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.14 - The Death of the AV Rack? Randy Blanchard on 33 Years in Pro AV
From projection TVs that weighed 260 lbs to AI-generated install guides — Randy Blanchard has seen every chapter of pro AV. In Episode 14 of Behind the Rack, the industry veteran joins host Vince Lavigne to unpack why the AV rack is disappearin...
Ep.13 - The DJ Booth Has Changed Forever — 5 Shifts Reshaping Live Events in 2026
The DJ booth has quietly become one of the most technically complex positions in live event production — and most people haven't noticed. In Episode 13 of Behind the Rack, hosts Franco and James join us for a candid rou...
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 — ...
