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Johnny Mota
rAVe [Publications]
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AV Insider — Episode 165: Screen Innovations: The Sky Is Not The Limit
Blake Vackar, VP Sales and Brand Manager at Screen Innovations, speaks with me about the latest and greatest “Screen Innovations” over at SI Screens. We cover everything to screen projections in space to, commercial applications, and phenomenal playback for all of us still living on earth. We talk about a few things I wont mention here … → Read More
Analog Audio Still Lives On In Our Hearts and in Our Local Communities
Lately I’ve spotted what I believe to be either a new audio trend — or perhaps it’s always been this way, and I just wasn’t paying enough attention to notice. More often I’ve seen record players be the music player of choice, or live musical entertainment with actual instruments offering up harmonic vibrations for the … → Read More
Home Technology's Rise of the Smart Displays
Digital assistants are all the rage these days and they seem to live in so many places like your car radio, watches, smart phones, tablet, computers and the very popular “smart speaker” category. The smart speaker category has grown rapidly and has seen adoption from major brand names in the audio and tech industries — … → Read More
AV Insider — Episode 149: TierPM: Technology Solutions Delivered
Marika Aquino, managing partner at TierPM, speaks with me about a concern I we both understand, and try to help with; our industry’s need for more AV/IT/Technology workforce. We discuss how TierPM is not just a staffing firm, that specializes in the AV/IT space, but rather industry professionals who provide profession based solutions for a … → Read More
AV Insider — Episode 147: HoverCam: The 21st Century Classroom
Ji Shen, CEO at HoverCam, speaks with me about education, the lack of engagement, & technology. We cover how HoverCam fixes this problem with todays society, and some interesting prospective on the future of education. We discuss a few things that no one else is doing in this space of EduTech, what’s in the pipe line, … → Read More
AV Insider — Episode 145: CAVD: We Are Custom AV Distribution
Jamie Pullen (Director), & Wayne Hyde, at CAVD (Custom AV Distribution), speak with me about their AV, HiFi, CI, & Custom Audio Video from the point of view as a Distributor, what that means to the integrator, benefits, how they differ form the competition, & much more. We discuss everything from design, support, applications, and … → Read More
AV Insider — Episode 144: Lutron: Experience Lighting Control
Melissa Andresko, Communications Director at Lutron, speaks with me about the Story of Lutron, including the birth & creation of the rotary dimmer from Joel Spira, to dimming artificial lighting to 1/10 of 1%, custom colors for natural lighting applications (shading), to Light fixtures for both residential & commercial spaces, as well as a brief discussion of … → Read More
AV Insider — Episode 141: Plum: Built For Today, Ready For Tomorrow
Utz Baldwin, CEO at Plum, has a quick chat/recap about Plum since he was on AV Insider originally (about 4-years ago), future plans (Hardware expansions & partnerships), new features since we spoke, & plum Integrations (IOT integrations, Sonos, other areas beyond lighting). We also discuss smart Home Predictions (The future of the smart home), data … → Read More
AV Insider — Episode 132: Focal: Discover New Fields Of Emotions
Andrew Oattes, Head Of Sales UK at Focal, speaks with me about HiFi, Sound quality, & Clarity, headphones, floor-standing audio, and a new range/series of speakers aimed at the custom installer & custom integration market. Andrew shares everything from Focal’s roots, to their their future plans, and without giving too much away, you can get … → Read More
AV Insider — Episode 130: Audio Excellence: Are You Ready to Listen To The Truth?
Patrice Congard, CEO of Screen Excellence, and lead of design at Audio Excellence, speaks with me about their newish company, how it’s aimed at the high-end home theater market, a new products in the works (shhh, its a secret!), “The Congard Code”, and why you should’t use room correct EQ systems! All this and more, and this episode of AV insider. Subscribe: Android | RSS → Read More
AV Insider — Episode 127: Smart Support for Smart Homes
Colin Barceloux, founder at AXIUS, a venture-backed startup creating a platform for device management and cybersecurity in Smart Homes. Previously Colin founded Techmate (YC S16), an on-demand service for in-home tech support. Additionally, he started BookRenter, the very first textbook rental company. Colin founded the company to address the high cost of educational materials and … → Read More
AV Insider — Episode 126: Are you HTA Certified?
Josh Christian, Director of Certification at the Home Technology Association (HTA), & Matt Johnson, General Manager at Aurum, speak with me about what is and why HTA, the Home Technology Association and the HTA Certification program launched last year & what the response been like from dealers and manufacturers. We also discuss how the HTA certification differs from, and … → Read More
AV Insider — Episode 125: Wolf Cinema: The New Standard of Excellence
Jim McGall, Director Of Sales at Wolf Cinema, speaks with me about the highest quality reference projectors, only offered via Wolf Cinema. We discuss quality, standards, craftsmanship, and some incredibly unique video solutions. We briefly discus the roadmap for Wolf Cinema, what trade shows you can view their gear at, and much more. There’s a … → Read More
AV Insider — Episode 120: Storm Audio: Supreme Immersive Sound
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 … → Read More
AV Insider — Episode 119: AllTecPro: Serving All Who Deploy Technology
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 … → Read More
AV Insider — Episode 117: Nuvo's Player Portfolio Is Serious About Music
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 … → Read More
AV Insider — Episode 116: Legrand's On-Q Digital Audio System
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 … → Read More
AV Insider — Episode 115: Nest: Creating The Thoughtful Home
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 … → Read More
AV Insider — Episode 114: MikMe: Capture Creativity
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. The … → Read More
AV Insider — Episode 113: Control Envy: Control, Analyze, and Control Everything
Wes Hatchett, CEO of Control Envy, speaks with me about this new startup control company with a beautiful interface. The Internet of Things is in its infancy—and current IoT solutions are incomplete at best. Enterprise IoT platforms offer scope and scale but require enormous development to implement for any particular project. Niche IoT applications offer … → Read More