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AV Trade Talk
by avtradetalk
AV Trade Talk explores the stories behind the brands and people in the audio-visual industry.
Episodes
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Blustream: Why Integrators Should Know Blustream: Choice, Connectivity + a Big CEDIA Expo 2026
Blustream isn’t a new brand. But for many technology integrators in the U.S., it may still be one of the industry’s best-kept secrets. In this episode of AV Trade Talk, host Katye McGregor Bennett and KMB’s Bob Archer sit down with Eric Randt, General Manager of Blustream US, to talk about the...
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CEDIA Expo 2026 Preview: Meet the CE Pro All Star Band
The CE Pro All Star Band feature technology integrator industry members, including dealers, manufacturers, and even members of the KMB Communications team. The band will play at 8 p.m., Wednesday Sept. 2 at the Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom.
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AV Trade Talk Podcast: The Rise of Analog Rooms
Paul Bochner from AHT New York Metro and Joesph Cali from Gryphon Audio LA discuss on AV Trade Talk the revival of stereo including the growing trend of "analog rooms."
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Mastering Connectivity Ep. 8: Cybersecurity Is Now an Integrator’s Responsibility: What You Need to Know and How to Prepare
In this episode of the Mastering Connectivity Podcast, hosted by Katye McGregor Bennett and presented by Kordz, the conversation makes one thing clear: as homes become more intelligent, automated, and interconnected, integrators must expand their role beyond performance and convenience to include...
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CEDIA Awards Season Is Here: Bob Archer and Lisa Montgomery Share What Makes a Strong Entry
In this episode of AV Trade Talk, host Katye McGregor Bennett is joined by Team KMB’s Bob Archer and Lisa Montgomery for a candid, practical conversation about CEDIA Expo, award season, and what brands and integrators should be doing now to prepare stronger entries. Drawing from years of…
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Krista Haughey on Leadership, Growth, and Knowing When It’s Time to Make a Move
Episode Description In this episode of AV Trade Talk, host Katye McGregor Bennett is joined by Bob Archer and special guest Krista Haughey for a candid conversation about career growth, industry leadership, and Krista’s new role at KEF. From starting out in the residential audio-visual industry…
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Rob Stott on the New Connected Design
Sometimes the return of a publication says a lot about where an industry is headed. In the latest episode of AV Trade Talk, Katye McGregor Bennett and Bob Archer sit down with Rob Stott to talk about the new Connected Design, the trends shaping the market, and why strong media relationships still...
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AI, Automation, and the Integrator’s Bottom Line — with Jason Knott of D-Tools
AI is everywhere right now… but what does it actually do for a busy integration business trying to quote faster, design cleaner, document smarter, and keep projects moving in the field? In this episode of AV Trade Talk, host Katye McGregor Bennett is joined by Jason Knott, Data Evangelist for...
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Bob Archer and Nyal Mellor discuss the launch of HYPERSUB and how the brand serves the luxury home theater market.
Taking a different approach to an age-old problem, Nyal Mellor, system designer for HYPERSUB and founder of Acoustic Frontiers, a Calif.-based technology integration firm, is applying his experience and science to residential low-frequency audio reproduction. Bob Archer hosts this episode to talk...
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Mastering Connectivity: The Future of AV Connectivity: Centered Innovation in an AI-Driven World [Sponsored by Kordz]
AV Trade Talk: Mastering Connectivity Series, Episode 7 – The Future of AV Connectivity: Human-Centered Innovation in an AI-Driven World In this new episode of the Mastering Connectivity podcast series, presented by Kordz in collaboration with AV Trade Talk, host Katye McGregor Bennett is joined…
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Introducing Alexa Centeno and the new VELLA HAUS luxury home staging franchise
In this episode of AV Trade Talk, host Katye McGregor Bennett sits down with Alexa Centeno, co‑owner of Systems Design & Integration (SDI Boston) and founder of the new VELLA HAUS franchise, to explore how premium home staging and home technology come together to sell faster, sell higher, and...
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Exploring CEDIA Expo 2025 with Jason McGraw of Emerald
AV Trade Talk: Exploring CEDIA Expo with Jason McGraw In this episode of AV Trade Talk, host Katye McGregor Bennett sits down once again with Jason McGraw of Emerald to dive deep into everything you need to know about CEDIA Expo and its host city, Denver, Colorado. Jason shares insider insights…
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Mastering Connectivity Series, Episode 5 — HDMI 2.2: Engineering the Future of AV Infrastructure
AV Trade Talk: Mastering Connectivity Series, Episode 5 — HDMI 2.2: Engineering the Future of AV Infrastructure The future of audiovisual connectivity is here — and it’s doubling down. In Episode 5 of the Mastering Connectivity Series, produced in collaboration with Kordz, AV Trade Talk host…
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Mastering Connectivity: Outdoor Network Cables: Challenges, Innovations, and Best Practices [Sponsored by Kordz]
In this episode of AV Trade Talk, we head outside—literally—to explore the critical role outdoor network cables play in today’s connected environments. Whether it’s powering up smart gardens, securing properties with surveillance tech, or enabling robust backyard entertainment zones, outdoor...
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Tech Talk: How FutureCare Solutions Group Provides Meaningful, Proactive Health & Wellness Interventions
What does it take to provide proactive, meaningful health and wellness interventions? Up until now, that's been a real challenge. In this episode, recorded during ISE 2025 in Barcelona Spain, Katye chats with Kyle Steele of FutureCare Solutions Group and Global Wave Integration about a new,...
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Tech Talk: An Illuminating Lighting Design Chat With The Light Lady, Lynne Stambouly, and Bruce Clark of Illuminated Lighting Design
Illuminated Lighting Design. What's all about? In this episode, recorded during ISE 2025 in Barcelona Spain for the Connecting Tech + Design pod, Katye chats with Lynne Stambouly, The Light Lady, and Bruce Clark, who together are part of a new collective — Illuminated Lighting Design — about…
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Tech Talk: Why We Need To Focus More On Air & Water Quality
Did you know? 99% of the global population breathes air that is below "good" quality levels. With water, we face similar challenges. In this episode, recorded at ISE 2025 in Barcelona Spain, Michael D. Ham of RePure talks about the need for far better air & water quality and how RePure's Healthy...
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Mastering Connectivity: Building and Shipping The Ultimate Audio Demo Room [Sponsored by Kordz]
Mastering Connectivity: Building and Shipping The Ultimate Audio Demo Room [Sponsored by Kordz] In this fourth installment of the Mastering Connectivity Series, Sponsored by Kordz, Peter Aylett of Officina Acustica, David Meyerowitz of Trinnov, Lars Johansen of Perlisten Audio, and James Chen of...
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Mastering Connectivity: Building A CEDIA Award-Winning Showroom and Dedicated Home Theater [Sponsored by Kordz]
Mastering Connectivity: Building A CEDIA Award-Winning Showroom and Dedicated Home Theater [Sponsored by Kordz] In this Third installment of the Mastering Connectivity Series, Sponsored by Kordz, Michael and Dr. Hailey Daly of Wired By MJD in Australia discuss what it took to design, build-out,...
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Establishing the Technology Integrator SOC occupational code - your support is needed!
In this episode, I'm joined by Daryl Friedman, Global CEO and President of CEDIA, the Custom Electronic Design and Integration Association, to talk about the association's efforts to establish a Technology Integrator SOC occupational code. Why is this important? Smart Home Professionals, or...
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CEDIA Expo: What To Know Before You Go
CEDIA Expo 2024 takes place in Denver, CO from Sept. 5-7, 2024. The residential technology industry's leading event for professionals and brands in the channel, this show is THE place to be if you're in the audiovisual biz. I'm joined in this episode by Jason McGraw, Emerald Expositions Group…
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Mastering [Wireless] Connectivity: Why Behind Every Great Wi-Fi Experience There is Always a Great Wired Network [Sponsored by Kordz]
Mastering [Wireless] Connectivity: Wireless Connectivity: Why Behind Every Great Wi-Fi Experience There is Always a Great Wired Network [Sponsored by Kordz] In this second installment of the Mastering Connectivity Series, Sponsored by Kordz, integration and networking experts dive into how...
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Building Community: Pickleball Gathering During CEDIA Expo Week
In the audiovisual industry, there is a strong sense of community but we often get so tied up in the day-to-day that it can be easy to forget to have fun together. However, a group is forming to change that, one "dink" at a time. Host Katye McGregor Bennett is joined in this episode by Alex...
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Mastering Connectivity: Why the industry has had connectivity all wrong [Sponsored by Kordz]
In this first installment of a new podcast series Sponsored by Kordz called Mastering Connectivity, connectivity experts unravel cabling myths that have plagued the technology integration industry for decades and share how what needs to evolve for integration professionals to meet the demands of...
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New Ways to Conceal Tech Gear With WALL-SMART
WALL-SMART products beautifully conceal tech gear in homes and businesses. Co-founder Galia Ben-Dor shares what's new in the lineup for 2024 and what will debut during the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) show in Barcelona, Spain.
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Yoga returns to CEDIA Expo 2023
What's this AV Yoga thing all about? AV Yoga @ CEDIA Expo is led by Maddie Ringer of Mad Yoga on YouTube and Sunshine Yoga in Red Lodge, MT. In this episode Maddie shares what to expect, what not to worry about, and what you'll get out of it. TRUST ME, this pre-show morning practice will wake you...
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CEDIA Expo 2023 Mashup: What attendees are excited to see, learn, and do in Denver
Here we go! CEDIA Expo 2023 kicks off Sept. 7th. Hear what attendees are excited to see, learn, and do while in Denver, CO for the show in this new episode of AV Trade Talk. Thanks for tuning in!
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Breaking AV News: CE Pro Editor Jason Knott Joins D-Tools Team
Breaking AV Industry News: Longtime CE Pro Editor Jason Knott Joins the D-Tools Team. We didn't see this one coming but, wow, what a move! Tune in to hear what it was about D-Tools that piqued Jason's interest so much that he had to join the team. Hint: it's all in the numbers. Download, listen,...
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Voices from the AV industry: What everyone’s excited to see, learn, and enjoy during CEDIA Expo 2022
It's CEDIA Expo time again! What's everyone in the CEDIA channel eager to see, do, eat & drink this week in Dallas? Tune in to hear from AV industry integrators, reps, brands, and associations and learn what they have their eyes on and where they're planning to spend their time during CEDIA Expo...
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Sony’s New Pro AV Lineup (2022)
Tech talk: Sony's 2022 Pro AV lineup offers a broader range of products and truly innovative solutions, filling much-needed gaps in ways only Sony can deliver. Get the details about this year's offering from Rich Ventura, Vice President of B2B at Sony Electronics. Learn more about Sony's Pro AV...
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Sony’s New Residential TV & Projector Lineup (2022)
Tech talk: Sony's 2022 residential TV lineup is bigger, brighter, and more affordable than ever and the new projectors offer amazing image quality. We talk about Mini LED, OLED, QLED, lasers, and more. Get the details about this year's offering and Sony's Road Show schedule from Jayson Savage,...
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So, you want to author a book? See how Kat Wheeler did it during the Pandemic!
Author and AV industry pro Kat Wheeler talks about her new book, There is no cloud, and what it took to get it published (during a pandemic, no less). Story brief: As a sales rep for SmartTech, the world’s largest home automation company, Cameron Caldwell’s job is to keep customers happy… and...
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AVbites: Holiday baking fun, family traditions, memories and mishaps
Friends from the audiovisual industry share stories of their favorite holiday traditions, recipes, memories, and mishaps. We talk a little tech, too, as neighborhood holiday light displays always catch a tech-lovers eye. Michelle shares her "Million Dollar Rum Cake" recipe and Brad offers some...
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AVbites: Thanksgiving meals and family traditions
Friends gather to share stories of their favorite thanksgiving feasts, recipes, traditions, memories, and kitchen mishaps, as well as their time-tested tips for a great holiday. From prep times and ingredients, turkey and ham, to sides, desserts, and beverages, we cover it all in this episode,...
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AVbites: Craft beer and good cheer
🍺 Join us for another installment of our AV Foodies Diversion Series, where we discuss some of our favorite craft beer and the breweries behind them, the virtues of logging your brew experiences on Untapped and nitro, and, of course, we weave in a little coffee talk, too. Breweries mentioned...
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Unpacking a CEDIA Award-winning project: Best Home Cinema Level II by Thoughtful Integrations
When a custom home builder in Dallas, TX needed a high-performance home theater installed into a luxury show home in less than a month, he contacted Thoughtful Integrations, a tech integration firm well-versed in the process. Whereas home theaters with all the bells and whistles typically take...
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Unpacking Josh.ai's big reveal — Meet Nano, Core, and more!
Josh.ai CEO Alex Capecelatro shares details about Nano, the world's first Architectural Microphone, and Josh Core, an elegantly designed server that acts as the central brain for this truly remarkable voice-automated home technology ecosystem. This changes the voice control and automation game...
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Feel Good Fare: Kicks for Kids Kickoff; AV industry fundraising for children's shoes
Feel good fodder: As families across the nation struggle with economic hardship, the holidays can be particularly difficult. To help make the holidays a little brighter, Access Networks is spearheading a fundraiser being facilitated by The Boys & Girls Club to provide children across the country...
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AVbites: Game Meat
For many, game meat is a healthy alternative to commercial or farmed varieties. In this AV Foodies Detour Series episode guests share some of their favorite types, cuts, how to make a great meal with game meat and what not to do. Hint: don't eat "gamey" smelling or tasing meat, do try sous vide,...
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AVbites: Gardening through the pandemic
Ah, the humble home garden. What was once a weekend hobby has become a COVID escape and success story, of sorts. Diverse and abundant harvests lead to creative home-cooked meals and something to share with neighbors, family, and friends. Perfectly-timed with the start of Autumn, we talk about...
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AVbites: Favorite craft cocktails and how to make 'em
Making craft cocktails at home is an art, one with exceptional rewards. International award-winning bartender Jeff Savage of Botanist in Vancouver, Canada shares his take on the Cordial as well as some great tips and tricks only the pros know (like, how to make directional ice and why you'd want…
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Creating effective WFH and e-learning spaces in homes throughout the NY tri-state area; A talk with The Source Home Theater Installation & Design Corp's Todd Anthony Puma
Creating effective WFH and e-learning environments quickly and with minimal onsite time is an art and one The Source Home Theater Installation and Design proudly offers to clients through the NY tri-state area. CEO Todd Anthony Puma shares how The Source integrates Crestron Mercury, Logitech, and...
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AVbites: EPIC Burgers; what we dream of, where we get 'em, how we make 'em
You know that burger, the one that you dream of and hope to make at home some day? We talk about that with guests Shawn Tobin, Patty Wanzer, and Philip Leimbach, who share their recipes and tips & tricks. Tune-in, #AVtweeps and #AVfoodies! #AVfoodies #AVbites @Views_by_V @swtobin @synigizesales...
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AVbites: Talkin' all things Pizza; Forno Bravo and Ooni ovens and our favorite techniques, recipes, and lessons learned
Eh, yo, love homemade pizza? Ah, then, tune-in to this one, for sure. We talk about the Forno Bravo and Ooni pizza ovens and guests Mark Decker, Mark Fielder, Rob Keeler, and co-host Vijita U.G. share their favorite recipes, types, tips & techniques, and there's some talk about hydration, 00 vs.…
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Checking out cyberManor's New Home Tech Experience Center in Los Gatos, CA
A detailed tour of cyberManor's new home tech show house in Los Gatos, CA features the best in tech and top-of-the connected kitchen appliances and bathroom fixtures, all seamlessly controlled by voice and traditional home automation system. A connected in-car experience extends the home's...
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AVbites: Grillin' & Chillin' this summer
Summertime grillin' & chillin' season is here! Guests Mark Okern, Nancy Blanchard, Zach Gamez, and co-host Vijita UG share their favorite things to grill, recipes, cuts of meat, and we have a lengthy talk about spices, rubs, and sauces. Heard of Meat Church? We talk about their videos, spice…
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Ready for takeoff? AtlasIED's about to unleash AMAZING new audio tech — hear about it here, 1st!
AtlasIED reveals some details about the live lift-off event taking place at a secret location on July 28th where a brand new platform and associated products will launch. Following the event, guests who have registered will be invited to a live virtual demo room, offered by appointment only, to...
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Savant talks about WiSA and AVB technology
Savant's Steve Silberman talks about WiSA and AVB technology, what it means and how to integrate it using Savant's lineup of audio solutions.
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AVbites: Serving up our favorite grilled foods. Grilling how-to's, tips, tricks, and recipes, oh my!
We gathered some #AVfoodies for this 1st episode of #AVbites to talk about their favorite grilled food and grilling techniques, recipes, and tips & tricks. Hear Jimmy's Big Green Egg review, Rob's perfect burger, Dave's Sous Vide addiction, and Kaleo's newfound skills, Vijita's favorite…
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Turning lemons into lemonade, what to do now during these unprecedented times
There's a lot of uncertainty out in the world right now but the custom AV integration community is perfectly poised to serve as an important resource for homeowners and WFH professionals, now more than ever. We discuss what the community is experiencing and ways to approach clients with the right...
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AV Trade Talk explores the stories behind the brands and people in the audio-visual industry.
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