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..
At InfoComm, Sennheiser announced that its industry-standard wireless microphone systems such as the new evolution wireless G4, SpeechLine Digital Wireless, Digital 6000 and Digital 9000 are now compatible with Audinate’s Dante Domain Manager (DDM). The upgrade is provided free of charge via firmware updates to Sennheiser’s SL DI 4 XLR Dante interface, the EM 6000 […]
Dynacord has just unveiled the new TGX power amplifiers. Engineered and manufactured in Germany, these power amplifiers are built as the ultimate amplification solution for medium to large-scale live performance sound applications. Featuring two models with four channels by 2,500 watts and four channels by 5,000 watts, Dynacord TGX power amplifiers offer a 4-ohm power […]
The latest member of the Electro-Voice EV-Innovation family of installation-dedicated loudspeaker systems, the five-model EVC series is designed for small/medium-sized installations. Three (8”, 12”, 15”) 2-way trapezoidal models are available for use in a wide variety of applications where wide bandwidth, vertical and horizontal directivity control and high efficiency are required in a compact, cost-effective […]
Auralex Acoustics offers updated T-Coustic Ceiling Tile Acoustical Treatment. Many commercially available “acoustic” ceiling tiles are actually fairly reflective at low, mid and high frequencies, so they’re not very good absorbers. Auralex T-Coustic Ceiling Tiles use a 1” absorptive fiberglass core that offers 20-45 percent higher NRC ratings than standard tiles. T-Coustic tiles reduce unwanted […]
Bose Professional has broadened its ControlSpace sound processor line at InfoComm 2018 with six new DSP models and three digital wall controllers. The new ControlSpace CSP-1248 and CSP-428 commercial sound processors offer I/O and simplified configuration for small-to-medium-scale projects. They are designed to serve as standalone DSP’s in commercial applications such as retail stores and […]
Roland Professional A/V is expanding its line of premium professional audio/video and music accessories with new premium-quality HDMI and SDI video cables added to the Gold Series line. Roland’s new Gold Series HDMI cables are available in 28awg internal wiring in lengths of 16 and 25 feet, and with 30awg internal wiring at lengths of […]
Audio-Technica just debuted its ATDM-0604 Digital SmartMixer. Featuring echo-canceling and flexible web remote functionality, the ATDM-0604 is a six-channel automatic mixer is designed for meetings, conferences, soft codec applications, courtroom proceedings, radio and TV broadcasts and other applications involving the use of multiple microphones or other media inputs. Audio-Technica’s SmartMixer technology allows channels to be […]
LG’s VP of Business Development, Dan Smith, joined me today on my daily podcast to talk about their InfoComm booth. Greeting attendees into the booth was a set of transparent OLEDs and giant transparent LEDs — using their new transparent LED film. But, the breadth of their product line was super-impressive and they set a […]
Focusrite has debuted the RedNet X2P 2×2 Dante audio interface. The RedNet X2P features two Red Evolution mic pre-amplifiers, balanced line outputs and a stereo headphone amp. Housed in a compact form factor, X2P provides a remote I/O solution for Focusrite RedNet or other Dante audio-over-IP networks. X2P can be simply and quickly integrated into […]
L-Acoustics announces the development of an AAX DSP version of its L-ISA Source Control plug-in for the Avid VENUE | S6L console’s control surface, allowing sound engineers an expanded range of consoles in which they will be able to use a familiar workflow to manage immersive environments. L-Acoustics’ L-ISA ecosystem consists of a comprehensive tool […]
Providing a bridge to customers for the process of upgrading from RF distribution to AV over IP, ZeeVee has unveiled the ZvMXE+, a set top box that decodes both RF and IP HD content. The device, which supports three compression formats, including H.264, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4, enables instant viewing of channels once it is plugged […]
L-Acoustics announced integration between its LA4X and LA12X amplified controllers and the Q-SYS Platform from QSC, allowing users to control and monitor the LA4X and LA12X through Q-SYS. Whether addressing the demands of conference facilities, houses of worship, theaters, or educational institutions, installation markets demand versatility, ease of use, reliability, and interoperability. Over the years, […]
Leyard and Planar announced new integrated video processing at InfoComm 2018. The Leyard DirectLight X LED Video Wall System and the Clarity Matrix G3 LCD Video Wall System are video wall solutions that incorporate the latest in 4K video standards, advanced video processing and web-based control that enable dynamic, multi-source video walls, right out of […]
Absen Inc. will showcase its latest LED solutions in collaboration with multiple key AV partners throughout its booth #N1618 at the annual InfoComm Tradeshow taking place in Las Vegas, NV. As the LED market continues to grow exponentially among a multitude of fixed applications such as retail, corporate, and houses of worship, so does the […]
NEC Display Solutions today announced a new global program initiative, NEC One. NEC One is a new program to deliver resources and services that enable multinational companies to realize maximum performance and value from their investment in NEC Display Solutions technology. As members of NEC One, end user customers will benefit from centralized purchasing, joint […]
Biamp today announced its new AVB USB audio expander, the Tesira EX-UBT. Designed for use in Tesira systems, the new expander provides a digital audio interface via USB. Designed for installations requiring USB connections not located in a rack or near other equipment, the Tesira EX-UBT is not limited by the specification-defined maximum USB connection […]
At InfoComm, Sennheiser, a member of Crestron’s Integrated Partner Program, announced that its new TeamConnect Ceiling 2 ceiling microphone will be fully compatible with Crestron’s control system platform. The announcement represents the continued collaboration between the two companies, simplifying integration and enhancing interface control possibilities for end-users. Sennheiser’s open Sound Control Protocol (SSC) is planned […]
Torus Power demonstrated both its Wall Mount (WM) line and compact POWERBLOCK (PB) units at InfoComm 2018. The company demonstrated a wide variety of toroidal isolation transformers for applications across vertical commercial markets including education, house of worship, corporate, government, entertainment, retail, broadcast studios, healthcare and more. These lines include: POWERBLOCK (PB) Series – The […]
The leader in OLED commercial display technology, LG Electronics USA Business Solutions, is introducing a host of new LG OLED products designed to provide businesses unrivaled viewing experiences. LG will spotlight the new commercial OLED displays at InfoComm 2018, which opens tomorrow in Las Vegas. “As the pioneer of OLED technology in both the consumer […]
Lightform is a design tool for projecting augmented reality (and image mapping) that works with ANY projector brand. If you’re one of the more than 7,000 people who have watched or attended one of rAVe’s founder Gary Kayye, 4K keynotes, you may remember him showing you his vision for the future of meeting rooms and […]
Today ClearOne announced the market introduction of its new CONVERGE Pro 2 VT series that includes both VoIP and Telco interfaces in the same CONVERGE Pro 2 unit, simplifying designs and purchasing for integrators, increasing installation flexibility and offering freedom of choice. The company is showcasing the new VT (VoIP/Telco) models at InfoComm 2018 in […]
Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) has a bunch of new signage and display solutions at InfoComm 2018: 8K Ultra-HD 70″ Class Preview InfoComm visitors will have the chance to get up close and personal with Sharp’s 8K 70″ Class (69.5″ diagonal) Ultra-HD LCD monitor, which comes off a hugely successful debut at […]
Just Add Power (J+P) has unveiled the 725POE 2GΩ/3G+ SDI Power over Ethernet (PoE) transmitter at InfoComm, adding SDI video sources to a 4K system. The new J+P 725POE 2GΩ/3G+ SDI PoE transmitter provides SD-/HD-/3G-SDI format support to Just Add Power’s 3G HD over IP system. Eliminating the need for an SDI-HDMI converter in the […]
Barco has announced that its AV monitoring and control solution, Overture, now includes Active Directory and Microsoft Exchange. This latest update to Barco’s AV control solution uses ADFS (Active Directory Federation Services) and LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) for Cloud and On-Premise deployments respectively. These two elements offer increased security through enterprise level access control, […]
Stewart Filmscreen has been manufacturing completely custom, seamless, high-performance screens for over 70 years. Seamless sizes up to 40-feet high and 90-feet wide are easy to accomplish, as are screens with up to 16K+ resolution, in nearly every configuration imaginable. A demonstration of what’s possible with projection, InfoComm 2018 attendees will get to see Stewart’s […]
BrightSign today announced that its LS, XD and XT media players are now fully compatible with Revel Digital’s next-generation digital signage and media distribution platform. Revel Digital’s web-based UI makes it easy to manage a near-limitless range of endpoints, including kiosks, digital menu boards, point-of-sale devices, video walls, beacons and more. The company’s tools deliver […]
Aurora Multimedia just announced ReAX, what they are calling the industry’s first non-proprietary IP Control based on AV/IT industry standards. The name ReAX represents action/reaction which is the essence of control automation. Aurora says ReAX is is not limited to a single manufacturer but to all who qualify and they say it is not limited […]
BTX Technologies announced today that their BookIT digital room scheduling sign solution version 2.5 is slated for release and will be shown at InfoComm 2018 in Las Vegas this week. The BookIT version 2.5 digital scheduling sign solution is used to schedule a conference or meeting room from any BookIT touch panel, mobile device or […]
intoPIX has extended its IP-cores, SDKs and Reference Designs suitable for different network requirements (e.g., 1 Gig or 10 Gig) at InfoComm in Las Vegas, June 6-8. As a point of reference, Crestron uses intoPIX for their AV-over-IP solution, the NVX. The company will be demonstrating their 8K TICO FPGA IP-coresat at InfoComm in booth […]
Broadata Communications announced today that it’s shipping its Integrated Control Processor (ICP), now compatible with the Amazon Echo for conference room voice-control. Late in 2017, Amazon Web Services released Alexa for Business, opening the door to extend voice-controlled assistance beyond home-automation and into the workplace. Broadata immediately answered the call by developing the new ICP […]
Gary just got a sneak-peek of a new feature launching from Altia Systems – makers of the Panacast camera system – that will debut at InfoComm next week (in booth N1668). Called Intelligence Sensing technology, a new software update from Panacast will allow users to detect who, or even what, is in a meeting. There’s no better way to […]
At InfoComm 2018, Crestron will demonstrate how its DigitalMedia product line delivers any content, anywhere via the widest range of connectivity and switching options in the industry for in-room presentation, corporate messaging, digital signage, video walls, active learning and command and control. Customers can choose from networked, all-in-one, point-to-point, and standalone solutions to best meet […]
