/rp22 https://cedia.net/advocacy/workforce-development/jobseekers https://cedia.net/product.aspx?ID=3360
2023-09-0831 min
The CEDIA PodcastBuilding a Better Business with CEDIA Certification [360]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
2023-06-1649 min
The CEDIA PodcastCEDIA Tech Summit Atlanta [2023_355]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.
2023-04-0832 min
The CEDIA Podcast"Special Edition" CEDIA GOVT & Governance | VOTE! [2022 41]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.
2022-10-1019 minThe CEDIA PodcastCEDIA Expo First Impressions with Chris Oram [2002 40]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.
2022-10-0729 minThe CEDIA PodcastCEDIA Expo 2022 Day 2 [2022 38]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.
2022-10-0138 minThe CEDIA Podcast2022 CEDIA Expo Keynote Discussion with Kaleidescape [2022 35]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.
2022-09-1643 minThe CEDIA PodcastNEC 2023 Code and CEDIA Policy Update (2022 31)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.
2022-08-201h 07The CEDIA PodcastCEDIA Certification Panel at 2022 ISE Show (2022 30)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.
2022-08-1347 min
The CEDIA PodcastCEDIA Tech Summit at KOP (2022_14)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.
2022-04-1526 minThe CEDIA PodcastMeet some CEDIA Members (2022_12)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
2022-04-0258 minThe CEDIA PodcastCEDIA Celebrates International Womens Day (2022_10)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.
2022-03-121h 05The CEDIA PodcastCEDIA Welcomes Kohler to the Propel Program (2022_9)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.
2022-03-0641 minThe CEDIA PodcastCEDIA Launches New Programming Specialist Pathway (2022_5)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.
2022-02-0456 minThe CEDIA PodcastCEDIA adds GuardDog to Propel Program (2022_4)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
2022-01-2841 minThe CEDIA PodcastMeet Daryl Friedman, CEDIA's new CEO (2021_50)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
2021-12-0321 minThe CEDIA PodcastCEDIA WellCon Wrap-Up (2021_48)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
2021-11-1957 minThe CEDIA PodcastWellness & the CEDIA WellCon Event (2021_44)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
2021-10-2251 minThe CEDIA PodcastCEDIA Releases RP-28 Recommended Practice (2021_40)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
2021-09-2549 minThe CEDIA PodcastThe CEDIA Podcast: Poppy Crum & Story Telling (2021_38)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.
2021-09-1052 minThe CEDIA PodcastThe CEDIA Podcast: 2021 CEDIA Expo Day 2Join 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.
2021-09-0329 minThe CEDIA Podcast2021 CEDIA Expo Day 1Join 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.
2021-09-0232 minThe CEDIA PodcastFuture-Forward with LaunchpadFor 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 L...
2021-08-0633 minThe CEDIA PodcastThe CEDIA Podcast: Geeking Out on EQAh, 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.
2021-07-2353 min
The CEDIA PodcastCEDIA Expo 2021 Education PreviewCEDIA 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
2021-07-1651 min
The CEDIA PodcastCEDIA 2021 Expo Preview OneYep, 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.
2021-03-2641 min
The CEDIA PodcastThe New CEDIA Career CenterCEDIA’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://care...
2020-12-1135 min
The CEDIA PodcastHDMI 2.1 – New White Paper, New CoursesCEDIA’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/
2020-10-2359 min
The CEDIA PodcastMichael Heiss, CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Award RecipientMeet 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/
2020-10-0949 min
The CEDIA PodcastCEDIA and Big TechGoogle 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/
2020-08-1443 min
The CEDIA PodcastAll about CEDIA's new-look websiteCEDIA’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
2020-06-0223 min
The CEDIA PodcastCertification and Legislative UpdateWhat’s CEDIA up to – besides CEDIASTRONG? The other work continues. CEDIA’s David Whitney gives us info on the work his team (including with CEDIA volunteer and former Board Chairman Dennis Erskine) is doing to update CEDIA Certification, and CEDIA’s Darren Reaman clues us in on legislative moves. Take the CEDIA Technician Job Analysis Survey here.
2020-04-2142 min
The CEDIA PodcastLegal and Financial Advice for CEDIA's UK MembersIn this special edition of the CEDIA podcast, we address our members in the UK – but there’s actually some pretty great advice in here for everyone. Regarding response to the pandemic, we speak with an accounting firm, a legal practice, two integrators and a trade supplier. Luke Desmond, crispaccountancy.co.uk/ Stuart Tickle, www.awe-europe.com/ Adam Kent, www.installautomation.com James Ratcliffe, www.homeplay.tv/ Charlotte Marshall and Emma Vennesson, www.faegredrinker.com/en/locations/london#!#tab-Overview
2020-04-011h 18
The CEDIA PodcastCEDIA Talks on Video Compression and Selling to BoomersWe've got highlights of two CEDIA talks from ISE 2020. In one, CEDIA's David Meyer gives us everything we ever wanted to know about video compression, and in the other, Michael Heiss (M Heiss Consulting) talks about the unique issue of selling to Baby Boomers as the population ages. For more on CEDIA, check out cedia.net.
2020-03-1335 min
The CEDIA PodcastA chat with CEDIA's Chairman and a workforce development updateIn this two-parter, we sit down with CEDIA's new Board Chairman, Rob Sutherland, and give you an update on a challenge we've all identified: workforce development. We stopped by the integration firm TRIPhase to talk with the owner, Robert Haecker, about a recent hire -- Brett Jagger -- who graduated from the inaugural 12-week CEDIA Electronic Systems Integration Technician Training program.
2020-03-0640 min
The CEDIA PodcastCEDIA's fourth report from CES 2020Non-invasive monitoring. Personalized experiences for different individuals all coming from a single display. Interfaces that can be controlled with a glance. This CES 2020 wrapup includes all that and more with Walt Zerbe from CEDIA, Mike Maniscalco (Pytheas), Rich Green (Rich Green Design), Gordon van Zuiden (cyberManor), and Christiaan Beukes (Sphere Custom).
2020-01-1348 min
The CEDIA PodcastCEDIA's third report from CES 2020A theme from CES 2020? From air quality control to products for the differently abled, there are more solutions for clients needs as opposed to wants. Our panel for Day Three includes Walt Zerbe and Ian Bryant from CEDIA, Mike Maniscalco (Pytheas), Rich Green (Rich Green Design), Gordon van Zuiden (cyberManor), Christiaan Beukes (Sphere Custom), and Melissa Andresko (Lutron).
2020-01-1037 min
The CEDIA PodcastCEDIA's second report from CES 2020Here’s our second report from CES 2020. The crew includes Walt Zerbe from CEDIA, Mike Maniscalco (Pytheas), Rich Green (Rich Green Design), Gordon van Zuiden (cyberManor), Christiaan Beukes (Sphere Custom), and Tom Garrett (Trinnov Audio). One highlight (of many): The gents will tell you about sensors so small they can legitimately be called “smart dust.”
2020-01-0949 min
The CEDIA PodcastOur CEDIA Panel's first report from CES 2020CES 2020 is underway, and CEDIA has a crew walking the floors and reporting back. The panel for the first episode from Vegas includes Walt Zerbe and Ian Bryant from CEDIA, Mike Maniscalco (Pytheas), Rich Green (Rich Green Design), Gordon van Zuiden (cyberManor), Christiaan Beukes (Sphere Custom), and Jim Hunter (Delos).
2020-01-0839 min
The CEDIA PodcastTopics from CEDIA Talks we didn't (yet) cover in the podcastWe went back into the CEDIA Talks from this year’s Expo in Denver to find topics that we hadn’t covered in the podcast. We'll hear from Christiaan Beukes (Sphere Custom) on a danger to your business called “Scope Creep" AND a look at mass sensorization, Michael Heiss (M Heiss Consulting) on direct LED vs. two-piece projection, and Maurice Karagiorgos (Lutron) clears up a bunch of lighting acronyms.
2019-12-1344 min
The CEDIA PodcastImprove your chances of winning a CEDIA Award, then use it to marketTwo CEDIA-Award-winning firms, The Pyramid Group (UK) and The Premier Group (US) talk about what makes a great CEDIA Awards entry, and how to use the awards to generate more business. The Cavern, by The Pyramid Group: https://cedia.net/insights/cedia-blog-detail/blog/2019/11/27/how-they-did-it-the-cavern Sophisticated Lakehouse, by The Premier Group: https://cedia.net/insights/cedia-blog-detail/blog/2018/10/18/how-they-did-it-sophisticated-lakehouse
2019-11-2943 min
The CEDIA PodcastMeet the candidates running for CEDIA's Board of DirectorsNine candidates are running for CEDIA's elected positions on the association's Board of Directors. In this podcast, each individual is given two minutes to tell you why you should vote for them. To learn more about the men and women running, the process and open seats, and to cast your vote, go to cedia.net/election.
2019-10-0421 min
The CEDIA PodcastClips from select CEDIA Talks at Expo 2019 in DenverThis year's CEDIA Talks covered business efficiency, Wi-Fi 6, eSports, AI, and much more. Here are some highlights from Julie Jacobson (CE Pro), Nathan Holmes (Access Networks), Michael Heiss (M Heiss Consulting), Rich Green (Rich Green Ink) and Peter Aylett (Archimedia). https://www.cepro.com/ https://www.accessca.com/ https://michaelheiss.com/ https://www.archimedia-me.com/ Check out our YouTube channel, too: https://www.youtube.com/user/CEDIAHQ
2019-09-2030 min
The CEDIA PodcastA rapid-fire wrapup of CEDIA Expo, Day ThreeEd and Walt welcome Rich Green (Rich Green Ink), Peter Aylett (Archimedia), Christiaan Beukes (Artcoustic SA/Sphere Custom Design), Hugo Fitzjohn (Meridian), and John Akers (LMC Home Entertainment) for this rapid-fire wrapup of Expo, Day Three. https://www.archimedia-me.com/ https://www.lmche.com/ http://spherecustom.com/ https://www.meridian-audio.com/ Have an idea for a class at Expo in 2020? https://cedia.net/cedia-training/call-for-proposals
2019-09-1522 min
The CEDIA PodcastThe CEDIA panel recaps Expo, Day Two, 2019Guests with Ed and Walt include Eddie Shapiro (SmartTouchUSA), Peter Aylett (Archimedia), and Christiaan Beukes (Artcoustic SA/Sphere Custom Design) for a recap of CEDIA Expo, Day Two. Find out who took home honors for innovation -- and get some critical info on the CEDIA Size and Scope report. https://smarttouchusa.com/ http://spherecustom.com/ https://www.archimedia-me.com/
2019-09-1426 min
The CEDIA PodcastThe CEDIA panel recaps Expo, Day One, 2019Ed and Walt are joined by Rich Green (Rich Green Ink), Eddie Shapiro (SmartTouchUSA), Kris Hogg (Samsung), and Christiaan Beukes (Artcoustic SA/Sphere Custom Design) for a recap of CEDIA Expo, Day One. The big topics: a gripping keynote, amazing stuff in Innovation Alley, and great vibes in the classrooms. https://smarttouchusa.com/ http://spherecustom.com/ https://www.samsung.com/us/
2019-09-1327 min
The CEDIA PodcastA look at the philosophy behind CEDIA's educational offeringsIn this episode, we talk not only about the "what" of CEDIA education at Expo, Boot Camps, and the new workforce development curriculum, but the "why" — the philosophies behind the nuts and bolts of the training. CEDIA's Director of Technical Training Steve Rissi joins Ed and Walt for this one (and he has some pretty great takes). Register for education at Expo at CEDIAexpo.com.
2019-08-3040 min
The CEDIA PodcastA chat with CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Mitch KleinMitchell Klein has led his own integration firm, he's led CEDIA, and now he leads the Z-Wave Alliance. He's also the 2019 CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Award Winner. Here's an in-depth interview with a thoughtful and fascinating gent. Register for CEDIA Expo and help us celebrate Mr. Klein's achievement: CEDIAExpo.com
2019-08-1654 min
The CEDIA PodcastA preview of the 2019 CEDIA Expo Keynote addressLuke Williams will be providing the opening Keynote for CEDIA Expo 2019 in Denver. Williams is Professor of Innovation and Design at the NYU Stern School of Business and a Fellow at Frog Design. He is the inventor of 30-plus U.S. patents and has designed more than 100 products in industries ranging from transportation to finance and healthcare to consumer electronics. He is the author of the international bestseller "Disrupt: Think the Unthinkable to Spark Transformation in Your Business." https://www.amazon.com/Disrupt-Think-Unthinkable-Transformation-Business/dp/0137025149 William’s keynote will focus on how disruptive thinking can spark transformation in business. Register for CEDIA Expo at https://www.cediaexpo.com/
2019-07-1941 min
The CEDIA PodcastKey courses and critical info for education at CEDIA ExpoSteve Rissi, CEDIA's director of technical training — a former tech who's worked in the field — and our Senior Director of Education Samantha Ventura join us to give us the skinny on the classes that'll fit your firm's needs and how their team has been polishing the training catalog for CEDIA Expo 2019. Register here: https://www.cediaexpo.com/
2019-06-2136 min
The CEDIA PodcastStuff to do in Denver, both at CEDIA Expo and after hoursTwo parts again in this one: David Thomas (Momentum Group) and Carol Campbell (Technology Insider Group, among others) tell us all about stuff to do, see, eat, and drink in and around Denver, and Brian Pagel of Emerald Expositions tells us what's new and different on the CEDIA Expo floor in 2019. Early Bird Special pricing for CEDIA Expo 2019 has been extended through June 21. REGISTER HERE: https://www.cediaexpo.com/ For more on Thomas and Campbell: http://www.momentumreps.com/ http://technologyinsidergroup.com/
2019-06-1434 min
The CEDIA PodcastEverything you wanted to know about fiber, shielding, certification, and moreAs the home network grows more complex — and we get closer to the adoption of technologies such as 8K video — cabling will become more critical. Is it time to become expert with fiber so your projects are “future-ready”? We dig into this and many other issues (including shielding, cable certification, and more) with Eric Bodley of the very aptly named Future Ready Solutions. https://futurereadysolutions.com/ Find info on the White Paper on cabling here: https://cedia.net/insights/cedia-blog-detail/press-releases/2019/05/21/new-cedia-white-paper-keys-in-on-cabling For more on CEDIA: CEDIA.net.
2019-05-2437 min
The CEDIA PodcastA deep dive into two projects that have won CEDIA AwardsHere's a chat with Stephen Nevison (Intuitive Homes) and Oliver Hall (Ultamation) on their Global Award-winning project for Best Integrated Home (EMEA), plus a talk with Michael Sherman (Henri) and Thanh Lepinaux (Lutron) on the work that went into Henri's award-winning showroom. www.intuitivehomes.co.uk www.ultamation.com/ www.henri.fr http://www.lutron.com/europe For more on CEDIA, check out cedia.net.
2019-04-2646 min
The CEDIA PodcastOn job costing and getting what you're worthThis episode highlights some key takeaways from two business classes at the CEDIA Tech Summit in Irvine, CA. Susan Sipe (Salez Toolz) covers "Job-Costing for Contractors Who Don’t Like Accounting" and long-time CEDIA instructor Frank White covered “5 Ways to Get What You’re Worth.” (Both will be offered at CEDIA Expo 2019 in Denver; register at www.cediaexpo.com.) www.saleztoolz.com For more on CEDIA: cedia.net
2019-04-2426 min
The CEDIA PodcastA virtual tour through the tech in CEDIA's new HQThere's an "experience center" demonstrating residential multiple systems (and interfaces) from kitchen to living room to bed and bath, a state-of-the-art training facility, and much more in CEDIA's new Indiana headquarters. Guest Ian Bryant, who oversaw a lot of the integration, takes us on a tour of the building. Want to know more about CEDIA? Check out cedia.net.
2019-03-2245 min
The CEDIA PodcastDeep dives into the deets on two CEDIA award-winning projectsWe had a chance to talk to several CEDIA award-winning firms and manufacturers on the Main Stage at ISE 2019, and here's a pair of deep dives into projects by SONA (with help from Artcoustic) and The Next Level (with an assist from Crestron). We'll have more of these profiles on future episodes. You can find SONA's project on page 76 of the 2018 CEDIA Awards Yearbook, and The Next Level's winner is on page 98: https://issuu.com/cedia2/docs/cedia_awards_yearbook_2018-master_l https://sona.technology/ https://www.thenextlevel.co.uk/
2019-03-0849 min
The CEDIA PodcastUpdates on new CEDIA Expo Classes AND Government AffairsWe've got a two-parter this episode: CEDIA's Darren Reaman (Director of Government Affairs) tells us about the legislation that can impact member firms (and what he's doing about it), and our Samantha Ventura (Senior Director of Education) and Derick Abshire (Director of Curriculum) fill us in on the new classes coming to CEDIA Expo 2019 in Denver. Need more info? Check out cedia.net.
2019-03-0137 min
The CEDIA PodcastA look at the reference-grade cinema at CEDIA HQCEDIA's new headquarters in Indy features a cool training tool -- a reference grade "home" cinema designed by Dennis Erskine. Erskine tells us about what went into the theater, the challenges it presented, and how it'll be used to help trainees understand the concepts behind high-end projects like this one. http://erskine-group.com/ For more on CEDIA, go to cedia.net.
2019-02-1548 min
The CEDIA PodcastDemystifying the CEDIA Awards: Tips from judges and winnersThomas Marino (Advanced Technologies) is a recent CEDIA Award winner (and soon to be judge). Geoff Meads of Presto Web Design and Joel Silver of the Imaging Science Foundation have judged the Awards for years. Here they tell you what the judges are looking for when it comes to winning a trophy (Spoiler Alert: Big budgets have nothing to do with it). www.advancedtechnologiesbr.com https://imagingscience.com/ https://www.prestoav.com/ cedia.net/awards ENTRY DEADLINE FOR HOME TECH PROS: MARCH 18, 2019.
2019-02-0149 min
The CEDIA PodcastA preview of the CEDIA Home Cinema Masterclass offered at ISEThere’s a great CEDIA class offered at ISE this year: The Home Cinema Masterclass. As noted in the course description, “It will feature three ‘deep dive’ sessions focused on video performance, advanced audio techniques, and the cinema environment.” The three instructors involved are video expert Joel Silver (of the Imaging Science Foundation), audio expert Anthony Grimani (Performance Media Industries), and cinema designer par excellence Theo Kalomirakis (who’s been working with Rayva of late). Grimani and Kalomirakis join hosts Ed Wenck and Walt Zerbe to talk about the class. Register here: https://ww...
2019-01-2543 min
The CEDIA PodcastCEDIA's Senior Director of Education Gives Leadership AdviceCEDIA's Senior Director of Education, Samantha Ventura, joins us to talk about one of her areas of expertise: developing your leadership skills. Whether you run a small firm, a big business, or a department within an organization, Ventura has advice for you — advice that's also becoming part of new CEDIA classes. For more info on CEDIA, check out CEDIA.net.
2018-11-1648 min
The CEDIA PodcastMeet the 11 candidates for the CEDIA 2019-2020 Board of DirectorsIn this special episode, we give each candidate three minutes to tell us why they should serve on the CEDIA Board of Directors. (Each individual can use the time in any way they like.) Here’s the critical legalese: For the 2019-2020 term, there are four (4) open elected positions — one (1) to be filled from the EMEA region, and the remaining positions to be filled from the entire global membership. To implement this regional representation, the candidate from the EMEA region receiving the most votes will fill the EMEA-designated position and the top three (3) candidates from the...
2018-09-2834 min
The CEDIA PodcastA quick roundup of Saturday at CEDIA ExpoSpoiler alert: There were a LOT of packed classes at Expo, and Geoff Meads (Presto) put in some serious hours in the instructor's chair. Geoff joins CEDIA's David Meyer, Ed Wenck, and Walt Zerbe for this floor/education recap. For more info on CEDIA, check out cedia.net.
2018-09-0923 min
The CEDIA PodcastAI and business info -- all covered during Friday's CEDIA Talks at ExpoFriday's CEDIA Talks at Expo were full of info from: Peter Aylett (Archimedia) on how autonomous vehicle tech drives home automation advances, Alex Capecelatro (josh.ai) on just what that AI can do, Rusty Deeble (Digital Installers) on how virtual offices can expand your firm's reach, And Heather Sidorowicz (Southtown Audio Video) on ensuring you're communicating with clients using the "human factor."
2018-09-0826 min
The CEDIA PodcastHighlights from the CEDIA Booth at Expo, Day OneHighlights from CEDIA Talks (and more) with Geoff Meads (Presto) speaking about data encryption via Blockchain, Joe Whitaker (The Thoughtful Home) on marking your firm with Alexa skills, and Jennifer Jolly on what it's like for a newbie at the show.
2018-09-0720 min
The CEDIA PodcastThe CEDIA Designer: A powerful tool that helps you design home cinemasThe CEDIA Designer (formerly "the Cinema Designer") is a tool that helps you design home cinemas, and CEDIA members now have preferential access to this award-winning software. We speak with its creator, Guy Singleton, and Peter Aylett of Archimedia who's very familiar with TCD. Here's more info on TCD: https://cedia.net/insights/cedia-blog-detail/press-releases/2018/08/28/cedia-acquires-the-cinema-designer Here's the site for the software: https://thecediadesigner.org/
2018-08-3145 min
The CEDIA PodcastJulie Jacobson of CE Pro joins us for a CEDIA Expo previewReady for San Diego? Julie Jacobson of CE Pro joins us for a CEDIA Expo preview. What trends and new goodies is she excited about? Sign up for Julie's webinar on Expo here. Find out more about CEDIA at cedia.net. (Oh, and here's that song we mention in the show: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jordanpassman/2016/11/23/the-worlds-most-relaxing-song/#1d29e3ae2053)
2018-08-2449 min
The CEDIA PodcastA chat with Joel Silver, 2018 CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Award WinnerJoel Silver is the founder of the The Imaging Science Foundation — and the winner of the 2018 CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Award. This one-on-one conversation is practically a pair of master classes in both starting a business (and a wildly unique one at that) and the development of reference-quality video calibration. You can help us honor Mr. Silver at the 2018 CEDIA Awards ceremony. Find tickets and more info here. Here's more info on CEDIA in general.
2018-08-031h 04
The CEDIA PodcastA CEDIA member has a project that's gone into space"Innovate or vegetate." -- Mario Leone (Electronic Solutions Company) quoting the founder of Rowan University Mario Leone is a CEDIA volunteer who also works at Rowan University in New Jersey. One of the projects he worked on with the students? MemSat, a four-inch cube satellite launched in May as part of a NASA project. He talks about this and other projects that inform the knowledge he brings to his integration projects. Find more info here. Here's the class Mr. Leone will be teaching at CEDIA Expo 2018. (Also, remember Heathkit? We do!)
2018-06-2957 min
The CEDIA PodcastHow trends at InfoComm will affect the CEDIA universeMike Heiss (M Heiss Consulting), Rich Green (Rich Green Design), and Eddie Shapiro (SmartTouch) share their takeaways from InfoComm 2018 — and how those trends will impact the CEDIA industry.
2018-06-2254 min
The CEDIA PodcastHear about the tech going into CEDIA's new HQ in Fishers, IndianaCEDIA's Dave Pedigo, Walt Zerbe, and Ed Wenck are joined by Ian Bryant (ZenArray) to talk about all the goodies that are going into CEDIA's new HQ and training facility in Fishers, Indiana. ALSO: DO NOT forget to take the CEDIA Size and Scope survey! It only takes a few minutes, the info helps us help YOU, and there's free stuff involved. Here's the link.
2018-06-1546 min
The CEDIA PodcastA preview of the education offerings at CEDIA Expo (and more)This preview of CEDIA Expo 2018 includes education previews from CEDIA's Dave Pedigo, a dive into an "Architectural Cinema" class taught by John Bishop, a look at the additions Emerald Expositions is bringing to the table with Brain Pagel, and a rundown of content provided by CE Pro with Jason Knott. Register here for CEDIA Expo 2018.
2018-05-2554 min
The CEDIA PodcastCourtney Berg walks us through HR for small (and large) businesses“No matter what size the firm, no matter what you do in that business, micromanagement leads to turnover.” – Courtney Berg, CourtSide Consulting http://www.courtsidehr.com/ Our guest for this podcast, Courtney Berg, has been consulting small businesses on HR issues for years, and she’s volunteered as an instructor at numerous CEDIA Expos. She’s hosting three small-business HR webinars for CEDIA this year: The first, titled “Employees 101, The Employee Life Cycle,” was presented on April 5, 2018. https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5937867855081432067 The next webinar, called “5 Keys to Teamwork and Trust,” will be presented...
2018-04-2056 min
The CEDIA PodcastThe trajectory of live sound/music biz peeps becoming CEDIA folks“Go listen to live music. I think it will really help you when you’re installing and calibrating your systems.” – Geoff Meads CEDIA companies seem to include a pretty high percentage of people who’ve been involved in music and/or live sound. How does this inform one’s career as an integrator? What perspectives do those experiences bring to the gig? Our guests include accomplished guitarist/recording engineer and ESPA Executive Director Jeff Gardner, and Geoff Meads, who’s a singer/songwriter/gigging guitarist and web developer (Presto AV) who’s extremely active in the CEDIA universe. (NOTE...
2018-03-0955 min
The CEDIA PodcastA preview of CEDIA's presence at DCWCEDIA's headed to Orlando for Design and Construction Week. CEDIA's Senior Director of Industry Relations Dave Chic fills us in on the association's outreach to builders, architects, and interior designers there and elsewhere.
2018-01-0542 min
The CEDIA PodcastInterviews with the Seven CEDIA Board NomineesSeven candidates have been nominated for the CEDIA Board. We asked each candidate the same questions (with time limits on their answers) -- here are their responses. Voting for the CEDIA Board of Directors ends Oct. 16, 2017. Find more info at CEDIA.net.
2017-09-2240 min
The CEDIA PodcastHighlights from Friday's CEDIA Talks in San DiegoFriday's Talks included Henry Clifford on "selling to the customer's pain points," Futuresource Consulting's research on the custom industry, and Jay Miller on working with architects, builders and designers. we also check in with Mike Maniscalco on the CEDIA classes he was teaching, and Walt Zerbe weighed weighed in with some big-picture thoughts.
2017-09-1549 min
The CEDIA PodcastCEDIA 2017's First Day of TalksEnjoy highlights from CEDIA's Talks at CEDIA 2017, including Laura Mitchell on aging in place, Joe Whitaker on guerrilla marketing, Rich Green on AR, VR, and MR, Sam Woodward on lighting, and Dave Pedigo on some fresh industry research.
2017-09-0852 min
The CEDIA PodcastCEDIA Tech Council 1729: Government AffairsA conversation with Darren Reaman, MBA, CEDIA's Director of Government Affairs on how state legislatures can affect your business -- and how you can ensure your voice is heard.
2017-07-2143 min
The CEDIA PodcastCEDIA Tech Council 1728: HardballingDifficult clients with impossible questions. Legacy equipment that just won't work. Jobsite meltdowns. Frank White and Patrick Hartman will teach integrators how to answer the hardest asks and expected the unexpected with a course called "Hardballing" at CEDIA 2017. This incredibly informative -- and at times terrifying ("He drilled through a Renoir?") -- podcast previews the class with White, Hartman, and CEDIA's Walt Zerbe and Ed Wenck.
2017-07-1441 min
The CEDIA PodcastCEDIA Tech Council 1727: Display WeekBrighter brights, deeper darks, QLED, CLEDIS, and "quantum dot liquid on the rocks" -- the always-entertaining Michael Heiss joins CEDIA's Dave Pedigo and Ed Wenck for a look back at the Society for Information Display's Display Week.
2017-07-0732 min
The CEDIA PodcastCEDIA Tech Council 1724: The State of Home TheaterDisplays, projectors, screens, sound isolation, immersive audio -- the current state of home theater is examined by CEDIA's Dennis Erskine, Walt Zerbe, and Dave Pedigo. Your host is Ed Wenck.
2017-06-1630 min
The CEDIA PodcastCEDIA Tech Council 1723: Munich High-End ReviewAlan Sircom, Editor of Hi-Fi+ magazine, and Peter Aylett of Archimedia join CEDIA's Walt Zerbe and Ed Wenck to review the 2017 Munich High End show.
2017-06-0933 min
The CEDIA PodcastCEDIA Tech Council 1721: Tech as a Drug, Part 2Technology as a Drug, Second in a Series: Are we plugging the customer in -- or are they doing it themselves? (Spoiler alert: The answer's "Maybe both.") Peter Aylett and Christiaan Beukes join CEDIA's Dave Pedigo and Ed Wenck.
2017-05-2630 min
The CEDIA PodcastCEDIA Tech Council 007: Tech as a Drug? Part 1Hosts Walt Zerbe and Ed Wenck of CEDIA are joined by Peter Aylett and Christiaan Beukes to discuss "addictive connectivity." It's the first part of a three-part series called "To Plug or Not to Plug."
2017-05-1930 min
The CEDIA PodcastCEDIA Tech Council Podcast 005CEDIA's Dave Pedigo and Ed Wenck are joined by CEDIA newbies David Meyer and Walt Zerbe to speak about advances in video and audio.
2017-04-1229 min
The CEDIA PodcastCEDIA Tech Council Podcast 004CEDIA's Ed Wenck and Dave Pedigo are joined by Roy Beiser and Nathan Holmes of Access Networks and Mike Maniscalco of Ihiji.
2017-03-2129 minThe CEDIA PodcastCEDIA Tech Council Podcast 1: CES RecapCEDIA's Tech Council talks about the trends at CES 2017. Guests include Peter Aylett, Gordon van Zuiden, and Rich Green (with hosts Dave Pedigo and Ed Wenck).
2017-01-3030 min