Recorded May 16, 2025

In this episode, the gang holds a lively discussion about the joys and challenges of inheriting AV spaces in higher education. Chris, Jamie, Marc, Larry, and Justin share their experiences with unexpected AV setups, from poorly designed classrooms to over-engineered systems that leave everyone scratching their heads. They explore the complexities of managing these inherited spaces, the importance of maintaining functionality, and the sometimes messy reality of integrating new technology into old systems.

The team also looks ahead to InfoComm 2025, sharing what they hope to find and learn, including the latest trends in USB-C technology, AI in AV, and the ongoing quest for interoperability in AVoIP systems. Tune in for a blend of humor, industry insights, and a peek into the future of AV technology in higher education. If you enjoy this episode, please share it with your colleagues and consider supporting the AV SuperFriends!

Alternate show titles:

I needed the whole kaboodle
The addition of the widgets
Is there a disco ball?
An even smaller bed
Modesty panel
Somehow it got in there
We weren’t super thrilled with it
Paid by a percentage of the standard BoM
Pile of Menagerie
Spread them wider in your area
Because of who’s involved and how we get paid
Massaging it to fit
Your flavor of VGA
OMG guys!
Subway punch card
They’re going to have to wait
We’re going to go through your systems and take things out
We can get in it; we can fix it
I’ll tell you what you could do
Barrell around it
Lipstick on a pig
The front door of the university
Do all the wizbang
The device
Raw connectivity
They don’t like your kitchen
87.5% BS
My USB device has AI on it
Ports and protocols
The China Side

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AV SuperFriends: Off the Rails - We can’t be accountable for someone else’s stupidity