AV SuperFriends: On Topic - Sorta traditional Zoom-enabled classroom type room

Recorded August 14, 2026 What's the one true, correct way to build a BYOM classroom? Naturally, the AV SuperFriends all agree… and come up with several. Justin brings a real-world challenge: two teaching spaces where instructors need essentially the same conferencing experience whether they use the installed room PC or a laptop over USB-C, and expect everything to just work. That kicks off a debate over NDI, Dante, AVoIP, HDBaseT, docking stations, camera switching, control systems, power delivery, and how much complexity should be hiding behind a supposedly simple user experience. Several workable approaches emerge, ranging from elegant network-based designs to a suspiciously compelling $900 solution that is obviously the best one. Do they settle on the definitive higher-ed BYOM standard? Absolutely not. But we do narrow the field, spend plenty of imaginary budget dollars, argue about confidence monitors and enterprise networks, and leave Justin with several options to test, which is probably the closest this group is ever going to get to consensus. Solutions presented: Jamie - Biamp EX-UBT + Inogeni IP2USB https://products.biamp.com/product-details/-/o/d/Tesira-EX-UBT/ecom-item/920-00443-00001 https://inogeni.com/product/ip2usb/ Larry - Extron DTP3 CrossPoint 42 USB  https://www.extron.com/product/dtp3crosspointusb Marc - Visionary Duet-5E + Visionary XB5 https://visionary-av.com/project/duet-5-encoder-decoder/ https://visionary-av.com/project/xb5/ Chris - Liberty TU-HUC42 https://www.libertyonline.com/products/search/item/TU-HUC42-KIT Justin says NDI cameras via Inogeni IP2USB, but maybe Dante-AV: Turtle Chazy: https://turtleav.com/portfolio/chazy-4k/   Alternate show titles: That's going to be longer than the Bible I'm going to pick a winner and go with it It doesn't matter if it's Zoom or Teams That's no-go; that's not happening It's either-or You have that Kansas City money Don't worry about the ask, Marc! I'm more comfortable with my thing Nearly the same exact setup process You can't call time! There's some strugglebus I have the power figured out I would dabble down the road… We have to make sure all the Legos are the right type This one has a budget, but I don't know what it is This is why we have these shows <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1