Behind the Rack
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.
Behind the Rack
Latest Episodes
Ep.12 - Understanding Unified Communications Today—and Where DTEN Fits In
Unified Communications didn’t suddenly appear during the pandemic—it was already in motion. What changed was the pace, and more importantly, the expectations.In this episode of Behind the Rack, we sit down with David from DTEN t...
Ep.11 - Immersive Audio and the Next Format Shift in Music Production ft. George Williams
Immersive audio isn’t just another format—it may be the most significant shift in music production since the move from mono to stereo.In this episode, George from Apogee Electronics joins us to explore how immersive audio is reshaping th...
Ep.10 - The Future of UC & Collaboration (AI, Teams vs Zoom, Meeting Rooms) – ft. Josh Blalock
What is Unified Communications — and why is it now critical to how we work?In this episode of Behind the Rack, we’re joined by Josh Blalock (Shure, Microsoft MVP) to break down the evolution of UC and collaboration technology — ...
Ep.9 - Immersive Tech Explained: XR, VR, AR and the Future of AV
Immersive technology is rapidly evolving — and it’s starting to intersect with the world of professional AV in new and interesting ways.In this episode of Behind the Rack, we’re joined by Daniel Grozdavov from Imagine360 to...
Ep.8 - Common AV Infrastructure Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)
Infrastructure isn’t the flashy part of an AV system — but it’s the part that determines whether everything works… or fails when it matters most.In this episode of Behind the Rack, we break down the most common infrastructure mi...
