In Episode 325, guest co-host Aram Piligian joins Andy to sit down with Chris Lapp, developer of the new Open Fabric Studio AV network management software and senior specialist solutions engineer at Cisco and ask all about anything and everything AV networking! This episode is sponsored by Allen & Heath and RCF.

This is the first of a two-part conversation where everything from switch configurations, the differences between Dante, AES67, and AVB/Milan, managed versus unmanaged switches, whether or not to use DHCP, and more was on the table.

Chris Lapp leads the design and delivery of mission-critical media and data center infrastructure at the intersection of broadcast, IP networking, and AI. With a background that spans live production, large-scale data center architectures, and modern software-defined systems, he helps organizations build platforms that are performant, resilient, and ready for what’s next. Chris’s work focuses on translating complex technical requirements into practical, scalable approaches that support real-time media workflows and high-stakes operations. In addition to his work with Cisco and developing Open Fabric Studio, Chris also serves as the vice president of membership for the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE).

Episode Links:
About Chris Lapp
Open Fabric Studio
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Episode 325 Transcript

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