Off the Rails Episode 05: Get Your IT Together

Originally recorded on October 23, 2020

Marc gets angry as installers get creative with equipment mounting. Then we discuss the time saving benefits of just plugging your Dante cables into whatever network jacks happen to be available.

Next, everyone argues about defining a “standard” classroom AV system. We dive into everything from replacement cycles to budgeting questions to equipment decisions. It’s really just an excuse to steal each other’s designs.

Finally, Jamie rants about equipment that doesn’t fit in an equipment rack and LAN ports that don’t seem to do anything.

Originally recorded on October 23, 2020 Marc is upset with an integrator and that immediately derails our conversation.  Then, we argue about what makes a "standard" classroom.  How do we determine what that should mean on our campuses?  Has that changed in the last six months?  (Hint: Yes...