Dobil is excited to bring together subject matter experts, thought leaders, and manufacturers within the technology space to provide insight on the latest tech innovations.
Dobil Learning Labs connects you with experts who are continuously pushing our industry forward. During the event, you can interact with the most technologically advanced integration team in the region and turn your concepts into tangible projects.
What will tomorrow bring?
It feels like technology is changing at a break-neck pace, with new demands and opportunities developing right before our eyes. This new digital future demands that systems integrators, designers, owners, and operators understand the physical infrastructure and connectivity choices that are necessary to facilitate a smooth and seamless transition into the next generation of AV technology. In this presentation we’ll explore the emerging technologies, both wired and wireless, that will have the greatest impact on communications systems and experience architecture. Imagine what you could do if you knew what was coming next!
Moore’s Law postulates that the number of transistors in an integrated circuit doubles approximately every two years, even while the cost of computational power declines. It was a prediction that became a well-known rule. The changes happening in AV technology are driven by these changes in computational power, memory, and cost. Today we enjoy the equivalent of a tiny, powerful computer, complete with Artificial Intelligence, built into virtually everything from watches to speakers.
There’s a hidden truth in this. Devices evolve and change, but the underlying technology is very stable. Understand how 4K UHD work and you’ll know what to expect – and what not to expect – from 8K, for example. In this fascinating presentation we will look at the new technologies and applications that are just emerging from the labs and think-tanks of the industry and are now making a mark on our AV system designs. Drawing a logical line from the past, through today, and into tomorrow we’ll show you what’s up next and where you need to look to keep your systems and designs full future ready.
Do you really need to think in terms of 80Gbit/s links, 33-megapixel images and sub-millisecond latency? Which technologies are demanding that kind of pipeline and how will that impact AV design in general, and your system in specific? Get answers to those questions and more when you explore the emerging technologies that will change the future of AV!
Learning Objectives: After completing this course, attendee will have learned about ________
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- The four vectors of AV design and how to apply them to new projects and system upgrades
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- The potential impact of 5G cellular communications on AV design in the near term and how 5G might change how we think about “the network”.
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- How Thunderbolt and USB Type-C will work together to completely re-arrange our thinking about mobile integration and structured wiring
Join host Josh Blake, guests Jeff Kellick and Michael Trask for an educational conversation around the flexibility gained within your Safety and Security environment when deploying a Unified Security Platform.
It’s a new world!
Many schools, colleges and universities are either adding to, or upgrading their teaching spaces to provide streaming and distance learning capabilities that will allow students to participate in classes and lectures while maintaining social distancing regulations or via a video conference.
This session will focus on:
- Improving presentations and discussions with high-quality audio in order to enhance the student experience.
- Highlight the considerations that should be taken while designing and implementing AV systems for sound reinforcement, distance learning and lecture capture.
- Enhancing your audio experience while maintaining social distancing regulations.
How to navigate the AT mic selection, picking the right microphone for the application at hand.
Why and how different mics act and react in different environments.
How many microphones do I need?
How far does this mic pick up my voice?
I want wireless?
What mics interface best with camera systems?
Direct to network microphones?
What mic will work best with Zoom or Teams Mics?
2020 has forever changed the world's view on how we do business. With this new lens, many businesses are looking at new ways to enhance their meeting rooms for a flexible, hybrid collaboration environment – and Barco has just the solution. Join Mike Reilly, Senior Regional Sales Manager for Barco, as he dives into:
- Flexible, hybrid solutions for all meeting spaces – from Boardrooms to Open Rooms
- A vendor-agnostic adaptation approach for dedicated spaces – Teams, Zoom, etc.
- An easy solution to managing multiple outputs to one LCD/LED display
- The touchless classroom dilemma
- How XIO Cloud can help manage your campus
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The Correct Display Size for the Room – it was important before social distancing but with the addition of that element it becomes even more critical to having the display/screen sized correctly so everyone can read content.
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ALR or Ambient Light Rejection – projection can be just as good as direct view when using proper screen material and projector.
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Acumen – Draper’s newest line of projector screens – elegant industrial design, seven year warranty and ease of installation. We even offer rechargeable screens, a fantastic solution for difficult installations.
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Projector Lifts – enables the proper alignment of projector to screen while in use and “disappears” when not needed.
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Direct View LED structures (DvLED)– We’ll explain dvLED, it’s uses and advantages. We’ll also talk about dvLED mounting solutions provided by Draper.
- Crestron Flex UC for every space and platform
- How XIO Cloud can help manage your enterprise technology solutions
This presentation will feature a Keith Caggiano, Business Development Manager of Installed Performance Systems at Harman Professional. RLA will provide a brief introduction and short JBL contextual overview that provides a foundation for understanding the legacy of the brand (5 minutes). This will be followed by Harman's Keith Caggiano - product and application expert. Keith will outline several products and solutions sets and how they fit into a variety of spaces and applications. This will range from basic portable PA speakers to large scale arena systems. Relevant spaces and applications would also include House of Worship, Clubs, Theatres, Performing Arts Center, Convention Centers, Ballrooms, Sporting Facilities, Museums, Lecture Halls, Corporate Presentation Spaces, and much more. Given the time, the content will be broad, JBL's product families (listed below) that will provide the framework for the presentation sections.
Product Families to be covered:
JBL Portable PA – IRX, EON, PRX, SRX
JBL AE Series + Crown DCI and CDI
JBL CBT Series + Crown DCI and CDI
JBL VRX + Crown DCI and CDI
JBL VLA + Crown DCI
JBL VTX + Crown I-Tech
Andy Kerr
Principal - Operations @ Shure
Jeff Beck
Territory Manager, Audio Technica
Jeff Beck has been working in the AV industry for 20+ years with a background in live production, studio and recording, B2B & B2C sales and product development. I have worked specifically in microphone manufacturing since 2006 and have extensive experience in both the US and international markets. I currently manage professional markets for the eastern United States and mange the east coast sales force of 26 representatives.
Jeff Kellick
Chief Product Officer, LENSEC Systems
During his career, both in solutions development and product integration, Mr. Kellick has continually focused on the evolving needs of the end-user or customer. Jeff has held various roles in executive leadership, sales, development design, and systems engineering including leading LENSEC’s development of Perspective VMS from its inception in 2011. Jeff also previously launched Suite-Soft Technologies’ Integrated Systems Interface in 2005 as their Founder and CEO. Mr. Kellick has been a consultant for numerous multinational firms, as well as various municipal and federal agencies.
Mr. Kellick studied Political Science at Johns Hopkins University, Computer Science and Secondary Education at Shippensburg University, and Austrian Economics at the Mises Institute. Jeff was also recognized as a Certified Security Product Manager (CSPM®) and has held a Level III Certification from the American Board for Homeland Security Certification. He is also a member of the American Society for Industrial Security and the Security Industry Association. He has previously held roles with the Consumer Electronics Association on the Small Business Advisory Council from 2005 through 2006 and the National Republican Congressional Committee’s Small Business Council in 2005.
Joseph Cornwall, CTS-D, CTS-I
Technology Evangelist, Legrand N.A.
Keith Caggiano
Business Development Manager, Installed Performance Systems, Harman Professional Solutions
| Keith Caggiano is the Business Development Manager of Installed Performance Systems at Harman Professional. Keith has spent his career focusing on the design and implementation of large-scale sound systems for both live performances and permanent installations. Prior to his current role at Harman, he was the Product Manager for the JBL Intellivox Series, as well as a credited audio designer and associate designer for several Broadway and off-Broadway productions. |
Mark Donovan, CTS-D, CTS-I
Applications Engineering Manager, Audio Technica
Mark Donovan (CTS-D, CTS-I) has more than 25 years of A/V systems experience and more than 35 years of technical applications experience. Beginning in the U. S. Navy as a missile guidance RADAR technician, Mr. Donovan entered the A/V industry after nine years of naval service, which included three years as an instructor for advanced RADAR system operation and maintenance. Since his departure from the U. S. Navy, Mr. Donovan has worked as an installation technician and as a systems designer for A/V systems until joining Audio-Technica in 2010. Mr. Donovan currently serves as the Applications Engineering Manager for the Professional Markets for Audio-Technica, US. Mr. Donovan is a member of the Audio Engineering Society (AES) as well as the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and is one of the select few AVIXA members who hold certifications in all three areas; CTS, CTS-D, and CTS-I.
Michael Trask
Director of Sales - North America, LENSEC Systems
As the LENSEC Systems Director of Sales - North America, Michael Trask oversees the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Central America sales activity. Michael has been involved in the Security Industry, working in different capacities, for over 13 years. Those roles have included overseeing corporate-wide security rollouts and standardization, Direct to Consumer loss prevention and video surveillance as a service (VSaaS), cloud surveillance, and channel sales management for video surveillance software manufacturers.
Mr. Trask graduated from the Pennsylvania State University and soon after began his more than 25 year career as a successful sales professional. Michael is also a member of the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) and is a member of the Executive board for the local Pittsburgh Chapter.
Roger Mikels
Regional Sales Manager, Crestron
Roger Mikels is a Regional Sales Manager with Crestron Electronics, the leading audio visual control system manufacturer. Over the last 22 years, Roger has worked in all aspects of the audio visual industry and is truly an industry expert.
After serving in the Air Force for 9 years, Roger joined the classroom technology team at Purdue University, where he designed, programmed and installed classroom systems. He left Purdue in 2006 to join Sensory Technologies, an Indianapolis based commercial audio visual integrator. Roger started as an engineer at Sensory Technologies, designing technology solutions for clients. He received his CTS-D and became the Director of Engineering. As the company expanded, Roger took over as the Technical Operations Manager in charge of the engineering, programming, project management and installation teams.
He left Sensory Technologies in 2017 to join Crestron Electronics where he helps consultants and integrators to implement innovative and collaborative technology for their clients.
Scott Whipple
Regional Sales Manager, Bogen
Scott has been part of the commercial sound and security industries for 32 years, managing sales territories for a rep firm and for Bogen. Scott is highly experienced with analog and IP audio, as well as surveillance systems, access control and fiber optics. He is involved in all aspects of the sales cycle, from pre-sales to system design and post-sale support.