Taurus Tech Talk

AI isn't just buzz anymore—it's showing up in AV, and it's coming fast. In this episode of Taurus Tech Talk, we sit down with Dan O'Donnell and Chris Neto from Midwich to break down where AI is already being used (spoiler: it's not all that futuristic) and how integrators, manufacturers, and end users can make the most of it. We cover: Machine learning vs. real AI in AV How AI tools are saving time and improving conference room experiences Why “good enough” tech won't cut it anymore What AI means for the future of our industry

Gear up for an episode of Taurus Tech Talk you won't want to miss as you head into your Labor Day weekend! We're featuring Marty Page, our go-to expert in being ready for any situation. Kick off your Labor Day weekend the right way—tune in for a mix of practical wisdom and easygoing chat. Relax and let Marty Page set the tone for an enjoyable weekend. Trust us, you won't want to miss this!

Get ready for another entertaining episode of Taurus Tech Talk! In our latest episode of "Getting to Know Taurus," we had the pleasure of chatting with James Thatcher, one of our brilliant programmers. Dive into James' unique experiences and discover his journey at Taurus. We didn't hold back on the fun questions either! Find out where James stands on the great burger debate: is it a sandwich or a category of its own? Plus, get ready for a dose of movie nostalgia as James reveals his all-time favorite movie quote. This light-hearted episode will leave you smiling and wanting more. Don't miss it! Tune in on all major podcast platforms.

Join us for the latest episode of Taurus Tech Talk's series, "Getting to Know Taurus"! This week, we had the pleasure of chatting with mother and daughter duo, Nora and Marie, about their experiences working at Taurus. From their roles at the company to ground-breaking questions like "Is a Burger a Sandwich?" and "Who would they have on their Zombie Apocalypse team?", we covered it all! Tune in now to hear their unique perspectives and stories about their time at Taurus. Don't miss out on this fun and insightful episode!

Taurus Tech Talk episode 025 is now live! In this episode of Taurus Tech Talk we are joined by Kip Kendrick from Legrand AV. During our discussion Kip runs us through his role at Legrand as a Regional Solutions and Consultants Manager as well as how the company got their start. We also had a chance to discuss the current supply chain standings as it pertains to the AV industry and if we will ever return to how things were B.C. (Before Covid).

Episode 22 of Taurus Tech Talk is now live! This week we are joined by another long serving and dedicated member of the Taurus team, Chris Meacham. Chris has been with Taurus for 15 years and currently leads the programing team.

Episode 22 of Taurus Tech Talk is now live! This week we are joined by another long serving and dedicated member of the Taurus team, Chevas King. Chevas has been with Taurus for almost 15 years and has played a vital role in growing Taurus into the company that it is today. Anybody who is lucky enough to know Chevas knows that she is avid note taker and always strives to be overprepared for anything and everything she takes on. This podcast was no different, leading to Corey and Robert going off script and throwing a few curveballs Chevas' way! As a result, our podcast with Chevas turned into a very fun episode that you won't want to miss!

Another Friday, another Taurus Tech Talk! This week we continue the series of ‘Getting to Know Taurus'. We were honored to be joined by Bryan Kaylor. Bryan, or “BK” as he's known around here, has been with Taurus for almost 13 years and currently leads the support team, which is arguably one of the most important groups that we have. As with any other Taurus Tech Talk, our aim is to cover the hard-hitting topics, such as “is a burger considered a sandwich?”. We don't want to give away any spoilers, but this question has really ruffled some feathers. We hope you enjoy listening to this episode with BK as much as we enjoyed making it. YouTube: https://youtu.be/dh1jjBu_gkY iTunes: https://apple.co/2VprlkQ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2VroQOP Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2J99IPM

Taurus Tech Talk is back! This week we continue our series called ‘Getting to Know Taurus'. The idea behind this series is to show off all the personalities that make Taurus such a special place to work. In the second episode of the series we sit down with one of our longest serving employees, Bryan Raney. Bryan has been with Taurus for just under 16 years and currently leads the technicians. Bryan is seen as the “Man with the Plan”, the guy behind the scenes pulling the strings. This was a very enjoyable Podcast to record, and we are proud of that Bryan was able to keep it somewhat politically correct. Below is a peak of what you have in store in this episode. YouTube: https://youtu.be/DiZxZ9igSAw iTunes: https://apple.co/2VprlkQ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2VroQOP Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2J99IPM

Taurus Tech Talk is back with episode 19! This is a very special episode of Taurus Tech Talk as it was recorded live at Taurus' 4th Annual Technologies Showcase. We had the privilege of being joined by Robert Dutton of Legrand, and Marc Harrison of Crestron. This was a particular fun episode as we wanted to say hi to everyone during the middle of the show, who might not have been able to make it to this year's Technology Showcase. Thanks again to Robert and Marc for taking the time out for the very busy day to join us in recording this podcast. We look forward to seeing everyone at the next Technologies Showcase!

Another Friday, another Taurus Tech Talk! This week we kick off a brand-new series called ‘Getting to Know Taurus'. The idea behind this series is to show off all the personalities that make Taurus such a special place to work. We start the series off with one of the biggest personalities in the office, Tim O'Quinn. Tim has been with Taurus for just over 7 years and currently leads the design team, where he works with the sales to ensure the client's vision come to life. In the podcast we covered some of the hard-hitting topics of today such as why Tim is not an Astronaut or The President, what Tim's spirit animal is, and why he is always quoting Space Balls on sales calls. Thank you, Tim for taking part in the podcast, and thank you for making sure there is never a dull day at Taurus.

Taurus Tech Talk episode 017 is now live! This is the second installment of a two-part series where we sit down and talk with both of our owners individually. In this first episode we are joined by Kevin Langham, President. Much like the last episode with Aaron, we sat down with Kevin and spoke about all things Taurus – We got to hear Kevin's point of view about how Taurus came to be, why Kevin believes that Taurus is different, and what Kevin would have done if he didn't start Taurus. We even spoke about some really pressing issues like what Kevin's favorite word is, and who would play Kevin in Taurus the Movie. This was an enjoyable episode to record, and we think that you are really going to enjoy it! Thank you to both Kevin & Aaron for taking part in this series. We will be kicking off a new series next week called ‘Meet the Employees', this will be a great series and we can't wait to share the first episode with you. You can watch the first part in full here on Facebook or listen using one of your favorite podcast apps below.

Taurus Tech Talk episode 016 is now live! In this episode of Taurus Tech Talk we are joined by Bre Loveless & Kevein Randles from Camp John Marc. Camp John Marc inspires confidence for life through high-quality camping programs for children, teens, and families. CJM is dedicated to serving campers living with chronic medical and physical challenges. This is a cause that we believe in and are lucky were lucky enough to sit down with Bre and Kevein to discuss how CJM are changing lives. Find out more about CJM by going to their website: https://www.campjohnmarc.org/

Taurus Tech Talk episode 015 is now live!  This is the first of a two-part series where we sit down and talk with both of our owners individually. In this first episode we are joined by Aaron Cooper, CEO. During our time with Aaron we talk all things Taurus - from how the company came to be, why Taurus differs from other commercial audio-visual companies out there, what the motivation is behind the Taurus brand, and much more! We had a great time getting to sit down and talk with Aaron and are excited for you to listen in on the conversation.  The second episode with Kevin Langham, President, will be out in two weeks so be sure to be on the lookout for that as well – you won't want to miss it! You can watch the first part in full here on Facebook or listen using one of your favorite podcast apps below.

In this episode of Taurus Tech Talk we are joined by Scott Grimm & Jeff Pelzl from Barco to discuss everything from Collaboration Solutions to sharks with laser beams on their heads! Scott and Jeff being by walking us through how they got started in the industry to telling us about what Barco stands for and how Barco are helping businesses navigate their way through the pandemic. We also had the opportunity to discuss the various products and solutions now offered by Barco and how they are helping companies on their digital transformation journey. Find out more about Barco by going to their website: https://www.barco.com/en/ Have a question that wasn't answered during this discussion? Let us know in the comments below! If you enjoyed this episode be sure to subscribe for all things Audio/Visual and follow us at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taurustechinc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/taur... To get more information on Taurus Technologies you can visit our website at http://www.taurustechinc.com Thanks for watching and be sure to keep an eye out for our next episode of Taurus Tech Talk!

In our very first virtual recording of Taurus Tech Talk, we’re joined by Fernando Laclette and Steve Stacy from Almo Pro AV, a value-add distributor with a focus on the integration community. Our discussion centers around the changes we’ve all witnessed these last few months with the pandemic and the increased demand for work-from-home capabilities the AV industry has seen as a result. Both Steve and Fernando offer some advice on how to curate the best work from home experience possible, from daily routines to how to best operate video conferencing from home. We also spend some time discussing the unexpected pros that have come out of these unprecedented times as well as the encouraging way businesses have been able to pivot their offerings to better suit the new world we've found ourselves in. If you've been working from home the last few months, what has been the biggest challenge for you personally? Let us know in the comments below! If you enjoyed this episode be sure to subscribe for all things Audio/Visual and follow us at:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taurustechinc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/taurus-technologies  To get more information on Taurus Technologies you can visit our website at http://www.taurustechinc.com  Thanks for listening and be sure to keep an eye out for our next episode of Taurus Tech Talk!

In this episode of Taurus Tech Talk we’re joined by Andrew Vawter from MPS ('Making Privacy Simple') to discuss all things sound masking! Andy begins with walking us through the various roles he’s taken on while being a part of MPS as well as the shifts the company has gone through including starting off as ‘Speech Privacy Systems’ and the transition into today's MPS. We also have the opportunity to discuss the various products now offered by MPS that span from wall treatments to the hardware that mounts to a desk and everything in between including custom designs. Andy also notes the important difference between sound masking and noise cancellation technology, two terms that are mistakenly used interchangeably.MPS - https://mpsllc.com/ Have a question that wasn’t answered during this discussion? Let us know my sending an email to info@taurustechinc.comIf you enjoyed this episode be sure to subscribe for all things Audio/Visual and follow us at:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taurustechinc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/taurus-technologies To get more information on Taurus Technologies you can visit our website at http://www.taurustechinc.com Thanks for listening and be sure to keep an eye out for our next episode of Taurus Tech Talk!

In our first Taurus Tech Talk episode of 2020, we have Greg Carswell and Timothy Mackie from Yamaha joining us to discuss all things Yamaha Unified Communications! We kicked off this episode by talking about Yamaha’s unique way of doing business and their emphasis on quality control that makes them stand out among other brands. We also discuss their impressive market share overseas, how Yamaha is the largest investor in Dante, why the microphone is the unsung hero of conferencing setups, the Yamaha logo, and much more! Tim even shares a story about working on Steve Wozniak’s car in his early days working at a high end stereo shop in Silicon Valley before working for Yamaha.Have a question that wasn’t answered during this discussion? Feel free to email us with any questions, comments or suggestions at info@taurustechinc.comIf you enjoyed this episode be sure to subscribe for all things Audio/Visual and follow us at:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taurustechinc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/taurus-technologiesTo get more information on Taurus Technologies you can visit our website at http://www.taurustechinc.com Thanks for listening and be sure to keep an eye out for our next episode of Taurus Tech Talk!

Joining us for Episode 010 of Taurus Tech Talk is Aaron Rubner, an avid outdoorsman, hunter, and conservationist (ask him about hunting from a helicopter). In this episode we go over how AV fell into Aaron’s lap, his history with Taurus Technologies, and how he ultimately ended up as the President of AVTEQ, a small boutique mount, cart, and furniture company. We move on to discuss AVTEQ in further detail, covering how the company got it’s start, their current product offerings, the importance furniture plays in AV set ups, outside of the box products that are popping up in the industry, and much more. You may even learn why the traditional desk height is 30 inches…If you enjoyed this episode be sure to subscribe for all things Audio/Visual and follow us at:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taurustechinc/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/taurus-technologiesTo get more information on Taurus Technologies you can visit our website at http://www.taurustechinc.com Thanks for listening and be sure to keep an eye out for our next episode of Taurus Tech Talk!

In this episode of Taurus Tech Talk we’re joined by Dee Dee DeVoe from Screen Innovations, new resident of the Texas countryside and ex goat owner, and Taurus’ own Senior Account Manager, Chevas King. During the episode we discuss how both Dee Dee and Chevas got started in the AV industry, Screen Innovations and what it is they offer, as well as two-piece projection and what all that encompasses.Have a question that wasn’t answered during this discussion? Let us know in the comments below!If you enjoyed this episode be sure to subscribe for all things Audio/Visual and follow us at:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taurustechinc/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/taurus-technologies To get more information on Taurus Technologies you can visit our website at http://www.taurustechinc.com Thanks for listening and be sure to keep an eye out for our next episode of Taurus Tech Talk!

In this episode of Taurus Tech Talk Jordan Sisson and Tyler Rittenhouse of Newline Interactive join us to discuss Interactive Touch technology. Newline Interactive, one of the fastest growing tech companies in North Texas, is an interactive solutions company that focuses on making interactive flat panels. During the episode we discuss how Newline got started, the company's unprecedented growth over the past 8 years, the shift from interactive solutions such as projectors and white boards to interactive flat panel technology, and what it is that makes Newline Interactive stand out among interactive touch technology.Have a question that wasn’t answered during this discussion? Let us know in the comments below!If you enjoyed this episode be sure to subscribe for all things Audio/Visual and follow us at:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taurustechinc/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/taurus-technologiesTo get more information on Taurus Technologies you can visit our website at http://www.taurustechinc.comThanks for listening and be sure to keep an eye out for our next episode of Taurus Tech Talk!

In this episode of Taurus Tech Talk, John Chandler from Mersive, who’s lasagna recipe is the most popular recipe in the English Language according to The Washington Post, joins us to discuss all things Mersive. During the episode we go over Mersive’s unique approach to customer service, the company’s 800% growth last year, they’re focus on software vs. hardware, and much more.If you enjoyed this episode be sure to subscribe to our channel for all things Audio/Visual and follow us at:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taurustechinc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/taurus-technologies/ To get more information on Taurus Technologies you can visit our website at http://www.taurustechinc.com/Thanks for listening and be sure to keep an eye our for our next episode of Taurus Tech Talk!

Clayton Mills, motorcycle enthusiast from Highway Marketing, and Michael Hooper, Team USA Triathlon member from Biamp, join us for another episode of Taurus Tech Talk to play a round of Technology Bingo! During the game we discuss the ins and outs of Pro AV Audio and the technologies that they each specialize in.If you enjoyed this episode be sure to subscribe to our channel for all things Audio/Visual and follow us at:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taurustechinc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/taurus-technologies/ To get more information on Taurus Technologies you can visit our website at http://www.taurustechinc.com/Thanks for listening and be sure to keep an eye our for our next episode of Taurus Tech Talk!

Taurus Tech Talk Episode 005: The Basics of AudioClayton Mills from Highway Marketing joins us for this episode of ‘Taurus Tech Talk’ to discuss all things audio! Highway Marketing is an independent manufacturers representation firm that works for multiple manufacturers in the audio industry. In this episode we discuss the importance of the structure and acoustics of a room, critical distance and how it plays apart in choosing the right microphone, the “perfect microphone”, loud speaker technology, frequency response, and much more!Have a question that wasn’t answered during this discussion? Let us know in the comments below!If you enjoyed this episode be sure to subscribe for all things Audio/Visual and follow us at:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taurustechinc/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/taurus-technologies To get more information on Taurus Technologies you can visit our website at http://www.taurustechinc.com/ Thanks for listening and be sure to keep an eye out for our next episode of Taurus Tech Talk!

Taurus Tech Talk Episode 004: Mounts and MoreRobert Dutton from Legrand AV joins us for this episode of ‘Taurus Tech Talk’ to discuss all the things you need to know about Legrand and selecting the right mounts! In this episode we discuss the pros of choosing a Chief mount over a consumer available mount as well as how Chief works with integrators and consumers in mind to make their products stand out above the rest.Have a question that wasn’t answered during this discussion? Let us know in the comments below!If you enjoyed this episode be sure to subscribe for all things Audio/Visual and follow us at:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taurustechinc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/taurus-technologiesTo get more information on Taurus Technologies you can visit our website at http://www.taurustechinc.com/

Taurus Tech Talk Episode 003: Unified CommunicationsMarc Harrison from Crestron joins us for another episode of ‘Taurus Tech Talk’ to discuss Unified Communications. We dive into the meaning of Unified Communications, how Zoom has skyrocketed to being a leader in the industry in such a short amount of time, the unique offerings behind Crestron Flex and much more...Have a question that wasn’t answered during this discussion? Let us know in the comments below!If you enjoyed this episode be sure to subscribe to our channel for all things Audio/Visual and follow us at:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taurustechincLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/taurus-technologiesTo get more information on Taurus Technologies you can visit our website at http://www.taurustechinc.com/

In today’s episode of Taurus Tech Talk we discuss the ins and outs of choosing the right display solution. Learn about the first TV Corey and Robert ever bought, the various categories of displays available today and the pros and cons of each, why flat panel technology has been dominating the market, and how to account for different elements your display may have to deal with.The ultimate goal in choosing any display is to be able to see your content cleanly and clearly from anywhere within the space that the display occupies. We hope our discussion helped shed some light on the best way to approach choosing the right solution for you to achieve this.If you enjoyed this episode be sure to subscribe for all things Audio/Visual and follow us at:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taurustechincLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/taurus-technologiesTo get more information on Taurus Technologies you can visit our website at http://www.taurustechinc.com/

Marc Harrison from Crestron joins us for the very first episode of Taurus Tech Talk to discuss HDBaseT and AV-over-IP. During our talk with Marc we discuss the differences between the two as well as the pros and cons for each solution, the buzz around latency, how AV-over-IP impacts a network from a bandwidth perspective, streaming protocols and much more.If you enjoyed this episode be sure to subscribe for all things Audio/Visual and follow us at:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taurustechincLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/taurus-technologies/To get more information on Taurus Technologies you can visit our website at http://www.taurustechinc.com/