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.
Episodes
13 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...
Ep.7 - Matched Audio Systems: Simplifying Loudspeaker & Amplifier Design in Pro AV
Designing Pro AV audio systems wasn’t always straightforward — especially when it came to pairing loudspeakers and amplifiers. In this episode of Behind the Rack, Antony Chliaropoulos joins the conversation to explain how matched au...
Ep.6 - Inside Experiential Audio: How the Shure DCA901 Is Changing Broadcast & Live Sound
Audio has always been the unsung hero of immersive storytelling — until now.In Episode 6 of Behind the Rack, we go deep into experiential audio capture with industry veterans Everett Saylier and Bi...
Ep.5 - The AV Industry Outlook for 2026: Key Trends in Pro AV, Integration, and Broadcast
AV Industry Outlook 2026: Pro AV, Systems Integration & Broadcast TrendsIn this episode, we look ahead to 2026 and the future of the AV industry, breaking down the biggest Pro AV, systems integration, and broadcast t...
Ep.4 - Clean Power: The AV Upgrade Nobody Talks About
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 ever...
Ep.3 - The Evolving Role of the AV Distributor
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, distr...
Ep.2 - Pioneer DJ & AlphaTheta: The Story and the Future of DJing
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 futur...
Ep.1 - Different Paths, Same Rack: Our First Steps into AV | Behind the Rack Podcast
Curiosity built our careers long before we had the job titles to match. We trace three winding routes into pro audio, video, and system integration—through tape machines and DAWs, car audio and DJ gigs, retail aisles and distribution counters—a...