Higher Ed AV Podcast
Podcast dedicated to building the AV/IT tech manager community in higher education through discussions on classroom technology and audiovisual support.
Episodes
June 27, 2025 • 7 mins
In this InfoComm 2025 spotlight, we meet Jeff VandeHoef and Jeremy Meyer from CableEZ, whose deceptively simple hardware is solving a frustrating and costly AV problem: disappearing or damaged cables. Born out of classroom experience, CableEZ offers customizable, wall-mounted solutions that lock cables in place, relieve connector stress, and drastically reduce downtime. It’s low-tech, high-impact, and already showing up on campuses...
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June 27, 2025 • 9 mins
In this InfoComm 2025 follow-up, BC Hatchett sits down with Jeff Meyer of Inogeni to unpack what the Canadian AV engineering firm showcased this year — and why it matters for higher ed. Jeff walks us through the launch of the IP2USB converter for NDI camera integration, the new TOGGLE DOCK for affordable BYOD/BYOM in huddle spaces, and a wall plate version of the uBridge 3 USB extender. With all products shipping soon and designed ...
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June 26, 2025 • 8 mins
In this post-InfoComm 2025 conversation, Ryan catches up with Steve Bogart from Atlona, who shares what the company rolled out during the show season — even though he missed the booth due to an unfortunate fishing accident. Steve walks us through Atlona’s new USB/HDMI transmitter switcher, a flexible SDVoE matrix, and an upgraded room scheduling gateway. The discussion touches on open architecture, real-world integration for higher...
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June 26, 2025 • 6 mins
At InfoComm 2025, HETMA’s BC Hatchett sat down with Kaleo Lee and Sophia Negyesi from Korbyt to explore how the company is moving beyond traditional digital signage and toward a full-fledged communication platform. While BC’s mic was faint in the recording, the conversation still captured strong insights into Korbyt’s push for targeted, cross-channel content delivery — reaching students, faculty, and staff where they are. From live...
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June 26, 2025 • 10 mins
In the constant buzz of InfoComm 2025, some booths felt like product launch parties. Others felt like technical deep dives. But the Huddly booth? That felt like a conversation — about flexibility, AI, and how hybrid learning is (still) reshaping what we ask from cameras in higher education spaces.
Shadi Tefagh, Huddly’s Senior Marketing Director for the Americas, met up with HETMA’s Ryan Gray to talk about where Huddly is headed, wh...
Shadi Tefagh, Huddly’s Senior Marketing Director for the Americas, met up with HETMA’s Ryan Gray to talk about where Huddly is headed, wh...
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June 25, 2025 • 5 mins
Live from InfoComm 2025, Daryl Krall of Panasonic joined HETMA to walk through their higher ed-ready AV portfolio — including laser projectors, PTZ cameras, and centralized control tools. With a calm, focused booth presence and a no-nonsense product lineup, Panasonic showed they’re listening to what higher ed actually needs: reliability, interoperability, and gear that stays out of the way and just works.
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June 24, 2025 • 48 mins
This week on the Higher Ed AV Podcast, Joe Way welcomes Matt Kaminski, Audio Visual & Digital Services Program Director, at the University of California, Berkeley on the show. They discuss his career trajectory through UC Berkeley, his previous award winning projects, some upcoming projects (without breaking any NDAs), and some top takeaways from #InfoComm25 and HETMA. Watch and listen!
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June 23, 2025 • 9 mins
Live at InfoComm 2025, Richard Hunt of Sharp joined HETMA at the booth to talk through Sharp’s latest launches for higher ed — including long-life laser projectors, interactive displays, and a renewed focus on supporting standardized, sustainable AV across campus. With steady booth traffic and honest conversations, the takeaway was clear: Sharp isn’t chasing trends; they’re solving real problems for real schools.
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June 21, 2025 • 5 mins
From the InfoComm 2025 show floor, Rob Abbott joined HETMA at the Nureva booth to break down how their new HDX Series is making large room audio simpler for higher ed teams. He highlighted the launch of the HDL410, designed for lecture halls and complex teaching spaces, and emphasized how Nureva’s approach—shaped by real feedback from schools—is all about fast installs, scalable management, and intuitive tools that let campus AV te...
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June 20, 2025 • 7 mins
Live from the HETMA booth at InfoComm 2025, Ryan Budvitis of Shure talks about new products designed to simplify and scale campus audio — including IntelliMix Room Kits, the ANX4 network extender, and Microflex Wireless updates. He shares how his team works directly with colleges and universities to gather feedback that shapes Shure’s development process. The tone is honest, collaborative, and focused on removing friction from ever...
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June 20, 2025 • 4 mins
Recorded live from the InfoComm show floor, Jay Lyons joins the HETMA podcast to talk through Logitech’s latest higher ed solutions, including the Rally Camera Streamline Kit, a 65” touchscreen display, and a suite of peripherals designed for plug-and-play classroom installs. Jay shares insight into how Logitech is supporting scalable hybrid learning environments, with an emphasis on usability, consistency, and clean installs acros...
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June 19, 2025 • 6 mins
Dalen Reifsteck sits down live at the HETMA booth to walk through AVer’s camera-first approach to hybrid learning. He outlines the use cases for their new TR615 broadcast PTZ, the DL30 AI auto-tracking camera, and the MT300 all-in-one unit — all framed around practical deployments for classrooms of all shapes and sizes. The recording feels relaxed and relatable, with clear emphasis on inclusive learning and ease of use.
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June 19, 2025 • 7 mins
In this upbeat floor interview, Jim Kidwell from Audinate joins the HETMA crew to talk about the expansion of the Dante platform beyond audio and into video with Dante AV. He discusses what it means for higher ed users, highlights the new AVIO Install Adapters, and reflects on the importance of real-world interoperability and feedback from the higher ed community. The conversation is casual, technical, and clearly tailored for camp...
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June 18, 2025 • 9 mins
Chuck Espinoza brings high energy and clarity to this early-morning InfoComm interview, recorded pre-show floor opening at the Camp HETMA booth. As Aurora’s Global Director of Education, Chuck talks about ReAX control, Smart Speak voice integration, and how Aurora trains and supports higher ed teams around AV-over-IP. It’s less a pitch and more a conversation between educators, with lots of humor and firsthand perspective.
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June 18, 2025 • 8 mins
John Hulen joins the podcast from the always-busy Crestron booth to talk about their 2025 InfoComm presence and strategy. He covers the booth’s improved design, new additions to the DM NVX product line (including a four-input encoder/decoder), and Crestron’s focus on helping schools migrate to IP-based infrastructure without unnecessary friction. The interview is energetic, focused, and tuned to the higher ed audience’s operational...
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June 17, 2025 • 33 mins
This week on the Higher Ed AV Podcast, Joe Way welcomes Lisle Waldron, Erin Maher-Moran, Ann Kelly, and BC Hatchett on the show, live from the HETMA booth on the InfoComm show floor. They discuss their top takeaways from the week from the higher ed point of view. What were the best events, products, and offerings, for 2025? Watch and listen!
Connect with Joe Way:
Web: https://www.josiahway.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jos...
Connect with Joe Way:
Web: https://www.josiahway.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jos...
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June 6, 2025 • 26 mins
In this final installment of our four-part series sponsored by Korbyt, guest host Britt Yenser leads a dynamic and thoughtful conversation on the importance of accessibility in campus digital signage. Joined by Travis Kemp and Donovan Monday, the episode dives deep into practical strategies, common pitfalls, and the human impact of inclusive AV design.
From accessible templates to collaborative content creation and campus walk audit...
From accessible templates to collaborative content creation and campus walk audit...
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June 3, 2025 • 37 mins
This week on the Higher Ed AV Podcast, Joe Way welcomes Dave Labuskes, CEO of AVIXA, the company responsible for the InfoComm show. They discuss what’s happening with this year’s show, what impact we’re seeing in the industry, and tips on how to have a successful event. Watch and listen!
Find HETMA on the show floor at booth #4887.
Use code “HETMA” for a free show floor pass and https://www.infocommshow.org.
Connect with AVIXA & ...
Find HETMA on the show floor at booth #4887.
Use code “HETMA” for a free show floor pass and https://www.infocommshow.org.
Connect with AVIXA & ...
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May 27, 2025 • 48 mins
This week on the Higher Ed AV Podcast, Joe Way welcomes Troy Powers (HETMA Vice-Chair), Teddy Murphy (HETMA 1-Year At-Large BoD, and Ann Kelly (Events Chair) to the podcast to preview #InfoComm25 for the higher ed vertical. They cover the HETMA Education Summit (June 9-10), Higher Ed AV Awards (June 9), the show floor booth (#4887), show floor tours, the Higher Ed AV happy hours (2-4pm everyday), and the after-hours events. Watch a...
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May 23, 2025 • 29 mins
What do you do when your classroom tech needs a refresh, but your budget is running on fumes? In this episode, guest host Britt Yenser leads an energetic and insightful conversation with BC Hatchett and Kaleo Lee on how to modernize campus technology—without breaking the bank.
From data-driven decision-making and creative funding strategies to the power of partnerships and the value of “fun” in AV design, the trio explores how to pr...
From data-driven decision-making and creative funding strategies to the power of partnerships and the value of “fun” in AV design, the trio explores how to pr...
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