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Behind the Rack

Behind the Rack

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Behind the Rack is the AV industry podcast where Pro AV, broadcast, and live production come to life. Hosted by Hugo Chevrette, Franco Caruso, and Vincent Simoneau, each episode dives into the latest audio, video, and broadcast technology trends, while sharing real-world experiences from integrators, tech specialists, and industry leaders.

From new product launches and system integration tips to AV industry trends, audio solutions, and video workflows, the hosts keep the conversations casual, practical, and easy to follow. Expect honest insights, a few rants, and plenty of useful takeaways that go beyond what you’ll find in spec sheets or trade show booths.

Whether you’re an AV integrator, dealer, broadcast engineer, or just passionate about pro audio and video technology, Behind the Rack helps you stay connected, learn something new, and see what’s really happening behind the rack.

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  • Ep.4 - Clean Power: The AV Upgrade Nobody Talks About
    Dec 10 2025

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    What if one of the biggest upgrades to your system wasn’t a new amp, speaker, or camera… but the power feeding it?
    Yep — in this episode, we sit down with Wade Bussey from Furman and Panamax to talk about the part of AV everyone forgets until something goes wrong.

    Wade walks us through why clean power can make your audio feel more open, your video look sharper, and your network way less moody. We get into noise floor (the silent troublemaker), why quick burst current actually matters for music, and how wideband filtration keeps today’s digital gear from freaking out.

    We also dig into BlueBOLT, which basically lets your rack fix itself when things go sideways. No more weekend “my system died” calls.
    Plus, we hit on the “circle of protection” — AC, coax, and telco — and why it matters more than ever in real homes and real installs.

    If you’ve ever heard a system suddenly “breathe” after adding a conditioner, this episode is going to click instantly.
    Grab a coffee, plug in, and enjoy the chat.

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    51 mins
  • Ep.3 - The Evolving Role of the AV Distributor
    Nov 26 2025

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    In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the AV supply chain and explore how a modern distributor creates real value—service, strategy, support, and technical depth—not just logistics.

    We walk through the roles of manufacturers, distributors, integrators, and end users, then dig into what separates simple “box moving” from true master distribution: repairs and fast turnaround, market compliance, bilingual marketing, brand management, and the ability to support dealers with real technical expertise.

    We also break down the Canadian AV landscape, the impact of the Amazon effect on speed and stock visibility, and why training, networking skills, and Plus services help resellers scale into AV over IP, Dante, and modern installs with confidence.

    We wrap with a great reminder that watts don’t tell the whole story—and why the right distributor helps guide customers to the right solution, not just the biggest spec.

    If you enjoyed this episode, follow the show, leave a review, and share it with someone in the AV world.

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    45 mins
  • Ep.2 - Pioneer DJ & AlphaTheta: The Story and the Future of DJing
    Nov 5 2025

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    We celebrate the evolution of Pioneer DJ and AlphaTheta and explore how the CDJ-3000X is redefining the booth with streaming, caching, and seamless login features. Same trusted design — now smarter, faster, and built for the future of performance.

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    37 mins
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