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 2017, Canon U.S.A. will be in Booth #3129 showcasing their wide range of projectors that appeal to a number of markets and applications, along with entertaining and innovative partner solutions that help showcase the outstanding image quality and versatility of Canon projectors. In addition, there will be hands-on demonstrations of many of Canon’s renowned professional 4K and high-definition […]
I was joined by Barco Strategic Marketing Director Wouter Bonte today to talk everything InfoComm. Barco’s new UDX 4K Laser projector line is already making a splash in the rental market and the new products will spill into the install market as they begin to ship this summer. Barco’s booth will have a dual-projector seamed-demo that will likely […]
Christie is, obviously, launching a new Spyder X80 next week. The company’s teaser campaign is INCREDIBLE. The imaging is some of the best I’ve ever seen. Christie X80 is capable of managing 80 million pixels across multiple displays. The next-generation Spyder includes: 80 megapixel processing power – processing in true 4K@60Hz performance across multiple displays Single-channel 4K support on every […]
Tightrope Media Systems claims that it’s providing its customers in education, corporate, hospitality, healthcare and other AV verticals with an easier way to drive presentations, announcements, emergency notifications and other content to all displays through a facility. Tightrope is achieving this with integration of enterprise-level digital signage with Apple TV, we think the first in the industry. Being introduced at InfoComm 2017 (June 14-16, Orange County […]
Even though the show doesn’t start until a week from today, our InfoComm coverage is already packed already. This year’s show will, no doubt, be the biggest ever. We have received more pre-InfoComm new product launch stories from the manufacturers than ever before – nearly twice as many as we have in the past. That means companies […]
Bose Professional is hitting the show floor (in booth #4061) at InfoComm with three major new product launches. The company is using InfoComm for the official U.S. rollout of ControlSpace EX, the conferencing solutions that originally debuted at ISE in Amsterdam in February. I nabbed a one-on-one interview with Rob Kosman, Bose’s events and applications manager, today on […]
QSC and Attero Tech have jointly announced the availability of Q-SYS plug-ins for specific Dante and AES67-enabled devices from Attero Tech. Developed and supported by Attero Tech, the plug-ins provide comprehensive audio and control integration with QSC’s Q-SYS Platform. Plug-ins will be available for a range of Attero Tech devices including the unHX2D HDMI audio-to-Dante de-embedder/embedder, the unD6IO-BT and the new unAX2IO+ […]
Middle Atlantic Products will reveal how it’s building towards the future at InfoComm 2017, June 14-16 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The company will demonstrate its latest furniture, rack, mount, connectivity, and power solutions that address the needs of today’s commercial applications. A special Innovation Pavilion, within booth 1928, will display concept solutions that imagine […]
Dataton is best known for WATCHOUT. WATCHOUT is, by far, the easiest, fastest and most reliable way to create giant, live presentations – from the smallest conference gig all the way to image mapping the most famous buildings in the world or the court at the NCAA Final-4 Basketball tournament, WATCHOUT can do it. Gary was joined on today’s Rants and rAVe’s podcast by Marty […]
Media Solutions has announced a new feature for the MS-TestPro, a handheld solution for in-field testing of HDBaseT systems and cabling, designed especially for AV installers, integrators and technicians. The new feature allows installers to generate a certification report, inspect the quality of each cable installed, thus simplifying the installation of HDBaseT networks, including compatibility with 4K format. The MS-TestPro generates […]
Gary was joined by Sony’s Rick Perkins this morning on his Rants and rAVe’s podcast to rAVe about the new Sony Vision Exchange. Vision Exchange is one of those products you have to see it demo’d to really see all the features. It basically turns any lecture hall or classroom in a college into a wireless multi-collaboration system. It’s […]
Altia Systems, creators of PanaCast 2 — the world’s first Panoramic-4K plug-and-play video camera system, has worked with Intel to launch PanaCast Whiteboard, a computer software that detects content on an existing whiteboard and displays it as an individual screen within a video conference. The software automatically improves image quality and corrects distortion to produce a clear whiteboard image, enhancing […]
At the ISE show in Amsterdam earlier this year, Kramer launched Kramer Control – their cloud-based control system that they say is easier to program (or is pre-programmed) than traditional control systems. I asked Itai Ben Gal of Kramer’s control group to join me on today’s Rants and rAVe’s podcast to talk about what makes Kramer’s control solution different from the […]
Altia Systems, creators of PanaCast 2 Panoramic-4K USB video camera system, has worked with Intel to launch PanaCast Whiteboard, a computer vision software that detects content on an existing whiteboard and displays (in any room) and adds it in (automatically) into a vide meeting. This may not seem like a big deal but, watch this videocast with their CEO and […]
QSC has introduced the CXD-Q and CXD-Qn eight-channel network processing amplifiers. Designed specifically for integration with the Q-SYS Platform, these amplifiers can take advantage of a “whole system” design philosophy where they can be configured and managed like all other elements of a Q-SYS system. The CXD-Q Series also features its Flexible Amplifier Summing Technology (FAST), which enables the ability to combine up to […]
RealMotion today introduced its RealMotion content generation, editing and monitoring platform that consists of the RM Designer, RM Server, and RM Admin components. The platform will be formally unveiled and demonstrated at InfoComm 2017 at Booth #1486. In terms of real-time power, RealMotion is designed for maximum speed and pixel throughput and is capable of driving up to 12 FHD signals […]
Today’s edition of my Rants and rAVe’s podcast includes the first public showing of Logitech’s new MeetUp ConferenceCam I was honored to be joined by Logitech’s Head of Marketing for the Collaboration Business Unit, Joan Vandermate, who explains the features behind the 4K USB camera and what makes it perfect for small rooms and huddle spaces. This is one […]
Logitech just announced a USB-based conference camera called the Logitech MeetUp. Designed specifically for small conference rooms and huddle rooms, MeetUp’s 120-degree field of view makes every seat at the table clearly visible during a meeting. With acoustics custom-tuned for huddle rooms and a compact all-in-one design, MeetUp is USB and connected to any USB-conferencing […]
Optoma is announcing two industry firsts today. The Optoma UHD60 and UHD65 are native 4K projectors, with both models below $2,500. The Optoma UHD60 and UHD65 are both 3840×2160 UHD resolution, include High Dynamic Range (HDR) compatibility using HDR10, along with REC.2020 wide color gamut and DCI-P3 coverage. They feature vertical lens shift and a […]
WolfVision will use booth 3801 at InfoComm to launch Microsoft 365 integration with their Cynap line — calling the new version, appropriately, Cynap 365. The Linux-based Cynap can play, display, record, and stream all commonly used media simultaneously during meetings, lectures, and collaborative sessions. WolfVision’s RSM, Jason Dovel, was on this edition of Gary’s Rants and rAVe’s podcast and he not […]
WolfVision has a new addition to the Cynap portfolio with the new vSolution Cynap 365 — marketed as the first and only collaboration device to offer full wired and wireless 4K AV connectivity with an intuitive Office 365 and Skype for business endpoint for a more robust, open VC solution. It is designed for collaborative meeting rooms, huddle spaces, and interactive […]
Gary was joined on this edition of his Rants and rAVe’s podcast by Anchor Audio‘s Cy Bates who talks about a very cool NBC Studios live demo Anchor did (you can watch that demo here) as well as their plans for InfoComm 2017 — including an in-booth game as well as a happy-hour that takes place both […]
Chief developed a new outdoor mount series designed to protect outdoor display investments. The new weatherproof ODM series kicks off with two durable wall mount solutions. The new mounts will be on display at InfoComm booth 2600. Both mounts feature weatherproof design, including outdoor-rated finishing, galvanized plating and stainless steel hardware. They pair perfectly with many outdoor-rated displays for […]
Neutrik USA announces several important new features for its XIRIUM PRO Wireless Cable Replacement System. Expanding upon the full bandwidth, compression-free, low latency, FCC license-free attributes that have already made XIRIUM PRO a favorite among live sound professionals, the new features add greater functionality and security while increasing the system’s versatility. Foremost among XIRIUM PRO’s new features […]
ENCO is preparing for its InfoComm debut in Orlando next week, with plans to introduce its large array of automation and playout solutions to the commercial AV market. Long known in the broadcast market for delivering the best price-to-performance ratio across automated workflows, ENCO has recently gained traction with AV systems integrators and end users […]
Sharp is in booth 3401 and is heading to InfoComm with a plethora of new products the year. But, specifically, their focus on digital signage will obvious this year. They are one of the first companies to integrate the Mini OPS standard but also have a system on a chip (SoC) option, too. Gary Bailer, Sharp’s Director of Product […]
Gary was joined by NEC Display’s Rich Ventura today on a video version of his Rants and rAVe podcast – and this one was definitely a rAVe! The NEC ThinkHub is coming off a four-city roadshow, where 500+ people got to play with it first-hand. The response is that NEC Display’s collaboration with T1V for the ThunkHub collaboration board in 55” […]
Chief is packing InfoComm booth 2600 with new solutions for the digital signage market.Floor-to-Ceiling plates provide an aesthetic solution that adds stability to locations where the ceiling or wall aren’t available or able to support an installation. The system works with current Fusion ceiling mounts and accessories, and supports a wide variety of configurations, including stacked and back-to-back. […]
Gary caught up with Anchor Audio‘s new director of sales, Nick Craig, on a pre-InfoComm videocast today where he talks about why Anchor added their Air feature to the Bigfoot and Beacon portable PA systems. Air is their wireless system and they have a very cool feature where you an use different PA’s together, wirelessly. Watch this videocast with Nick […]
The world’s first look at the new indoor LED M Series (m for mobile) from Absen happens right here – on Gary’s latest Rants and rAVe podcast. The M series is completely modular – even the video board is modular. On this special InfoComm videocast Gary is joined by Absen’s Marketing Communications Manager, Alison Maxson. And, Absen’s Key Account […]
To say that the “perceived” sudden departure of CEDIA‘s short-time president and CEO, Vin Bruno isn’t big news would be a lie. It’s all nearly every Home AV manufacturer I’ve spoken to over the past two weeks has asked about it, asked if I know what happened, asked if I knew if Vin got fired, asked if […]
In this edition of Gary’s Rants and rAVe’s podcast, Altia Systems the PanaCast camera people, hints at a big addition at InfoComm. Gary talks to Aurangzeb Khan, President and CEO, of Altia Systems (exhibiting in booth 3770) and after a big ISE, they are coming to InfoComm with the PanaCast 2 – 180-degree, panoramic USB 4K camera with auto-switching – and the […]
