Aaron 'AP' Peterson, CTS-D, CTS-I

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Aaron 'AP' Peterson, CTS-D, CTS-I

@_AVAP

Senior AV Solutions Engineer at an AV Integrator. Opinions posted here are my own, and not representative of my employer, or other employees.

Iowa, USA Katılım Nisan 2010

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Aaron 'AP' Peterson, CTS-D, CTS-I@_AVAP·6d

@chris_neto With more end-users present, dealers need to know the same information, or else we appear out of touch with the industry. Even if a dealer doesn't go to the show, we need to do the research and learn what is being released so we have an idea in what is going on #AVintheAM

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Christopher Neto CTS@chris_neto·6d

Q5 With more end users now in the room, are events in general evolving to meet their specific needs? What about smaller regional events? Any shows stand out from the crowd? #AVinTheAM #AVtweeps

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Aaron 'AP' Peterson, CTS-D, CTS-I@_AVAP·6d

@chris_neto A4 - I like the smaller, regional shows that are closer. If it's a drive vs a flight, it's easier to justify sending more people. Also, less people crowding the booths trying to talk to people. #AVintheAM

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Christopher Neto CTS@chris_neto·6d

Q4 What’s your honest take on AV shows, conferences, and roadshows today? Are they still delivering the value our industry needs? If you could add to the suggestion box for the ideal AV event experience, what would you change or add? Or leave as is? #AVinTheAM #AVtweeps

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Aaron 'AP' Peterson, CTS-D, CTS-I@_AVAP·6d

@chris_neto A3 - I like the regional shows. They are smaller, and it is easier to justify the expense of sending more of our team to the show. #AVintheAM

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Christopher Neto CTS@chris_neto·6d

Q3 At citywide festivals, where pop-ups, lounges, and street activations replace traditional show floors, does the format encourage bolder AV tech experimentation than the more structured environment of a buttoned-up conference? And does that element of serendipity and unplanned discovery ultimately drive more meaningful tech insights than a carefully planned agenda? #AVinTheAM #AVtweeps

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Aaron 'AP' Peterson, CTS-D, CTS-I@_AVAP·6d

@chris_neto A2 - I don't care about the size of the booth, as long as the vendor has the area needed to demo their stuff well. #AVintheAM

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Christopher Neto CTS@chris_neto·6d

Q2 Trade shows often reward scale: bigger booths, bigger displays, bigger systems. Festival events focus on creativity and storytelling. Which of these do you think will appeal to the next generation of AV buyers & professionals? #AVinTheAM #AVtweeps

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Aaron 'AP' Peterson, CTS-D, CTS-I@_AVAP·6d

@chris_neto A1 - I like the focus on the product launches. This informs me what the equipment can do, so I know how to select the right equipment for the environment. #AVintheAM

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Christopher Neto CTS@chris_neto·6d

Q1 Traditional AV trade shows focus heavily on product launches. Festival-style events like South by Southwest focus on experiences. Which format do you feel better represents where the AV industry is actually headed? #AVinTheAM #AVtweeps

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Aaron 'AP' Peterson, CTS-D, CTS-I@_AVAP·2 Mar

@amandevx @chris_neto I'll be honest, the times I have used AI to do actual AV Designing has been a very bad experience. I've seen regurgitation of spec pages, or bullet points. Many of which is often old, even archaic. Also, no real-world experience in actually using the HW #AVintheAM

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Aman DevX@amandevx·1 Mar

@_AVAP @chris_neto Great points! Understanding client needs is crucial. What strategies do you use to assess what "good enough" looks like for different clients? At PrimeX Meta, we leverage AI to help businesses find that perfect balance without overspending. Would love to hear your insights!

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Christopher Neto CTS@chris_neto·1 Mar

Q4 In a rapidly changing AV landscape, what does “future-proofing your career” really look like in 2026? Do you pick an IT path, a creative experiential path, or a traditional AV niche path (audio, video, lighting, control), and does it matter? #AVintheAM #AVtweeps

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Aaron 'AP' Peterson, CTS-D, CTS-I@_AVAP·1 Mar

@chris_neto Start as a generalist, and learn as much as you can about everything. How it all works together. Doing this, you will learn what you like and what you can specialize in #AVintheAM

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Christopher Neto CTS@chris_neto·1 Mar

Q5: How early in an AV career should professionals choose between specialization and becoming a generalist? What are your thoughts on career reinvention within the AV space? Have you seen it done successfully to stay in AV or just to leave the industry? #AVintheAM #AVtweeps

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Aaron 'AP' Peterson, CTS-D, CTS-I@_AVAP·1 Mar

@chris_neto Communication skills: When an email is appropriate vs when to pick up the phone and actually call. So many young talent afraid to pick up the phone and actually call someone for help or ask a question #AVintheAM

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Christopher Neto CTS@chris_neto·1 Mar

Q3 What’s one skill outside traditional AV knowledge that’s becoming essential for career growth today, not found in the CTS cert? #AVintheAM #AVtweeps

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Aaron 'AP' Peterson, CTS-D, CTS-I@_AVAP·20 Şub

@Lsdarling1 If XLR only: shure.com/en-US/products… I love my MV7 that has a headphone out on it as well: shure.com/en-US/products…

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Larry Darling, CTS-D, M.Ed@Lsdarling1·20 Şub

The stream deck XLR dock needs to go back to the drawing board. Between the headphone jack constantly dying and the levels changing, I'm constantly fixing my audio in calls. Any recommendations for a better audio interface? #Elgato #Edtech #HigheredAV #AVproWithBadAudio

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Aaron 'AP' Peterson, CTS-D, CTS-I@_AVAP·20 Şub

@HeatherIsUnsane Are you talking about at a user station? Like a lectern for a professor? Because that transition has been a slow rollout for many places. Many locations supported both for years, then slowly, VGA went away. Years after VGA disappeared from laptops.

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Samurai Apocalypse@HeatherIsUnsane·20 Şub

It’s crazy how fast VGA disappeared. It was like overnight.

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Aaron 'AP' Peterson, CTS-D, CTS-I@_AVAP·18 Şub

@avforaccess @bscholl I always loved this line of boards. Personally used the 32-channel one the most!

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Josh Kaufman, M.Ed@avforaccess·18 Şub

@bscholl Love it! Doesn't beat the 24 channel venue mixer decorating my office though!

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Blake Scholl 🛫@bscholl·18 Şub

XB-1 landing gear test controller… now office decor

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Aaron 'AP' Peterson, CTS-D, CTS-I@_AVAP·14 Şub

cyclones.com/news/2026/2/13… On Thursday afternoon, while waiting for my flight from Chicago to DSM, I saw a ton of West Virginia athletes waiting at my gate. I asked one of them "What sport?" He replied "Wrestling" I chuckled: "Good Luck!"

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Aaron 'AP' Peterson, CTS-D, CTS-I@_AVAP·27 Oca

@brockmcginnis this was a good listen this morning on my way into work. I completely agree with all of you!

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Brock McGinnis@brockmcginnis·26 Oca

Fun episode. Passionate opinions. And me. (“Whatever she said.”)

AVNation Media@AVNationTV

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Aaron 'AP' Peterson, CTS-D, CTS-I@_AVAP·26 Oca

@sirjustindawson Similar thing here than with the foldable phone. More tech in something means more things to go wrong. Here's a device that will constantly send the data of what's in your fridge to the highest bidder. Plus, I bet it will cost a fortune, and last maybe 5-ish years

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Sir Justin R Dawson CTS, IPMA-D, OMS@sirjustindawson·23 Oca

The list of items in the fridge along with online ordering was pretty cool. Video calling from your fridge, I just didnt really get 🤣

🇮🇪All Things TechIE Podcast 🇮🇪@avtechjunkies

Some shorts from our extensive coverage of #CES2026 with #Samsung. View all our extensive coverage of technology from this years show at AllThingsTech.IE/CES2026. Don't forget to like, comment share & subscribe and never miss an episode.

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Aaron 'AP' Peterson, CTS-D, CTS-I@_AVAP·26 Oca

@sirjustindawson @Samsung Each fold is another point of failure. Just give me something rock solid that won't break after a year or two!

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Sir Justin R Dawson CTS, IPMA-D, OMS@sirjustindawson·25 Oca

@_AVAP @Samsung In 3 years time they'll have the quad-fold 🙄😂 I agree the prices are ridiculous for phones now. I rather spend $1000 on a laptop or tablet over a foldable phone.

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Sir Justin R Dawson CTS, IPMA-D, OMS@sirjustindawson·24 Oca

Getting my hands on the @samsung Galaxy trifold at #ces2026. I actually found it to be a bit bulky when folded.

🇮🇪All Things TechIE Podcast 🇮🇪@avtechjunkies

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Aaron 'AP' Peterson, CTS-D, CTS-I@_AVAP·25 Oca

@ChewieDaWookiee Our team tries hard, sometimes too hard, trying to figure out the issue on their own. So many times these days I ask them: What did the manuf say when you called them? They admit they hadn't got there yet #AVintheAM

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Steve Chewie Stavar@ChewieDaWookiee·25 Oca

@_AVAP #AV is part of the communication field and we need to do a better job of communicating. You're 💯 right. Call someone. Turn your camera on. We have the ability for that nonverbal communication and people don't utilize it. #AVinTheAM

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Aaron 'AP' Peterson, CTS-D, CTS-I@_AVAP·25 Oca

Communication: What to say to clients vs what/how to talk to people within your organization The importance of Networking The importance of API's and devices' ability to work together Not to be scared of picking up the phone and CALLING someone #AVintheAM

Christopher Neto CTS@chris_neto

Q4 What skills should AV training programs be teaching today that they still aren’t? If someone were entering AV in 2026, what 3 skills should they invest in first? #AVinTheAm #AVtweeps

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Aaron 'AP' Peterson, CTS-D, CTS-I@_AVAP·25 Oca

Since I know I have many contacts on here that expand far beyond the MN area, I wanted to express that I know many people who have tried to post pictures and videos of things happening in Minneapolis that social media platforms have been taking down, claiming various reasons.

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Aaron 'AP' Peterson, CTS-D, CTS-I@_AVAP·25 Oca

Depends on the client. Some clients want absolutely no reoccurring expenses. They want it installed, and then never have to think about it. Others see the value in having some monitoring and "license" based solutions for their needs #AVintheAM

Christopher Neto CTS@chris_neto

Q5 What role will data literacy and analytics play in AV design, monitoring, and ROI justification? #AVINTHEAM #AVTweeps

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