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Join me, Fremont High School theatre director, Aubrey Obray, and Listen Technologies' Regional Sales Manager- West, Mikey Shaffer, to find out how Listen Technologies  had the solution to providing an inclusive and heartwarming experience for one deaf student in a big musical production.  

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Are you looking for stable power for your AV gear, on your stage in your studio?  We all are!  Please join me as first timer to Just The Tips, Christos Desalernos, director of sales with Nice, talks Furman Power!

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If you attended the Rocky Mountain AVX show and visited the Pro Tech Marketing row, filled out you punch card you could be a winner!  Listen as Paco and Neal announce the winners from the Pro Tech row at the Rocky Mountain AVX show!

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Are you tired of waiting for DSP options? How long is the hardware backorder going to continue??  Shure's IMX Room is in stock!  Join me and Shane Tunnell the president and one of the owners of Pro Tech Marketing as we outline this state of the art software based DSP!

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"I can't just grab a wireless hand held mic and turn it on and get sound out of the speakers?"  It's not quite that easy!  But it's also not rocket science.  If you're new or even a seasoned professional, this podcast will make your life a lot easier when it comes to understanding wireless microphones.  

Listen as I talk with Jaylon Shane, Vice President of Pro Tech Marketing, about what a wireless system consists of.

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Understanding intercom RF may be the difference between a successful wireless production and one that causes your hair to turn grey!  We've all been there!  You get your wireless mics all set. You're about to start a rehearsal for your event.  The stage manager hands out the wireless intercoms and you have all kinds of issues.  

In this podcast we talk about intercoms vs 2 way radios, wireless or wired intercoms, the difference between wireless mics and intercom RF, and using digital intercoms.

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Pliant sets the standard in the professional wireless intercom industry by creating new ground-breaking technology platforms. Focused on delivering innovative intercom technologies, Pliant has a proven track record in providing cutting-edge solutions. Pliant is a leading provider of professional wireless intercom solutions ranging from simple out-of-the-box configurations to large-scale designs for industries such as broadcast, live sound, theatre, house of worship, and many more. 

If you are struggling to find an intercom system to fit your application, struggle no more! Grab your walkman and give this short but informative podcast a listen as Gary Rosen, Vice President of global sales, outlines everything Pliant.

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What do you want your sound to look like? It might sound a little funny, but Sonance & James Loudspeakers can change the way your sound looks! Not all sound equipment needs to look industrial. Sonance has taken the "look" of audio to a whole new level! Listen in as I talk with Marco Colinders, Sonance Commercial Sales Director of the west, about what makes your speakers not only sound amazing, but look good too! 

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When an industry is looking for something specific, leave up to Shure to deliver.  The MXA920 is everything that the AV industry has been asking for!  Join Criss Niemann and myself as we launch the new MXA920 and talk specifics about this newly designed networked microphone!  

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Let's talk Updates!  Don't you hate it when you have a mismatch on your firmware?  You're planning on setting up an event, but your transmitter has lost its brain, or your tablet is running an outdated app version; all of which cause huge frustrations and roadblocks. Stay up to date on firmware with Pro Tech Marketing products. Listen this season for all the latest firmware updates.   

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Listen Tech has done it! They have brought us what the industry has been asking for; a wifi receiver that makes the ListenEverywhere system ADA compliant.  From houses of worship  to education or theaters, Listen tech has you covered. Tune in as Mikey Shaffer, western regional sales director, details the new wifi receiver from Listen Tech! For more info please visit www.listentech.com  Please email your suggestions to reps@protechm.com Sponsored by Pro Tech Marketing.  www.protechm.com 

Allen & Heath has turned up the heat and introduced 2 new processors to the AHM 64, making it the AHM Matrix processors!  Grab your coffee as you head out for the day and listen to Samantha Potter indoctrinate you on why you should be using the AHM Matrix processors.  From small simple rooms to large scale deployments, the AHM Matrix processors will get the job done!  Simply Scalable!

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If Shure has not given you enough reason to use their Bluetooth devices, the ShurePlus PLAY Mobile Listening app will definitely enhance your listening experience.  The ShurePlus PLAY app allows you to customize your devices!  

For more information please visit www.shure.com

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When it comes to re-engineering products and listening to what the industry needs, Shure is leading the way.  Shure has refreshed the ever popular SRH 440's and SRH 840's.  Tune in and listen while you get your coffee and head out for the day.  You might find that you need a new pair of head phones for your studio!

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Shure has done it again!  If you were impressed with the Aonic 50's you will be amazed by the Aonic 40's!  Join us as Mario Ponce a Market Development Specialist from Shure microphones tells all about the new Aonic 40's from Shure!

For more information please visit shure.com

https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/headphones/aonic40

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SKB has brought us a much needed case!  Introducing the iSeries Shure Microflex wireless system case, model 3i-342412MXC. SKB has designed this case for mobile conference and similar events in mind. High quality PE foam is custom cut to accommodate ten MXC420/C or MXC420DF/C microphones, as well as one MXCWAPT Access Point Transceiver, one MXCWNCS Network Charging Station and ten SB930 Rechargeable batteries inside the charger. This case also features space for ten MXCW640 wireless conference units, and offers a large pocket for cables, power supplies, and other accessories.

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Let's talk Updates!  Don't you hate it when you have a mismatch on your firmware?  You're planning on setting up an event, but your transmitter has lost its brain, or your tablet is running an outdated app version; all of which cause huge frustrations and roadblocks. Stay up to date on firmware with Pro Tech Marketing products. Listen this season for all the latest firmware updates. 

Join me as Allen & Heath's live sound/tour manager, Michael Bangs, takes us through firmware 1.9 update notes for dLive!

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Shure has done it again!  The Shure AONIC FREE True Wireless Sound Isolating™ Earphones feature big sound in a small package.  Whether you're on the go or lounging around, the Shure AONIC FREE will deliver crystal clear sound directly to your ears! 

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Engineered from decades of experience supporting music legends, the second generation of the AONIC 215 True Wireless Sound Isolating™ Earphones feature studio sound quality in a small package. Experience exceptional comfort, water resistance and a secure fit with an uninterrupted, world-class listening experience wherever you go.

For more information visit Shure.com

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Shure brand audio equipment is known for its legendary quality when it comes to recording microphones. The new MV7X dynamic microphone goes above and beyond. This budget friendly mic is designed specifically with podcasters and vocalists in mind. Join me as Mario Ponce, a Shure market development specialist, outlines the features of this incredible new microphone. For more information please visit Shure.com

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We all travel from time to time in our industry and no one wants to check their bags!  SKB has a solution for you.  If you are simply doing a weekend trip and need to pack your camera gear and some clothes this is the way to go!.  

Also if you need a compact compact carry on for a couple of rackspaces, look no further.  Listen as Will Stevens, Vice President and Adam Grede, National Sales manager from SKB Cases talk about the Studio Rack Flyer Case.

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Automatic Mic Mixing is something we all need!  Wether you are mixing 4 or 64 talking heads Allen and Heath has you covered!  Join me as Samantha Potter of Allen & Heath talks AMM and takes us through where it fits in the Allen & Heath product line!

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You can also reach out to Samantha Potter at samantha.potter@americanmusicandsound.com

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Allen & Heath has wide variety of consoles.  They also offer IP controllers to compliment them.  If you are looking to offer control to an orchestra, band or your own personal fly rig, then you will not want to miss this!  The ever popular Samantha Potter from Allen & Heath outlines how their IP controllers give you the ultimate control.

For more info please visit the Allen & Heath website at www.allen-heath.com

You can also reach out to Samantha Potter at samantha.potter@americanmusicandsound.com

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Are there times when you need to trigger an action based on an audio level?  If you do this is the podcast for you!  I have Samantha Potter back from Allen & Heath to walk you through how AHM offers this for you!

For more info please visit the Allen & Heath website at www.allen-heath.com

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All great companies have great products!  Stem Audio is just another secret weapon in the vast arsenal that Shure has to offer.  Stem Audio is a simple look at plug and play microphone, speaker combos for your conference room systems.   If you are plugging straight to your laptop or a network switch, this product is for you!  Listen as Criss Niemann, Sr Market Development & Consultant Liaison for Shure simplifies conference room systems with Stem Audio!

For more info please visit the Shure website at www.shure.com

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There are lots of networked video ecosystems out there, but why is MXNet a step above the rest?  Take a listen as John Tumbleson former Apple engineer and the product manager for MXNet dives into the technology behind the networked video ecosystem and why it's the best solution on the market!  

For more info please visit the AVPro Edge website at www.avproedge.com/mxnet.html

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Allen & Heath's Custom Control is a customizable, cross-platform control app, providing elegant, control over Allen & Heath AHM-64, dLive and Avantis installed audio systems.   Listen as Samantha Potter from Allen & Heath outlines the possibilities of Custom Control by Allen & Heath!

For more info please visit the Allen & Heath website at www.allen-heath.com/custom-control/

You can also reach out to Samantha Potter at samantha.potter@americanmusicandsound.com

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If you are looking for an all in one audio matrix processor for sound management and installation. Look no further!!! AHM-64 is designed for

audio distribution, paging, conferencing and speaker processing in a multitude of environments including corporate, hospitality, education, event

and multi-purpose venues, retail, theatres, cruise ships and sports venues.

For more info please visit the Allen & Heath website at www.allen-heath.com/ahm-64/

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Shure has very diverse wireless portfolio! Ever find yourself wondering what do I use?  If you do, this is the podcast for you.  Criss Niemann and I outline Shure's wireless portfolio so that you can easily find what you are looking for!  

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Everyone has been asking "When is Shure coming out with SLXD"?!  It's here and it only gets better!  Listen as Criss Niemann and I detail the features of this amazing system!

https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/wireless-systems/slx_d_digital_wireless

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Shure has a lot of online tools but some of the most popular ones that people do not know about can be found right here!  Tune in and listen with Jaylon Shane and see how easy it is to get started with finding frequencies, antennas and cables for your wireless microphone system!

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Take a quick look into better ways of capturing audio for the hybrid classrooms.  

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Listen EVERYWHERE Streams audio up to 1000 users via a free app right to their smartphones. Perfect for Houses of Worship, Hospitality, Interpretation and Sports Bars.  

For more info please visit the Listen Technologies's website.  www.listentech.com

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When you think headphones do you think Shure?  You should!  Shure's Aonic technology will take you to a whole new level!  Listen and find out what Shure has to offer!  Wether you are a gamer, audiophile or a seasoned stage performer, Shure has something for you!

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Shure Audio Institute has a world of information for all people in the A/V industry!  Dive in and become certified or just gather knowledge on networked audio, content gathering products or wireless microphone set-ups!  Whatever your education need is you can find it at Shure's SAI!

For more info please visit the Shure website at www.shure.com

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In this episode of Paco's Just The Tip, Mikey Shaffer the Western Regional Sales Manager and I talk about when to use FM and when to use IR!

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The industry leader in assistive listening, Listen Technologies dives into this sensitive topic.  Listen while Mikey Shaffer, Western Regional Sales manager spells out why you want and need an assistive listening system!

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Shure covers just about every aspect of audio!  Did you know that Shure also covers the world of Gamers?  Take a listen and see how Shure's Mario Ponce has brought Shure technology to Gamers.

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When Shure launched the MXA710, a lot of people thought it was a replacement for the MXA910.  Tune in and find out!

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Allen & Heath dLive card selection and understanding the technology behind them.  

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