In busy, customer-facing environments such as grocery stores, audio plays an important role in creating the right atmosphere for both customers and staff. … Read More
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Beyond AV: What the Industry Can Learn from Music Technology
Dmitri Vietze, CEO of specialist tech marketing & PR company Rock Paper Scissors, joins host Graeme Harrison to discuss the changing relationship between music, technology and the AV industry, … Read More
What 40 Years in AV Can Teach Us About Its Future
In Episode 1, Season 8 of Bluesound Professional’s SurroundScapes podcast, Roland Hemming, Consultant at RH Consulting, chats with host Graeme Harrison about how the AV industry has evolved, the forces shaping it today and what comes next. … Read More
Fewer Boxes, Simpler Systems: Rethinking Commercial Audio Design
Complexity has long been part of commercial audio system design. Sources, processors, amplifiers, control systems, speakers, and the cabling that connects them can all play a role in delivering the finished system. … Read More
Bluesound Professional Announces New Season of Surroundscapes Podcast
Bluesound Professional today announced a new season of Surroundscapes, its podcast dedicated to the people, ideas and technologies shaping the professional AV industry. … Read More
Inside the TED Listening Room: Immersive Sound in Practice
In Episode 11 of Surroundscapes Season 7, Graeme Harrison shares a behind-the-scenes look at the Listening Room installation at TED 2026, exploring how immersive audio can support wellbeing and enhance shared environments. … Read More
Troubleshooting Networked Audio Systems: A Practical Approach
In Episode 10 of Surroundscapes Season 7, Ross Eberlin and Reza Mohammed break down a practical approach to troubleshooting commercial audio systems, with a focus on networked deployments. … Read More
Why Listening Matters: A Global Perspective with Julian Treasure
In Episode 9 of Surroundscapes Season 7, Graeme Harrison is joined by sound expert and author Julian Treasure to explore the importance of listening in today’s world. … Read More
Beyond Background Music: Custom Channels on Branding, Messaging, and Monetization
In Episode 8 of Surroundscapes Season 7, Craig Cooper is joined by Joe Comber and Mark Willett from Custom Channels to explore how music, messaging, and technology are reshaping the in-store audio experience. … Read More
Designing the Future Workplace with Tracy Wymer
In Episode 7 of Surroundscapes Season 7, Graeme Harrison is joined by workplace strategist Tracy Wymer to explore how design, technology, and human experience intersect in today’s evolving work environments. … Read More
