Shows
The CEDIA PodcastHardball Sales & Selling experiences, a look back (2022_23)In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA and host for the CEDIA Podcast mixes up some thoughts on sales from two podcasts created in 2017. We hear from Ed Wenck, Frank White, Patrick Hartman, Peter Aylett and Christiaan Beukes.
2022-06-0347 min
The CEDIA PodcastContent - A look back from 2018 (2022_13)In this cast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA takes bits and pieces from two podcasts from 2018 that talk about content delivery, creation, and economics. We also touch on VR and from a 2018 point of view. Guests include Ed Wenck, Dave Pedigo, John Penney, and Geoff Meads.
2022-04-1145 min
The CEDIA PodcastPower: cleaning it up, storing it, and generating it in the residenceJoe Piccirilli of Rosewater Energy, Rich Green of Rich Green Design, and Gordon van Zuiden of cyberManor join Ed Wenck and Walt Zerbe to talk power: cleaning it up, storing it, and generating it in the residence. https://rosewaterenergy.com/ https://cybermanor.com/
2020-04-0353 min
The CEDIA PodcastCoping with ObsolescenceA lot of what an integrator installs can become obsolete -- to the point of failure -- at some point in the future. So how do you prepare a client for this obsolescence, and how do you design systems that can adapt? Peter Aylett (HTE), Rich Green (Rich Green Design), and Hamish Neale (Hero Labs) join Ed Wenck and Walt Zerbe to discuss the inevitable. https://www.hero-labs.com/ https://www.hte.design/
2020-03-2745 min
The CEDIA PodcastBuilding a great customer care programCEDIA's Director of Technical Training Steve Rissi has developed a class on client care programs that's he'll be teaching at CEDIA Expo in Denver. (Meanwhile, a recent conference call among 35 CEDIA members was set up to discuss this very topic and compare notes.) Rissi shares his expertise -- which includes years as the head of an integration firm's service department -- in this podcast with hosts Ed Wenck and Walt Zerbe.
2020-03-2434 min
The CEDIA PodcastWellness, Tech, and Interior DesignInterior designer and renowned well-being expert Cinzia Moretti (Moretti Interior Design) and Jeff Hayward (Director of Wildwood PR) share their insights into Wellness and Biophilia, and the opportunities this offers to integrators. Along with hosts Walt Zerbe and Ed Wenck, the panel unpacks the solutions that can make for a better, more “human” indoor experience.
2020-02-2127 min
The CEDIA PodcastOur fourth podcast from ISE 2020 Our last show show from ISE 2020 (and the last ISE hosted by the city of Amsterdam) includes Peter Aylett (Archimedia/HTE), Rich Green (Rich Green Design), Kris Hogg (Samsung) , and Eddie Shapiro (SmartTouchUSA). CEDIA's David Meyer also chimes in with your hosts Ed Wenck, and Walt Zerbe in a podcast recorded Friday night.
2020-02-1523 min
The CEDIA PodcastOur third show from ISE 2020Recorded Thursday evening, our third show from ISE 2020 includes Mike Maniscalco (Pytheas), Peter Aylett (Archimedia/HTE), Rich Green (Rich Green Design), Michael Heiss (M Heiss Consulting), and Eddie Shapiro (SmartTouchUSA). Ian Bryant, Ed Wenck, and Walt Zerbe from CEDIA are also aboard.
2020-02-1424 min
The CEDIA PodcastOur second day at ISE 2020Here's a recap of Day Two from ISE 2020 with tech/content specialist John Penney, Rich Green (Rich Green Design), Amanda Wildman (TruMedia) and Eddie Shapiro (SmartTouchUSA). Your hosts are Ed Wenck and Walt Zerbe.
2020-02-1331 min
The CEDIA PodcastThe first of our reports from Integrated Systems EuropeHere's a wrapup of ISE 2020, Day One, with guests Peter Aylett (Archimedia/HTE), Michael Heiss (M Heiss Consulting), and tech/media expert John Penney -- with your CEDIA hosts Walt Zerbe and Ed Wenck.
2020-02-1224 min
The CEDIA PodcastDefine competence properly — and achieve it for maximum successOne word that's key to an integrator's credibility (and as a result, profitability) is "competence." Defining that word (and putting it into practice) properly is critically important when you're building and maintaining a business in the universe of tech. This rollicking roundtable includes Peter Aylette from Archimedia and CEDIA staffers Samantha Ventura, David Meyer, Walt Zerbe, and Ed Wenck. For more on CEDIA, check out cedia.net.
2019-11-1539 min
AV Trade TalkDesign+Tech Talk: Hosts from KBTalks, CEDIA Podcast, AVTT, Connecting Tech + Design and a couple AV integrators got together at CEDIA Expo to share what caught their eye and trends they're followingSpecial mashup show combining CEDIA Podcast hosts Ed Wenck and Walt Zerbe, KB Talks substitute-host Molly Switzer, AV Trade Talk and Connecting Tech + Design host Katye (McGregor) Bennett, with special guests integrators Joe Whitaker of Thoughtful Integrations and Gordon Van Zuiden of cyberManor talking connected homes, energy management, human centric lighting, security, AI, machine learning, and how it's all coming together in the modern home by way of tech integrators, interior designers, architects, and adjacent trades. Download, tune-in, and listen! #avtweeps #cediaexpo #kmbpodcasts @CEDIA @CEDIAExpo @KMBTalks @NKBA @ConnectingTandD @AVTradeTalk
2019-10-2830 min
Connecting Tech + Design with Katye (McGregor) BennettTech Talk: Hosts from the KBTalks, CEDIA Podcast, AV Trade Talk, and Connecting Tech + Design podcasts and a couple of AV integrators share tech shown at CEDIA Expo 2019 and trends they're followingSpecial mashup show combining CEDIA Podcast hosts Ed Wenck and Walt Zerbe, KB Talks substitute-host Molly Switzer, AV Trade Talk and Connecting Tech + Design host Katye (McGregor) Bennett, with special guests integrators Joe Whitaker of Thoughtful Integrations and Gordon Van Zuiden of cyberManor talking connected homes, energy management, human centric lighting, security, AI, machine learning, and how it's all coming together in the modern home by way of tech integrators, interior designers, architects, and adjacent trades. Download, tune-in, and listen! #avtweeps #cediaexpo #kmbpodcasts @CEDIA @CEDIAExpo @KMBTalks @NKBA @ConnectingTandD @AVTradeTalk
2019-10-2830 min
The CEDIA PodcastTwo-Parter — Recapping a Steve Wozniak Talk; Remodeling StatsCEDIA's Ian Bryant, Anastasia Tate, and Ed Wenck all went to see Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak speak at Purdue University — here's their recap. Plus, Walt Zerbe just attended a conference on remodeling trends at Harvard, and he's got info. Want to learn more about CEDIA? CEDIA.net is the place.
2019-05-0341 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 PodcastBig Takeaways from CES 2019After a few days of review and reflection, our panel joins Ed Wenck and Walt Zerbe to review their big takeaways. Guests include Peter Aylett (Archimedia), Rich Green (Rich Green Design), Michael Heiss (M. Heiss Consulting), John Penney (20th Century Fox), and Gordon van Zuiden (cyberManor). https://www.archimedia-me.com/ https://michaelheiss.com/ https://cybermanor.com/ For more info on CEDIA: cedia.net.
2019-01-1859 min
The CEDIA PodcastWalt Zerbe reports from the Audio Engineering Society showWalt Zerbe attended the annual Audio Engineering Society show (AES - http://www.aes.org/) and tells Ed Wenck all about high-def audio advances, the trend toward recording and re-mastering music in surround-sound formats, the errors inherent in calibrating with pink noise, and much more. (Walt also got to hang out with Thomas Dolby. SCIENCE!) For more on CEDIA, check out cedia.net.
2018-10-2640 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 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 PodcastOrganizing music services and physical media for the best user experience"We have a moral and ethical responsibility to deliver great music to people." -- Rich Green, Rich Green Design As we move towards renting and streaming our music and combining that with files we own, how can one best manage all of this? What formats should we embrace and what’s going to handle the aspects switching between them? CEDIA's Ed Wenck and Walt Zerbe are joined by Green, Christiaan Beukes (Sphere Custom Design), and Wayne Hyde (CAVD).
2018-06-011h 03
The CEDIA PodcastThe development and deployment of 5G“5G will help the arrival of self-driving cars – and it’ll be part of the answer as to how we help people age economically, comfortably, and in place.” – Brian Markwalter, Senior Vice President, Research and Standards, Consumer Technology Association Brian Markwalter speaks with CEDIA’s Dave Pedigo, Walt Zerbe, and Ed Wenck about the development and deployment of 5G.
2018-05-1158 min
The CEDIA PodcastCloud, mist, fog — it’s about these terms as they apply to computing“Cloud computing can have latency … when you’re local you don’t have access to a lot of devices and processing … and fog is that in-between.” -Alex Capecelatro Cloud, mist, fog — nope, this isn’t about the weather, it’s about these terms as they apply to computing. Alex Capecelatro (Josh.ai) and Mike Maniscalco join CEDIA’s Dave Pedigo, Walt Zerbe and Ed Wenck to discuss the concepts. Plus, CEDIA’s David Meyer calls in from Down Under to clue us in on the White Papers on HDMI he’s just finished for our members.
2018-03-1648 min
The CEDIA PodcastDavid Mudd of the BSI Group on the Internet of Things"We have a connected toothbrush that tells you how long you've been brushing your teeth. To quote one of our comedians here in the UK: 'I know! I was there!'" -- David Mudd, BSI Group David Mudd of the BSI Group joins CEDIA's Dave Pedigo, Ed Wenck and Walt Zerbe to speak on the Internet of Things -- namely, the risks and rewards of the IoT. Brought you you by Streem.pro.
2018-02-2356 min
The CEDIA PodcastMichael Heiss tells us what to expect in video this year"Physical media can still provide the best viewing experience ... and add to that the uncertainty that the end of net neutrality will have on streaming services." -- Michael Heiss Heiss tells CEDIA's Ed Wenck and Walt Zerbe all about what's hot -- and not -- for 2018 in the realm of video tech.
2018-02-021h 02
The CEDIA PodcastWhat's Next for the Connected Home"We're getting closer to having enterprise-grade security available for every home." -- Mike Maniscaclo The co-founder of Ihiji joins CEDIA's Walt Zerbe and Ed Wenck to talk about the connected home of 2018 from a network guru's perspective. Brought to you by Streem.pro.
2018-01-2647 min
The CEDIA PodcastThe Pros and Cons of Tech"Don't automate things people like to do." The paradox of choice. Devices making us dumber. These are all dangers noted when one walks the CES floor, but there's good news here, too -- especially when technology helps the disabled or monitors one's health. Geoff Meads joins CEDIA's Dave Pedigo, Walt Zerbe, and Ed Wenck for this one, brought to you by Streem.pro.
2018-01-1956 min
The CEDIA PodcastPower management, electrical issues, and the likeCEDIA stalwarts Guy Singleton and Ken Erdmann join Walt Zerbe and Ed Wenck to talk power management (and jobsite nightmares).
2017-12-0153 min
The CEDIA PodcastAll about HDMI -- and cables, tooEric Bodley, President and CEO of Future Ready Solutions and Bodley and Associates, (and 2017 CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Award winner) joins CEDIA's Dave Pedigo, David Meyer, Walt Zerbe, and Ed Wenck to talk cables and HDMI.
2017-11-1757 min
The CEDIA PodcastA.I.: Two little letters -- and a universe of implications.A.I.: Two little letters -- and a universe of implications. Rich Green, Alex Capecelatro (Josh.ai), and CEDIA’s Walt Zerbe and Ed Wenck discuss the opportunities – and dangers – presented by artificial intelligence (A.I.) for the home tech industry and beyond. (Spoiler alerts: Yes, machines can become paranoid, and yes, your Fitbit knows who you’re being intimate with.) Some books and articles are mentioned in the discussion, including: Age of Context: Mobile, Sensors, Data and the Future of Privacy by Robert Scoble and Shel Israel Justice: What's t...
2017-11-1055 min
The CEDIA PodcastLooking into the future -- what's next in home techJulie Jacobson (CEDIA Fellow and CE Pro Editor) joins Walt Zerbe and Ed Wenck for an overview of what the Council's all about: How the Council acts as an "early warning system" by identifying tech that can create both challenges and opportunities, and what's on the Council's radar right now.
2017-10-2757 min
The CEDIA PodcastSelling the ExperiencePeter Aylett (Archimedia) and Christiaan Beukes talk with CEDIA's Walt Zerbe and Ed Wenck about selling the "experience" of tech as margins on gear get thinner and GAFA gets bigger. (This one even has a few sales tips from Mr. Aylett himself.)
2017-08-251h 00
The CEDIA PodcastRemote monitoring and troubleshooting means -- well, money.Mike Mansicalco of Ihiji digs into all the trials and opportunities presented by remote monitoring, troubleshooing, and the recurring revenue these services can provide. He's joined by hosts Ed Wenck and Walt Zerbe of CEDIA.
2017-08-181h 00
The CEDIA PodcastNext-Gen NetworkingNathan Holmes, Technical Trainer at Access Networks, joins CEDIA's Dave Pedigo, Ed Wenck, and Walt Zerbe to talk about the issues facing integrators as residential networks grow more complex.
2017-08-111h 00
The CEDIA PodcastAll About HeadphonesPeter Aylett (Archimedia) and Alan Sircom (Hi-Fi+ magazine) hit CanJam and came back with a wealth of knowledge on the most personal of listening devices. They share their info with CEDIA's Walt Zerbe and Ed Wenck.
2017-08-0356 min
The CEDIA PodcastIs the hub dead?The hub is dead! Long live the hub! CEDIA's Walt Zerbe and Ed Wenck are joined by Mitchell Klein (Z-Wave Alliance) and Avi Rosenthal (IoT Consulting) to talk about the "hub" -- that "traffic cop" that allows devices to communicate.
2017-07-2859 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 1725: E3 Recap68,000+ attendees? $5,000 soundbars? New boxes, gear, and games? Michael Heiss joins Dave Pedigo, Walt Zerbe, and Ed Wenck for a look back at 2017's E3 show.
2017-06-2331 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 1722: Tech as a Drug, Part 3Kris Hogg and Peter Aylett help hosts Walt Zerbe and Ed Wenck understand the implications of what's next as residential tech proliferates, devices become cheaper, and "GAFA" grows in impact.
2017-06-0229 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