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Lighting Controls Podcast

Lighting Controls

Join industry powerhouses Ron Kuszmar and C. Webster Marsh as they flip the switch on everything happening in the world of lighting controls. From cutting-edge technology and design best practices to hilarious field stories and deep-dive interviews with the pros shaping the future of our industry, this is the podcast that turns complex topics into bright ideas.Whether you"re a seasoned engineer, a designer obsessed with perfect dimming curves, or a newcomer trying to make sense of networks,

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49:16

DALI - It Keeps Coming Up with Avi Mor

Lighting Controls Podcast ·

2025/01/02

Avi’s back! And he speaks his mind. Avi contends that the lighting designer should also design the controls. As he says, “If I pick what that thing is, then I gotta figure out how to turn it on and off.” Avi says that it also includes “Liminaire Number One,” by which he means the Sun. Yes, automated shades should also come under the purview of the lighting designer. Oh and yes, for Avi, DALI is “da bomb.” Founding Principal, Avraham “Avi” M. Mor has been practicing lighting design for over

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45:43

Don’t Charge Your Phone in this USB-C with Umesh Baheti

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2024/12/19

Umesh shares with us the latest at MaxLite. They haven’t always been in lighting controls. But from their beginnings in architectural lighting, they have evolved and are even setting the pace with lighting controls, especially with their unique use of USB-C connectors. Be aware that USB-C, in this application, is there to simplify the connection process, not to charge your phone. Umesh is a SVP of Product and Engineering at MaxLite and leads a cross-functional team to develop and bring new

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47:53

Emergency Insurgency with Nathan Williams

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2024/12/05

Nathan has been digging into the National Electrical Code. He stresses the importance of verbiage in codes. A word as simple as “all” can have an enormous impact on interpretation. For example, Webster and Ron discuss with Nathan a weird transition in Texas electrical and mechanical rooms from using occupancy sensors to timer switches and how, if you are a worker in that room and you aren’t familiar with the system when the lights go out, you won’t know what the heck is going on. Listen to

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31:09

Smart Cities Can’t Operate Without AI with Marissa...

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2024/11/21

Marissa comes to us from Tondo Smart. “Smart” is in their name because they are on a quest to bring smart controls to roadways and outdoor areas. That is, possibly, the next frontier in lighting. We’ve saved as much energy as we can with LED’s, now it’s time to take the next step with controls. Marissa tells us about Tondo’s leadership in integrating sensors, energy meters, cameras, and controls for connecting critical infrastructure. Marissa Wright is the Chief Revenue Officer at Tondo

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40:59

Would You Buy the Salad Without the Dressing with Dr....

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2024/11/14

Dr. James joins us from across the pond. Dr. James strives to “build bridges between end users and lighting designers and specifiers and scientists and controls people.” She wanted to bring all these worlds together so much that she even learned to be an electrician. Her latest venture on the education front is a new podcast, “Thinking Differently About Lighting,” launching soon on the Get A Grip Network of podcasts. Dr Shelley James is an international expert on light and well-being, TEDx

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52:13

Because Capitalism with Shoshanna Segal

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2024/11/07

Shoshanna figures the U.S. is 30 years behind Europe in adopting interoperable lighting controls. She has a very interesting take on why that is. It all comes down to a market structure issue. It seems Europe has figured it out with DALI and the U.S. is still not coming together for the good of the industry. Becaus…, well…, “because capitalism.” Shoshanna Segal believes in the power of light to make the world a more equitable and accessible place. She uses both the artistic and scientific

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46:40

NAILD Lighting Controls Certification with C. Webster...

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2024/11/01

If you are a distributor, a rep, a designer, or an electrician, you have dealt with lighting controls at some point. And they’re growing in the marketplace. You’re going to be dealing with them more and more. Now, you can meet a client, boost your credentials, and show proof that you have some expertise in the field because NAILD is offering a certification in lighting controls. The certification is endorsed by brands so that it's not just some letters next to your name, but assurance that

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42:10

The NEW Canada Light Expo with Gaurav Juneja & Tom...

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2024/10/28

Yes, there is a market north of the border! The Toronto area is huge and deserves its own lighting show. Gaurav saw the opportunity and jumped on it all the way from India. With his company, MEX Exhibitions, he plans to “provide a platform for the lighting community to engage in meaningful dialogue and explore the future of smart lighting, LED technology, and design.” And he’s getting help from The Lighting Agora’s Tom Butters who is acting as the Knowledge Partner for the educational

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47:31

It’s Easy to Underestimate the Ingenuity of a Fool...

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2024/10/24

Javid and Robert are two guys who dive into the long, boring stuff of standards and protocols so you don’t have to. Because of them, you will know which cables and wires to use for your DMX512 projects. You have the ANSI E1.27-2 Task Group to thank for setting the standards for “Permanently Installed Control Cables for Use with ANSI E1.11 (DMX512-A) and USITT DMX512/1990 Products.” Did you know that DMX512 needs a specific kind of cable? Well… now you know. Javid Butler is a lighting

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51:01

You Can’t Separate the Light From the Controls with...

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2024/10/17

Bruce “The Lighting Sherpa” is not a “lighting controls guy by definition, by pedigree or by training,” but he certainly sounds like one. He knows enough to warrant us bringing him back for a second appearance. He is a lighting designer, educator, consultant and coach. With Bruce, we discuss custom integration, future proofing, what HTA stands for, and the unholy communion lighting wafer. Bruce brings his passion, personality, and creativity to every encounter whether through clever design,

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32:31

The DALI-lama Returns with Paul Drosihn

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2024/10/10

Everything you ever wanted to know about standardized lighting controls, but were afraid to ask. Paul is back to give us a preview of the DALI North America Summit, taking place October 30th at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York. You can expect an overview of DALI, a market update, a panel session, breakouts, and some technical training. And of course you get to geek out on lighting controls with your peers! Paul is a highly qualified and experienced management professional with more

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46:52

Do It Right The First Time with Anthony Stofflet

Lighting Controls Podcast ·

2024/09/26

Anthony has done a lot of installs in houses of worship. With their limited budgets, you want to get all your wiring right while the conduit is open and the drywall has yet to be done. And sometimes that means pressing your customer a little harder to get a more detailed and explicit Control Intent Narrative which will help you get it right the first time. Listen in and find out the intricacies of a niche lighting control project type! And sometimes that means pressing your customer a

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55:29

Is DC the Future? with Bill Ellis

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2024/09/12

Bill Ellis is back with his wealth of knowledge. Bill gives us his perspective on what’s trending and shifting in the Lighting Controls industry. Digital controls, 0-10V Analog, POE, ethernet, the advantages of DC power, DMX, DALI, 2023 NEC class 4 power…Bill brings us up to date. Bill Ellis is an industry expert in lighting systems integration and is very proud of Candela Controls Inc.’s enduring history. He is a member of IESNA, the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, and

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28:24

Plug In at ESTA Plugfest with Milton Davis

Lighting Controls Podcast ·

2024/09/05

Want to be a part of ESTA’s Control Protocols Working Group, at least temporarily? Then get you, your ideas, and your lighting controls down to the Dallas Fort Worth Marriott Solana from October 24-27 and “plug in.” While there, you can meet our guest, Milton Davis, and find out the latest on ANSI, TSP, the CPWG, DMX 512, and of course, ESTA. And while you are there you can see the area by taking a WALK. Milton Davis has been involved in the entertainment lighting industry for over 45

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42:02

Not All Superheroes Wear Capes with Chris O’Shea

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2024/08/29

“Faster than a speeding bullet! Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound…!” Yes the people at Control Force are like Supermen or Wonder Women. After the sales rep has sold the equipment, and the installers have finished, and all those people have moved onto the next project, Control Force can sweep in, finish the startup, clean up the system, get it working as originally conceived and be there for the long term maintenance. Son of the founder of O’Shea Electric, Chris comes by this

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48:08

Educating The Owner with Jose Pichardo

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2024/08/15

When Jose is not filming documentaries, he’s a “Solutions Engineer.” If you’re in the northeast, Jose can go into a space and audit ASHRAE levels 1, 2 and 3. He can help you comply with local energy saving ordinances by identifying fluorescents or halogens or opportunities for natural light. Then he’ll come back with a plan to give you the same level of light, using LED’s, controls and fenestration.Jose is a 48 year old New York City Native (Dominican Republic descent) raised in Miami, FL

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46:04

The ABC's of Lighting Controls With C. Webster Marsh...

Lighting Controls Podcast ·

2024/07/30

Get ready for an exciting deep dive with Ron and Webster as they tackle the confusing world of lighting controls definitions! In this episode, our hosts break down the inconsistencies in industry jargon, share their own takes, and explore how communication can go haywire when jumping between niches. But don’t worry, there may be a solution: The Lighting Controls Forum! Tune in to this guest-free episode and see if you’re on the same wavelength as Ron and Webster.

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49:06

Choosing Your Brush with Bruce Clark

Lighting Controls Podcast ·

2024/07/11

Bruce “The Lighting Sherpa” Clark talks with Webster and Ron about CEDIA (Custom Electronics Design and Installation Association), dealers, buying groups, reps, and lighting designers. Bruce likes his analogies. He talks about “trunk slammers,” “The Golden Goose,” “Pacman” and “Zelda,” and of course “lights as paint brushes.” It’ll all make sense when you listen to this episode. Bruce brings his passion, personality and creativity to every encounter whether through clever design,

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23:36

LCP Shorts - Organizing DMX512 Universes with C....

Lighting Controls Podcast ·

2024/06/27

In this LCP Short, Webster and Ron talk about handling simple DMX512 and sACN presets that you don’t need to actively control and don’t want to buy a whole architectural processor for. They discuss the recent advent of small, inexpensive preset scene controllers, like the ETC Snapback. These devices not only reduce the cost of a lighting controls setup, but it also makes the control easier for the end user - otherwise known as the CUSTOMER!

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48:03

Let’s Get Connected with Margaret Wong & Stephen Zhou

Lighting Controls Podcast ·

2024/06/13

Getting connected is what mwConnect (formerly McWong) specializes in with their award winning Bluetooth Mesh. They’ve been around for 40 years, so you know they know what they’re doing. Margaret and Stephen give us a retrospective of the company from its beginnings manufacturing ballasts, and they tell us about their rebranding process. If you’re in competition with mwConnect, they welcome it as it drives manufacturers to create and produce better products and offer more affordable price

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