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
July 15, 2025 • 43 mins
This week on the Higher Ed AV Podcast, we are presenting a replay of Episode 30 from March 12, 2019. Chris Neto and Mark Coxon takeover the show where Joe Way and BC Hatchett announce the launch of HETMA. Check out their early vision and compare to how the organization has taken off in only six years. Watch and listen!
Connect with Chris Neto:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherneto/
X (Formerly Twitter): https://x.com/c...
Connect with Chris Neto:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherneto/
X (Formerly Twitter): https://x.com/c...
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July 8, 2025 • 41 mins
This week on the Higher Ed AV Podcast, Joe Way replays the HETMA Press Conference annoucning the #RoadTo10K initiative. On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, Erin Maher-Moran, Troy Powers, Joe Way, and BC Hatchett introduced the most life-changing and ambitious goal in the history of HETMA, aimed at strengthening both the organization and the membership. Watch and listen!
Connect with HETMA:
Community: https://community.heta.org
Web: https://www....
Connect with HETMA:
Community: https://community.heta.org
Web: https://www....
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July 1, 2025 • 49 mins
This week on the Higher Ed AV Podcast, Joe Way welcomes Chris Kelly, Senior IT Support Specialist to the show. They discuss his move into higher education, the value in goin "all-in" when getting involved, and the future of HETMA and the advisory council. Watch and listen!
Connect with Chris Kelly:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-kelly-272155122/
Connect with Joe Way:
Web: https://www.josiahway.com
LinkedIn: https://www.link...
Connect with Chris Kelly:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-kelly-272155122/
Connect with Joe Way:
Web: https://www.josiahway.com
LinkedIn: https://www.link...
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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!
Connect with Matt Kaminski:
LinkedIn: https...
Connect with Matt Kaminski:
LinkedIn: https...
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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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