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Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONAL
Tech Talk with Ross & Reza - The Lost Art of Troubleshooting
Episode 10 of Surroundscapes Series 7 dives into the fundamentals of troubleshooting, exploring why a methodical, back-to-basics approach is more critical than ever in today’s networked AV environments. The post S7 Episode 10 – Tech Talk with Ross & Reza – The Lost Art of Troubleshooting first appeared on Surroundscapes.
2026-04-21
00 min
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONAL
Hot Topic - TED Talks Audio Summit Preview with Julian Treasure
Episode 9 of Surroundscapes Series 7 explores the power of listening with renowned speaker and author Julian Treasure, diving into why listening is one of the most overlooked yet critical skills in business and everyday life. The post S7 Episode 9 – Hot Topic – TED Talks Audio Summit Preview with Julian Treasure first appeared on Surroundscapes.
2026-04-14
00 min
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONAL
Hot Topic - TED Talks Audio Summit Preview with Julian Treasure
Episode 9 of Surroundscapes Series 7 explores the power of listening with renowned speaker and author Julian Treasure, diving into why listening is one of the most overlooked yet critical skills in business and everyday life. The post S7 Episode 9 – Hot Topic – TED Talks Audio Summit Preview with Julian Treasure first appeared on Surroundscapes.
2026-04-14
00 min
Surroundscapes
Hot Topic - TED Talks Audio Summit Preview with Julian Treasure
Episode 9 of Surroundscapes Series 7 explores the power of listening with renowned speaker and author Julian Treasure, diving into why listening is one of the most overlooked yet critical skills in business and everyday life. From the global impact of poor listening—affecting communication, leadership, and wellbeing—to the role of sound in shaping human experience, this episode offers a thought-provoking look at how we engage with the world through audio. With insights from TED, emerging research, and real-world applications, the conversation highlights how better listening can transform organizations, relationships, and the environments we design.
2026-04-14
57 min
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONAL
Partner Spotlight - Custom Channels with Head of Partnerships Mark Willett & CEO Joe Comer
Episode 8 of Surroundscapes Series 7 shines a spotlight on Custom Channels, exploring how music, messaging, and technology are transforming the in-store experience. The post S7 Episode 8 – Partner Spotlight – Custom Channels with Head of Partnerships Mark Willett & CEO Joe Comer first appeared on Surroundscapes.
2026-04-07
00 min
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONAL
Partner Spotlight - Custom Channels with Head of Partnerships Mark Willett & CEO Joe Comer
Episode 8 of Surroundscapes Series 7 shines a spotlight on Custom Channels, exploring how music, messaging, and technology are transforming the in-store experience. The post S7 Episode 8 – Partner Spotlight – Custom Channels with Head of Partnerships Mark Willett & CEO Joe Comer first appeared on Surroundscapes.
2026-04-07
00 min
Surroundscapes
Partner Spotlight - Custom Channels with Head of Partnerships Mark Willett & CEO Joe Comer
Episode 8 of Surroundscapes Series 7 shines a spotlight on Custom Channels, exploring how music, messaging, and technology are transforming the in-store experience. From licensed streaming and curated playlists to advanced scheduling, advertising, and API-driven integrations, this episode dives into how businesses can turn audio into a powerful brand and engagement tool. With insights into retail media networks, interoperability, and the future of AI in music curation, the conversation highlights how sound is evolving from background noise to a strategic driver of customer connection and revenue.
2026-04-07
49 min
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONAL
Hot Topic - Workplace Futures with KBM Hogues' SVP Innovation Tracy Wymer
Episode 7 of Surroundscapes Series 7 explores the future of the workplace with Tracy Wymer, a leader in design, research, and workplace strategy. The post S7 Episode 7 – Hot Topic – Workplace Futures with KBM Hogues’ SVP Innovation Tracy Wymer first appeared on Surroundscapes.
2026-03-31
00 min
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONAL
Hot Topic - Workplace Futures with KBM Hogues' SVP Innovation Tracy Wymer
Episode 7 of Surroundscapes Series 7 explores the future of the workplace with Tracy Wymer, a leader in design, research, and workplace strategy. The post S7 Episode 7 – Hot Topic – Workplace Futures with KBM Hogues’ SVP Innovation Tracy Wymer first appeared on Surroundscapes.
2026-03-31
00 min
Surroundscapes
Hot Topic - Workplace Futures with KBM Hogue's SVP Innovation Tracy Wymer
Episode 7 of Surroundscapes Series 7 explores the future of the workplace with Tracy Wymer, a leader in design, research, and workplace strategy. From human-centered design and interdisciplinary collaboration to the evolving role of sound, wellness, and flexibility in modern environments, this conversation challenges traditional thinking around offices and work culture. Drawing on insights from the Work Futures Initiative and the book Unfiltered Voices, this episode uncovers how businesses can create more adaptive, engaging, and people-first spaces in a world where change is the only constant.
2026-03-31
1h 02
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONAL
Tech Talk with Ross & Reza - the Bluesound Professional CP200's New Features
Episode 6 of Surroundscapes Series 7 takes a deep dive into the Bluesound Professional CP200, showcasing how customizable control interfaces are transforming the user experience in AV installations. The post S7 Episode 6 – Tech Talk with Ross & Reza – the Bluesound Professional CP200’s New Features first appeared on Surroundscapes.
2026-03-24
00 min
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONAL
Tech Talk with Ross & Reza - the Bluesound Professional CP200's New Features
Episode 6 of Surroundscapes Series 7 takes a deep dive into the Bluesound Professional CP200, showcasing how customizable control interfaces are transforming the user experience in AV installations. The post S7 Episode 6 – Tech Talk with Ross & Reza – the Bluesound Professional CP200’s New Features first appeared on Surroundscapes.
2026-03-24
00 min
Surroundscapes
Tech Talk with Ross & Reza on the Bluesound Professional CP200's New Features
Episode 6 of Surroundscapes Series 7 takes a deep dive into the Bluesound Professional CP200, showcasing how customizable control interfaces are transforming the user experience in AV installations. From branded touchscreens and multi-level access control to real-time feedback like volume, artwork, and system status, this episode highlights how integrators can build tailored, scalable solutions with ease. With powerful API integrations, dynamic UI elements, and even unique features like weather widgets, the CP200 unlocks a new level of flexibility and creativity in system design
2026-03-24
34 min
Surroundscapes
Partner Spotlight - NetGear with Director Devan Cress & System Engineer Nicoel Lewis
Episode 5 of Surroundscapes Series 7 features a Partner Spotlight with Netgear, as Nicole Lewis and Devin Cress join the conversation to explore the growing role of networking in the AV industry. From simplifying AV-over-IP deployments and reducing installation costs to enabling scalable, secure infrastructures, the discussion highlights how purpose-built networking solutions are helping integrators work faster and smarter. The episode also dives into key industry trends—including AV/broadcast convergence, cybersecurity, and the expanding role of AV across sectors like education, courts, and enterprise environments.
2026-03-23
1h 04
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONAL
Partner Spotlight - NetGear with Director Devan Cress & System Engineer Nicoel Lewis
Episode 5 of Surroundscapes Series 7 features a Partner Spotlight with Netgear, as Nicoel Lewis and Devin Cress join the conversation to explore the growing role of networking in the AV industry. The post S7 Episode 5 – Partner Spotlight – NetGear with Director Devan Cress & System Engineer Nicoel Lewis first appeared on Surroundscapes.
2026-03-17
00 min
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONAL
Partner Spotlight - NetGear with Director Devan Cress & System Engineer Nicoel Lewis
Episode 5 of Surroundscapes Series 7 features a Partner Spotlight with Netgear, as Nicoel Lewis and Devin Cress join the conversation to explore the growing role of networking in the AV industry. The post S7 Episode 5 – Partner Spotlight – NetGear with Director Devan Cress & System Engineer Nicoel Lewis first appeared on Surroundscapes.
2026-03-17
00 min
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONAL
Hot Topic - Large Scale Experiential Festivals with Maxin10sity's Tamas Vaspori
Episode 4 of Surroundscapes Series 7 takes you inside the world of large-scale immersive experiences with Tamas Vaspori of Maxin10sity. The post S7 Episode 4 – Hot Topic – Large Scale Experiential Festivals with Maxin10sity’s Tamas Vaspori first appeared on Surroundscapes.
2026-03-10
00 min
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONAL
Hot Topic - Large Scale Experiential Festivals with Maxin10sity's Tamas Vaspori
Episode 4 of Surroundscapes Series 7 takes you inside the world of large-scale immersive experiences with Tamas Vaspori of Maxin10sity. The post S7 Episode 4 – Hot Topic – Large Scale Experiential Festivals with Maxin10sity’s Tamas Vaspori first appeared on Surroundscapes.
2026-03-10
00 min
Surroundscapes
Hot Topic - Large Scale Experiential Festivals with Maxin10sity's Tamas Vaspori
Episode 4 of Surroundscapes Series 7 takes you inside the world of large-scale immersive experiences with Tamas Vaspori of Maxin10sity. From setting a world record with a 250,000 ft² projection on the Romanian Parliament to creating breathtaking installations at Expo 2020 Dubai, Petra, the Brooklyn Bridge, and beyond, this episode explores the art and business of projection mapping at the highest level. Tomasz shares how creative vision, technical precision, and global collaboration come together to produce unforgettable, one-night-only spectacles seen by hundreds of thousands worldwide.
2026-03-10
1h 15
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONAL
Tech Talk - Bluesound Professional's Speaker Calculator Demo
In Episode 3 of Surroundscapes Series 7, we dive into a hands-on Tech Talk showcasing the new Bluesound Professional Speaker Calculator — a powerful, browser-based tool designed to take the guesswork out of ceiling speaker design. The post S7 Episode 3 – Tech Talk – Bluesound Professional’s Speaker Calculator Demo first appeared on Surroundscapes.
2026-03-03
00 min
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONAL
Tech Talk - Bluesound Professional's Speaker Calculator Demo
In Episode 3 of Surroundscapes Series 7, we dive into a hands-on Tech Talk showcasing the new Bluesound Professional Speaker Calculator — a powerful, browser-based tool designed to take the guesswork out of ceiling speaker design. The post S7 Episode 3 – Tech Talk – Bluesound Professional’s Speaker Calculator Demo first appeared on Surroundscapes.
2026-03-03
00 min
Surroundscapes
Tech Talk - Bluesound Professional's Speaker Calculator Demo
In Episode 3 of Surroundscapes Series 7, we dive into a hands-on Tech Talk showcasing the new Bluesound Professional Speaker Calculator — a powerful, browser-based tool designed to take the guesswork out of ceiling speaker design. From understanding dispersion and SPL targets to optimizing overlap, wattage, and amplifier power, this episode walks integrators through how to design smarter, more efficient systems in minutes. With dynamic heat mapping, drag-and-drop layouts, floor plan overlays, and instant PDF exports, this free tool is built to streamline workflow and improve accuracy on every project.
2026-03-03
31 min
Surroundscapes
Partner Spotlight - D-Tools, wiith Data Solutions Architect and Evangelist Jason Knott
Episode 2 of Surroundscapes Series 7 spotlights Jason Knott from D-Tools for an inside look at how smarter software and system design tools are empowering today’s integrators. From improving project workflows and documentation to driving efficiency, scalability, and profitability, Jason shares how D-Tools is helping the integration community navigate an evolving AV landscape. If you’re looking to streamline operations and future-proof your business, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
2026-02-24
1h 11
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONAL
Partner Spotlight, D-Tools, with Data Solutions Architect & Evangelist Jason Knott
Episode 2 of Surroundscapes Series 7 spotlights Jason Knott from D-Tools for an inside look at how smarter software and system design tools are empowering today’s integrators. The post S7 Episode 2 – Partner Spotlight, D-Tools, with Data Solutions Architect & Evangelist Jason Knott first appeared on Surroundscapes.
2026-02-24
00 min
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONAL
Partner Spotlight, D-Tools, with Data Solutions Architect & Evangelist Jason Knott
Episode 2 of Surroundscapes Series 7 spotlights Jason Knott from D-Tools for an inside look at how smarter software and system design tools are empowering today’s integrators. The post S7 Episode 2 – Partner Spotlight, D-Tools, with Data Solutions Architect & Evangelist Jason Knott first appeared on Surroundscapes.
2026-02-24
00 min
Surroundscapes
Hot Topic - ISE 2026 Recap
In this special episode of Surroundscapes, we recap the highlights and key takeaways from ISE 2026 in Barcelona. From record-breaking attendance and shifting global markets to the growing focus on ease of deployment, cybersecurity, and large-scale system design, we unpack the trends shaping the commercial AV industry. The episode also introduces an exciting new collaborative launch, Moodsonic Powered by Bluesound Professional, and what it signals for the future of immersive workplace and healthcare environments.
2026-02-17
21 min
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONAL
Hot Topic - ISE 2026 Recap
In this special episode of Surroundscapes, we recap the highlights and key takeaways from ISE 2026 in Barcelona. From record-breaking attendance and shifting global markets to the growing focus on ease of deployment, cybersecurity, and large-scale system design, we unpack the trends shaping the commercial AV industry. The post S7 Episode 1 – Hot Topic – ISE 2026 Recap first appeared on Surroundscapes.
2026-02-10
00 min
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONAL
Hot Topic - ISE 2026 Recap
In this special episode of Surroundscapes, we recap the highlights and key takeaways from ISE 2026 in Barcelona. From record-breaking attendance and shifting global markets to the growing focus on ease of deployment, cybersecurity, and large-scale system design, we unpack the trends shaping the commercial AV industry. The post S7 Episode 1 – Hot Topic – ISE 2026 Recap first appeared on Surroundscapes.
2026-02-10
00 min
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONAL
Case Study - ExPat Barbecue with General Manager Zach Brown
In this episode of Surroundscapes, Craig Cooper sits down with Zach Brown, General Manager of Expat BBQ in St. Louis, to explore how thoughtful sound design enhances the dining experience. The post S6 Episode 12 – Case Study – ExPat Barbecue with General Manager Zach Brown first appeared on Surroundscapes.
2025-10-28
00 min
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONAL
Case Study - ExPat Barbecue with General Manager Zach Brown
In this episode of Surroundscapes, Craig Cooper sits down with Zach Brown, General Manager of Expat BBQ in St. Louis, to explore how thoughtful sound design enhances the dining experience. The post S6 Episode 12 – Case Study – ExPat Barbecue with General Manager Zach Brown first appeared on Surroundscapes.
2025-10-28
00 min
Surroundscapes
Case Study - ExPat Barbecue with General Manager Zach Brown
In this episode of Surroundscapes, Craig Cooper sits down with Zach Brown, General Manager of Expat BBQ in St. Louis, to explore how thoughtful sound design enhances the dining experience. They discuss the unique challenges of outfitting multi-level spaces—from indoor dining rooms to rooftop patios—and how Bluesound Professional’s flexible audio solutions help create cohesive yet dynamic atmospheres across the Niche Food Group’s venues.
2025-10-28
45 min
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONAL
Partner Spotlight - Fit Radio with Founder & CEO Rusty Greene
In this episode of Surroundscapes, Craig Cooper sits down with Rusty Greene, founder and CEO of Fit Radio, to discuss how curated music is transforming the fitness experience. The post S6 Episode 11 – Partner Spotlight – Fit Radio with Founder & CEO Rusty Greene first appeared on Surroundscapes.
2025-10-21
00 min
Surroundscapes
Partner Spotlight - Fit Radio with Founder & CEO Rusty Greene
In this episode of Surroundscapes, Craig Cooper sits down with Rusty Greene, founder and CEO of Fit Radio, to discuss how curated music is transforming the fitness experience. Rusty shares the story behind Fit Radio’s rise—from its nightclub roots to powering thousands of gyms worldwide—and its new integration with Bluesound Professional. They explore music licensing, AI-driven playlist creation, and how sound shapes motivation, performance, and brand identity in the modern fitness industry.
2025-10-21
32 min
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONAL
Tech Talk with Ross Eberlin & Reza Mohammed - Cloud Monitoring and Music Services Control Setup
In this episode of Surroundscapes, Ross Eberlin and Reza Mohammed introduce the new Bluesound Professional Cloud solution, a remote monitoring and control tool for commercial audio systems. The post S6 Episode 10 – Tech Talk with Ross Eberlin & Reza Mohammed – Cloud Monitoring and Music Services Control Setup first appeared on Surroundscapes.
2025-10-14
00 min
Surroundscapes
Tech Talk with Ross and Reza on Cloud Monitoring
In this episode of Surroundscapes, Ross Eberlin and Reza Mohammed introduce the new Bluesound Professional Cloud solution, a remote monitoring and control tool for commercial audio systems. They explore how integrators can now track system status, issue commands, and troubleshoot issues from anywhere—saving time, boosting efficiency, and creating new opportunities for recurring service revenue.
2025-10-14
14 min
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONAL
Hot Topic - Directing Content Development for AR/VR Environments with Adorable Monsters' Founder Elad Offer
In this Surroundscapes Hot Topics episode, Graeme Harrison sits down with Elad Offer—founder and creative director of Adorable Monsters—to explore the intersection of art, technology, and storytelling. The post S6 Episode 9 – Hot Topic – Directing Content Development for AR/VR Environments with Adorable Monsters’ Founder Elad Offer first appeared on Surroundscapes.
2025-10-07
00 min
Surroundscapes
Hot Topic - Directing Content Development for AR/VR Environments with Adorable Monsters' Founder Elad Offer
In this Surroundscapes Hot Topics episode, Graeme Harrison sits down with Elad Offer—founder and creative director of Adorable Monsters—to explore the intersection of art, technology, and storytelling. From his early days as a Flame artist to directing Bono’s Songs of Surrender immersive experience for the Apple Vision Pro, Elad shares how new creative tools like AI, VR, and volumetric capture are reshaping visual storytelling and the future of media production.
2025-10-07
1h 29
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONAL
Case Study - L'Echelle Bistro with Owner Luke Dirks
In this Surroundscapes case study, we head to Portland to visit L’Echelle Bistro and speak with owner Luke Dirks about creating a neighborhood dining experience with atmosphere at its heart. The post S6 Episode 8 – Case Study – L’Echelle Bistro with Owner Luke Dirks first appeared on Surroundscapes.
2025-09-30
00 min
Surroundscapes
Case Study - L'Echelle Bistro with Owner Luke Dirks
In this Surroundscapes case study, we head to Portland to visit L’Echelle Bistro and speak with owner Luke Dirks about creating a neighborhood dining experience with atmosphere at its heart. From curated playlists to multi-zone audio that spans the bistro, custard shop, private dining room, and garden, Luke shares how sound shapes the guest experience. The episode also explores the technical setup, from networked speakers to vintage tannoy systems, and the role of acoustics in designing a welcoming space.
2025-09-30
18 min
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONAL
Partner Spotlight with Graeme Harrison - Xyte The Open AV Initiative with CEO and Co-founder Omer Brookstein
In this episode of Surroundscapes, Graeme Harrison speaks with Omer Brookstein, CEO and co-founder of Xyte, about the rise of Hardware-as-a-Service in the AV industry. The post S6 Episode 7 – Partner Spotlight with Graeme Harrison – Xyte The Open AV Initiative with CEO and Co-founder Omer Brookstein first appeared on Surroundscapes.
2025-09-23
00 min
Surroundscapes
Xyte Partner Spotlight with Omer Brookstein
In this episode of Surroundscapes, Graeme Harrison speaks with Omer Brookstein, CEO and co-founder of Xyte, about the rise of Hardware-as-a-Service in the AV industry. They discuss how Xyte’s platform is helping manufacturers and integrators shift from one-time product sales to recurring service models, unlocking new opportunities for customer relationships, scalability, and long-term revenue growth.
2025-09-23
1h 05
Surroundscapes
Tech Talk with Ross & Reza on Music Streaming Services
In this episode of Surroundscapes, Ross Eberlin and Reza Mohammed break down the differences between residential and commercial music services. They explore licensing requirements, reliability, and essential features like scheduling, multi-zone streaming, announcements, and family-friendly content—highlighting why businesses should always opt for purpose-built commercial solutions.
2025-09-16
14 min
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONAL
Tech Talk with Ross Eberlin & Reza Mohammed Different Commercial Audio Services vs Non-Commercial; Features and How to Choose One
In this episode of Surroundscapes, Ross Eberlin and Reza Mohammed break down the differences between residential and commercial music services. The post S6 Episode 6 – Tech Talk with Ross Eberlin & Reza Mohammed Different Commercial Audio Services vs Non-Commercial; Features and How to Choose One first appeared on Surroundscapes.
2025-09-16
00 min
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONAL
Hot Topic with Graeme Harrison Sustainable AV Design with AVI-SPL's Scott Simpson
In this Surroundscapes Hot Topics episode, Graeme Harrison reconnects with Scott Simpson of AVI-SPL to explore sustainability in AV design. The post S6 Episode 5 – Hot Topic with Graeme Harrison Sustainable AV Design with AVI-SPL’s Scott Simpson first appeared on Surroundscapes.
2025-09-09
00 min
Surroundscapes
Hot Topic - Sustainable AV Design with AVI-SPL's Scott Simpson
In this Surroundscapes Hot Topics episode, Graeme Harrison reconnects with Scott Simpson of AVI-SPL to explore sustainability in AV design. From daylight harvesting and energy-efficient displays to AI-driven building management and smarter workspaces, they discuss how integrators can rethink systems to reduce carbon impact while enhancing user experience.
2025-09-09
1h 18
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONAL
Singapore's CBRE Experience Centre with Valeo Technology's Owner Director Marcus Rose
In this episode of Surroundscapes, Valeo Technology’s Owner and Director Marcus Rose joins the conversation to share insights from the CBRE Experience Centre project. The post S6 Episode 4 – Singapore’s CBRE Experience Centre with Valeo Technology’s Owner Director Marcus Rose first appeared on Surroundscapes.
2025-09-02
00 min
Surroundscapes
Case Study - CBRE Experience Centre with Valeo Technology's Owner Director Marcus Rose
In this episode of Surroundscapes, Valeo Technology’s Owner and Director Marcus Rose joins the conversation to share insights from the CBRE Experience Centre project. He discusses how innovative AV solutions were used to create an immersive, future-ready environment that brings together collaboration, storytelling, and cutting-edge technology.
2025-09-02
59 min
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONAL
Moodsonic Partner Spotlight with Co-founder & CEO Evan Benway
In this episode of Surroundscapes, Graeme Harrison talks with Evan Benway, founder of Moodsonic, about how soundscapes are transforming workplaces and healthcare environments. The post S6 Episode 3 – Moodsonic Partner Spotlight with Co-founder & CEO Evan Benway first appeared on Surroundscapes.
2025-08-26
00 min
Surroundscapes
Partner Spotlight - Moodsonic, with Co-founder and CEO Evan Benway
In this episode of Surroundscapes, Graeme Harrison talks with Evan Benway, founder of Moodsonic, about how soundscapes are transforming workplaces and healthcare environments. They explore the science behind sound design, its role in reducing noise fatigue, boosting well-being, and supporting hybrid work strategies, as well as Moodsonic’s new partnership with Bluesound Professional.
2025-08-26
1h 03
Surroundscapes
Tech Talk with Ross & Reza on the CP200 Wall Mount Controller
In this episode of Surroundscapes, Ross Eberlin and Reza Mohammed introduce the CP200 Wall Mount Control Panel—a customizable, PoE-powered touchscreen designed for precise, zone-specific audio control in commercial spaces. They share real-world examples from cafés to multi-zone venues, highlighting its flexibility, scalability, and ease of integration. From branded interfaces to emergency alerts, the CP200 bridges the gap between fixed-purpose panels and full control systems.
2025-08-19
20 min
Surroundscapes
Hot Topic - Experiential Design with Frame:Work's Laura Frank
What do experiential installations, AI workflows, and airport art have in common? Laura Frank. In the Season 6 premiere of Surroundscapes, AV technologist and industry thought leader Laura Frank joins host Graeme Harrison to discuss how her decades of experience in live event production now influence her work in permanent installations—and why building better bridges between creatives, integrators, and manufacturers is key to the future of AV.
2025-08-12
1h 11
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONAL
Experiential Design with Frame:Work's Laura Frank
What do experiential installations, AI workflows, and airport art have in common? Laura Frank. The post S6 Episode 1: Experiential Design with Frame:Work’s Laura Frank first appeared on Surroundscapes.
2025-08-12
00 min
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONAL
What to expect at InfoComm 2025
Graeme, Craig, Ross and Reza get together to preview InfoComm 2025, discussing what we can expect to see at the show. The post Episode 12: What to expect at InfoComm 2025 first appeared on Surroundscapes.
2025-08-05
22 min
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONAL
Special Episode with Julian Treasure
Author and famed public speaker Julian Treasure drops in and covers a wide range of audio topics drawing from his extensive experience as a sound and communication expert. The post Episode 11: Special Episode with Julian Treasure first appeared on Surroundscapes.
2025-08-05
1h 14
Surroundscapes - by BLUESOUND PROFESSIONAL
Networked Audio Best Practices
Audio drop outs or synching issues can be caused by a variety of factors. Ross and Reza discuss the most common causes and best practices for resolution. The post Episode 10: Networked Audio Best Practices first appeared on Surroundscapes.
2025-08-05
24 min
Surroundscapes
Partner Spotlight - Composure Co-Founder and CEO Jeff McSpadden
Graeme interviews Jeff McSpadden, a former Hollywood score composer who decided to use his musical super powers instead to improve wellness outcomes for seniors. The wide-ranging interview is a fascinating look into the science behind the relationship between music and our brains and using those insights to create wellness solutions for vulnerable populations.
2025-03-30
1h 00
Surroundscapes
Tech Talk - Speaker Coverage and System Design with Ross and Reza
How many speakers does my space need? Where should I place them? How much amplification power is needed? Ross and Reza tackle these questions and more, providing helpful guidelines for system designers that are keen to optimize their audio installations.
2025-03-25
31 min
Surroundscapes
Hot Topic - Decentralized Systems with Qsic Co-Founder & CEO Nick Larkins
Qsic is a leader in AI-driven audio solutions designed to shape memorable in-store experiences and drive incremental revenue. Hear all about Qsic’s large-scale deployment of PoE solutions and remote monitoring and configuration tools, which helped them to reduce every onsite installation into a one-day job.
2025-03-14
40 min
Surroundscapes
Case study - Aural HiFi Founder Jeremy Irwin
Craig Cooper of Bluesound Professional is joined by Aural HiFi Founder Jeremy Irwin to discuss using Bluesound Professional products as a commercial audio solution for his business.
2025-03-11
26 min
Surroundscapes
Partner Spotlight - Xyte CEO Omer Brookstein
Graeme interviews Omer Brookstein, the CEO of an innovative cloud-based remote monitoring platform called Xyte. They discuss how Xyte's platform enhances device management across the AV sector, providing manufacturers with sophisticated tools for operational efficiency and enhanced user experiences.
2025-03-03
48 min
Surroundscapes
Bob Boster, President - Clear-Com
Bob Boster runs a large manufacturer of live and broadcast communications and combines this with a side passion and profession as a sound artist. We discuss how this came about and how he manages to juggle these two threads of his life. We dive into sound art, how a niche artist from USA can economically plan a 20-30 date European tour and much more.
2021-07-27
1h 23
Surroundscapes
Paul Frazer, Never or Nothing
Never Not Nothing have been described as anarchic electro psych punk noise, and Paul Frazer, one half of the band describes how it came into being with a unique launch event for industry insiders. We move on to talk about how the band progressed and then dealt with the pandemic lockdown by creating an immersive sound and sight stage in order to make compelling videos. We finish by talking about the use of haptic suits, in-ear monitors and VR glasses to create the live events of the future. Along the way we learn how the band changed its original name...
2021-07-20
1h 22
Surroundscapes
Glen Rowe, Managing Director - Kyoko & Neko Trust
Glen Rowe has had a long and very varied career in music from drumming in bands, to working for an instrument manufacturer, touring managing Muse and coming off the road in order to create projects of lasting value. He tells us about the many and varied activities of his company Kyoto – from a recording studio featuring a ‘Drumbrella’, to rehearsal spaces, creative communities and artist management done in a new and humane way. We also talk about the charity that Glen founded – the Neko Trust – and the amazing work that it does to support and educate young creatives. We wonder just how m...
2021-07-13
59 min
Surroundscapes
Ben Richter, Compose, Accordionist and Director of Ghost Ensemble
Ben Richter has created a career with a number of different elements. He is a teacher, a performer, the director of an ensemble and a recording artist. One of the things that we discuss is active listening and how music can be used to help to alter people’s time horizons and better understand slow-moving but profound phenomena such as climate change. We also talk about different ways that musicians and other artists can add value to their content in order to reward true fans and find new income streams.
2021-07-06
59 min
Surroundscapes
Jon Cotton, Founder of Poseidon Music
Jon Cotton is a producer of both artists and content and this episode really focuses on what this means. Jon talks about the role of a producer in finding ways to connect an artist to their audience and how this has changed in the digital age. He discusses the role of marketing on digital platforms in order to build global awareness and we touch on next ways to present music in a live context.
2021-06-29
1h 30
Surroundscapes
Theon Cross, Jazz Tuba Player and Composer
This episode covers Theon Cross’s musical beginnings, the Tomorrows Warriors project and how this changed his musical style and aspirations leading to Guildhall School of Music and Drama and then Sons of Kemet. We finish by talking about living in lockdown, discovering looping and other electronic technology and making an album using just the Tuba and finally coming back to performing with an avatar-based event at SXSW.
2021-06-22
1h 16
Surroundscapes
Imogen Heap
Imogen Heap is uniquely positioned to talk about new ways of composing and presenting music with her work on the MiMu gloves and the Listening Chair as well as different ways of making albums whilst staying sane and balanced. As well as this we discuss the business aspects of music and the Creative Passport and Life of a Song projects. Life of a Song: https://loas.creativepassport.net/ Creative Passport: https://www.creativepassport.net/ Imogen Heap app: https://imogenheap.app/
2021-06-15
1h 06
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Zoe Keating, Cellist and Composer
In this episode, Zoë talks about the San Fransisco arts warehouse scene, hosting unique performance events, being discovered by NPR at an event reproducing the experience of a nuclear explosion and developing a multi-stranded career as a performer, technologist, composer and film scorer.
2021-06-08
43 min
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Ryan Edwards, CEO and Founder - Audoo
We talk about the feeling of hearing your song being played in a public space, realizing that you are not making any money out of that and founding a company to do something about that. Audoo are trying to improve the process of song rights payments by producing a hardware device to capture and aggregate information on what songs are being played in public spaces and feeding this information back to performing rights organizations.
2021-06-01
44 min
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Claire Evans, Author, ‘Broad Band’ and Singer/Songwriter, YACHT
In the first episode of series 4 we cover the feminist history of computing, albums as research projects, using Google Magenta AI as a compositional tool on YACHT’s album ‘Chain Tripping’, the changes in the platform economy as seen by musicians, making a living as a musician in pandemic times and more. This talk is one of the most far-reaching and resonant that we have had and makes a great start to this series.
2021-05-25
1h 08
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Episode 10: Bob Boster
JULY 27, 2021: Bob Boster (President – Clear-Com) Bob Boster runs a large manufacturer of live and broadcast communications and combines this with a side passion and profession as a sound artist. We discuss how this came about and how he manages to juggle these two threads of his life. We dive into sound art,...
2021-05-19
00 min
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Episode 9: Paul Frazer
JULY 20, 2021: Paul Frazer (Never Not Nothing) Never Not Nothing have been described as anarchic electro psych punk noise, and Paul Frazer, one half of the band describes how it came into being with a unique launch event for industry insiders. We move on to talk about how the band progressed and then dealt...
2021-05-19
00 min
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Episode 8: Glen Rowe
JULY 13, 2021: Glen Rowe (Managing Director Kyoko & Neko Trust) Glen Rowe has had a long and very varied career in music from drumming in bands, to working for an instrument manufacturer, touring managing Muse and coming off the road in order to create projects of lasting value. He tells us about the many...
2021-05-19
00 min
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Episode 7: Ben Richter
JULY 6, 2021: Ben Richter (Composer, Accordionist, and Director of Ghost Ensemble) Ben Richter has created a career with a number of different elements. He is a teacher, a performer, the director of an ensemble and a recording artist. One of the things that we discuss is active listening and how music can be used...
2021-05-19
00 min
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Episode 6: Jon Cotton
JUNE 29, 2021: Jon Cotton (Founder – Poseidon Music) Jon Cotton is a producer of both artists and content and this episode really focuses on what this means. Jon talks about the role of a producer in finding ways to connect an artist to their audience and how this has changed in the digital age....
2021-05-19
00 min
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Episode 5: Theon Cross
JUNE 22, 2021: Theon Cross (Jazz Tuba Player and Composer) This episode covers Theon Cross’s musical beginnings, the Tomorrows Warriors project and how this changed his musical style and aspirations leading to Guildhall School of Music and Drama and then Sons of Kemet. We finish by talking about living in lockdown, discovering looping and other...
2021-05-19
00 min
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Episode 4: Imogen Heap
JUNE 15, 2021: Imogen Heap (Grammy-winning Singer and Songwriter) Imogen Heap is uniquely positioned to talk about new ways of composing and presenting music with her work on the MiMu gloves and the Listening Chair as well as different ways of making albums whilst staying sane and balanced. As well as this we discuss the...
2021-05-19
00 min
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Episode 3: Zoë Keating
JUNE 8, 2021: Zoë Keating (Cellist and Composer) In this episode, Zoë talks about the San Francisco arts warehouse scene, hosting unique performance events, being discovered by NPR at an event reproducing the experience of a nuclear explosion and developing a multi-stranded career as a performer, technologist, composer and film scorer.
2021-05-19
00 min
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Episode 2: Ryan Edwards
JUNE 1, 2021: Ryan Edwards (CEO and Founder – Audoo) We talk about the feeling of hearing your song being played in a public space, realizing that you are not making any money out of that and founding a company to do something about that. Audoo are trying to improve the process of song rights...
2021-05-19
00 min
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Episode 1: Claire L Evans
May 25, 2021: Claire L Evans (Author ‘Broad Band’ and Singer, songwriter YACHT) In the first episode of series 4 we cover the feminist history of computing, albums as research projects, using Google Magenta AI as a compositional tool on YACHT’s album ‘Chain Tripping’, the changes in the platform economy as seen by musicians, making...
2021-05-19
00 min
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Claudia Holmeier, Co-Founder of Digitalanalog Festival
Music and video festivals – in-person to streaming, and the future. Claudia and her husband Stefan founded the Digitalanalog experimental music and video festival in Germany 20 years ago. Over time, this has grown and evolved. However, in 2020 because of COVID, they held the festival as a virtual event. Claudia discusses the good and the bad points of doing this and how this will change the festival moving forward.
2021-04-06
38 min
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Dena Lowery, COO of Opus Events
The future of corporate events, conferences and trade shows. Dena runs operation for a very large global events company who do some of the most high-profile corporate conferences, product launches and trade-show booths. She discusses how the pandemic has affected her industry, how they are adapting and what long-term changes this will bring.
2021-03-30
1h 00
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James Patten, Founder and CEO of Patten Studio
The use of technology to rekindle events. James has supplied cutting-edge technology solutions for events such as the Super Bowl, CES exhibition booths, fashion shows, product launches and more. He discusses various ways that this technology can be used to create more memorable virtual experiences and how these will influence events after the pandemic.
2021-03-23
47 min
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Liz Berry, Director at Hologramica
The use of video holograms for next-generation events. Liz has had an incredibly successful and varied career as a moving-light technician, lighting designer and creative director, and more recently video holography expert and manufacturer of Holonet. She discusses how video holography is transforming both events and corporate videoconferencing.
2021-03-16
1h 11
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Julien Lemaitre & Kevin Hinds (Pure Sets)
Pivoting your business during COVID and new forms of livestreaming. Julien and Kevin have a very successful film production company but pivoted due to the pandemic as film sets were shut down to form a now highly successful company providing COVID monitoring and testing and PPE for film sets. Having been involved in some of the most innovative livestreamed concerts, they discuss how this will influence live concerts once these are possible again in-person.
2021-03-09
55 min
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Simon Honywill, Audio Consultant at Glastonbury Festival
The future of festivals and live concerts. Simon has been a live sound engineer for over 40 years covering events from 100-stage festivals and some of the largest classical events, to the closing ceremony of the London Paralympics and much more. He talks about how things are likely to change as live events finally are able to be staged again.
2021-03-02
1h 12
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Dave Labuskes, CEO of Axiva
The future of trade shows and the state of the AV industry. Avixa is the AV industry trade organization as well as the organizer of the largest trade shows worldwide for our industry.
2021-02-23
52 min
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Michael Stueve, Ankrom Moisan
Representing the view of the architect in the design of the workspace. Architects have been thought to be the enemy of the AV industry, prioritizing aesthetics over acoustics and seeing building technology as a necessary evil. This is far from the truth and Michael argues for a closer integration of our disciplines as we look to what the workplace will look like and more importantly how it will facilitate wok in the information age and beyond.
2020-12-22
44 min
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Bernd Schindler, IB Schindler
Bernd runs a small but immensely innovative AV company in Germany, working for many large corporations. He talks about how his work has evolved from single-room AV design, through large integrated facilities to the current projects that he is involved in which feature rapid deployment of many sites with central monitoring and control.
2020-12-15
54 min
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Salome Galjaardvan, Sustainability and Design Expert
Salomé is a true polymath and has had a wide-ranging career as a designer for Arup, working on architectural lighting, 3D printed structural building elements and the way people interact within companies. She is now Deputy Program Director for the Circular Economy in the city of Amsterdam. She talks to us about how we can come back from this pandemic stronger – in the workplace, at home and in the built environment in general. https://www.amsterdam.nl/en/policy/sustainability/circular-economy/ https://www.kateraworth.com/doughnut/ https://doughnuteconomics.org/
2020-12-08
45 min
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Evan Benway, Joint Managing Director of Moodsonic/Sound Agency
Evan headed the Habitat team at Plantronics before founding Moodsonic with Julian Treasure. He talks about the effect of adding soundscapes composed of natural sounds into the workspace in order to increase productivity, enhance privacy and provide wellbeing.
2020-12-01
42 min
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Craig Jansen, Managing Director of Idibri
Craig is the founder of the large, innovative AV consultancy Idibri. He talks to us about changes in the way people present information and work, as well as commonalities between different market sectors.
2020-11-24
56 min
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Christine Congdon and Rebecca Charbauski, Steelcase
Christine Congdon (Editor 360 Magazine & Director, Global Research Communications, Steelcase) and Rebecca Charbauski (Brand Communications Project Leader, Steelcase) Steelcase are arguably the world’s leading supplier of office environments and have long been respected for their innovation in helping define the future of the spaces that we work in. We talk about this work in the past, the effect of the current pandemic and how the workspace will look, sound and feel once we move back into it.
2020-11-17
56 min
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Josef Hargrave, Associate Director, Global Foresight Leader, Arup
Arup Foresight department researches global trends affecting all aspects of life. Josef talks to us about how these megatrends are affecting how people are working and where this work is getting done. foresight.arup.com inspire.arup.com
2020-11-10
46 min
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Dave Rahn, Founder of Custom Channels
Dave Rahn founded Custom Channels, one of the earliest streaming business music services in the world. Rahn talks about his personal history in radio and music programming, and his path as music distribution evolved in the age of the internet. Rahn also discusses the role of human curation in creating the right music experience for both employees and customers in a commercial environment.
2020-09-08
43 min
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James Patten, Patten Studio
Patten Studio is a leader in creating remarkable experiences fusing technology and art to create installations such as a 100-foot interactive video wall for Intel’s CES booth, kinetic instruments for Björk, a SuperBowl halftime show and much more. Dr James Patten talks about his time at MIT Media Lab and how it led to the creation of a company delivering experiences melding sound, light and movement with technology throughout the world.
2020-09-01
29 min
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Matteo Luppi, Founder and CEO of SoundMachine
Matteo Luppi, the founder and CEO of the business music service SoundMachine talks about music licensing in commercial environments and creating branded experiences in thoughtful ways. An important part of the discussion will cover the role of SoundMachine in helping businesses to rebuild after the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-08-25
29 min
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Rob Anders, CEO of Niio
Rob Anders is the founder and CEO of Niio, the leader in the curation and deployment of video art, from digital photography through to augmented and virtual reality experiences. Niio hosts the world’s largest collection of video art and Rob talks about the importance of adapting to ever-changing consumer standards and his vision to eliminate black screens in public spaces and replace them with inspiring content.
2020-08-18
36 min
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Nick Larkins, Qsic Co-Founder
Qsic is a highly innovative business music service from Australia and Nick Larkins, its Co-founder talks about how it came to be and especially how it is different from other business music services. Larkins discusses the ability of cloud processing technologies and data analytics to serve unique customer experiences to each store within a chain, while keeping within brand guidelines.
2020-08-11
31 min
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Julian Treasure, Founder of The Sound Agency and Moodsonic
The first episode of the mini-series features five-time TED Talk speaker, Julian Treasure, who explores the use of sound in business. The conversation moves through a number of topics covering everything from audio branding, the practicalities of voice control in commercial environments, and the psychological impacts of certain frequencies and tempos of music on consumer behavior.
2020-07-30
1h 05