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The Projector PodcastSolving HDMI Hiccups with DPL's Jeff BoccaccioOn this week’s podcast, Jeff Boccaccio joins us from DPL Labs, the independent test laboratory he founded almost two decades ago to test and verify high-speed digital signaling devices such as HDMI. DPL Labs’ facility in Ormond Beach, FL offers the most precise and critically accurate digital video product performance testing currently offered. Employing an exhaustive, multi-element testing regime, DPL Labs puts all manufacturer-submitted products through an electronic torture test. For those products that excel above and beyond the minimum DPL Labs requirements, DPL Labs awards their prestigious “DPL Labs 48G certification label.” This label assures you of a...
2025-11-191h 01The Projector PodcastExploring Projector Audio with Harman's David JeonOn this week’s podcast, David Jeon joins us from Harman’s Embedded Audio division where he is a senior director of engineering. On the surface, our guest today might seem like an odd choice for a podcast focused video projectors. That is until you learn that his role entails integrating high-performance sound into partner brands’ products, such as projectors. The result of Harman Embedded Audio’s many months of work with such well-known brands as XGIMI, Hisense, Yaber, and Dangbei are successful lifestyle projector models featuring high-performance audio systems marketed as Sound by JBL or Sound by Harma...
2025-11-0532 min
ResiWeekAre We Making AV Audio Too Complicated? | ResiWeek 507CEDIA is bringing their Smart Home Technology Conference back to ISE 2026. What seminars integrators should be on the lookout for and what else to find in Barcelona in Feburary. NETGEAR reports that smart home users face at least 29 attacks on their network every single day. How do we keep our clients safe? HDR10+ Technologies announces a new audio certification proogram for immersive solutions. What all this means for integrators and distributors.The video version of this podcast can be found here.Every week we bring you the latest news and stories for the residential side...
2025-11-0529 minThe Projector PodcastDiscussing the Panasonic PT-VMZ82 Large-Venue ProjectorOn this week’s podcast, Brian Nadel joins us to discuss his most recent ProjectorCentral review of the Panasonic PT-VMZ82. Regardless of whether it is meant to augment services at a house of worship, lessons at school, or presentations in a business conference room, the Panasonic PT-VMZ82 is described by our guest today as a versatile projector that can put a bright and vivid image on the screen even while lacking some of the amenities that its peers offer. Article Link: https://www.projectorcentral.com/panasonic-pt-vmz82-wuxga-large-venue-projector.htm
2025-10-3144 minThe Projector PodcastThe Evolution of ISF Training with AVPro’s Michael HamiltonOn this week’s podcast, Michael Hamilton joins us from St. Petersburg, FL, where he is South manager and a technical writer for AVPro Global. With headquarters in South Dakota, the AVPro Global brand includes AVPro Edge audio distribution products, but also AudioControl amplifiers, Bullet Train HDMI and USB cables, RTI control systems, Murideo AV testing and troubleshooting tools, ThenAudio processors, and ProControl control systems and remotes. But it is at the company’s South Headquarters in Florida where Michael and ProjectorCentral Editor-in-Chief Jeremy Glowacki connected recently for the Imaging Science Foundation’s TV and projector calibration training workshop. A...
2025-10-141h 07The Projector PodcastHow Sony’s Bravia Projector 7 Stands Out from its CompetitorsOn this week’s podcast, Sammie Prescott joins us to discuss his most recent ProjectorCentral review of the Sony Bravia Projector 7, also known as the VPL-XW5100 in custom install channels. Featuring a more refined set of features and improved performance, the Bravia Projector 7 is priced at $9,999.99 MSRP. It sits just below the Bravia Projector 8 and above the entry-level XW5000, giving potential buyers more options to suit their needs. Two details worth mentioning are aspect ratio scaling and inclusion of Sony's XR Processor. Aspect ratios scaling allows a 16:9 image to be scaled down so it fits pr...
2025-09-2948 minThe Projector PodcastA Deep Dive into the Christie 4K 1600-JS Large-Venue ProjectorOn this week’s podcast freelance writer and editor Brian Nadel joins us once again from Westchester, NY, to discuss his most recent ProjectorCentral review of the Christie 4K 1600-JS. This medium to large-venue projector, showcased at ISE and InfoComm earlier in the year, is the first model in Christie’s Jazz Series. It employs a single-chip DLP using Texas Instruments new 0.8-inch HEP (High Efficiency Pixel) DMD for improved color and contrast, while producing 14,000 ANSI lumens of brightness. It’s in a form factor that’s about 20 percent smaller than any of Christie’s prior models, so it’s also light...
2025-09-1933 minThe Projector PodcastDigging into Nikki Kahl’s Review of the Anker Nebula X1 ProjectorOn this week’s episode of the Projector Podcast Jeremy Glowacki, editor in chief of ProjectorCentral, interviews Nikki Kahl about her recent review of the Anker Nebula X1 triple laser 4K DLP projector. Nikki says that the X1 offers the “best of both worlds,” with home theater performance and portability. She notes that combined with optional Bluetooth satellite speakers, the X1 is a portable home theater, not just a portable projector, making it a standout against its competition. It offers an immersive 4K with Dolby Vision experience, low input lag, Google TV, and auto features that make setup...
2025-08-2537 minThe Projector PodcastReviewing Fujifilm’s FP-ZUH6000 UST Laser ProjectorOn this week’s podcast freelance writer and editor Brian Nadel joins us once again from Westchester, NY, to discuss his most recent ProjectorCentral review of the Fujifilm FP-ZUH6000. This ultra-short-throw projector is a uniquely designed model, but only unique if you aren’t familiar with its predecessor models the FP-Z6000 and FP-Z8000. Today we will discuss Brian’s insights from his review, finding out what’s new with this model and what makes it still special when compared to ultra-short-throw projector competitors in the commercial AV market.Article Links: https://www.projectorcentral.com/fuji...
2025-08-1835 minThe Projector PodcastComparing the Sharp XP-P721Q-W and Epson PowerLite L890E Laser ProjectorsOn this week’s episode of the Projector Podcast Jeremy Glowacki, editor in chief of ProjectorCentral, interviews freelance writer and editor Brian Nadel about his two most recent ProjectorCentral reviews. During their conversation, Nadel compares and contrasts the somewhat similar Sharp XP-P721Q-W and Epson PowerLite L890E business and education market-focused projectors. Toward the end of the podcast, Nadel provides some highlights of his “bake off” review of wireless streaming projector dongles from the Google TV, IOGear, Unitek, and ViewSonic, explaining why the Google TV product earned his Editor’s Choice vote.Article Links: https...
2025-07-1741 minThe Projector PodcastA Deep Dive into the Epson QS100 UST Laser ProjectorOn this week’s episode, Sammie Prescott joins us from Colorado Springs to discuss his recent review of the Epson QS 100 ISF-certified HDR ultra-short-throw laser projector. Manufactured in response to specific feature design and pricing requests from custom integrators and available since April First, the 4,999-dollar QS100 builds off of what CI dealers told Epson they felt were shortcoming of the company’s direct-to-consumer-focused LS800 UST projector. The new QS100 will live alongside the LS800 UST, building upon its foundation and adding advanced features such as IP control, panel alignment, calibration controls, and more.Article Links: ht...
2025-07-0931 minThe Projector PodcastComparing the InFocus Nemesis II IN1028SL and Sharp XP-M401H-WOn this week’s episode, freelance writer and editor Brian Nadel joins us from Westchester, NY, to discuss his two most recent ProjectorCentral reviews, offering us the opportunity to compare and contrast seemingly similar projectors from two different brands. Today, we will discuss Brian’s insights from testing and experiencing the business and education market-focused Sharp XP-M401H-W 1080p Laser Projector and InFocus Nemesis II IN1028SL 1080p Conference Room Projector. Article Links:https://www.projectorcentral.com/sharp-xp-m401h-w-1080p-dlp-laser-projector-review.htmhttps://www.projectorcentral.com/infocus-nemesis-II-IN1028SL-projector-review.htm
2025-06-0537 minThe Projector PodcastReviewing the Yaber T2 Plus Keith Haring EditionToday, we will discuss Nikki’s recent ProjectorCentral review of the Yaber T2 Plus Keith Haring Special Edition portable projector. Kahl writes that this projector’s unique design, which was inspired by the 1980s street art legend, is a conversation starter, and that its excellent JBL speakers are impressive. It has competitive features like AI-powered automatic focus, keystone correction, intelligent screen alignment, intelligent obstacle avoidance, screen mirroring, and Google TV via an included dongle. Beyond these superlatives, however, the T2 begs a bit of grace when it comes to brightness performance. Currently selling on Amazon for $280, the TFT LCD 1080p pr...
2025-05-2035 minThe Projector PodcastReviewing the Epson QL 7000 4K Laser ProjectorOn this week’s episode Sammie Prescott joins us from Colorado Springs to discuss his recent review of the Epson QL 7000. This flagship model in Epson’s relatively new Q series was designed to fill a gap in the market for high-lumen output projectors at a more accessible price point. The Q Series was built with direct feedback from the luxury-home-focused custom integrators who wanted to meet the needs multipurpose rooms with higher ambient lighting. Article Link: https://www.projectorcentral.com/epson-ql7000-4k-laser-projector-review.htm
2025-05-0733 minThe Projector PodcastReviewing the Barco 1600-4K15 DLP Laser ProjectorOn this week’s episode, Brian Nadel joins us from Westchester, NY, to discuss his ProjectorCentral review of the Barco 1600-4K15 DLP laser projector. As a regular contributor, Brian provides in-depth reviews of projectors primarily geared toward schools, businesses, and houses of worship. Today we will discuss his insights from testing and experiencing the commercial-focused Barco 1600-4K15, which he says sets the pace for medium- to large-venue projectors by combining innovative projection technologies from the past five years with a unique touchscreen dashboard that puts everything at your fingertips.Article Link: https://www.projectorcentral.com/ba...
2025-04-1732 minThe Projector PodcastReviewing the Philips GamePix 900 4K Gaming ProjectorOn this week’s episode, Nikki Kahl joins us from Los Angeles, CA, where she serves as a digital publishing designer and projector reviewer for ProjectorCentral. Kahl’s expertise in technology and visual storytelling informs her in-depth projector reviews, which are home entertainment- and gaming-centric. Outside of her excellent work with ProjectorCentral, she is also a writer, illustrator, and filmmaker. She also enjoys creating dark fantasy art and is writing a novel, The Neverland Wars, an eerie reimagining of Peter Pan’s legend.Today, we will learn more about Kahl’s background and projector review process...
2025-04-0347 minThe Projector PodcastReviewing the Valerion VisionMaster Pro 2 ProjectorOn this week’s podcast, Sammie Prescott joins us from Colorado Springs, where he is a QA software engineer, ISF Level III professional calibrator, and a frequent projector and projection screen reviewer at ProjectorCentral. This week we will discuss his most recent Projector Central review of the VisionMaster Pro 2, from AWOL’s sister brand Valerion. This projector has generated significant buzz and excitement in the market as one of the higher-tier models in the Valerion lifestyle projector lineup. In his review, Sammie writes that Valerion has crafted an impressive unit that stands out by delivering a lot of performance at t...
2025-03-1849 minThe Projector PodcastReviewing Ricoh’s UHL3660 High-Lumen UST ProjectorOn this week’s podcast, Brian Nadel joins us from Westchester, New York, where he is a freelance writer and editor who specializes in technology reporting and reviewing. As a regular Projector Central contributor, Brian provides in-depth reviews of projectors primarily geared toward schools, businesses, and houses of worship. This week we will discuss his most recent review of the Ricoh UHL3660 4K DLP Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector, which is most notable for its high brightness as a UST. We will find out what he liked about the projector, what applications it is best suited for, and even so...
2025-03-0440 min
The CEDIA Podcast2024 CES Show Day 2 | 377In 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/
2024-01-1147 min
the ecoustics podcastWhat Makes a UST Projector the Best? Inside the 2023 Laser TV ShowdownLooking for a 4K UST projector or a portable lifestyle projector for your home? At the 2023 Laser TV Showdown, six unbiased expert judges took a look at the top UST projectors and the top portable 4K projectors (aka lifestyle projectors) and picked the winners in each category. Join us for a discussion with the organizers of the event as they reveal which UST projectors and which portable projectors got the highest ratings from the judges. We chat with Rob Sabin of ProjectorCentral.com and Brian Gluck of ProjectorScreen.com, organizer and host of the shootout event which saw...
2023-11-221h 07
The CEDIA Podcast2023 CES Display Tech Wrap-UpIn 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.
2023-01-201h 15
Bright Side Home TheaterHulu’s Prey in 4KJohn and DJ have another jam-packed 3 HOUR show for you this week!6:53 John and DJ have huge announcement and DJ get a little choked upBright Side Home Theater with the support of all their Patrons will be donating $100 to the SAFE COALITION! www.safecoalitionma.org If you would like to donate directly just click herewww.safecoalitionma.org/donate15:57 - John talks about the results in the ProjectorCentral.com UST Projector Shootout and how his projector fared.24:37 - The boys dive into a bunch of Listeners Experiences1:09:52 - Bright Side International with Steve George Twitter: @LEGALBEAGLEOK2:10:38 - New 4K Releases Coming Aug...
2022-08-123h 01
Bright Side Home TheaterTake Over Tuesday Feb 1stIt’s Take Over Tuesday where you the listener run the podcast.Email, Comment on Twitter or Comment on YouTube and DJ will talk about your comment on the Take Over Tuesday Podcast. A movie you liked? A Movie you hated? A favorite scene? Got some new Home Theater gear? Comments about past Bright Side Home Theater podcasts? Anything Home Theater, just let him know.Now just Push Play to start talking Home Theater, this is YOUR podcast.To Help Support the Podcast you can sign up for a Monthly Donation HERE to become a Patreon MemberThank you to ALL my P...
2022-02-0155 min
Bright Side Home TheaterGodzilla: King of the Monsters 4KThis week DJ asks the question; Is Godzilla: King of the Monsters the greatest Home Theater Movie? Hows the Picture? The HDR? How is the Sound? Does the Atmos live up to the hype? How much of a role does the sound play in this movie? All that and so much more! To find out his answers just Push PlayYou Tube Video COMING SOONTo Help Support the Podcast you can sign up for a Monthly Donation HERE to become a Patreon Member Thank you to my 12 Patrons!New Twitter FollowersHomeThe...
2021-03-261h 17
HDTV and Home Theater PodcastPodcast #922: Why Your Home Theaters Probably Stink (A Counterpoint)Why Your Home Theaters Probably Stink (A Counterpoint) We found this article over at CEPro titled Why Your Home Theaters Probably Stink which immediately put us on the defensive. We understand that CEPro is aimed at integrators and that in their context a Home Theater is not what we have in our family rooms. Regardless, we wanted to challenge the notion that our modest home theaters stink! We'll go through the article point by point: From the article: Let me tell you what happened. In the 1980s and 1990s, everyone in our industry was high...
2019-11-1446 min
Weekly Tech VibeProjector Screens :: What to look for and avoid!In this long episode, I break down everything you need to know about selecting the right projector screen. Buying a screen will literally be the biggest thing you do, so getting it right first time is crucial.
Useful links:
https://www.projectorcentral.com/projection-calculator-pro.cfm
https://www.dolby.com/us/en/technologies/screen-size-the-impact-on-picture-and-sound-ioan-allen.pdf
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2018-11-2220 min