Series 5
the future of commercial a/v
Bluesound Professional is reviving its podcast Surroundscapes, with an all-new format and a new slate of hosts and guests talking through the latest technologies, installations, and trends in commercial A/V. It is targeted at commercial A/V integrators, consultants, and business owners, interested in creating memorable immersive experiences for their retail and hospitality spaces.
Episode 12
What to Expect at InfoComm 2025
June 3, 2025: What to expect at InfoComm 2025
Graeme, Craig, Ross and Reza get together to preview InfoComm 2025, discussing what we can expect to see at the show.
Episode 11
Special Episode with Julian Treasure
APRIL 29, 2025: Special Episode with Julian Treasure
Author and famed public speaker Julian Treasure drops in and covers a wide range of audio topics drawing from his extensive experience as a sound and communication expert.
Episode 10
Tech Talk on Networked Audio Best Practices with Ross and Reza
APRIL 22, 2025: Tech Talk on Networked Audio Best Practices
Audio drop outs or synching issues can be caused by a variety of factors. Ross and Reza discuss the most common causes and best practices for resolution.
Episode 9
Hot Topic on Experiential Design with Scott Simpson
APRIL 15, 2025: Hot Topic on Experiential Design with Scott Simpson
Scott Simpson of AVI-SPL drops by to discuss experiential design projects and the crucial role audio plays in such designs.
Episode 8
Case study - Knotel co-working space with Koncept Systems' Ernesto Blanco
APRIL 8, 2025: Knotel Case Study
Craig Cooper is joined by Ernesto Blanco of Koncept Systems to discuss his company’s experience evolving from traditional audio systems to a Bluesound Professional solution for the Knotel Co-working space in Miami.
Episode 7
Partner Spotlight with Graeme Harrison
APRIL 1, 2025: PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
Graeme interviews Jeff McSpadden, a former Hollywood score composer who decided to use his musical super powers instead to improve wellness outcomes for seniors. The wide-ranging interview is a fascinating look into the science behind the relationship between music and our brains and using those insights to create wellness solutions for vulnerable populations.
Episode 6
Speaker coverage & system design
MARCH 25, 2025: DECENTRALIZED SYSTEMS
How many speakers does my space need? Where should I place them? How much amplification power is needed? Ross and Reza tackle these questions and more, providing helpful guidelines for system designers that are keen to optimize their audio installations.
Episode 5
Hot topics with Graeme Harrison - Decentralized Systems
MARCH 18, 2025: DECENTRALIZED SYSTEMS
How can decentralized A/V systems transform large-scale deployments? On this episode of Surroundscapes by Bluesound Professional, Graeme Harrison sits down with Nick Larkins, CEO of Qsic, to explore how AI-driven audio solutions are shaping in-store experiences and driving efficiency. Learn how Qsic’s PoE solutions and remote monitoring tools are reducing installation times to just one day.
Episode 4
Case study with Aural HiFi founder Jeremy Irwin
MARCH 11, 2025: AURAL HiFi
Craig Cooper of Bluesound Professional is joined by Aural HiFi Founder Jeremy Irwin to discuss using Bluesound Professional products as a commercial audio solution for his business.
Episode 3
Graeme Harrison
MARCH 4, 2025: GRAEME HARRISON
Graeme interviews Omer Brookstein, the CEO of an innovative cloud-based remote monitoring platform called Xyte. They discuss how Xyte’s platform enhances device management across the AV sector, providing manufacturers with sophisticated tools for operational efficiency and enhanced user experiences.
Episode 2
Ross Eberlin & Reza Mohammed
FEBRUARY 25, 2025: ROSS EBERLIN & REZA MOHAMMED
A casual “fireside chat” between two of Bluesound Professional’s key technical team, Ross and Reza tackle some of the benefits, myths and mistakes that integrators come across when working with Power over Ethernet.
Episode 1
Graeme Harrison
FEBRUARY 18, 2024: GRAEME HARRISON
Recorded live from the show floor of ISE 2025, Graeme Harrison gets the inside track of what was novel, interesting, and provocative at this year’s show.