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..
Xilica has partnered with Lumens Digital Optics to integrate Lumens’ Pan-Tilt-Zoom camera functionality into Xilica’s Cat5-based audio room systems with no upfront programming or licensing. The joint solution is available through mutual distribution partners in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Xilica’s automated camera-tracking technology utilizes data feeds from a range of beamforming ceiling microphone arrays […]
Waves Audio announced the eMotion LV1 Session Editor, allowing engineers to efficiently prepare for their live performances by setting up LV1 mixer sessions offline at any time and anywhere. This software serves as an offline Session Editor for the Waves eMotion LV1 live mixer and can be downloaded for free. It provides users with a […]
Tempest, the manufacturer of outdoor enclosures for digital projectors, has developed a new line of enclosures designed for the Epson EB-PU Series large venue projectors. The Tempest BreezePU enclosures are designed for straightforward outdoor landscape applications. In recent years, the projection industry has experienced a growth in demand for experiential applications, including outdoor projects that […]
Flock Audio has announced that the PATCH VT line of digitally-controlled analog patch bays, is now shipping. PATCH VT features 128-point connections – 64 Inputs X 64 Outputs – in a 3U rack-mount chassis that also includes many of the extended features available in Flock’s largest I/O Model PATCH XT. PATCH VT is available now […]
HP Poly launched a bunch of new UCC products aimed at solving connectivity and the fluidness of video and audio in a hybrid workplace. They include new headsets, a new phone, updates to the sidebar products and better software solutions. For the headsets, the launches include: Savi 8400 Office Series — This new wireless DECT […]
It’s another post-InfoComm-2023 videocast! This time, my guest is Sennheiser’s David Missall, insights manager consultants & manager technical application engineer. David shows a the company’s newest products — the TeamConnect Bar Solutions and its new TeamConnect Ceiling Medium mic array. With the two models of the TeamConnect Bar, Sennheiser enters the video camera market. And […]
tvONE is shipping the new CORIOmaster2 LITE (CM2-541) video processor for small to medium LED installations, projection edge-blends and monitor walls. CORIOmaster2 LITE is an all-in-one 4K video processor that leverages tvONE’s CORIO processing engine. Equipped with a range of features similar to tvONE’s CORIOmaster2 video processor, CORIOmaster2 LITE is the ideal choice for small […]
EnGenius Technologies just debuted its Cloud Wi-Fi 7 series for enterprises. The ECW536 is powered by the Qualcomm Networking Pro 1220 platform and is a cloud-managed Wi-Fi 7 4x4x4 Wireless Access Point that uses the new Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be) Standard and ultra-fast aggregate speeds of up to 18.8 Gbps. Key Features of the ECW536 […]
Beeyond Media today announced that it has joined forces with Place Exchange, a supply-side platform (SSP) for programmatic out-of-home (OOH). The integration will extend Beeyond Media’s extensive DOOH inventory, which spans over 17 countries, even further by adding hundreds of thousands of premium screens across the United States, Canada and Latin America. The partnership will […]
Lumens Digital Optics announced that Chester Lee has joined as the VP of Sales for the Americas region. Lee has 20 years of sales experience, including senior commercial roles at major IT and networking manufacturers. Lee expressed his enthusiasm about joining Lumens: “I am proud to have the opportunity to work for such a dynamic organization […]
Q-SYS, a division of QSC UK & Ireland Limited, has officially launched Q-SYS House, a 12,000 square-foot U.K. Experience and Training Centre just outside London, England. Q-SYS House, Egham, is just 10 minutes from Heathrow Airport and 30 minutes from central London and will offer customers a “hands-on experience of the Q-SYS audio, video & […]
PK Sound, the robotic line array company, has formally released V1.0 of its PK .dynamics robotic system control software for Windows and macOS. Combining every stage of the modern live sound workflow in a single solution, .dynamics lets users take their designs from conception to the real world with the flexibility of real-time coverage adjustments […]
Extron introduced the DTP3 T 301 and DTP3 R 301, long-distance, digital twisted pair extenders for sending HDMI, USB 2.0, audio and bidirectional RS-232 signals up to 330 feet (100 meters) over a shielded Cat6A cable. These HDCP 2.3-compliant products include proven technologies that extend video with optimal image quality and support video resolutions up […]
LG Electronics declared its vision to transform from its current position as a hardware-based home appliance brand to a “smart life solution company” (aka: SaaS company). During a launch today at the LG Sciencepark in Seoul, South Korea, CEO William Cho outlined the vision built on three growth engines: pursuing new platform-based service businesses through […]
Audio-Technica announced a new exclusive relationship with the MotoAmerica race series, whereby Audio-Technica will serve as the official Broadcast Partner for microphones and headphones for the organization. MotoAmerica is the USA’s premier race series sanctioned by the American Motorcycle Association. The country’s top riders in multiple classes compete for the title each season across several […]
PPDS has announced the appointment of LED specialist, Marco Priebe, as the company’s new key account manager and business development manager LED for the DACH market. With more than 23 years of top-level LED sales experience, Marco is one of the industry’s most accomplished talents, having held a series of senior management positions, delivering success […]
BenQ announced that the ANTON learning app is now available on BenQ Boards. Used by over “15 million learners and teachers in over 60,000 schools,” the ANTON learning app features learning material across a multitude of subjects, with the goal of making learning fun for students and easy for teachers to create and deliver engaging […]
E Ink, the originator of ePaper technology, announced the first installation of E Ink Kaleido 3 Outdoor smart transit signage in Sydney, Australia. The project features 12 smart transportation signs that are equipped with solar-power panels, enabling a zero-emission digital display that optimizes curbside management for the greater Sydney community. The installation, led by Mercury […]
The SDVoE Alliance announced Niveo Professional has joined the SDVoE Alliance as an adopting member. Niveo Professional designs, builds, tests and manufactures enterprise-grade AV over IP switching solutions for commercial and high-end residential AV installations. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Niveo Professional brings rich experience in telecommunications. Recently, Niveo Professional has progressed into the development of […]
On the latest post-InfoComm-2023 episode of Rants & rAVes, Visix CEO and President Sean Matthews joins me to debut its Choros AR-Based Space Booking App. It truly revolutionizes not just meeting spaces but all spaces with virtual and AR signage capabilities. It also offers a complete booking app integrated right into the platform — watch! […]
Steve Durkee is assuming the role of CEO at BrightSign; after spending more than a decade bustling Legrand AV (and Milestone AV) into a ProAV powerhouse brand. Steve brings a wealth of experience, expertise and a proven track record of success in the professional AV space. His strategic thinking, innovative mindset and strong leadership skills […]
Legrand‘s lighting control brand Vantage today announced a strategic alliance with the Lucetta brand from Elemental LED, a new partner in the Vantage LHUMAN Light Fixture Alliance. The partnership ensures Lucetta’s robust low-voltage linear lighting solutions pair with Vantage’s LHUMAN human centric lighting (HCL) solution, allowing installers to “create lighting scenes with precise color temperature […]
Visionary has announced a partnership with prodyTel, a German-based distributor to expand and strengthen Visionary’s presence throughout Germany. “prodyTel is one of Germany’s leading distributors for audiovisual IT solutions, unified communications, sound reinforcement and media technology,” said Scott Freshman, chief operations officer for Visionary. “prodyTel has developed a unique expertise in the distribution environment. Their […]
Commercial Integrator Expo, the new exposition and conference for the commercial audiovisual integration channel and technology managers, launches educational programming for Commercial Integrator Expo 2023. The newly introduced Commercial Integrator Expo Conference will include over 50 sessions designed to inspire industry professionals to think more broadly about how they approach their business, introduce them to […]
DTEN has spent the last year or so adding Microsoft Teams Certification to its UCC product line after years of being Zoom-Certified. But the company didn’t just add MS Teams as a feature. Instead, it’s building entire product lines around the platform — and winning awards in the process. This InfoComm 2023 wrap-up videocast with […]
Extron added the GPO NEX-series of video wall displays to the Extron Quantum Ultra Certification program. When coupled with Extron Quantum Ultra and Quantum Ultra II 8K Videowall Processors, select display models of the GPO NEX-series have been certified for “consistent, stable presentation of source content.” These video wall displays have “passed Extron’s extensive testing […]
It’s unlikely that any esports venue has ever existed without a little bit (or a lot) of Sony gear. From cameras to LEDs and everything in between, Sony has it and has likely raised an entire generation of players via its PlayStation console gaming systems. Sony’s Rich Ventura joins me to talk about esports and […]
JVC Professional Video announced the availability of its new workflow solutions aimed at smaller production teams ― such as classrooms, courthouses, houses of worship, college sports broadcasters and local news OTA stations. Among these are the new KM-IP8 and KM-IP8S4 CONNECTED CAM vMix Studio Switchers, the RM-LP350G CONNECTED CAM vMix Control Surface, the KM-HD6 CONNECTED […]
PPDS (aka: Philips professional displays) announced the installation of 286x Chromecast built-in, Netflix-ready, Philips MediaSuite TVs inside the new SkiStar Lodge Hundfjället – one of Sweden’s most popular and picturesque ski resort hotels – providing guests with complete and unrivalled control of their in-room digital entertainment experience. Located in the village of Salen, and surrounded by stunning snow-capped […]
Christie’s 1-chip DLP-based Inspire Series projectors was selected by visitor attractions in China’s southern Guangdong province as their preferred projection system, captivating audiences. Over 80 projectors, including the Christie DWU760-iS, DWU860-iS, and DWU960-iS models, have been fitted in the China Qiaodu Museum of Overseas Chinese and Jiangmen Local Chronicles Hall in Jiangmen City, as well […]
According to Zoom, the average size of a Zoom Room suits 4.2 people. We’re not sure what the 0.2 person is like or if they are a remote user or a data point, but one thing we are sure of is that a 27-person Zoom Room is highly unusual. So, how does it work and […]
NSCA announced the election of new NSCA leadership as part of its executive committee, including a new president, as well as many other NSCA leadership changes and the addition of a new officer to its board of directors for 2023-2024. Dan Schmidtendorff, president and CEO at Communication Company and current NSCA vice president, assumes the […]
