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..

PhaseTech Will Launch Power Lux DSP Subwoofers at CEDIA Expo 2023

PhaseTech just launched the Power Lux DSP subwoofers. Using DSP to control the amplifier and driver, four of these subwoofers will officially debut at CEDIA Expo in Denver, Colorado, from Sept. 7-9, 2023, at booth 909. The Power Lux DSP subwoofers — the PL-10S and PL-12S compact sealed subs and the PL-10P and PL-12P ported […]

PhaseTech Will Launch Power Lux DSP Subwoofers at CEDIA Expo 2023

Atlona Opens Newly Updated EMEA Training Center in Germany

Atlona, a Panduit company, opened its newly updated EMEA Training Center in Schwalbach, Germany, just outside Frankfurt at the Panduit European headquarters. Originally opened in 2020, the facility has been completely renovated and restructured to serve the next generation of AV training requirements, with all content and equipment unified with company training facilities in the […]

Atlona Opens Newly Updated EMEA Training Center in Germany

LG Business Solutions USA Launches Line of Patient Engagement Boards

LG Business Solutions USA has launched a new line of “Patient Engagement Boards” that empower hospitals to outfit patient rooms with crisp high-definition screens for displaying patient information such as their name, schedule, a list of caregivers, native language and more. Available now, the 43-inch UHD model and 32-inch FHD model are UL-listed for Health […]

LG Business Solutions USA Launches Line of Patient Engagement Boards

Christie Launches M 4K15 RGB, M 4K+15 RGB Projectors

Christie just launched two new RGB pure laser projectors: the M 4K15 RGB and M 4K+15 RGB. Part of the M 4K RGB Series, they deliver 15,750 lumens and are “designed for the most demanding applications, including staging and live events, projection mapping spectacles, and theme park attractions.” In addition to being RGB laser, Christie […]

Christie Launches M 4K15 RGB, M 4K+15 RGB Projectors

Snap One and Control4 Sue Josh.ai Over AVA Remote

Snap One sent a letter to its partners today telling them they believe that Josh.ai’s new AVA remote infringe on its IP for the Josh Remote. Although they aren’t shutting down the compatibility of Josh.ai with Control4 controllers, they have filed a lawsuit, as of today, in the US District Court for the District of […]

Snap One and Control4 Sue Josh.ai Over AVA Remote

Destination Outdoors Will Be Returning to CEDIA Expo 2023

CEDIA Expo announced the return of Destination Outdoors, an outdoor oasis highlighting AV technology from Coastal Source, Draper At Home and Just Video Walls. Coastal Source, a manufacturer of outdoor audio and lighting systems, has partnered with Draper At Home, a manufacturer of residential window shades and audiovisual equipment, and Just Video Walls, a manufacturer […]

Destination Outdoors Will Be Returning to CEDIA Expo 2023

Commercial Integrator Expo Announces Networking Events for 2023 Show

Commercial Integrator Expo announced an array of networking events at Commercial Integrator Expo 2023 from Sept. 6-9, 2023, in Denver, CO. Commercial Integrator Expo 2023 will feature a robust schedule of events, including educational training opportunities, programming features and special happenings to connect attendees with peers and exhibitors. “Tradeshows provide a platform for attendees to […]

Commercial Integrator Expo Announces Networking Events for 2023 Show

German School-Safety-Focused Ed-Tech IT Firm, Prowise, Wins Bid to Add AV Tech to 15,000 Classrooms

The Dutch IT and education company Prowise will equip 15,000 classrooms in seven German federal states with large screens over the next four years. The contract was awarded after a European tender by the German cooperative ProVitako, which consists exclusively of public IT service providers. The contract is worth around 45 million euros and is […]

German School-Safety-Focused Ed-Tech IT Firm, Prowise, Wins Bid to Add AV Tech to 15,000 Classrooms

Sony’s MAS-A100 Beamforming Microphone Makes a Significant Impact on the University of Guelph

The University of Guelph has always been a hub of academic excellence, and its classrooms buzz with discussions and debates. With the advent of new beamforming innovations coupled with the need to broadcast classroom activities to remote participants, the University of Guelph turned to advanced technology to provide the same quality of education to all […]

Sony’s MAS-A100 Beamforming Microphone Makes a Significant Impact on the University of Guelph

Korbyt Anywhere Now Available on Zoom App Marketplace

Korbyt announced that Korbyt Anywhere is available on the Zoom App Marketplace. Korbyt users now have the ability to distribute content via the Zoom workflow. Korbyt’s integration with the Zoom ecosystem is the first major product milestone since the company received a growth investment from Clearhaven Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm. The investment aims […]

Korbyt Anywhere Now Available on Zoom App Marketplace

Legrand Shading Systems, Vantage Announce Plans for CEDIA Expo 2023

Legrand Shading Systems and Vantage will present the latest in luxury and smart home shading and lighting control at CEDIA EXPO 2023, in booth 1506. Both will feature the Experience Room, where installers will see the latest in the Vantage LHUMAN human-centric lighting (HCL) solution, including KolorTune Fixture Alliance and Keypad partners and Legrand Shading […]

Legrand Shading Systems, Vantage Announce Plans for CEDIA Expo 2023

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1263: NETGEAR Details CEDIA Expo CIX 2023 Plans

On my latest episode of Rants & rAVes, NETGEAR’s director of product marketing, John Henkel, joins not only to detail what you can expect in its booth (#3547) at the upcoming CEDIA Expo and CIX show but also to offer information on educational classes for you to learn more. Register for the classes here and […]

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1263: NETGEAR Details CEDIA Expo CIX 2023 Plans

C2G Adds HDMI HDBaseT + USB-B to A and RS232 Over Cat Extender

C2G announced its new HDMI HDBaseT + USB-B to A and RS232 Over Cat Extender (18Gbps), model C2G30055. It’s a solution for when USB must also be extended alongside HDMI video and audio to interactive whiteboards and displays, or in any installation that goes far beyond the length limitations of standard HDMI and USB cabling. […]

C2G Adds HDMI HDBaseT + USB-B to A and RS232 Over Cat Extender

Snap One Launches New Set of OvrC-Compatible Araknis Switches, Routers

Snap One just launched a new set of OvrC-compatible Araknis switches and routers. These commercial-grade ​switches and routers enable “high-speed processes and communication and support advanced use cases such as building management systems, 4×4 Wi-Fi 6 and high-bandwidth installations while ensuring partners can complete jobs of any size or complexity.” To fully support the latest […]

Snap One Launches New Set of OvrC-Compatible Araknis Switches, Routers

Extron Now Shipping NBP VC1 D, NBP VC2 D Network Button Panels

Extron is already shipping its NBP VC1 D and NBP VC2 D Network Button Panels. These customizable AV system control interfaces are designed for use with Extron control systems and HC 400 Series products. They connect to your control processors via standard Ethernet and provide “convenient volume control within a room.” The NBP VC1 D […]

Extron Now Shipping NBP VC1 D, NBP VC2 D Network Button Panels

Zoom Now Thinks WFH Doesn’t Work As Well As The Company Originally Thought

I am sure, by now, you’ve likely read all the stories about Zoom demanding all its employees — living within 50 miles of any Zoom office — start working in the office at least two days a week, some three days a week. This, to me, is a bit ironic as, in 2022, Zoom published […]

Zoom Now Thinks WFH Doesn’t Work As Well As The Company Originally Thought

Scott Steinberg Will Give Keynote at CEDIA Expo 2023

CEDIA Association announced that Scott Steinberg will serve as this year’s distinguished Keynote speaker at CEDIA Expo 2023. Steinberg will speak on “The Unstoppable A.I. Revolution That’s Coming to the Home,” sponsored by Lutron. Steinberg’s speech is expected to explore the “ever-evolving landscape of smart home technologies, the impact of artificial intelligence, and the future […]

Scott Steinberg Will Give Keynote at CEDIA Expo 2023

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1262: Here’s Everything You Can Expect from AtlasIED at Commercial Integrator Expo, CEDIA Expo 2023

Gary was joined by AtlasIED’s VP of sales, Michael Peveler, to talk about its (literally) award-winning AS Series and new Atlas + FYNE partnership. Atlas is well-propositioned to grow in both the high-end residential and commercial AV markets — especially in hospitality — thanks to both product lines. So, watch this interview with Michael — […]

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1262: Here’s Everything You Can Expect from AtlasIED at Commercial Integrator Expo, CEDIA Expo 2023

ISE Will Celebrate 20th Birthday at 2024 Show

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) announced that the 2024 edition of the show will mark its 20th birthday. Since its inception in Geneva in 2004, ISE has grown into an industry-defining event, bringing together professionals, innovators, and thought leaders from around the world. ISE 2024 promises to be another “highlight in the history of the event.” […]

ISE Will Celebrate 20th Birthday at 2024 Show

Studio Technologies Adds Model 5312 Intercom Station

Studio Technologies just debuted the Model 5312 Intercom Station with 12 independent talk and listen channels and support for Dante audio-over-Ethernet network technology. The Model 5312 is a rack-mounted unit that is designed to serve as an audio control center for production and support personnel in applications such as on-air television sports and news broadcasting, […]

Studio Technologies Adds Model 5312 Intercom Station

Desmet Studios Upgrades Intercom System with ODIN OMNEO

Desmet Studios upgraded its intercom system to an RTS solution; based around an ODIN OMNEO digital intercom matrix working in tandem with KP-Series keypanels. The solution was supplied by local RTS partner Amptec and installed by the studio’s Head Technician, Maykel van Os. Based in an art deco building in the Plantage district of Amsterdam, […]

Desmet Studios Upgrades Intercom System with ODIN OMNEO

WeWork Utilizes Mersive’s Solstice Collaboration Platform

Mersive Technologies’ Solstice collaboration platform continues to be deployed globally at more than 500 WeWork coworking locations to create collaboration systems for WeWork members, offering sharing and collaboration. Solstice also enables WeWork to integrate its booking systems with Mersive’s Dynamic Digital Signage for a branded in-room user experience and more cost-efficient use of WeWork spaces. […]

WeWork Utilizes Mersive’s Solstice Collaboration Platform

PPDS Plans to Expand Display Production in 2024

PPDS (aka: Philips professional displays) announced the latest phase of its local-for-local manufacturing approach, with an expansion from 30,000 displays in 2023 to 100,000 pieces to be produced in its Mexico facility in 2024. The factory in Tijuana was established to support the launch of PPDS’ range of Chromecast built-in Philips MediaSuite hospitality TVs in […]

PPDS Plans to Expand Display Production in 2024

CEDIA Symposium Will Feature Discussions on AI in the Home

Artificial Intelligence is coming for the home. Are you ready? The CEDIA Symposium promises an engaging afternoon of thought-provoking discussions led by industry visionaries, AI experts, top integrators and manufacturers. It is an opportunity for home tech professionals to gain insights into the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and how to leverage it for maximum […]

CEDIA Symposium Will Feature Discussions on AI in the Home

ArtPlayer Chooses LG SuperSign Cloud to Deploy Cloud Art Service

ArtPlayer has decided to use the LG SuperSign Cloud for collaboration to deploy its cloud art service in places including retail, hospitality, transportation, healthcare, education and corporate environments where the benefits of art “can be advantageously displayed.” ArtPlayer can be used for digital signage or for displaying artwork. Additionally, the company says ArtPlayer can “contribute […]

ArtPlayer Chooses LG SuperSign Cloud to Deploy Cloud Art Service

Lightware Visual Engineering Promotes Simplified Connectivity for Global Investment Firm at Hudson Yards

Nested within the West Side of Midtown Manhattan, Hudson Yards has become one of the city’s most popular areas. The neighborhood has various shops and culinary experiences, corporate offices for global leaders, significant public art and dynamic cultural institutions and stunning residences. Spanning an entire city block, 50 Hudson Yards has become New York City’s […]

Lightware Visual Engineering Promotes Simplified Connectivity for Global Investment Firm at Hudson Yards

CEDIA Announces Finalists for 2023 CEDIA Smart Home Awards Projects

CEDIA announced the finalists Tuesday for the 2023 CEDIA Smart Home Awards projects. Judged by a panel of global industry experts, the CEDIA Awards program represents the “finest residential projects of the year.” CEDIA says it received significant interest in the 2023 program with submissions reaching their highest since 2018. “The CEDIA Smart Home Awards […]

CEDIA Announces Finalists for 2023 CEDIA Smart Home Awards Projects

AVPro Global Acquires AudioControl’s Home Audio Division

AVPro Global, parent company of AVPro Edge, Murideo, and Bullet Train audio/video distribution products, announced the acquisition of the Home Audio division of AudioControl from AAMP Holdings, Inc. Through the deal, AVPro Global will assume ownership of the AudioControl Home business. AAMP will retain its AudioControl Vehicle Technology business with no change to its operations. […]

AVPro Global Acquires AudioControl’s Home Audio Division

Seymour-Screen Excellence, StormAudio, Grimani Systems, RowOne Partner for Networked Audio-over-IP Demo at CEDIA Expo 2023

Seymour-Screen Excellence, StormAudio, Grimani Systems and RowOne will unite to offer an 11.6.6 fully digital, networked AES67 Audio-over-IP demonstration in Sound Room 10 during CEDIA Expo 2023. This presentation is a CEDIA Expo-first, harnessing the cutting-edge capabilities of networked Audio-over-IP technology while bringing together the “collective expertise and best practices from top industry brands.” It promises […]

Seymour-Screen Excellence, StormAudio, Grimani Systems, RowOne Partner for Networked Audio-over-IP Demo at CEDIA Expo 2023

Nice Announces New Board Among Other Leadership and Structural Changes

Nice announced changes including establishing a new board to provide what its own press release described as, “strategic oversight of regional operations, a move indicating a sustained commitment to increasing shareholder value, improving corporate governance, and driving strategic growth. The Board will lead four specialized committees, each focused on accelerating growth in the areas of […]

Nice Announces New Board Among Other Leadership and Structural Changes

Amerlux Adds New Hornet HP Select Downlight

Amerlux announced the latest addition to its Hornet downlight series — a fixture that caters to retail and commercial applications without compromising on budget or design, according to the company. The new Hornet HP Select downlight offers an output of over 2,000 lumens in a 75-degree distribution. The series also offers a Solite lensing feature […]

Amerlux Adds New Hornet HP Select Downlight

PPDS Appoints Jens Wunderlich as Global Product Manager LED Displays

PPDS (aka: Philips professional displays) announced the appointment of LED product specialist Jens Wunderlich as the company’s new global product manager LED displays. Based in Berlin, but with a global remit, Jens will spearhead the next phase of the company’s global growth strategy and ambitions for its advanced and evolving portfolio of highly versatile, low-energy, […]

PPDS Appoints Jens Wunderlich as Global Product Manager LED Displays