Born out of a recording studio in 1976, Symetrix was created to make tools that deliver brilliant audio quality. As the AV industry has grown and changed, so have we. Longtime fans of Symetrix, Mark and Rachelle Graham joined the Symetrix team in 2019 as owners, kicking off the next chapter in Symetrix’s 40+ year history. Symetrix continues to enable inspirational AV experiences while serving our unique mission to be a force for good in the world.

Manufacturer of Pro Audio/BizCom products

The Neutrik Group is an international corporation headquartered in Schaan, Liechtenstein. We develop, designs, manufacture, and globally distribute innovative electrical and electronic interconnect products and systems under the NEUTRIK, REAN and CONTRIK brands. As a multi-brand company, Neutrik Group has long dominated the world of professional entertainment and industrial applications, setting new standards in a wide range of segments. With about 1,100 employees, the Neutrik Group is a global leader in audio, video, power, and data connectors, digital network components, and power distribution and potential equalization systems. The Neutrik Group includes strategically placed subsidiaries in the United States of America, Great Britain, Germany, France and Switzerland, Japan, China and Hong Kong. A network of exclusive distributors in more than 80 countries worldwide provides global sales, technical support and distribution. The corporate headquarters is based in Schaan in the Principality of Liechtenstein where management, R&D, logistics, manufacturing and finance are located.

Since 1996, NETGEAR has been at the forefront of delivering innovative, advanced connected solutions for a wide range of applications. NETGEAR AV brings together a comprehensive portfolio of industry-leading network switches, routers, WiFi access points, and the exclusive NETGEAR AV OS™, supported by expert network design services. Engineered for simplicity and efficiency, NETGEAR AV solutions help integrators configure and install networks quickly, confidently, and profitably. Trusted by more than 500 broadcast and pro AV manufacturer partners, NETGEAR AV has become the world’s most recommended switch for broadcast and AV-over-IP installations. To explore NETGEAR AV solutions and support, visit www.netgear.com/av

Every company has a mission. What's ours? To empower every person and every organization to achieve more. We believe technology can and should be a force for good and that meaningful innovation contributes to a brighter world in the future and today. Our culture doesn’t just encourage curiosity; it embraces it. Each day we make progress together by showing up as our authentic selves. We show up with a learn-it-all mentality. We show up cheering on others, knowing their success doesn't diminish our own. We show up every day open to learning our own biases, changing our behavior, and inviting in differences. Because impact matters. Microsoft operates in 190 countries and is made up of more than 220,000 passionate employees worldwide.

Lutron Electronics is a leading manufacturer of energy-saving light, shade, and temperature controls for new and existing homes and offices.

Kramer audio visual experiences power creativity, collaboration, and engagement. From signal management to advanced cloud-based communication, collaboration, and control solutions, Kramer technology breaks down walls, bridges gaps, and makes people feel closer together even when they're far apart.

Jabra is a world-leading brand in audio, video, and collaboration solutions – engineered to empower consumers and businesses. Proudly part of the GN Group, we are committed to letting people hear more, do more, and be more than they ever thought possible. Jabra engineering excellence leads the way, building on 150 years of pioneering work within the GN Group. This allows us to create integrated tools for contact centers, offices, and collaboration that help professionals work more productively from anywhere; and true wireless headphones and earbuds that let consumers better enjoy calls, music, and media.

At Actis, we’re trying to re-imagine possibilities for work, learning and living spaces of the 21st century. We empower people and businesses in the transition to a whole new way of work and life that is more productive, entertaining and sustainable. Actis designs and builds Smart Building Infrastructure... We are an Audio Visual integration company creating video collaboration infrastructure, enhanced experience zones and smart building solutions for modern work, learning and leisure spaces. Founded in 1971, Actis has been pioneering progress and innovation in India’s audio visual industry for the last five decades (more about our journey).  OUR SOLUTIONS Meeting & Presentation: We build in-person, hybrid and remote meeting spaces which enhance clarity, simplify sharing and provide presenters with intuitive controls to manage their room environment while delivering impactful presentations Video Collaboration & UC: We help organisations upgrade to high-quality, high-reliability video collaboration infrastructure by combining elements like AV, lighting, controls and cloud technologies so interactions approach the experience of in-person meetings Specialised AV Solutions: In cases where business applications require specialised environments — to inform, demonstrate, monitor, broadcast etc — Actis helps build customised, spaces for retail, hospitality and enterprise applications Environment Control & Automation: Managing increasingly complex environments is challenging, for users and for facilities teams. We design smarter systems that assist in optimising building performance and management with automation and control technologies Residential & Hospitality: As life gets increasingly complex, we expect more from our leisure environments too. Actis help create “smart” and more entertaining spaces which soothe and relax, using a variety of technologies to enhance the comfort of their inhabitants  Headquartered in Mumbai, Actis has branch offices in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, New Delhi, Gurgaon, Jaipur and Pune and provides sales and support through dealers in 60 cities across India. Learn more at www.actis.co.in Our e-commerce division — www.ooberpad.com — helps consumers discover and buy the best home theater, professional audio, AV equipment, smart home and office productivity products in India. AREAS OF SPECIALISATION Corporate Solutions, Residential Solutions, Government Solutions, Hospitality Solutions, Education Solutions and Other Specialised Applications

Bose Professional brings unforgettable moments alive.    It’s that moment. The one when the featured act brings everyone to their feet during the show’s encore. Or when the worship team rises to its powerful crescendo and moves the entire congregation. And it’s the key moment during a conference call that connects and unites a work team from around the globe.   Pro audio is about creating incredible experiences. But these exceptional experiences don’t just happen. They need to be built, one piece at a time. That’s why we’re here.

ClearOne is a global market leader enabling conferencing, collaboration, and network streaming solutions.ClearOne’s easy-to-use, affordable conferencing, collaboration, and streaming solutions deliver an unequaled user experience with unprecedented levels of functionality, reliability, and scalability.

ATEN International Co., Ltd. (TWSE: 6277), established in 1979, is the leading provider of KVM and AV/IT connectivity and management solutions. Offering integrated KVM, professional AV, SOHO, and intelligent power solutions, ATEN products connect, manage, and optimize AV/IT equipment in corporate, government, education, healthcare, manufacturing, broadcasting and media, and transportation environments. ATEN has 650+ issued international patents and a global R&D team that produces a constant stream of innovative solutions, resulting in a comprehensive portfolio of products available worldwide. Headquartered in Taiwan, ATEN International Co., Ltd. has grown to include subsidiaries and regional offices in China, Japan, South Korea, Belgium, Australia, the U.S., the U.K., Russia, Turkey, Poland, India, Romania, South Africa, Mexico and Indonesia – with R&D centers in Taiwan, China, and Canada. For more information about ATEN, please visit https://www.aten.com/global/en/

With over 20+ years of exclusive focus on the AV space, we bring together a team of experts, the best of technologies from around the world and unique solutions that resolve specific collaboration needs that you have. Our focus on creating unique collaborative experiences has helped us create some amazing solutions. The accolades we received from these and other customers are more valuable than the numerous industry awards we’ve received.

With over 20 years in the audiovisual industry, Leon Prather has worked extensively in both the technical and creative sides of AV. You can find him writing about topics like product management, entertainment technology news, and whatever geeky notion catches his attention today. Recently, he was named to Commercial Integrator's 40 Influencers Under 40 list for 2025. https://www.leonprather.com

A marketing professional and 20-year AV industry veteran, I am a proud CTS holder and enthusiastic #AVfoodie who is passionate about innovative technologies, design, and all things AV. I look forward to connecting with you here on Xchange and invite you to join me on LinkedIn as well.  To reach me, please message me on LinkedIn, as I am unable to reply to conversations here.