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Allan Rea CTS-D

@allanrea.bsky.social

Husband, Father / Grandpa, and #AVTweep. #AvLivingLegends #64 Over 38 years of combined experience as a AV integrator, consultant and designer supporting the audiovisual needs of corporate, government, and broadcast clients.

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#avtweeps #avintheam #avsuperfriends #avi #jbl | Allan Rea CTS-D Happy friday #AVTweeps ! Come out and visit AVI-SPL Ashburn VA office on Thursday October 23rd at 21210 Ashburn Crossing Drive Ashburn VA, 20147 for the JBL Audio Roadshow. Regester Here: https://l...

Happy friday #AVTweeps !

Come out and visit AVI-SPL Ashburn VA office on Thursday October 23rd at 21210 Ashburn Crossing Drive Ashburn VA, 20147 for the JBL Audio Roadshow.

Regester Here: lnkd.in/ecZRV2FU

#AVinTheAM #AVsuperfriends #AVI-SPL #JBL

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17.10.2025 20:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Meeting of #AVLivingLegends at the @midwichUS Party!

#avtweeps πŸ™Œ #infocomm25 @MidwichLtd @InfoComm @avixa.bsky.social

12.06.2025 10:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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On the road to #InfoComm in search of amazing #AVTweeps and awesome new technology offerings.

Don’t think today’s flight will be as exciting as last Fridays’ where I flew in the B29 DOC as a birthday present.

10.06.2025 10:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Some do however the ones that want minimized down time and white glove support are hiring in house staff, either on their own or from their trusted contractor.

#AVinTheAM #AVTweeps

04.05.2025 12:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Many see AV-as-a-Service as a β€œeasy button β€œ that allows users to quickly migrate operational problems if they were to occur.

Reoccurring revenue streams allow companies to staff support operations that prevent and mitigate operational difficulties.

#Avtweeps #AVinTheAM

04.05.2025 12:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This photo of me in a vintage AMX shirt on a beach in Costa Rica explains my current situation and mood.

I am, ready to switch.

Let me know if I can help your team provide excellent audiovisual experiences.

#AVTweeps #AVinTheAM

30.04.2025 11:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Obituary information for Ernest A. Rea View Ernest A. Rea's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

Remembering my Dad, Ernie Rea.

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17.04.2025 20:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

They already have it sir.

17.04.2025 20:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That is disappointing, that show used to be where the real innovations were announced.

Did see an article about IPMX advancing as part of the show.

17.04.2025 20:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Grandson will be 5 soon, teaching him the basics of mechanics and electronics.

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10.03.2025 11:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The silos still exist making the interoperability between manufacturers a little bit difficult when there is a problem.

The circular finger pointing does nothing to solve problems, yet it is the most common to address problems between β€œapproved” manufacturers.

#AVinTheAM

23.02.2025 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Broadcast television has embraced remote workflow and cloud based streaming technologies.

Bonded cellular networks have made this possible for remote content acquisition.

It’s going to take a while for this technology to become more popular in AV / corporate production environments.

#AVinTheAM

23.02.2025 16:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s nice to see more broadcast standards in AV like it used to be.

We have gone the wrong direction with following the non standard based consumer electronics industry.

#AVinTheAM

23.02.2025 16:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

For smaller spaces yes they should be plug and play, however for larger facilities needs a traditional AV design approach with a mixture of select UC devices is still appropriate.

#AVinTheAM

23.02.2025 16:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

As the old timers used to say β€œgood audio without video is radio, but video without good audio is essentially being off air.”

#AVinTheAM

09.02.2025 14:13 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A mixture of both are essential for allowing people access to information and growth opportunities.

NAB and InfoComm are large shows, and have their place.

Having smaller shows like NAB NYC and Rep shows alllows for more interaction and learning.

#AVInTheAM

09.02.2025 14:04 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My first NAB was in 1995, and saw the first glimpse of ATSC broadcast of HDTV shown by NHK.

Used to be the place to align your crystal ball, as the show attracted leading / bleeding edge technologies.

18.01.2025 11:58 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

No matter what, a hardware device is only as good as the software / firmware that supports it's operation. It is the digital equitant to "fixing it in the mix" as you do not always get the quality results you were expecting.

#AVTweeps #ProAV #AVinTheAM #ExceptionalExperences

03.01.2025 22:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy New Year 2025.

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01.01.2025 11:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Your quote β€œThe commoditization of endpoint hardware, where the importance lies less in who makes the devices and more in the firmware powering them.”

Is so true, yet manufacturers have taken the wrong (Microsoft like ) approach to firmware.

29.12.2024 02:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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29.12.2024 02:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That my friend is a loaded question.

29.12.2024 02:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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@ericafw.bsky.social Happy Birthday

29.12.2024 02:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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2024 LinkedIn Rewind, by Coauthor.studio:

Notable posts:
"IPv6 Transition Planning"- lnkd.in/ejdGr-Ma
"ADAT Technology Reflection"- lnkd.in/eakq4CDY
"Meeting Best Practices"- lnkd.in/ejNQQFpv

Milestones:
- IPv6
- 5 years at NIAID/A-Tek
- #AVLivingLegends#64
- CIO's Award
#AVTweeps #AVinTheAM

27.12.2024 22:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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23.12.2024 23:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Do you think this pizza was a compromise?

#AVTweeps

23.12.2024 21:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Go for the elves.

21.12.2024 20:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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38 years today.

#Anniversery

21.12.2024 20:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s always great to see friends and visit old haunts in DC.

#avtweeps #proav

17.12.2024 16:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A-TEK Inc.’s Allan Rea: AV Living Legends #64 Allan Rea of A-TEK Inc. reflects on an accomplishment-filled AV career and the mentors who guided his steps along the way.

A-TEK, Inc.'s Allan Rea CTS-D, our 64th #AvLivingLegends honoree, reflects on an accomplishment-filled AV career and the mentors who guided his steps along the way. hubs.ly/Q02_PFvD0

17.12.2024 00:43 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

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