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..

Dutch Artist Innovator Daan Roosegaarde Headlines TIDE Conference at ISE 2018

AVIXA says that Daan Roosegaarde, an internationally acclaimed creative thinker and founder of Studio Roosegaarde, which develops projects that explore the relationship between people, technology, and space, will keynote the TIDE conference at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2018.Set for Feb. 5 at Hotel Okura Amsterdam, the day before the ISE show floor opens, TIDE (Technology. Innovation. Design. Experience.) explores the creative forces shaping the AV industry and […]

Dutch Artist Innovator Daan Roosegaarde Headlines TIDE Conference at ISE 2018

advoli Launches HDBaseT Certified PCIe Graphics Card

Advoli Limited announced this week the advoli TA6 Graphics Card, claiming it to be the world’s first HDBaseT certified PCIe 16x graphics card. The TA6 Graphics Card, powered by the AMD Embedded Radeon E9550 Series GPU, delivers six HDBaseT channels with independent 4K (UHD) resolution videos over 100 meters distance, using CAT cables. The full commercial launch of […]

advoli Launches HDBaseT Certified PCIe Graphics Card

AVIXA Announces Results of 2018 Certification Committee Elections

AVIXA just announced the election results for the 2018 Certification Steering Committee. Certified Technology Specialists elected new committee members Heather Corbin, CTS, AV Edge (a division of EDCO LLC), David Petrelle, CTS-D, CTS-I, HB Communications and Ronald Willis, CTS-D, Shen Milsom Wilke LLC. CTS holders re-elected John Lamberson, CTS, Biamp; Rodrigo Ordonez, CTS-D, K2 Audio; and Farrell Wood, CTS-D, CTS-I, Whitlock. […]

AVIXA Announces Results of 2018 Certification Committee Elections

Webinar: A Deep Dive in Direct-View LED Technology

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST We get it. Understanding Direct-View LED can be a challenge. Pixels,  modules, the cabinet, controller and system diagrams..it can quite complicated. But don’t worry, Almo Pro AV and LG can help! Don’t miss this webinar as Dan Wheeler, LG’s Key Account Manager for Vertical Signage demystifies this technology and highlights […]

Webinar: A Deep Dive in Direct-View LED Technology

FSR Receives Patent for Innovative Fire-Resistant Wall Box Technology

FSR just told us that that it has received a patent on its PWB-FR-450 Fire-Rated Wall Box, the latest offering in its popular PWB series. The large capacity PWB-FR-450 incorporates fire-resistant intumescent material within the door and its mounting frame for up to 60 minutes of protection. The unique box is completely code-compliant and eliminates the need for constructing double walls. When […]

FSR Receives Patent for Innovative Fire-Resistant Wall Box Technology

Webinar: Dive Into Direct-View LED Technology

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST We get it. Understanding Direct-View LED can be a challenge. From pixels to modules, to the cabinet, controller and system diagrams it can quite complicated. But don’t worry, Almo Pro AV and LG can help! Don’t miss this webinar as Dan Wheeler, LG’s Key Account Manager for Vertical Signage demystifies […]

Webinar: Dive Into Direct-View LED Technology

SAVANT Updates Multiple Product Lines

Savant just announced the addition of new products and features included in the 8.7 software and hardware update. TrueImage for Savant Pro: Savant has released a new Savant Pro 8 App on the iOS App Store that includes support for TrueImage. TrueImage leverages Savant’s patented virtual lighting concepts allowing users to experience virtual lights in any room on their […]

SAVANT Updates Multiple Product Lines

At ISE 2018, Telestream Brings Professional-grade Solutions to Deploy Digital Video

“We are seeing a revolution in business communication around the globe, where digital video – on public websites, private sites, or social media – is now the de-facto business tool for reaching customers, staff, and stakeholders. The ability to easily produce, distribute and socialize video is a key differentiator between companies and organizations which are successfully engaging […]

At ISE 2018, Telestream Brings Professional-grade Solutions to Deploy Digital Video

Extron Introduces Compact Two-Channel Dante Audio Interface

Extron Electronics just launched the new AXI 02 AT, a compact audio interface that extracts two channels from a Dante audio network. This 1/8 rack width Dante audio interface provides two channels of output to devices without Dante connectivity. It features two line level analog outputs and a mirrored two-channel S/PDIF output. The AXI 02 AT interfaces with any Dante-equipped […]

Extron Introduces Compact Two-Channel Dante Audio Interface

Attero Tech Ships AES67 Networked Audio Products

Attero Tech is now shipping its recently-announced line of AES67 networked audio endpoint products. Built from the ground up, these AES67 products enable Attero Tech’s innovative audio connectivity technologies to interface with the AES67 enabled Q-SYS Platform from QSC. The new AES67 enabled products are also designed for interoperability with all Dante AES67-enabled technologies, providing maximum flexibility for systems leveraging […]

Attero Tech Ships AES67 Networked Audio Products

Epiphan Video Launches Post-Production Cloud Service

Epiphan Video announced their new post-production service, AV Studio. AV Studio is a SaaS product that streamlines post-processing of recorded video through remote operation and monitoring of simple on-site capture hardware. AV Studio doubles revenue for AV service companies by enabling ultra low-cost recording and post-production of live seminars and conference breakout rooms using cloud-based infrastructure. AV Studio minimizes the total […]

Epiphan Video Launches Post-Production Cloud Service

Rashid Skaf (of AMX Fame) Is Back — This Time at Biamp Systems

Biamp Systems today announced that effective immediately, longtime AV industry executive Rashid Skaf is assuming the role of president, CEO and co-chairman for the Beaverton, Ore. company. Matt Czyzewski, previous president and CEO of Biamp, will remain as executive vice president of technology. This appointment is concurrent with the completion of the acquisition of Biamp […]

Rashid Skaf (of AMX Fame) Is Back — This Time at Biamp Systems

Zoom with Alexa for Business: Meet Without Lifting a Finger

Today at AWS re:Invent 2017, Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced Alexa for Business. Alexa for Business lets you use Amazon Alexa to voice-enable your workplace by providing the tools you need to manage Amazon Alexa devices, skills, and users at scale, and an API to build custom, context-aware voice skills for your organization. Zoom has collaborated with AWS to enable […]

Zoom with Alexa for Business: Meet Without Lifting a Finger

Integrated Systems Europe Debuts New Conferences and Events

Integrated Systems Europe 2018 will see the premier of a range of new show initiatives designed to make the fifteenth edition of the world’s largest AV and systems integration show the most compelling so far. Some of the ISE 2018 debuts include: Launching on the day before ISE 2018 opens its doors, the TIDE (Technology. Innovation. Design. Experience.) conference, produced by AVIXA, is […]

Integrated Systems Europe Debuts New Conferences and Events

Key Digital’s Conference and Board Room Wall Plate Solution Ships

Key Digital has introduced the KD-X422WP wall plate HDBaseT extender set. KD-X422WP includes KD-X422WPTx wall plate transmitter and KD-XWPRx black-box receiver. This HDCP2.2 compliant set extends UHD 4K/30 4:4:4 and UHD 4K/60 4:2:0 signals up to 125′ over a single CAT5e/6 UTP/STP cable. For non-4K applications 1080p/60 signals can be extended up to 230′. KD-X422WP is designed for conference rooms, […]

Key Digital’s Conference and Board Room Wall Plate Solution Ships

The HDMI Forum Finally Releases the HDMI 2.1 Specification

The HDMI Forum today announced the release of Version 2.1 of the HDMI Specification which is now available to all HDMI 2.0 adopters. This latest HDMI Specification supports a range of higher video resolutions and refresh rates including 8K60 and 4K120 and resolutions up to 10K. Dynamic HDR formats are also supported and bandwidth capability is increased up to 48 […]

The HDMI Forum Finally Releases the HDMI 2.1 Specification

Rants and rAVes — Episode 648: Is Hitachi One of the Best Kept Projector Secrets in Projection?

This is a promoted podcast Few projector companies have both types of SSD lighting technologies – Laser and LED and have both LCD and DLP technology. But, Hitachi does. Gary’s joined by Almo ProAV’s Business Development Manager, Todd Heberlein, who explains the Hitachi projector philosophy and lineup.    SaveSave SaveSave Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Rants and rAVes — Episode 648: Is Hitachi One of the Best Kept Projector Secrets in Projection?

Avnu Alliance Delivers First TSN Conformance Tests for Industrial Devices

Avnu Alliance has announced that the first set of Avnu TSN conformance test plans for time synchronization of industrial devices are ready and available now for test houses to implement.Avnu Alliance has built a rich set of conformance and interoperability tests with a defined procedure for certification in various markets. Leveraging that multi-industry experience, Avnu defined a […]

Avnu Alliance Delivers First TSN Conformance Tests for Industrial Devices

Savant Debuts AV-Over-IP Product Line

Savant just debuted an AV-over-IP line aimed at the home entertainment market. Savant says its new switching platform delivers 4K/60 4:4:4 HDR video (10-bit color) distribution over IP with “zero frame latency.” It uses a 10GbE switch, enabling high-bandwidth Ethernet connectivity throughout the project and allows installations of from two to 128 zones. New products […]

Savant Debuts AV-Over-IP Product Line

NEC to Create Endless Impressions at ISE 2018

NEC Display Solutions Europe will showcase its latest display technologies at ISE 2018, with a special focus on solutions for retail signage, large venues and corporate conferencing. The ISE show runs between 6-9 February at RAI Amsterdam, where NEC will unveil its new campaign theme “Create Endless Impressions,” which highlights how its range of display […]

NEC to Create Endless Impressions at ISE 2018

CEDIA Announces Certification Roadshow for ESC-T Review

CEDIA has announced that it will host a certification roadshow throughout the month of December. The six events, which will include the ESC-T certification review, ESC-T certification exam and an emerging trends talk, are part of CEDIA’s ongoing effort to make certification more accessible. “Earlier this year we announced that CEDIA Certification Exams are now available through the Kryterion testing […]

CEDIA Announces Certification Roadshow for ESC-T Review

NEC Europe Unveils Latest Prizes for Channel Partners

NEC Display Solutions Europe has launched the latest promotion in its new partner incentive programme SolutionsPLUSMORE. Until 29th December, participating resellers can now get their hands on a range of fantastic prizes under the latest NEC SolutionsPLUSMORE framework, entitled “Find the Right Balance.” The rewards range from Denver Electroscooters, to Waterrower rowing machines, up to the Winora Radius Tour eBike. SolutionsPLUSMORE is a web-based […]

NEC Europe Unveils Latest Prizes for Channel Partners

New Klipsch On-Wall Speakers Debut

Klipsch today introduced its Reference Premiere Designer On-Wall speakers for flat panel TVs. The Klipsch Reference Premiere Designer On-Wall speakers is made up of four models. The RP-140D, RP-240D and RP-640D can be used as left, center, right or surround speakers, while the RP-440D SB is a three-channel passive sound bar. Equipped with four-way keyholes for horizontal or vertical wall mounting, each speaker […]

New Klipsch On-Wall Speakers Debut

A Sub-$2,000 4K DLP Projector Debuts from BenQ

BenQ America just launched the CineHome HT2550 DLP projector that they say is capable of hitting 96 percent Rec 709 color and is native 3840×2160 (4K UHD) resolution using single-chip DLP. BenQ’s HT2550 projector uses 0.47″ single-DMD-chip DLP technology and employs BenQ CinematicColor technology and a RGBRGB color wheel to hit the 96 percent coverage of Rec. 709 color gamut. The HT2550’s 4K video includes […]

A Sub-$2,000 4K DLP Projector Debuts from BenQ

Nureva Announces Its Participation in ISE 2018

Nureva Inc. announces its participation in Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) at the RAI in Amsterdam from 6-9 February 2018. The company will demonstrate the next generation of its Nureva Span visual collaboration system, new functionality in Span software, new firmware-upgrade software for the HDL300 audio conferencing system and other solution enhancements that will be revealed prior to ISE. Visitors to stand 13-D110 will experience how […]

Nureva Announces Its Participation in ISE 2018

Laird Intros 10Gig CAT6A Cables for HDBaseT Applications

Laird Digital Cinema has introduced two high performing 10 Gig, Cat6A cable series featuring IP RJ45 connectivity for wired LAN and wireless access points, digital signage, PTZ security cameras, audio consoles and more. The Laird CAT6A-REV cable assemblies feature Belden’s REVConnect system to enable easy connector modification in the field. The cable assembly is riser-rated and PoE ready for devices requiring power up to […]

Laird Intros 10Gig CAT6A Cables for HDBaseT Applications

Apogee MiC+ Debuts

Apogee just introduced their new MiC Plus, professional quality USB microphone for iPad, iPhone, Mac and PC. Designed for music production, voice recording, YouTube or live streaming, MiC Plus is a significant upgrade to the Apogee MiC product family first introduced in 2011, MiC plus features an entirely new design with improved sound quality, dynamic range and built-in headphone output for latency-free […]

Apogee MiC+ Debuts

VR Days Europe Delivers New Realities in Europe

The VR Days Europe festival, which took place in Amsterdam on 25-27 October, exceeded all expectations with record attendance and participation from speakers, attendees and exhibitors. The three-day event explored the latest Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality content, technology and production techniques being used in entertainment and enterprise businesses –  including those closely aligned with AV. Integrated Systems Events, producers of the Integrated […]

VR Days Europe Delivers New Realities in Europe

WyreStorm Launches In-Wall HDBaseT Transmitter and Standalone PoH Receiver Kits

WyreStorm has released two new in-wall HDBaseT “5Play” transmitter and standalone PoH receiver kits for HDMI and VGA connectivity and distribution in Huddle Rooms. Available in two models, the TX-IW-70-POH-KIT and TX-SW-IW-0201-KITs, both are two-gang in-wall Class A HDBaseT transmitters with PoH receiver kits (with MK-Euro compatible versions available Q4 2017). The TX-IW-70-POH-KIT and TX-SW-IW-0201-KIT are both HDBaseT wall-plates for the delivery of HDMI and VGA with audio signals (up to 4K) and feature front-facing local source connection […]

WyreStorm Launches In-Wall HDBaseT Transmitter and Standalone PoH Receiver Kits

AV Industry Loses Another Icon as John Stiernberg Passes

John Stiernberg, 66, president and founder of Stiernberg Consulting, passed away Nov. 11, 2017, after a months-long battle with cancer. A Chicago area native, John was deeply committed to his college sweetheart and wife of 45 years, the former Jeanne Broughton. Together they founded Stiernberg Consulting in 1993, a seminal business development consultancy within the music, audio-video, and entertainment technology industry. […]

AV Industry Loses Another Icon as John Stiernberg Passes

Learn More About Digital Signage This Wednesday in a Webinar With Lyle Bunn

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Almo Pro AV will host industry expert Lyle Bunn, Centre for Digital Experience Chair as guest speaker for its November LG Spotlight Series webinar. Start planning your strategy for 2018 and join Almo as Bunn looks ahead to discuss upcoming trends in the digital signage space. The contribution of distributors, […]

Learn More About Digital Signage This Wednesday in a Webinar With Lyle Bunn

Registration Open for NSCA’s 20th annual Business & Leadership Conference

Registration for NSCA’s 20th annual Business & Leadership Conference (BLC) is open – and the early-bird discount rate for all BLC 2018 registrations is set to expire after Dec. 15, 2017. Beginning on Dec. 16, 2017, registration fees for members and non-members will increase by $400. NSCA’s BLC has become the industry’s most notable platform […]

Registration Open for NSCA’s 20th annual Business & Leadership Conference