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..
ClearOne announced a co-development initiative that certifies AVer’s ProAV Cameras and PTZ Link software to be fully compatible with ClearOne’s CONVERGE Pro 2 DSP and BMA 360 Beamforming Microphone Array. The collaboration leverages the “powerful capabilities of ClearOne’s BMA 360 ceiling tile beamforming microphone arrays to direct the tracking features of the AVer cameras through […]
Zytronic just partnered with Evoke Creative and Worldline, both creative POS and self-service payment companies, with an interactive touchscreen for new ticket vending machines (TVMs). Initially installed and trialled by Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) at Gatwick Airport, the kiosks are now being rolled out to other stations across the UK’s rail network. As one of […]
PPDS is the technical name for what is commonly referred to (by us industry insiders) as Philips Digital Signage. And, for the last six years, the company has been building a global strategy for becoming a top-three display company; the plan was accelerated last month with the appointment of 20+ year industry veteran Nick Begleries […]
Cinegy GmbH, a provider of software technology for digital video processing, asset management, video compression and automation and playout, has introduced software version 22.10 for Cinegy Route, the simple tool to manage media networks. Cinegy Route is the essential building block for IP-based infrastructures, providing a centralized directory for high volumes of content streams. The […]
As hybrid work becomes a permanent fixture within the modern workforce and employees continue to take advantage of flexible working policies, a hidden mental health crisis could be on the horizon, as excessive device usage and poor management lead to severe challenges for staff engagement across the hybrid environment. As a new Barco ClickShare survey […]
MSolutions will use ISE 2023 to show its new 4K camera extender and integrated soundbar as well as to introduce new AI, 4K and USB solutions (on Stand 2F225). MSolutions is crossing the “resimercial” market with its own “SoHo” (small office/home office) products for huddle spaces, conference rooms and auditoriums. MSolutions will launch a 4K […]
Alcons Audio just debuted the BC272, a self-contained, medium-output cardioid subwoofer system for both permanent and portable ground-stacked applications. It is designed to offer a tight and accurate sub-bass response, for low-frequency extension of any Alcons pro-ribbon system. By means of a front and rear-located woofer configuration, in combination with dedicated processing, the system offers […]
Biamp is shipping its newest Apprimo TEC-X family of AV control pads, designed to provide simple interfaces for presentation spaces and conference rooms via “highly intuitive capacitive touch capabilities, delivered at the price of a keypad controller.” Redesigned for improved speed and responsiveness and adding new features, with this 4.4.x update Biamp has “evolved the […]
As Tightrope Media Systems marks its 25th anniversary, the company is celebrating its history of delivering innovative solutions for digital signage and community media services. Today, Tightrope has evolved into two dedicated divisions: Carousel offers a complete cloud enterprise digital signage software platform with a dedicated Creative Services team, while Cablecast offers video delivery solutions […]
Studio Technologies introduced the Model 342 Intercom Station, a two-channel intercom user station that supports Dante Audio-over-Ethernet (AoE) workflows. The compact, desktop device integrates seamlessly with other Studio Technologies Dante-based intercom system products to create flexible and great-sounding intercom resources. The Model 342 can be used in a variety of broadcast and live events, including […]
The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) announced that it will be highlighting the global ProAV market’s increasing adoption of Internet Protocol Media Experience (IPMX) — a set of open standards-based protocols designed to ensure interoperability for AV-over-IP systems — at ISE 2023, Jan. 31 to Feb. 3 in Barcelona, Spain. Visitors to AIMS’ Booth […]
Kramer and Jabra are collaborating on wireless presentation and collaboration products for huddle spaces in large conference rooms. The solution incorporates the latest VIA Connect2 and VIA Campus2 from Kramer and Jabra’s PanaCast video range to create a bespoke solution designed for the hybrid workplace. The powerful multi-participant content-sharing capabilities of Kramer’s VIA Connect2 for […]
Samsung Electronics America has paired its Samsung Kiosk signature solution with Punchh, a food and beverage loyalty and marketing platform from ParTech Inc. (PAR), in a new partnership to create customer engagement solutions for restaurants and other key verticals. Designed to improve the restaurant and curbside pickup experience, the partnership will help “business owners drive […]
Following the recent announcement of a new Global Sales and Business Development organization, L-Acoustics is pleased to introduce the new Business Development team. Consisting of experts within the company, alongside recent appointments of industry leaders, the Business Development team will “drive the L-Acoustics vision and strategy within key vertical markets while providing expertise and deep […]
The Z-Wave Alliance, the Standards Development Organization (SDO) dedicated to advancing the smart home and Z-Wave technology announced the completion of the Z-Wave Source Code project, which has been published and made available on GitHub to Alliance members. The Z-Wave Source Code Project opens the development of Z-Wave and enables members to contribute code to […]
Williams AV announced the launch of its second-generation dedicated Wi-Fi audio receiver for assistive listening — the WAV Pro Wi-Fi Receiver. The WAV Pro Wi-Fi Receiver uses a new mobile device optimized to be a dedicated assistive listening device. Williams says the WAV Pro Wi-Fi Receiver’s 6.8″ HD+ Infinity display and long runtime make it […]
Snap One announced that it will soon launch its 40th Local Partner Store as part of an aggressive schedule of eight grand openings between Sept. 2022 and March 2023. Following years of successful growth across the United States and Canada, the company is also planning to streamline operations in 2023 by listing all stores under […]
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) recently added four new DVLED displays from LG Business Solutions to its digital display network as part of a complete multi-year airport renovation that aims to improve and modernize the air travel experience. The large direct-view LED displays, which are mounted above the North and South Exit escalators, provide bright, […]
Canon Europe will be returning to ISE 2023, the world’s largest AV systems integration show, to demonstrate how its products can be seamlessly integrated to create solutions for various industries, including corporate and education. Visitors can experience the benefits of Canon’s imaging solutions, including automated conference and lecture capture, virtual corporate studios and VR for […]
Unilumin formed a strategic partnership with Pixotope, a software platform for end-to-end real-time virtual production (XR production) solutions. Pixotope XR Edition “streamlines and simplifies the setup and operation of XR environments, reducing bespoke engineering requirements to power advanced XR workflows.” Unilumin LED volumes, which are used by Televisa Mexico, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, […]
Datapath will be providing a glimpse of the future at ISE 2023 as they unveil the latest improvements to its VSN video wall processors. Datapath VSN controllers are engineered from the ground up for maximum performance, reliability and efficiency. They capture, process, and display content on video walls supporting a range of industries, from small […]
Atlona, a Panduit company, travels to ISE 2023 next month to celebrate an important company milestone while debuting several product innovations and demos that accentuate the company’s sharpened vertical focus. As the new year dawns, Atlona turns 20 and begins its fourth year in operation under Panduit’s ownership. Both offer compelling insights into how Atlona […]
Mo-Sys Engineering, a world leader in image robotics, virtual production, and remote production solutions, successfully delivered a major LED Virtual Production studio for PLAZAMEDIA ahead of its prestigious World Cup broadcast. Following experimentation to find the optimum technical solution and a successful proof-of-concept, leading content solutions provider and sports TV producer PLAZAMEDIA enlisted Mo-Sys to […]
Nearly one year after being acquired by Exertis, Exertis Almo announced it has reached an agreement to acquire certain assets of Caddrillion Engineering & Drafting, LLC, a provider of engineering, drafting and programming resources for technology integrators and consultants. The acquisition, officially effective Jan. 1, 2023, gives Exertis Almo partners greater access to CAD/Engineering services […]
Exertis Almo Executive VP Sam Taylor joined me on my latest videocast to talk about the company’s acquisition announcement — it has acquired Caddrillion. Caddrillion is an AV systems design firm that was started by Justin Gregory, and it’s clear that Exertis Almo sees its future in offering more and more services. Watch Sam give […]
E Ink Holdings today announced that by the end of December 2022, the E Ink global operation and sales sites will have achieved RE20, where 20% of the energy used by the company is generated from renewable sources. E Ink’s factories and offices in Billerica, Fremont and South Hadley in the United States, as well […]
Extron has announced the availability of the MediaPort 300. This new 4K HDMI to USB bridge expands the MediaPort line that integrates ProAV systems with software codec conferencing applications. Supporting software communications platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom, the MediaPort 300 brings 4K capabilities, bridging the gap between simple webcam-to-computer solutions and professional conferencing […]
McIntosh has announced the MC451 Dual Mono Power Amplifier, a combination of a vacuum tube and solid-state amplifier that uses McIntosh’s Hybrid Drive technology. The MC451 follows the intro of McIntosh’s MC901 model. A more compact product, the MC451 is built so that it is easier to place within an audio system, offering 150 Watts […]
ClearOne and Shure Incorporated today jointly announce that they have reached a global settlement of all pending legal disputes. In order to avoid the expense, burden, and uncertainty associated with litigation and to resolve their pending cases against one another, the companies entered into a confidential settlement agreement. The companies have agreed to file dismissals […]
Leica Camera is entering the laser projection market with its own products thanks to a partnership with Hisense. The first model, the Leica Cine 1, has been making the beta-test rounds in the market but it uses laser light technology, and it uses a 0.47” DLP chipset — designed as a short-throw tabletop or mantel-mount […]
Tascam announced the CA-AK1 conversion adapters for the CA-XLR2d Series XLR Microphone Adapter for Mirrorless Cameras. The CA-AK1 conversion adapter allows one CA-XLR2d to connect to cameras from various manufacturers. The new CA-AK1 conversion adapters are available in three varieties: CA-AK1-C: shoe mount adapter for use with Canon cameras and the CA-XLR2d-C CA-AK1-F: shoe mount […]
Sony Electronics’ new Device Management Platform (DMP), optimized for Sony’s BRAVIA professional displays, is comprised of two solutions; one which enables remote device management and a second for secure and quick device setup and distribution. By defining a device and required applications for a given project, Sony’s DMP helps Managed Service Providers (MSP) automate the […]
