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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Look at this! I'm up for an award, but I need your help! I am one of the top people in the running for AV Nation's AV Professional of the year! My category is at the end of the whole thing, but the voting link is here: www.avnation.tv/avnation-bes...

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Who's still in town from #InfoComm25 and wants to do something this evening? DM me if you'd like to get together!

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Well, it looks like InfoComm this year is going to be a little soggy.

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Every project is different. Some clients demand it on their network, some demand that it never touches their network. Both require different methods for deployment. Some clients' IT dept don't always properly setup their network for AVoIP systems, but claim they did. It canget frustrating #AVintheAM

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Some do, some want the cheapest cameras they can get. There are some features broadcast equipment generally lacks, like EDID and proper HDCP management that throw some weird issues from time to time. Some broadcast systems need an operator to work right, and many don't want to pay for it #AVintheAM

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

As always, it depends on the client. Some clients even have different needs depending on the space. Some spaces may be a "VIP" space since the meetings held there involve "important" people. Those spaces will have different Service needs than "normal" rooms #AVintheAM

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

I feel audio coverage for all room users is more important than having the audio come from a particular direction. Especially in larger spaces where you would need to cover all areas with speakers large enough for proper coverage and SPL levels. #AVintheAM

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Most likely, no. Also, AI may learn some of the more "popular" controls needed for a system, but it isn't going to know the specific controls a particular client may require be on their UI. Every client has their own specific needs that they want to see #AVintheAM

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

The creating a digital signal from analog. This ability makes everything else possible: from transmitting the AV signals longer distances without deteriorating, also then being able to packetize them and send them over a network. This is the single task that makes everything else possible #AVintheAM

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Understanding where the current tech came from can help answer why things are done a certain way. I still love older analog live mixing consoles. I love seeing all the knobs, and know exactly the status of everything without needing to pull up another "page" on a screen to check it #AVintheAM

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

AV-over-IP is just another tool in the toolbox. You need to know how it works, and when you can use it, and more importantly, when you CAN'T use it! Yes, it works for a majority of "general AV" systems, but there are tons of use-cases in when it won't work well. #AVintheAM

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

I always have to give credit to @mike-pedersen.bsky.social learning from him always doing the right thing, even when it costs the company money. I'm always willing to help out anyone, with any question. Please reach out, and I will do what I can! #AVintheAM

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

To all those who think that building more manufacturing here in the US is the "solution", there's already a shortage of people filling the manufacturing jobs we have currently, let alone new ones: www.npr.org/sections/pla...

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Why aren't Americans filling the manufacturing jobs we already have?

Leaders from both major political parties have been working to bring back manufacturing. But American manufacturers say they are struggling to fill the manufacturing jobs we already have.

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

Projection is still the leader when it comes to large displays per dollar. DVLED give you a much better quality image, but projectors are still cheaper. Also, projection is easier to project onto architecture elements for very creative solutions. #AVintheAM

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

Many of these special systems require non-standard resolutions and refresh rates. Video distribution hardware selection is essential to properly get the video signal from source to projectors. Sometimes what works for "general AV" doesn't work well for these systems #AVintheAM

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

Laser projection really has created projectors that don't need "disposable" lamps or filters. These brighter projectors last for 20,000 hours with almost zero maintenance after they are installed. LED projectors just aren't really bright enough to create benefits yet. #AVintheAM

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

I wouldn't say they are AI, but I would say that AUTOMATED tools make aligning and warping of projectors make deploying and maintaining these systems easier than ever before. Making these systems accessible to more applications #AVintheAM

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

These three things are just basic math and geometry: If you need to project on a certain area, you need a certain lens to make the throw distance happen. The brightness is determined by your ambient light level. At least it's a starting point, then use the budget to tweak it from there #AVintheAM

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Take some breaks during the show, and just sit down. Even if it's just in the eating areas of the conv center. Taking a few minutes off your feet can really give you a 2nd wind #AVintheAM

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

This is a big tip whenever you travel with a per-diem. Save money on breakfast, and not eat as much for dinner if you can utilize those late-night snacks. Unfortunately in vegas, many of the hotels won't empty their minibars for you to utilize for your stuff.

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

There's not enough time to see/hit everything or meet everyone. The reps that make routine rounds to you or have components you don't need to see you can probably skip to explore ones that you don't see as often. Also, tell those you'd like to see them more often #AVintheAM

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

I try to get more education sessions before the show floor opens. Sessions during the floor sometimes makes it hard to get to and meet with everyone on the floor. I wish more sessions were Monday/Tuesday, and less on Wed-Friday. #AVintheAM

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

There's articles online about everything. See products in person on things that matter in-person. I like seeing displays and hearing speakers in person. You can't see that stuff in an online article or online training. Video quality is something that's hard to see online too. #AVintheAM

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Having casual conversations are often more valuable than ones on the show floor. You learn about things that they may not tell you in an "official" setting. It's a week of not much sleep. Everyone has to find their own personal balance that will work for them #AVintheAM

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Start with the vendors/groups that you use or belong to. Meet with your reps for those. Find education sessions that appeal to you, mingle outside them before/after the session and talk to people. Go to the @avixa.bsky.social booths/stages and pay attention to whose talking #AVintheAM

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Face to Face is huge. Even if you come to Orlando, stay at a cheap hotel, and just talk to people at the companies you want to work for, get your name in their heads! Also, learn about where the tech trends are going. Attend after parties to make yourself known. Give out personal "cards" #AVintheAM

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Network. Get involved in the conversation online, or be a part of groups like @avixa.bsky.social, HETMA, or more regional groups. When vendors come from out of town, make sure you attend those meetings, learn to be good with names and faces #AVintheAM

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

For us, internal referrals are huge, but you also need to make sure the new teammate fits the culture of the employer. If it's a culture miss-match, both the new employee and the team will struggle to mesh well #AVintheAM

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

All of the above. The more comfortable anyone can be with hands-on experience along with the certifications will be huge for any employer to hit the ground running. #AVintheAM

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Get certifications, combine those in AV (CTS/-I/-D, along with manuf certs) along with ones in IT, network security, and enterprise networks. That combination will make you very desirable #AVintheAM

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Some are utilizing these tools, but I don't think many are. Most could really use the analytics to figure out what spaces are used more, and potentially, why are they being used more? This can impact proper decisions in the future #AVintheAM

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

For remote work to be successful, you need 3 things: the right position (the shipping/receiving people can't work from home), the right people (some people just get distracted from home), and the right corp culture (some managers and orgs can't manage well remotely). #AVintheAM

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Yes, or at least they should be. We are seeing EVERY meeting/huddle space have some sort of UC hardware in it. Gone are the days of in-person only spaces. It's just so cost-effective to add something everywhere #AVintheAM

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

With more of these features bulti-into the platform itself, the more widely they will be used. This will help those with disabilities. This also will reduce the need for other 3rd party products as well. #AVintheAM

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Simple conf rooms have standardized on specific tech and UC platforms, but Zoom and Microsoft still don't have easy solutions for complex spaces. Combinable multi-purpose rooms, auditoriums with more than one use-case, and any space with multi I/O need more help #AVintheAM

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Mechdyne Corporation @mechdyne.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Busy staging at the TECH center! More about our staging process: www.mechdyne.com/av-vr-soluti...

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Nope, it's not. Problem is Procurement employees are praised for "saving money", so they do so anyway they can. So if they pick a response that's any amount cheaper, they think they are saving money, not always knowing the true impact of their actions.

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

I know that I will be walking around things like this. As more and more places race to the bottom for AV installs, corners will get cut. I would hate for this to happen to anyone: www.cnn.com/2013/03/22/u...

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Boy dies after being hit by display board at Alabama airport | CNN

A display board at an Alabama airport crashed down Friday, killing a child underneath and leaving at least one other person in critical condition, hospital and airport officials said.

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Treating your team well. Pay them what their worth and even compare similar roles in IT, or others. AV's skillet is very similar to IT, and if someone feels that the culture is better there, and a much better pay, they will leave. As more UC rooms are commoditized, every org needs support #AVintheAM

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Have systems that don't rely on a single SW platform, or single UC service. Having generic hardware that can be used with any platform allows the org to make quick platform changes without replacing things. We always see some exec save the org $ by switching to a new platform #AVintheAM

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Every vertical, and every space has its own needs. Even different clients in the same vertical has its own unique needs. If you design a space for a particular vertical without doing the correct needs-analysis, and tailoring your solution to them, the client will most likely be unhappy #AVintheAM

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

I personally haven't. If someone is in a meeting room, they don't want to also join the same meeting with their own device. Joining the same call twice I find very cumbersome. #AVintheAM

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

People want seamless experiences with their Tech. Whether that's a simple way to join ANY call/meeting, or for places to add tech for making ad revenue by adding LED systems on large windows, or blank sides of buildings around high-traffic areas. All systems must be easy to use/support #AVintheAM

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

UC spaces are obvious, and can be added almost anywhere. We focus on systems that allow people to model things virtually before building the actual thing. This allows for changes and customization without spending a cent on actual manufacturing #AVintheAM

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

AV pros should utilize it to have it do the menial tasks, like document creation. But again, they need to revise it to correct any mistakes it makes #AVintheAM

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

AI could be used to recommend particular products/services. I see manuf selling ads for their AI to refer some products over others too. AV Designers need to be able to filter out the bad recs over the good #AVintheAM

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Humans need to use AI to create the content, but companies, and individuals are still going to be liable for their content, and what they publish/post. If people aren't held responsible for it, this could be a disaster for everyone #AVintheAM

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

It will help make content easier/faster. I hope that people actually revise what gets created before it gets published. Same thing with VR, AI can help create immersive environments as well #AVintheAM

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Aaron Peterson CTS-D, CTS-I @av-ap.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

AI will start like any other tech ever: replacing menial tasks. Creating images, posters, documentation etc. The hard part will be for people to take these as STARTING POINTS, and not blindly publicize them as facts. I'm sure we will see many people and comp. saying "OOPS:AI generated it" #AVintheAM

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

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AARP Urges Outreach to Congress to Protect Social Security

Older Americans continue to raise concerns about payments, customer service

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