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..
SoundTube Entertainment has released the LA880i-IIand LA808i-II line array speakers in white with an updated aluminum casing. The new array aesthetic was initially introduced in 2021. SoundTube LA880i-II’s proprietary LAPS (Line Array-Point Source) three-way design provides a “very short near-field extent and hearty far-field performance to create clear and concise sound.” The LA880i-II maintains a more consistent ratio of array […]
Audinate Group announced today that Dante Brooklyn 3 audio networking module is now shipping to customers. Announced in June at InfoComm 22, the new module is a pin-compatible replacement for one of Audinate’s most popular products, Dante Brooklyn 2, which has been redesigned to ensure continuous availability while delivering support for current and future Dante […]
Hiperwall announced that Seneca, an Arrow Electronics company and manufacturer of purpose-built computing hardware, will provide a variety of pre-imaged Hiperwall Certified video wall controller PCs that are optimized for a range of video wall applications. Hiperwall Certified PCs from Seneca can be delivered in rack mount and tower form factors and are purpose-built for […]
Panasonic Connect announced four wireless microphone additions to the audio ecosystem aimed at corporate, legal and classroom presentations, and now, unified communication collaboration applications. Among these updates, Panasonic has launched a software integration that allows Panasonic wireless microphones to trigger presets on Panasonic’s full suite of PTZ cameras. Using the PTZ control center software and SF300 software […]
Earlier this month, TD SYNNEX held its annual Inspire Conference in Greenville, South Carolina. It included over 3,000 AV and tech pros who provided a plethora of insights into where the market is today and where it’s heading. TD SYNNEX’s own senior vice president, product management, Sandi Stambaugh, details this as well as how it […]
The SDVoE Alliance announced that Farlink Wireless Technology has joined the SDVoE Alliance as an adopting member. Founded in 2020, Farlink Technology Ltd. is a Hong Kong-based, company with multiple branch offices established in Mainland China. With the growing global IoT market, the demand for effective communication solutions in many industries has greatly increased, and Farlink is […]
Mackie, a world leader in high-quality professional audio products, announces M•Caster Studio, the new flagship of its M•Caster Series of livestreaming mixers. Designed to be the heart and hub of your livestreaming setup, M•Caster Studio was created to be the ultimate professional audio solution for Twitch-based gamers, YouTube Live creators, podcasters and livestreaming professionals. Mackie’s […]
Pasternack has released a new line of temperature-compensated amplifiers covering broadband and ultra-broadband frequencies ranging from 0.5 GHz to 40 GHz. These temperature-compensated amplifiers are available with and without heatsinks to address multiple precision performance and test-and-measurement applications. Designs feature integrated voltage regulators covering a DC voltage ranging from +12 Vdc to +15 Vdc and power […]
Vizrt just launched a cloud-based broadcast solution dubbed Viz Now, a tool for automating deployments of live production tools in the cloud. According to Vizrt, with Viz Now non-technical production staff can create end-to-end, fully pre-configured live productions in the cloud at the click of a button, including 4K switching, broadcast-quality graphics, studio automation, replay/slow-motion, […]
Broadcast Pix today announced that customers upgrading to a new Hybrid model before end of the year will receive a free RoboPix PTZ Camera in addition to the regular trade-in credits. Customers who trade in a Slate, Flint, Mica, Granite, BPswitch or NewTek TriCaster switcher will save up to 25% off a new FX Hybrid, […]
Nureva just announced the HDL410 system, the first of the Nureva audio conferencing systems designed for larger hybrid spaces. The system combines two Nureva microphone and speaker bars with a new connect module, powered by next-generation Microphone Mist technology; creating a coverage map to deliver pro audio mic pick-up performance in extra-large working and learning spaces up to 35′ x 55′ (10. […]
The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) announced that it has released DisplayPort 2.1, the latest version of the DisplayPort specification, which is backward compatible with and supersedes the previous version of DisplayPort (DisplayPort 2.0). VESA has been working closely with member companies to ensure that products supporting DisplayPort 2.0 would actually meet the newer, more […]
Gary was joined by the co-founder of Twisted Tech, the runner-up award winner for the “most innovative new product at CEDIA Expo 2022. Boris Braun became inspired to start the company by doing what every tech does — terminating Cat cable. And, he’s patented a way to make it faster, as you’ll see from this […]
From 2014 to 2017, the University of Houston Cougars football team won 16 straight games on its home gridiron — the John O’Quinn Field at TDECU Stadium — marking the longest active home winning streak in the nation at the time. However, the PA system for the facility, which opened in August of 2014, didn’t share […]
The recently refurbished Footasylum retail store in Bristol, UK, has completed the installation of a giant new Philips video wall, helping to drive footfall and boost the customer experience. Established in 2005, Footasylum is one of the leading retailers of fashion streetwear and sportswear in the U.K., stocking brand giants that include Nike, Adidas and Jordan, Under […]
PPDS (aka: Philips professional displays) just debuted the S-Line of displays — a series of stretched digital signage displays. First teased on the Philips stand during ISE 2022 and available now for order in North America, the brand new 37” Philips S-Line series (37BDL3050S) adds a new dimension to PPDS’ digital signage and dvLED portfolio, […]
Auto-tracking, voice-tracking, NDI, frame-tracking and TAA compliance are just a few of the reasons Lumens Integration Inc. wants you to consider it as a PTZ supplier. Oh, did we mention the company is one of the largest PTZ camera manufacturers in the world? I spoke with Lumens’ zone manager, Eddy Boyette, on my latest Rants […]
DisplayNote has announced that Launcher, its call and app launcher for meeting rooms, has achieved 100% year-on-year increase in sales. This significant growth reflects the evolving nature of hybrid working and the increased demand for remote collaboration and video conferencing interoperability. Launcher works with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex, BlueJeans, GoToMeeting and Google Meet — meaning companies aren’t […]
Epson today announced the Moverio BT-45C and BT-45CS, a new generation of Moverio augmented reality (AR) smart glasses designed to support seamless remote collaboration with a high-quality AR viewing experience. Purpose-built for troubleshooting, maintenance, inspection and training — the new Moverio models support immersive, hands-free collaboration between on-site technicians and remote experts to help enhance efficiency, improve safety, and […]
Broadsign and Australian outdoor media company The Media Shop (TMS) today announced a partnership that aimed at helping TMS’ network of retail signage become bigger. TMS is leveraging the Broadsign Platform to streamline ad sales and manage and distribute content across its expanding display network, including IGNITE, a new collection of 500 screens spanning Coles Express petrol and convenience stores in […]
I was joined by ScreenBeam’s sr. director – technical marketing, Jay Taylor, to talk about how its unique approach to BYOM includes the ability to build a Zoom Room or MS Teams room but still allow users to simply, with one connection point, still use their laptops as UCC devices and run a meeting using […]
Legrand | AV is hitting the road with new pitstops for its residential Roadshow 2022 trailer after a successful tour that culminated in Dallas at CEDIA Expo 2022. The tour trailer features Legrand | AV brands: Chief, Da-Lite, Luxul, Middle Atlantic, On-Q, and SANUS, coming together to support residential solutions for home theaters, home offices, AV infrastructure, AV power, resimercial applications […]
In the latest episode of Rants & rAVes, Exertis Almo business development manager, Jennifer Fisher, joins me to talk everything LG. The company has a plethora of OLED and LCD options, but keep an eye out for the big growth area for LG — LED and dvLED. Watch to learn more! Podcast: Play in […]
NewTek added to its PTZ family of cameras with the PTZ3 UHD. The PTZ3 UHD claims to be the only 4Kp60 camera on the market that offers both professional audio and ultra-high-definition video — all built on the foundation of NDI. The PTZ3 UHD allows video professionals, technology managers and AV system designers to elevate video […]
One could argue that Sharp Corporation invented the interactive display with its first AQUOS commercial display some 21 years ago. Now, Sharp NEC Display has an entire line of AQUOS displays aimed at collaboration, with a plethora of options thanks to either an OPS or an SDM slot. Gary was joined by Sharp NEC’s George […]
DTEN announced its intention to pursue Certified for Microsoft Teams designation on its most-popular collaboration devices. Certification for Microsoft Teams will help DTEN to meet the fast-growing demand for high-quality, immersive video conferencing resources worldwide, including more than 270 million Microsoft Teams users. “As DTEN solutions are increasingly more recognized in the marketplace, demand has steadily grown for cross-platform solutions,” […]
Sony Electronics’ new line-array speaker, the SLS-1A, is purpose-built to create new sound field coverage when paired with large format displays. It is designed for education, corporate, retail and house of worship applications. The speaker solves common pain-points for large and medium spaces with large format display, for example unfavorable acoustics and architectural challenges, intelligibility, […]
Blaze Audio has announced four additions to the PowerZone Connect series family of multi-zone installation amplifiers. PowerZone Connect 1002 PowerZone Connect 1502 PowerZone Connect 2004 PowerZone Connect 3004 Designed for commercial installation projects, these amplifiers have a rating of 1000W, 1500W, 2000W and 3000W, respectively, in a full rack, 2RU form factor. Features include: The new series of power amps include a […]
AtlasIED and RTI today announced control platform compatibility with AtlasIED’s Atmosphere audio processing and control system. The companies collaborated to create a control module specifically to enable RTI customers to manage Atmosphere directly through the RTI control and automation system. Aimed at hospitality, education, house of worship, retail and other commercial environments, Atmosphere is touchless control, automation and artificial intelligence to simplify […]
Avocor announced the launch of its new CollabTouch interactive room collaboration solution; basically Avocor E and G series displays with Logitech meeting room peripherals. The freedom to repurpose gear and swap components without replacing the entire room kit extends the value of Avocor and Logitech’s joint solution. And because a single cable powers CollabTouch, the solution can be easily deployed in a wide range of […]
We need your help to understand where our industry is in solving supply-chain issues and/or shortening delivery times for key AV, UCC and Digital Signage gear. We are all, collectively, weathering the fallout of the pandemic as best we can. In some cases, it’s meant changing the way we work forever. In other cases, it’s […]
Planar announced the addition of new showrooms across the US and Canada, bringing the industry leader’s total number of North American showrooms to 17. The newest showrooms bring Planar’s latest display technologies to even more customers across the country. This includes visualization solutions featuring LED pixel pitches and MicroLED technology. The showroom expansion also reinforces Planar’s already […]
