Gary Kayye

Gary Kayye

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..

Vivitek Launches Novo Wireless Presentation System

Vivitek has launched a new Novo Wireless Presentation System aimed at small to medium-sized business like cafes, beauty salons, garages, small retailers and even office reception areas. Vivitek’s new NovoDSmini digital signage solution can be connected to any display device with HDMI. Like Vivitek’s existing NovoDS solutions, the NovoDSmini benefits from NovoDS Studio, the simple to use playlist editing and device management software. […]

Vivitek Launches Novo Wireless Presentation System

Mackie Announces All-New Expanded FreePlay Series

Mackie just announced an all-new personal PA plus matching portable Bluetooth speakers — FreePlay Series Personal PA and Portable Bluetooth Speakers — in three models, the FreePlay LIVE, FreePlay HOME, and FreePlay GO, the FreePlay Series delivers stunning sound quality and value for performers, presenters and music lovers. FreePlay LIVE is designed to be a personal PA for anyone who needs a lightweight solution for music performance […]

Mackie Announces All-New Expanded FreePlay Series

Crestron Ships Horizon Keypads

Crestron announced today its new line of Horizon keypads are available to order. Available in configurable single-gang models that combine up to four across, the new line offers designer aesthetics, better button feel, four different button styles, programmable multi-color backlighting, interchangeable custom top and bottom trim pieces and Cresnet wired communications. The Horizon line is available in single-gang and up to four keypads can […]

Crestron Ships Horizon Keypads

Kaptivo Announces Kaptivo Enterprise for Secure Whiteboard Livestreaming

Kaptivo today announced the availability of Kaptivo Enterprise, a micro-optical camera and software system that digitizes dry-erase boards for instant, secure content sharing across teams. Designed to meet the needs of large organizations, Kaptivo Enterprise is the next generation of the Kaptivo whiteboard camera system that launched in 2016. One in four people video conference every day, making it possible […]

Kaptivo Announces Kaptivo Enterprise for Secure Whiteboard Livestreaming

Marshall Expands Its Switching Business

Marshall Electronics just announced the VMV-402-SH, a new quad-viewer and switcher. The Marshall VMV-402-SH allows users to view up to four 3G HD-SDI video signals in resolutions up to 1920x1080p, and then easily switch between the inputs to select a single view for output. The Marshall VMV-402-SH is a great solution for broadcasters who want to add more cameras to a production […]

Marshall Expands Its Switching Business

Advanced Creates Interactive Product Kiosks for Microsoft

As consumers evolve to expect personalized, exciting shopping experiences, brands and retailers are developing new ways to attract attention and create meaningful in-store interactions. A prime example of this shift is Advanced’s recent installation of new Microsoft kiosks at eight Best Buy locations throughout Canada, which highlight Microsoft’s most popular software and hardware products with motion-activated ads, tutorials and demos. According […]

Advanced Creates Interactive Product Kiosks for Microsoft

SDVoE Alliance Launches Design Partner Training and Certification Program

The SDVoE Alliance today announced that its SDVoE Design Partner Program is up and running. This first-of-its-kind online training and certification publicly recognizes experts in the creation of SDVoE systems that take advantage of AV-over-IP scalability, yet offer matrix-switch-like performance. Created in cooperation with leading AV consulting firms HyperSphere Limited and Hewshott International, as well as AV/IT training experts Clavia Ltd., […]

SDVoE Alliance Launches Design Partner Training and Certification Program

AVIXA Names 2018 Michael Vergauwen Scholarship Winners

The AVIXA Foundation a non-profit charitable and educational organization created by AVIXA to support the audiovisual industry, has announced the recipients of the 2018 Michael Vergauwen Scholarship: Marc Carbon, Matthew Hancock and Rishabh Waghela. The scholarship program was created to honor the late Michael Vergauwen’s contributions to the AV industry by supporting educational opportunities for students […]

AVIXA Names 2018 Michael Vergauwen Scholarship Winners

4K UHD Drives Worldwide TV Sales Up 5 Percent in 2018

Consumer demand for TV sets is poised to return to growth in 2018, according to the latest Worldwide TV Market Report from Futuresource Consulting. The recovery of several markets linked with a transition to 4K UHD models will drive trade value up by 5 percent to $85 billion. “We believe 4K UHD TV sets will ship over 100 million […]

4K UHD Drives Worldwide TV Sales Up 5 Percent in 2018

AVIXA Announces 2018 Award Winners, to Be Honored at InfoComm 2018 in Las Vegas

AVIXA has announced the 2018 recipients of its annual awards. Honorees will be recognized in a ceremony on InfoComm 2018’s Center Stage at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Wed., June 6, at 4 p.m. Each year, AVIXA recognizes outstanding AV professionals for their contributions, leadership, and commitment to excellence. In 2018, the AVIXA Awards Committee […]

AVIXA Announces 2018 Award Winners, to Be Honored at InfoComm 2018 in Las Vegas

Rants and rAVes — Episode 702: That Time an AV Guy at Amazon Messed with Our Industry’s Future

Did you know that the future of our industry could be determined by how well Jeff Bezos’ AV guy is? Listen. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Rants and rAVes — Episode 702: That Time an AV Guy at Amazon Messed with Our Industry’s Future

ProCo Sound to Debut New AC Power Distribution System at InfoComm

ProCo Sound will show new power delivery solutions from AC Power Distribution at InfoComm 2018 (Booth C1734). New to AC Power’s Studio Stage Theater (SST) series are the Portable Camlock Disconnects, which provide safe and convenient main disconnect and overcurrent protection for any temporary power distribution system. AC Power is also expanding its Portable Outlet Box (POB) series with the new PowerBOX Taps (a.k.a […]

ProCo Sound to Debut New AC Power Distribution System at InfoComm

Crestron Partners with LG Electronics for Video Integration With Its Crestron Pyng Residential Platform

Crestron today announced its Crestron Pyng Luxury Home Automation platform now includes support for third-party A/V devices. Crestron has once again partnered with LG Electronics to extend IP control of their world-class Enterprise displays into the Luxury Residential market for LGs 2017 and 2018-series consumer OLED, SUPER UHD and UHD TVs.  LG’s TVs are the first displays to be included in […]

Crestron Partners with LG Electronics for Video Integration With Its Crestron Pyng Residential Platform

EPIC System Intercom, Paging and Bells System for K-12

Audio Enhancement just released something called the EPIC System (Education Paging and Intercom Communications) – a customizable intercom, paging and bells solution. The EPIC System claims to be is the only solution designed from the ground up specifically for K12. The system is easy to use and fully customizable for effective schoolwide communication. EPIC System integrates with Audio Enhancement’s Classroom Audio Systems, […]

EPIC System Intercom, Paging and Bells System for K-12

Adamson Launches New Point Source Models from IS-Series

Adamson Systems Engineering has officially launched the IS7p and IS10p, a new pair of point source additions to its heralded IS-Series of install-focused loudspeaker products. The IS7p and IS10p join the IS7 and IS10 two-way, full-range line array cabinets and IS118 and IS119 subwoofers in the IS-Series, which packs Adamson’s sophisticated tour-grade technology into a sleek package with rugged […]

Adamson Launches New Point Source Models from IS-Series

CEDIA Adds Mobile App to Its Their Online Community

CEDIA members can now connect to the CEDIA Online Community on-the-go with the all-new CEDIA mobile app. The app provides a space for CEDIA members to engage with their peers and participate in lively discussions.   This development is part of CEDIA’s ongoing commitment to offer programs that make it easier for members to connect with one another, […]

CEDIA Adds Mobile App to Its Their Online Community

Draper Launches Ambient Light Rejecting Surface for Ultra-Short Throw Projectors

Draper has announced TecVision XH800X UST ALR and CS1000X ALR, the latest additions to their TecVision line of ISF-certified, 8K-ready viewing surfaces. The TecVision XH800X UST ALR will debut at InfoComm 2018. TecVision XH800X UST ALR is a premium ambient light rejecting surface formulated for use with Ultra-Short Throw (UST) and short throw projectors in moderate to high […]

Draper Launches Ambient Light Rejecting Surface for Ultra-Short Throw Projectors

Almo ProAV Boosts Almo CONNECT Services With the Addition of Viasat High Speed Internet

Almo Professional A/V has further enhanced its Almo CONNECT services to include the newest authorized partner, Viasat Internet, the nation’s premier high speed satellite internet provider. As a result, Almo CONNECT can provide resellers and integrators faster internet packages with long-term recurring revenue as part of a complete AV installation. The Almo CONNECT service continues to experience month-over-month growth, according to Sam Taylor, […]

Almo ProAV Boosts Almo CONNECT Services With the Addition of Viasat High Speed Internet

Tributaries Improves Slim HDMI Cables By Making Them Slightly Thicker

Tributaries just announced a major upgrade to the UHDS Slim line of HDMI cables. All UHDS cables are now certified 18Gbps by DPL Labs and the Imaging Science Foundation (ISF) — 18Gbps certification ensures 4K compatibility, enabling High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Deep Color. By increasing the wire gauge slightly from stranded 36AWG to solid 32 AWG, Tributaries […]

Tributaries Improves Slim HDMI Cables By Making Them Slightly Thicker

Epiphan Video launches Pearl Mini All-in-One Live Production Streaming Device

Epiphan Video announced the official launch of their new portable all-in-one live production system, Pearl Mini. Pearl Mini is a hardware solution that contains everything users need to capture, encode, stream and record professional-quality live video. The system offers two HDMI inputs and one SDI input, allowing users to mix multiple sources into custom layouts and encode two separate programs […]

Epiphan Video launches Pearl Mini All-in-One Live Production Streaming Device

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos’ Personal AV Tech Controls the Future of AV and Doesn’t Even Realize It

Maybe I’m a skeptic. I don’t think I am but, maybe. Having lived in technology for nearly 30 years, it’s not often a new tech product debuts that I get excited about. The iPhone was a giant WOW. Wireless networking was an “its about time” kind of moment as I was one of those power-travelers […]

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos’ Personal AV Tech Controls the Future of AV and Doesn’t Even Realize It

Just Add Power Pushes 4K Latency Spec to 16ms from Source to Screen

Just Add Power (J+P) announced that its 3G Ultra HD Over IP series of solutions has been updated to send 4K video-over-IP with a 16 ms latency spec from source to screen. This is important because many AV-over-IP vendors lie and say “zero latency.” Using JPEG 2000 compression and aimed at ballparks, arenas, command centers and corporate AV 4K installations, J+P’s […]

Just Add Power Pushes 4K Latency Spec to 16ms from Source to Screen

Barco Talks About Its Factory for the Future

Barco strengthens its ‘One Barco’ approach — as well as its manufacturing operations — with a future-proof new home base for its manufacturing department. Since 2016, all Barco’s departments in Belgium have been gradually united on the new campus in the Beneluxpark in Kortrijk. ‘One Campus’ symbolizes ‘One Barco’, meaning it is more than just a building. It represents a […]

Barco Talks About Its Factory for the Future

Cinionic Launches High Contrast Cinema Laser Projectors for Smaller Theater Screens

Leveraging Barco’s cinema laser technology RGB laser projection, Cinionic, the Barco Cinema joint venture, now turns its attention to smaller screens. Today, Cinionic announces a new Smart Laser High Contrast (HC) projector series designed to deliver stunning image quality never-before-seen in this footprint. Based on the Barco Smart Laser projector platform, the HC models are native 4K resolution (3840×2160), use DLP technology and are spec’d at at least […]

Cinionic Launches High Contrast Cinema Laser Projectors for Smaller Theater Screens

Rants and rAVes — Episode 701: NEC Has Best Booth at DSE, Wins Best Signage Projector Award

NEC snagged two awards at DSE and demo’d projection-based signage, traditional display signage and a total System-on-a-chip (SoC) approach with their Raspberry-Pi solutions at the Digital Signage Expo last month. NEC is in a unique position as they are one of only two display companies that makes every kind of display technology so they have signage of any […]

Rants and rAVes — Episode 701: NEC Has Best Booth at DSE, Wins Best Signage Projector Award

Rants and rAVes — Episode 699: Epson’s LightScene Stole the Show at DSE

I asked Epson’s Senior Product Manager of Visual Display Solutions, Remi Del Mar, to join me today on my podcast totally about their amazing LightScene projector – in a track-lighting form-factor. Using sealed optics, it’s designed as both a light aesthetic as well as a content device for signage and traditional projection. You can power multiple LightScenes from one track […]

Rants and rAVes — Episode 699: Epson’s LightScene Stole the Show at DSE

Screen Innovations Adds New Zero Edge Pro Screen

Screen Innovations (SI) has announced an update to its Zero Edge screen with the new Zero Edge Pro. Thirty-six screens in one and three bezel options: Small (1/2-inch), Medium (1-1/2-inches), or Large (2-inches). The Medium and Large options are available in twelve colors with an in-lay of hand-wrapped velvet or completely wrapped in velvet. Available colors are the […]

Screen Innovations Adds New Zero Edge Pro Screen

AVidea Group Launches iminate Keypad and Dimmer

AVidea Group (AViG) announces two new iminate products, the keypad and the simmer. The backlit keypad is available in four versions: the Keypad HV (high voltage) installs in a standard wall box and accepts either AC or DC power. It’s two-button Decora design is for three-way switch applications. The Keypad LV (low voltage) is for those locations where high voltage wiring […]

AVidea Group Launches iminate Keypad and Dimmer

Tripleplay Releases Caveman 1.1 Digital Signage Update

As part of its latest software release, Caveman 1.1, Tripleplay now supports the delivery of digital signage and IPTV to AVNU PF series with BrightSign Built-in and Samsung’s Smart Signage Platform version 5 (Tizen 3) as well as support for the Tripleplay Interactive IPTV Portal for the Samsung HF series Hospitality Smart TV. AVNU PF Series is a range of tablet […]

Tripleplay Releases Caveman 1.1 Digital Signage Update

Canare Joins SDVoE Alliance

The SDVoE Alliance today announced that Canare Electric Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of cables, connectors, assemblies, converters and related products for the professional audio and video industry, has joined the alliance as an adopting member. “AV over IP is the way of the future and we are proud to join the SDVoE Alliance as a member of the group proactively […]

Canare Joins SDVoE Alliance

Almo ProAV Launches New Sound Options Audio Sourcing & Engineering Group

Almo ProAV today launched Sound Options, a dedicated audio sourcing and technical engineering group. From mics, speakers, DSPs, mixers and specialty applications, Sound Options offers favorite brands while providing the audio-specific sales, technical and engineering expertise needed to complete a successful AV installation. Sound Options is making its debut at the Almo E4 AV Tour in Dallas on April 24. “We […]

Almo ProAV Launches New Sound Options Audio Sourcing & Engineering Group

The DSE 2018 Awards Are Announced

You can’t enter a product in them. You can’t ask us to nominate you. And, you can’t get an award by advertising or sponsoring us or paying for it. And, there are NO Awards entry fees! We sent reporters to EVERY booth/stand at DSE 2018 and we selected the TOP products in every possible product category […]

The DSE 2018 Awards Are Announced