Episode
Keeping AV Safe & Secure (Literally) | AVWeek 778
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- AVWeek
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- Jul 20, 2026
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- 1383
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Summary
"Cheap gear is only cheap until it fails." Safety failures remind us what really matters, PoE is putting the amplifier under pressure, and consumer AV keeps promising professional results. But is the industry solving problems... or creating new ones? The video version of this podcast can be found here. Host Patrick Norton leads another engaging AVWeek conversation with industry experts as they tackle three debates shaping the future of commercial AV. From safety on live events to the future of audio infrastructure and the ongoing consumer-versus-pro equipment discussion, this episode asks the tough questions and challenges conventional thinking. Host: Patrick Norton Guests: George Tucker – Corporate AV BC Hatchett – Vanderbilt University Roundtable Topics: AV Magazine – Stage Collapse in Italy, No Injuries AVNation – AV Technology vs. Consumer Electronics Inavate – Audio-Technica's Dante-Enabled Ceiling Speaker See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .