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AV SuperFriends: On Topic

AV SuperFriends

The AV SuperFriends discuss design, installation, and support of classroom and commercial AV integrations.

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44: The Plan Was Flawless

AV SuperFriends: On Topic ·

2024/03/01

On Topic Episode 44: The plan was flawlessRecorded (and streamed live) on February 16, 2016This month’s topic is “rethinking spaces” so we decided to discuss projects that we’ve completed recently that we wish we’d approached differently. Marc hates microphones, Chris hates complexity, Justin hates how the AV services are marketed on campus, Jamie hates treating rooms as clones of one another, and Larry hates blanket approaches (and single monitors on lecterns). We stream live on the 3rd Friday

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27:32

43: BYOD is an AV Rodent

AV SuperFriends: On Topic ·

2024/02/10

AV Superfriends: On TopicEpisode 43: BYOD is an AV RodentRecorded January 19, 2024Our topic for February is “things just won’t go away” or “things that keep coming back year after year” like Groundhog Day. We’ve each selected items that we all hope might see their shadow and disappear for a while. BYOD, VR, terrible marketing, wireless sharing, and more. We’re also testing some format changes to On Topic to keep the show shorter and LIVE on various platforms, so look for those unannounced live

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33:48

42: People Will Start Laughing at Us

AV SuperFriends: On Topic ·

2024/01/04

On Topic Episode 42: People will start laughing at usRecorded December 20, 2023(Part 2 of 2)It’s our third annual prediction show! And I predict we’ll do it again next year.We first review our predictions from last year to see just how well we did. Some of us were dead on, others were hit & miss, and yet others seem to be deliberately vague just to claim accuracy regardless of outcome. Then, we each prognosticate on what to expect in 2024. Much of it seems to be around AI and Teams. Sorry.This

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21:16

41: All of This Is Just BS

AV SuperFriends: On Topic ·

2024/01/01

On Topic Episode 41: All of this is just BSRecorded December 20, 2023(Part 1 of 2)It’s our third annual prediction show! And I predict we’ll do it again next year.We first review our predictions from last year to see just how well we did. Some of us were dead on, others were hit & miss, and yet others seem to be deliberately vague just to claim accuracy regardless of outcome. Then, we each prognosticate on what to expect in 2024. Much of it seems to be around AI and Teams. Sorry.This discussion

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45:19

40: Toys Today Are So Much Worse Than They Were

AV SuperFriends: On Topic ·

2023/12/01

AV Superfriends On TopicEpisode 40: Toys today are so much worse than they wereRecorded November 15, 2023It’s December, so it’s time for a holiday wishlist! Each of us shares the AV device or service that we’d really like under the Christmas tree. Some of these are real products, others are slight variations on commonly available products, and one requires a time machine. Merry Christmas, y’all!Alternate show titles:I had cool stuff back thenI need it to always workI have this needSketchy at

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29:19

39: AV Turkeys 2023

AV SuperFriends: On Topic ·

2023/11/15

AVSuperfirends On TopicEpisode 39: AV Turkeys 2023Recorded October 27, 2023Happy Thanksgiving, y’all!If you recall, last year we accidentally set fire to Marc’s house while trying to deep fry a turkey. This year we all went to Jamie’s house where Larry volunteered to smoke the turkey overnight, which turned out great! While enjoying Thanksgiving dinner, we each shared our thoughts on some AV turkeys– that is, products or services that don’t quite live up to their promises. Marc hates network

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39:11

38: I Work in the V Department

AV SuperFriends: On Topic ·

2023/10/09

On Topic Episode 38: I work in the V departmentRecorded Sept 15, 2023(Part 2 of 2)Rather than discuss whatever the topic is this month, we decided to challenge ourselves to collaboratively determine how capable of a basic classroom we can put together. Focusing on the capabilities, not the stuff, and given the scenario of a general purpose classroom, about 30 students, single display, and collaboration/hybrid capable, we hashed out just how we’d each approach the system with the ultimate goal of how

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39:35

37: They Don’t Care about the A

AV SuperFriends: On Topic ·

2023/10/05

On Topic Episode 37: They don’t care about the ARecorded Sept 15, 2023(Part 1 of 2)Rather than discuss whatever the topic is this month, we decided to challenge ourselves to collaboratively determine how capable of a basic classroom we can put together. Focusing on the capabilities, not the stuff, and given the scenario of a general purpose classroom, about 30 students, single display, and collaboration/hybrid capable, we hashed out just how we’d each approach the system with the ultimate goal of

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44:43

36: This Should Be Better Than My High School

AV SuperFriends: On Topic ·

2023/09/01

Episode 36: This Should Be Better Than My High SchoolRecorded August 18, 2023Let’s talk about the Student Experience. And that’s really why we’re all here, isn’t it? We discuss what students are expecting from a university in 2023, advocating for students when no one else will, and crushing everything down to be delivered by Zoom or Teams. After all, we have one chance to get it right; are we cutting corners that puts that all at risk?After we’re done complaining, we also discuss some good

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52:36

35: Questionable Undefined Modalities

AV SuperFriends: On Topic ·

2023/08/07

On Topic Episode 35: Questionable Undefined ModalitiesRecorded July 21, 2023We’re joined by Marina Walton from Trinity University to talk Faculty Support covering everything from identifying champions, supporting innovative learning spaces (that everyone hates), engaging department chairs, hosting an IT Open House to put faces to names, adding a personal touch to IT support, and much more. We also discuss an article (and related study) about giving faculty more time to learn and adopt new

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33:40

34: Showcase Spaces

AV SuperFriends: On Topic ·

2023/07/01

Recorded June 13, 2023We figured since five of the six AV SuperFriends were all in the same building, we’d record our On Topic episode for July. The topic is Showcase Spaces, but rather than review our own showcase spaces, we discuss the general process of developing a showcase space, what the end user clients want, and that’s it’s absolutely, completely possible to have a showcase space that is just terrible in every way and still serve its purpose.Alternate show titles:That’s going to take an

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29:46

33: Tchotchke of Choice / InfoComm Preview

AV SuperFriends: On Topic ·

2023/06/01

On Topic Episode 33: Tchotchke of Choice / InfoComm PreviewRecorded May 19, 2023It’s June and for the pro AV world, that means InfoComm… and that happens to be the topic of this month’s episode. Our download numbers show that you’re likely listening to this before you travel to Orlando, so this episode is all about what we’re doing all week long. Justin is teaching a 3-day course, Chris is leading a HETMA workshop, Larry is presenting a case study, and we’re recording and publishing every day, so

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29:18

32: I’m Not Much of a Top Hat Guy

AV SuperFriends: On Topic ·

2023/05/01

AV Superfriends: On TopicEpisode 32"I'm Not Much of a Top Hat Guy"Recorded April 14, 2023Is it over yet? While the topic for this month’s show wasn’t clear, it was assumed to be about the approaching end of the school year. Instead, we opted to discuss technologies that we’re just sick and tired of discussing. And, if you know us, you know we just love VR and the metaverse. And while we don’t wish anyone ill will, we do enjoy our schadenfreude. News

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36:33

31: Pull the Stick Out

AV SuperFriends: On Topic ·

2023/04/01

On Topic Episode 31: Pull the Stick OutRecorded March 10, 2023Who wants some riveting discussion of IT budgeting? Yeah, neither do we, but we make a heckuva effort to stay awake for this. Chris budgets projects with massive contingencies and with market pricing, Marc budgets by time, Larry is concerned about trying to make up all of last year’s projects and complete this year’s projects, Jamie borrows used gear from the rich to give to the poor, and Justin just wants to know “What can I buy today

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36:32

30: It’s Trash in the Classroom

AV SuperFriends: On Topic ·

2023/03/01

On Topic Episode 30: It’s Trash in the ClassroomRecorded February 10, 2023It’s the coldest part of winter, so let’s talk Spring Cleaning! Remember to fully submerge your touch panels in bleach before re… oh, not that kind of spring cleaning. We’re joined by Joe Way to talk through our plans for Spring Clinging— that is, what we should be thinking about replacing, what we are holding on to, and what things we should be getting rid of entirely. We all have rooms full of old gear that should go… or

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37:15

29: A Premium Experience In Their Own Pocket

AV SuperFriends: On Topic ·

2023/02/10

29: A Premium Experience In Their Own PocketAV Superfriends: On TopicRecorded January 11, 2023This month’s topic is BYOD and why that’s a terrible idea all around. Wait, it’s not? Well, you’ll have to convince me. We discuss BYOD for conferencing vs. BYOD for presentation only, BYOD for meetings, BYOD for student devices, wired vs wireless connections, why all wireless sharing appliances are bad, and even campus-wide iPad/Chromebook/laptop programs. Larry introduces the term BYODTRTMADETPIF and

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47:23

28: Let Me Get Out My Genie Lamp

AV SuperFriends: On Topic ·

2023/01/01

On Topic Episode 28: Let me get out my genie lampRecorded December 14, 2022It’s our annual prediction show!But first, a Festivus Miracle— ClearOne and Shure have settled their dispute over squares, or whatever it was.Anyway, we review our predictions from January 2022 to see how right (or wrong) we were and then make bold predictions for 2023. Marc talks AR and VR, Chris foresees a student-driven redefining of the college experience, Rachel is both impressed and creeped out by AI, Jamie sees

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27: Holiday Wishlist (B&H Convenience Store)

AV SuperFriends: On Topic ·

2022/12/01

27: Holiday Wishlist (B&H Convenience Store) | AV Superfriends: On Topic Recorded October 26, 2022In the spirit of American retail annual sales scheduling, here’s a holiday episode recorded in October. Our theme for this show is stocking stuffers, so we all have a little gift to share (aka a “recommendation”) or something from our AV wish list that will hopefully arrive soon. Little Marc gives everyone AVoIP decoders, little Chris gives “secret” analog I/O for QSC Cores and wants the perfect

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32:50

26: AV Turkeys

AV SuperFriends: On Topic ·

2022/11/02

26: AV Turkeys | AV Superfriends: On TopicRecorded October 21, 2022For Thanksgiving, the AV SuperFriends all gathered at Marc’s house and stood around the kitchen waiting for the turkey to cook in the indoor deep-fryer. In addition to an assortment of side dishes, we all brought an AV Turkey to share. Marc reminds us of the nonsense of touchless AV control, Chris complains bitterly about wireless sharing appliances, Justin gives up on Stem Audio, Jamie rewinds to multi-cable digital video

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28:41

25: AV Nightmares

AV SuperFriends: On Topic ·

2022/10/01

On Topic Episode 25: AV Nightmares Recorded September 28, 2022In a change of pace, we've collected our scariest and creepiest tales of AV projects, equipment, customers, and support. Join the AV SpookyFriends as we sit around the bonfire and share our tales of fright. Justin brings an Old Kentucky Fable, Marc recounts his End of Summer Waking Nightmare, Larry reminds us that our worst fears can come true during the Year of Good Enough, and Chris visits the Twilight Zone to recount the Needs

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