A meditation on the state of sound in our lives and ruminations on fixing it.
Let there be no noise made, my gentle friends, unless some dull and favorable hand will whisper music to my weary spirit. - Henry V,...
How AVNation goes about producing a podcast
When people find out what I do for a living, a common question is, how do you do it? Producing a podcast has a few common components which I’ll go into below. Really,...
How AI in AV impacts the art world
A recent social media post has ignited debate surrounding the ethical use of artificial intelligence in art. Twitter user @DonnelVillager shared an image of late artist Keith Haring's iconic "Unfinished Painting" (1989),...
Was ISE 2024 a success?
After being home for 24 hours, a look back at the week in Barcelona was warranted. Not only for me and the AVNation team but for all involved in the 20th-anniversary edition of ISE. Tradeshows...
Where 2024 Display Tech is headed
By Robert Heron
robert@heronfidelity.com
The new year brings another CES (Consumer Electronics Show) and a grand preview of what we can expect from display manufacturers in 2024. The primary display trend I witnessed at the show...
Learning from the Top LLMs
The pursuit of cutting-edge large language models (LLMs) is intensifying, with tech giants and startups releasing advanced systems at a breakneck pace. These intelligent tools are revolutionizing how we interact with technology. We are also...
Reader’s Question: How High to Mount a TV
When it comes to mounting a flat-screen TV on your wall, one of the first questions that comes up is how high to mount a TV. This is important whether you’re talking...
AI, Hybrid, Spacial Audio keys for Derek Graham
As hybrid work arrangements cause shifts in office attendance, AV solutions will need to accommodate both remote and in-person collaboration, says Derek Graham, CEO of ClearOne.
In an interview with AVNation, Graham predicted...
How the 1/4 Connector Wound Up on Guitars and Created Our Modern Sound
Few sounds are more emblematic than a guitarist plugging in. The crackles, followed by a hum and a satisfying snap, build anticipation for the sweet cacophony...
By Robert Heron
robert@heronfidelity.com
WFH Monitor Excellence
It doesn't matter if your home office is a dedicated room or something cobbled together in a convenient spot: a good computer monitor goes a long way toward increasing productivity by making it easier to...
Riedel Communications has partnered with Mission Control Ltd. to offer Coldplay a customized live music package for their "Music of the Spheres" world tour, utilizing Riedel hardware for enhanced audio mixing, monitoring, and communication.