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From a technology standpoint, InfoComm is my favorite show. Not only is it a trade show, but also a buying show for universities and...

Our number-one troubleshooting issue used to be “my cable TV isn’t working,” and then “my internet isn’t working.” Now it is quickly transitioning to...

Beta testing is a fact of life and is something we all need to be dedicated to—from the largest most successful manufacturer or control...

Finding the right partnership means finding another company where not only do you like the principals of the business, but you also have a...

We know why we want people to shop local, and yet we sometimes forget to remind the public of the grand benefits.

American Sniper was the Oscar winner for best achievement in sound editing, so I was hopeful for a really immersive Atmos audio mix.

The last thing we want to happen on a walkthrough of a jobsite with a client and other tradespeople is for there to be...

While the Apple faithful wait for next week’s World Wide Developer’s Conference (WWDC), Google-holics gathered at the Moscone Center in San Francisco this past...

With UHD Blu-ray we have a brand-new format that appeals almost exclusively to those high-end enthusiast customers that come to us for the best...

More and more residential companies are adding commercial audio video to their mix, and there are some very good reasons why. There are also...

Today I thought I’d tell you about Dolby’s brand new Atmos Blu-ray Demo Disc and let you know how you can get a copy...

Like it or not, social media has become an important tool for successful businesses. Here’s a closer look at each platform and why you should...

We need products that just work. In fact, I often prefer to work with a product that came out a little bit later instead...

I recently had a King Solomon situation where two of my installers insisted one thing and yet the customer told a completely different tale.

If you are starting out in this business or at a place of growth, choosing the right manufacturer's representative can make all the difference...

We are the experts. While a client may ask for a second opinion from a trusted advisor, we know the product and process better...

I followed Mariusz previous automation expedition when he summited Cho Oyu, the sixth highest mountain in the world, during the 2013 CEDIA EXPO. Knowing...

Conferences, in whatever format, provide an opportunity to take a step back from the day-to-day monotony of business, and focus on the future. The...

It’s the nature of the beast in our industry; there are going to be slow periods. Project flow is a challenge to manage, especially...

I recently had a phone call where the customer’s opening line was, “My system is broken; nothing is working.” So I followed up with, “What...

When you are bidding against another company you might (and probably have to) sacrifice your morals just to have the lowest price. But what...

When it comes to my business and our industry, there are different issues that can keep me awake at night. I want to share...

If you have any geek cred whatsoever, then you have already watched the new Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens trailer several times....

Over the 10 years that I’ve owned The Source Home Theater, I have gone through many different brands across almost every product line. I...

While it might be a while before we can enjoy the benefits of true Ultra HD broadcasts – or even 4K Blu-ray discs –...

When DTS first announced its DTS:X format suite at CES, the details were a bit scarce. An "unveiling" at DTS's headquarters last week makes...

Taking your time, reviewing your strategic priorities, and evaluating your options is critical if you want to upgrade your product offerings, your clients’ satisfaction,...

We need to remember, as the technology specialist, it is our job to make life simpler for the client.

To really experience what the overhead Atmos speakers add to a film, I watched Gravity with the main 7-channel floor amplifier turned off, leaving...

I’ll admit it…I’m a huge Katniss fan. I read the books and have loved all three of the movies. In fact, the Hunger Games...

As a business owner, would you rather be lumped in with the contractor/electrician or the architect/designer in your clients’ minds?

For our 20th wedding anniversary, my wife wanted to go somewhere and stay at a hotel where “Comfort,” “Sleep,” or “Econo” weren’t in the...

I give you my blessing my friends; buy and sell 4K TVs to your hearts delight. Sony has even listed HDCP 2.2 in its...

The custom install channel is right in the middle of buying group season. ProSource took place at the beginning of March, HTSA will be...

The most successful companies in corporate America (and around the world) have processes in place, and they stick to them to maintain their success.

This past weekend my family went to a religious convention with about 2,200 other people with a pair of large projection screens flanking the...

HBO and Netflix have both made major moves this month in the distribution of their content.

For the Apple event held in San Francisco on March 9, I pay particular attention to the things that some might call minor or not...

The ProSource Summit buying group meeting kicked off in unique fashion this week at Marriot’s World Center in Orlando. The business message? Each individual within...

Since Apple products tend to have a profound impact on our industry, I reached out to a variety of integrators and manufacturers and asked...

The new Björk Retrospective exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art in New York utilizes innovative, object-based audio processing to deliver museum-worthy results.

Any of us who have been doing this long enough, know that patterns will improve if we just stay the course, but in the...