Gary Kayye, founder of rAVe Publications, is one of the most prominent personalities in the audiovisual industry. He has been a contributor to WIRED magazine and a technical advisor and columnist for Sound & Communications magazine as well as an opinionated columnist for rAVe [Publications] since 2003. In addition to his writing and market analysis, Gary has been a product, marketing and business operations consultant to dozens of AV companies in the U.S. and overseas. Clients have included companies such as Sony, Sharp, Epson, Lutron, InFocus, Sanyo, Mitsubishi, NEC and Philips.
Gary, who has been involved with the audiovisual market for over 20 years, was the recipient of the InfoComm 2003 Educator of the Year Award and the 2007 NSCA Instructor of the Year Award. Over the years, he has donated much of his time as an active volunteer in the AV industry’s trade association and served as chairman of InfoComm’s Professional Education & Training Committee (PETC), chairman of the ICIA Design School Committee and chairman of InfoComm’s Installation School Committee. In addition, he has served on the InfoComm board of governors. He also helped grow the InfoComm Projection Shoot-Out as the premiere AV industry trade show special event serving on the committee from 1991 through 1997, and was instrumental in launching the Shoot-Out in the European market at the Photokina Expo in 1994 and 1996 as well as the Asian market at the 1995 and 1997 INFOCOMM Asia shows.
Prior to founding his own company, Gary was vice president of sales and marketing for AMX Corporation (www.amx.com), a manufacturer specializing in professional AV and residential AV control systems. Prior to AMX, Gary spent nine years at Extron Electronics (www.extron.com), rising to the position of vice president of sales and marketing.
Gary earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism in 1987 from the University of North Carolina and is currently Adjunct Faculty at UNC in the School of Journalism teaching a class on how future technologies will affect the future of advertising, PR and marketing.
He is also the founder of Swim for Smiles, a non-profit that raises money for the N.C. Children’s Hospital through swimming and other fitness-related events for kids.
You can contact him at gary@ravepubs.com..
FOR-A Corporation will unveil a series of innovations during the upcoming 2024 NAB Show in Las Vegas that advance the company’s “Software-Defined IP Solution” theme, first announced in 2022. Among the significant innovations on the FOR-A stand will be the introduction of a SMPTE ST 2110 broadcast suite that enables flexible IP resource sharing and […]
I love opening up the Exertis Almo E4 Experience with a keynote presentation — and, I always give attendees the opportunity to see and hear the products and tech I talk about following my speech when they walk on to the E4 show floor. And this year, more than any other in the past, I […]
Snap One announced a partnership with Portal.io to give its partners access to the web-based product catalog and proposal tool. Through the partnership, Snap One says it will offer partners a customized Portal subscription plan, a $600 annual value, at no cost to partners. The company says the plan mirrors Portal’s ‘Lite’ Plan functionality with […]
Questex’s Digital Signage Experience (DSE) announced the DSE 2024 Advisory Board. DSE takes place Dec. 7-10, 2024, in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall. Questex says the Advisory Board is a mix of industry veterans and influencers in digital signage, digital-out-of-home and digital media experiences whose insight and perspectives will shape […]
Extron announced the DA2 HD 8K L, an HDCP 2.3-compliant distribution amplifier for HDMI 2.1 signals. The company says it supports resolutions up to 8K/30 @ 4:4:4, including 5K applications such as for Microsoft Teams 21:9 in Front Row installations. The dual-output distribution amplifier supports data rates up to 40.1 Gbps, HDR, Deep Color up […]
When officials at the Von Braun Center, located in the heart of historic downtown Huntsville, Alabama, approved a transformative renovation project at the multi-purpose facility, the task of installing a new audio system was awarded to Verta Technologies, a pioneering force in audiovisual solutions. Spearheaded by Christian Tuttle, Principal and CEO of Verta Technologies, the […]
Russound announced the AVA-Series Mini Audio Receivers (Mini-AVRs). The AVA2.1 and AVA3.1 Mini-AVRs are designed for custom installation specialists, providing them with compact, plug-and-play amplification for 2.1 and 3.1 audio systems with Audio Return Channel (ARC) HDMI. Both models include a fully integrated, highly efficient Class-D amplifier with digital inputs, 100-240V 50/60Hz universal power supply […]
INOGENI will use Van Domburg Partners (part of Midwich Ltd.) as its distributor in the Benelux region. INOGENI offers a wide range of smart pro AV devices including camera mixers, switchers and converters, which are designed to be compatible with products from Logitech, Poly, Crestron, Barco, Jabra, Aver, and Huddly, and with soft codecs such […]
Avocor introduced the X Series, an all-in-one large-format LED. The X Series designed for high-end corporate environments as well as retail spaces. With two size options available, 132” (21:9) and 138” (16:9), the Avocor X Series is powered by a built-in processor, the same used in Avocor’s commercial collaboration displays. Here’s a video we shot […]
Matrox Video detailed that multimedia system designer and integrator Fuse Technical Group chose Matrox Video’s technology to drive SMPTE ST 2110 routing, orchestration, conversion, and control inside Sphere in Las Vegas, where U2 is performing the venue’s first-ever shows. Show and event producers rely on the technology to feed and manage SMPTE ST 2110 signals […]
PPDS (aka: Philips Professional Displays) says it just sold its 500,000th Philips MediaSuite TV to a leading hotel group. With Chromecast built-in and Netflix-ready entertainment solution reached the half-a-million milestone during ISE 2024 in Barcelona this month, less than five years since the series was first introduced. Said to have exceeded PPDS’ own internal targets, […]
Founded in 1957, Academy School District 20 is the largest school district in the Pikes Peak Region. With over 50 traditional schools across 130 square miles, the district serves over 26,000 students from Kindergarten through 12th Grade. Academy School District 20 houses additional facilities, including a preschool program, summer enrichment program and two charter schools […]
NETGEAR announced an interoperability partnership with Panasonic Connect for the KAIROS IT/IP Platform for live production. The M4350 series ST 2110-capable switches are part of NETGEAR’s ongoing initiative to develop AV-over-IP solutions for the broadcast and Pro AV industries. KAIROS is an IT/IP Platform for live production that gives professionals unlimited control to deliver content […]
Legrand just named Pam Hoppel as president of Legrand AV. As part of the LNCA CEO Executive Committee, Pam will drive all aspects of the AV business, including increasing customer satisfaction, operational excellence, sales and market share growth. Prior to joining Legrand, Pam held various leadership positions at Delta Faucet Company where, most recently as […]
Golf Pro Delivered has built a business around creating impactful and impressive custom golf simulators across residential, corporate and hospitality locations. As one of the top golf simulator installers in the country, Golf Pro Delivered constructs immersive displays that envelop users in a realistic golf experience. In need of commercial-grade projectors that seamlessly integrate with […]
Powersoft announced a technology partnership with Ferrari to develop solutions enhancing the audio experience from the Ferrari brand while minimizing energy consumption. Powersoft is certainly known for its reduction in heat dissipation, the recycling of reactive energy from speakers, installation flexibility and a weight/power ratio. These features have played a “pivotal role in paving the […]
SAVI Controls outfitted its new 80,000-square-foot distribution center and systems testing laboratory near Dallas with nearly two dozen of LG’s CreateBoard digital whiteboards to upgrade and simplify meeting and presentation experiences. According to SAVI CEO John Dorsey, the LG CreateBoards’ intuitive controls, wireless capabilities, live annotations and instant file exports improve the flow and productivity […]
TASCAM announced the MA-BT240 Multifunctional Mixing Amplifier. Part of the company’s Compact Commercial Series, the new MA-BT240 includes the ability to switch between low and high amplification impedance, Bluetooth reception for content streaming, a microphone input for paging, ducking capability — it’s aimed at commercial spaces including retail stores, restaurants, cafes, office environments, educational facilities […]
Lenovo went to ISE 2024 and launched its partnership with Jabra via the ThinkSmart Bar 180 system. It was one of the best shows the company has ever had and, as you will hear from Lenovo’s executive director and general manager, Smart Collaboration Business, Shannon MacKay, its strategy of a good, better, best offering using […]
Sharp NEC Display Solutions Europe debuted the new Sharp-branded P721Q 4K UHD projector, part of a completely new projection family consisting of two new models, the Sharp P601Q and Sharp P721Q, both using DLP technology and having a brightness of up to 6000 ANSI lumen and 7200 ANSI lumen, respectively. The two projectors are aimed […]
The celebrated LUX Helsinki light festival took place at venues across the Finnish capital during January, with a highlight being the specially created projection mapped visual display onto the intricate façade of the National Gallery Ateneum. The looping, five-hour graphic animations formed a large, 8000px-wide canvas and were projected by six Barco UDX 4K32 projectors […]
Da-Lite announced its Tensioned Advantage electric screen with SightLine cable drop is available in the latest release of the Modus VR visual experience platform. Available as an option with the company’s Tensioned Advantage and Advantage electric screens, SightLine gives the impression of a floating screen. The single roller design suspension system features three or four […]
Snap One today announced that Access Networks is expanding to the commercial AV market and hopes to compete with NETGEAR and Luxul for ProAV applications. Access Networks has a portfolio of products that span project needs from simple to complex and include secure networking with Wi-Fi 6 access points, multi-gig switches and Sophos router/firewalls. For […]
Planar announced the enhancement of three LED video wall solutions designed for indoor and outdoor and on-camera applications such as virtual production (VP) and extended reality (XR). The next-generation LED video wall families are the Planar Venue Pro Series, Planar Venue Pro VX Series and Planar Luminate Pro Series, which feature updated designs and enhanced […]
Vivitek just debuted the Novo DS110/DS310 digital signage player that can connect via HDMI to any display in portrait and landscape in 4K@60Hz and dual 4K@30Hz Video decoding. Designed to be easy to deploy — due to the integrated WiFi & Ethernet connection – the series offers interactive signage for a better engagement/two-way interaction with […]
Screen Innovations announced its CarbonBlack screen material for large venue projection is available. CarbonBlack screen fabric used in our Hybrid Pro Screens is a large-format imaging solution that delivers the superior contrast, color accuracy, and sharpness of LED displays with the imaging flexibility (ultra-short-throw, standard-throw, edge blending) of projection screens and installation versatility of motorized […]
AJA Video Systems announced that media and entertainment (M&E) industry veteran John Miller has joined its team as vice president of global sales. In the role, Miller will guide international sales teams across the AJA product lines, leveraging three decades of experience growing revenue for software as a service, media asset management, and integrated hardware […]
The Chapel Hill Public Library in North Carolina is more than just a book repository, it is a hub of activity for the town’s residents and the surrounding communities. The 80,000-square-foot facility includes four meeting rooms that are available for public use. The upgraded AV systems include a variety of improvements such as larger displays […]
Vestel Visual Solutions partnered with TrilbyTV, an education content platform, in a collaboration aimed at the interactive learning market in K-12 and higher ed. Vestel has a new Android 13 System-on-Chip (SoC) embedded Interactive Display screen lineup designed for the needs of educational institutions and now it can host TrilbyTV’s CMS platform, enabling both local […]
The new Neutrik etherCON TOP cable connectors are outdoor-rated RJ45 carriers for 1 Gbit/s / 100W PoE Ethernet and network connections. The D-shape panel mount connectors are designed to “withstand the harshest environment and offer a unique teardrop design.” These cable connectors are robust, RoHS / REACH compliant, flame retardant, UV and corrosion resistant and […]
Oliver Marketing is now the manufacturer’s representatives for Colorbeam Lighting. Oliver Marketing has a history representing other brands in the lighting control industry, including Vantage, Elemental and Black Nova. With the addition of Colorbeam, the company says it is further strengthening its position as a go-to resource for cutting-edge lighting solutions. “We are excited to […]
EDC Acoustics announced Rapid, a room tuning program designed exclusively with EDC Acoustics products. The company says Rapid provides for augmented reality loudspeaker configuration and setup through visual confirmation of defined audience coverage areas and real-time acoustical analysis and loudspeaker optimization. Instead of using augmented reality, EDC Acoustics says the new Rapid app utilizes preset […]
