David Kirk, VP Product Marketing at Epiphan Video, speaks with me about a few updates at Epiphan, since the last time he graced our airwaves back on episode 24. We cover all things live video, and how Pearl-2 has improved upon the process, and how forward thinking the product is itself, even by today’s standards.

We can’t really share with you all the things that are coming down Epiphan’s roadmap, but if you tune into this episode, you’ll get a sneak peek at something new before everyone else does. All this and more, on this edition of AV insider.

Mark Bishop, President of LynTec, speaks with me about their electrical automation switching panels. We cover their business model, different applications for LynTec, lighting control, load shedding, power sequencing, and everything in between for the Pro AV Integrator. LynTec specializes in the Pro AV space, but you’ll be surprised when you find out where their systems have been deployed; Mark shares with us some unique applications, and a few new things too, but you can only hear about them on this episode of AV Insider.

Mark Lachman, western regional sales manager at Audacy Wireless, a wireless lighting control company from Ideal Industries, speaks with me about this 4 year old companies success in the lighting control category. We discuss how Audacy’s different than the competition, advantages to their system vs. the competition, system capabilities, some things to come, and a few other key points to Audacy’s success. Mark also mentions some notably big venues that have benefitted by using Audacy’s cloud controlled & monitored lighting control system. Unfortunately, we didn’t discuss the Audacy roadmap…Or, did we? You can only find out on this episode of AV Insider.

Brad Paulson, national sales manager at Storm Audio, speaks with me about what really makes Storm different in the high-end immersive audio category, and why Storm isn't going away anytime in the foreseeable future. We also discuss modular based hardware, robust software with options for the most unique applications, an innovative leader with a proven track record that helped create current hardware, and what's on the roadmap.

This isn't Brad's first appearance on AV Insider. He's shared some Broadman Acoustic knowledge with us on episode 101 (Love At First Sound); he's the national sales manger there too. Storm has also graced our airwaves back on episode 98 (The Ultimate In High-End Immersive Audio). If you're unfamiliar with Storm Audio, and/or haven't already listened to episode EP98, you should definitely hear the Storm Audio story from Yves Trelohan, Senior VP of HELAV (Home Electronics Luxury Audio Video) at Storm; he share a lot of key info there.

As always there's a few AV Insider "you heard it here first" moments, but you won't hear about them unless you listen to this episode of AV Insider.

Vin Bruno, CEO of AllTecPro, speaks with me about bridging the gap between manufacturing, integration, industry pros, consultants, the end users, and everyone in-between. We talk about how Vin's past as CEDIA's CEO, and previous employment, skills & drive for this industry is making for a successful new hybrid technology company. We also talk about how AllTecPro helps you, and how you can learn more about smart home, buildings, & cities. The future is here, and AllTecPro makes it easier for you to navigate.

Paul Harris, CEO of Aurora Multimedia, speaks with me about his Made-in-America manufacturing of AV solutions. We cover solutions for global markets, including government, education, security, hospitality, corporate, and house of worship. We discuss new products not yet announced, we discuss future plans for the company, and Paul's love to manufacture in America; something that is a dying art, but has always been true at Aurora multimedia. As always there are things that you can only hear here first, on this episode of AV insider.

Jason C. Evans, product manager of Legrand's On-Q (audio), Nuvo divisions, speaks with me about Nuvo's Player Portfolio, and associated products that range from speakers to amplifiers, touch panels & keypads. We talk about music services that it supports, the roadmap for it's future, the systems capabilities, and few of the basics of what a distributed audio system is and means. As usual there's an announcement about something you can only hear, on this episode of AV Insider.

Jason C. Evans, product manager of Legrand's On-Q (audio), Nuvo divisions, speaks with me about all things On-Q audio. We cover the basics of structured panels, and wiring, to a complete layout of a On-Q Digital Audio system, and why it's a good match for the architectural community. Jason tells us where to learn more about training and education on all Legrand divisions, how to buy On-Q products, and of course, something new to announce that you can only hear on this episode of AV Insider.

Gene LaNois, head of Nest Pro division, speaks with me about his past in the HVAC industry, and how it brought him to Nest Pro. We dive into all things Nest, from the thermostat Gen1, to their new Nest Secure system that ships out today on Halloween! We also discuss some new features that are not available yet, but Gene gladly discusses what’s coming. We talk about the “works with Nest” program, the Nest Pro program, some other new devices,and the future of your home with Hattiesburg to Google home integrations. All this and more, on this spooky scary edition of AV Insider.

Philipp Sonnleitner, CEO at Mikme, speaks with me about his wireless microphone & audio recorder, Mikme; which this entire podcast was recorded on. Mikme is not just another portable microphone, it’s what a portable microphone should be. Intricately crafted with high-quality materials, both inside and out, Mikme looks as great as it captures sound.