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..

DAS Audio of America Appoints Michael Rodriguez as Marketing Manager for North America

DAS Audio of America has announced the appointment of Michael Rodriguez to the position of marketing manager for North America. Rodriguez’s key responsibilities include deploying successful marketing campaigns from implementation through execution, ensuring effective marketing communication between the company and its customer base, oversight of all trade show management functions, supervision of the company’s North […]

DAS Audio of America Appoints Michael Rodriguez as Marketing Manager for North America

Extron Announces Multiple Solutions Now Certified for Microsoft Teams Rooms

Extron announced that several of its audio processors, amplifiers and speakers are now certified for Microsoft Teams Rooms. The company has worked together with hardware solutions partners, such as Sennheiser, to develop solutions that deliver an unmatched user experience regardless of room type. The products that are certified for Teams Rooms have been designed and […]

Extron Announces Multiple Solutions Now Certified for Microsoft Teams Rooms

NSCA Announces Winners of 2022 Excellence in Product Innovation Awards

NSCA has announced the winners of its eighth annual Excellence in Product Innovation awards, a recognition program for manufacturers and products that have a profound impact on systems integrators. Any manufacturer that produces low-voltage products for installation by integrators in the commercial space is eligible to apply for this award. The awards were announced on […]

NSCA Announces Winners of 2022 Excellence in Product Innovation Awards

Crestron’s AirMedia Solution Now Supports Wireless Conferencing

Crestron added conferencing features to the Crestron AirMedia solution. Crestron AirMedia now does BYOM (think ClickShare Conference) to support wireless presentation and wireless conferencing from a single solution. For organizations using multiple video conferencing platforms, wireless conferencing allows employees to use the cameras and microphones in the room from any personal device on any platform. […]

Crestron’s AirMedia Solution Now Supports Wireless Conferencing

VuWall Launches PAK Video Wall Node for Project Simplification

VuWall is launching PAK, a networked multidecode node that can operate as a stand-alone device or be stitched with other nodes to build an IP-based video wall that is infinitely scalable. It is designed to simplify video wall project deployments by reducing the number of connections and eliminating a single point of failure. Where rAVe […]

VuWall Launches PAK Video Wall Node for Project Simplification

NSCA Announces 2022 Excellence in Business Award Winners

NSCA has announced its 2022 Excellence in Business award winners in six categories: Business Performance: ASW (formerly Atlanta Soundworks), Fayetteville, Georgia Customer Experience: Taurus Technologies Inc., Flower Mound, Texas Differentiating Strategies: Valley Communications Systems Inc., Chicopee, Massachusetts Employee Engagement: Mechdyne Corporation, Marshalltown, Iowa Strategic Transformation: Sound Incorporated, Naperville, Illinois Talent Development: Automation Arts LLC, Madison, […]

NSCA Announces 2022 Excellence in Business Award Winners

How Hybrid Are You?

Although the live events market is still around 30% of what it was pre-COVID-19, the good news is there is more than light at the end of the proverbial tunnel. Unlike last summer’s fake reopening, this one seems to be sticking. Companies like Walt Disney have canceled the mask mandates at all theme parks. Cities like New York, Chicago […]

How Hybrid Are You?

Bluefin International Debuts R Series All-in-One Digital Signage System

Bluefin International has debuted the R Series all-in-one (player and display) digital signage system capable of running Android 10, Debian 10 and Linux. Available in sizes from 10.1 inches to 43 inches, Bluefin says all of the screens include interactive touch, Wi-Fi and PoE (power over Ethernet). The R Series also includes Micro-SD, USB, Phoenix GPIO, […]

Bluefin International Debuts R Series All-in-One Digital Signage System

Calibre Will Debut its LEDFusion Pro Series All-in-One LED Video Wall During LAVNCH WEEK 5

Calibre will debut the LEDFusion Pro Series all-in-one LED video wall solution during THE rAVe Agency’s upcoming LAVNCH WEEK 5. The LEDFusion Pro Series is available in three different sizes from 130 inches to 163 inches. It also offers a 10,000:1 contrast ratio and a WebGUI. It is compatible with Crestron, AMX, Extron and other […]

Calibre Will Debut its LEDFusion Pro Series All-in-One LED Video Wall During LAVNCH WEEK 5

ByDesign Vision & Sound Marketing Wins Barco Residential Rep of the Year Award and PRO AUDIO Rockstar of the Year Award for 2021

ByDesign Vision & Sound Marketing announced it has won the Barco Residential Rep of the Year Award for 2021 for a third consecutive year, as well as the PRO AUDIO Rockstar of the Year Award for 2021 for the second consecutive year. These awards are indicative of the consistent exemplary sales efforts and ongoing commitment […]

ByDesign Vision & Sound Marketing Wins Barco Residential Rep of the Year Award and PRO AUDIO Rockstar of the Year Award for 2021

QSC Unveils QIO Series Network I/O Expanders

QSC announced the QIO Series network I/O expanders for the Q-SYS cloud-manageable audio, video and control Platform. The QIO Series includes three Audio I/O models and three Control I/O models, each supporting a specific connectivity type. Designed to support distributed, centralized or hybrid networks and processing architectures, these I/O expanders enable designers to decouple the […]

QSC Unveils QIO Series Network I/O Expanders

Yep, The LEDs Used by NBC for the Olympics TV Studio Are Planar

NBC Sports selected Planar to provide fine pitch LED video wall display technology for its production of the XXIV Olympic Winter Games, from Beijing, China, Feb. 2–20, 2022. The announcement was made today by Atila Ozkaplan, vice president of production operations, Olympics for NBC Sports Group and Adam Schmidt, executive vice president for Planar. NBCUniversal […]

Yep, The LEDs Used by NBC for the Olympics TV Studio Are Planar

Extron Intros ShareLink Pro LinkLicense for Active Learning

Extron introduced the ShareLink Pro LinkLicense for Active Learning, which enables users to simultaneously share content between multiple ShareLink Pro 1100 systems. Extron says this is ideal in active learning classrooms with multiple small groups working together with a central instructor station. Content can be assigned to various displays using a TLP touch panel or […]

Extron Intros ShareLink Pro LinkLicense for Active Learning

AVI Systems Acquires Onsite AV Service Partners

AVI Systems today announced it will acquire Austin, Texas-based Onsite AV Service Partners. The privately owned Onsite AV has served the audiovisual needs of the Austin-area marketplace since 2004. “We’re excited about the acquisition of Onsite AV because of the solid reputation the company has and the scope of services their skilled employees deliver to […]

AVI Systems Acquires Onsite AV Service Partners

AUDAC Adds New Update for Its Touch App

AUDAC released the 2.7 update of its AUDAC Touch app. The AUDAC app’s new features include: New device list & device discovery — The device list is a page in AUDAC Touch that is used to show you all the devices that are located in your installation. However, with heavy users, the device list could […]

AUDAC Adds New Update for Its Touch App

ATOMOS’ NINJA V and NINJA V+ Now Supports Apple ProRes RAW Over HDMI For OM-1 MFT Camera

ATOMOS announced that the NINJA V and NINJA V+ will support recording of Apple ProRes RAW over HDMI for the new OM-1 Micro Four Thirds (MFT) camera from OM SYSTEM. The NINJA V/V+ will record 12-bit ProRes RAW video at the DCI 4K standard up to 60fps. The HDR display of the NINJA V/V+ provides a preview […]

ATOMOS’ NINJA V and NINJA V+ Now Supports Apple ProRes RAW Over HDMI For OM-1 MFT Camera

Epson Intros Pro Cinema LS12000 4K PRO-UHD Laser Projector for Home Theaters

Epson introduced the Epson Pro Cinema LS12000 4K PRO-UHD Laser Projector, designed for home theater projection. The Pro Cinema LS12000 uses what Epson says is an all-new Laser Array Light Source, new image enhancement and processing algorithms, expanded HDR10+2 and HDMI 2.1 support and real-time scene adaptive correction. Driven by a proprietary Epson ZX Picture […]

Epson Intros Pro Cinema LS12000 4K PRO-UHD Laser Projector for Home Theaters

Control4 Offers Wireless Control of Multi-Zone Audio, Video and Announcements in Texas Indoor Waterpark

At Texas’ newest indoor waterpark, The Cove at The Lakefront, exciting aquatic attractions are combined with a retractable roof and high-tech AV solutions to create an atmosphere unlike any other indoor waterpark in the country. The entire park’s audio and video is managed through a Control4 automation system, including a giant 30-foot-wide DVLED display that offers staff full control […]

Control4 Offers Wireless Control of Multi-Zone Audio, Video and Announcements in Texas Indoor Waterpark

Barco Adds Two New G-Series Projector Lines of Single-Chip Laser Projectors

Barco has added two new G-series projector lines (G60 and G62) of single-chip laser projectors. They support HDMI2.0 and 3D SYNC and are capable of down-scaling 4K input sources that provide HD 3D stereo capabilities. The G62s bring new OSD embedded warping and blending capabilities for projecting on all sorts of surfaces. The G60 and […]

Barco Adds Two New G-Series Projector Lines of Single-Chip Laser Projectors

AVI-SPL Earns Gold Level Cloud Productivity Competency from Microsoft

AVI-SPL announced that it has earned the Cloud Productivity competency from Microsoft at the Gold level. Microsoft Gold competencies demonstrate best-in-class capabilities within a specific solution area. As a Gold Cloud Productivity competency holder, AVI-SPL earns new benefits and support from Microsoft to meet the growing demand for cloud productivity solutions that fuel the modern […]

AVI-SPL Earns Gold Level Cloud Productivity Competency from Microsoft

AJA Video Systems Releases Io X3 Professional Video and Audio I/O Device for Streaming and Editing Workflows

AJA Video Systems unveiled Io X3, a Thunderbolt 3-connected professional video and audio I/O device that offers HDR or SDR 2K/HD capture and output via 3G-SDI and HDMI. Compact and portable, Io X3 streamlines high-quality HDR I/O up to 2K/HD 60p on compatible Thunderbolt 3-equipped Mac or PC hosts running professional video and audio applications. […]

AJA Video Systems Releases Io X3 Professional Video and Audio I/O Device for Streaming and Editing Workflows

 Kramer Enters UCC Market

Kramer Electronics announced the release of its new Kramer Collaboration Devices, including cameras, a UCC bar and a speakerphone. Kramer Collaboration Devices are designed for spaces from small huddle rooms up to large boardrooms, classrooms and auditoriums. The new Kramer Collaboration Devices product line includes: K-Speak – A compact speakerphone with 360-degree omnidirectional audio K-Bar […]

 Kramer Enters UCC Market

Comprehensive Connectivity Company Upgrades MicroFlex HDMI Cables to Accommodate 8K

Comprehensive Connectivity Company upgraded its MicroFlex HDMI Cable to accommodate 8K. Comprehensive’s MicroFlex Pro AV/IT Integrator Series Certified Ultra High Speed 8K 48G HDMI Cables feature ProGrip and Surelength all in a low-profile cable. Comprehensive’s MicroFlex Pro AV/IT Integrator Series Certified Ultra High Speed 8K 48G cables include support for HDR, Deep Color, and 21:9 […]

Comprehensive Connectivity Company Upgrades MicroFlex HDMI Cables to Accommodate 8K

Kayye’s Krystal Ball: 2022 Edition

Welcome to my 22nd annual Kayye’s Krystal Ball! I can’t believe I have written this article 22 times. I am beyond humbled by how many of you read this; last year, it was viewed by over 90,000 #AVtweeps. #LOVE ❣️ The bottom line is I love writing this article. It keeps me curious and humble. […]

Kayye’s Krystal Ball: 2022 Edition

CEDIA Partners with Kohler to Provide US Members with Discounts, Benefits and Access to ASR Program

CEDIA announced a partnership with Kohler which will give CEDIA members in the U.S. access to exclusive discounts and benefits. CEDIA members in priority markets will also get early access to Kohler’s Authorized Service Rep (ASR) program, connecting them directly to new customers. “CEDIA’s members fulfill a crucial need for Kohler as they expand their […]

CEDIA Partners with Kohler to Provide US Members with Discounts, Benefits and Access to ASR Program

Introducing Alleo, The Virtual Visual Canvas Collaboration Platform

Alleo was in what they called “stealth mode” for years but is now officially launching its virtual visual canvas collaboration platform. Created by Brandon Fischer, Alleo is a productive virtual work environment managing the shared documents and multimedia for participants to engage with whenever and wherever they want to further collaborate, contribute and to get […]

Introducing Alleo, The Virtual Visual Canvas Collaboration Platform

Yamaha Unified Communications and 1 Beyond Combine Products to Create ADECIA Ceiling Solution with Speaker and Voice Tracking

Yamaha Unified Communications announced the ADECIA Ceiling Solution that uses 1 Beyond‘s Automate VX voice-activated camera switching solution for speaker-tracking. ADECIA utilizes four beams to automatically track voices around the room simultaneously using multibeam tracking technology. The integration uses a web-based room design software, which Yamaha says requires zero programming and is now available for […]

Yamaha Unified Communications and 1 Beyond Combine Products to Create ADECIA Ceiling Solution with Speaker and Voice Tracking

LG Business Solutions Announces New 136-inch All-in-One DVLED Displays

LG Business Solutions announced a new 136-inch All-in-One DVLED display (model LAEC) that combines a 1080p screen, onboard webOS controller and built-in speakers. The display is specifically designed to be as easy as possible to install without requiring any separate components, tools or wiring. First, it is shipped in a professional aluminum flight case on […]

LG Business Solutions Announces New 136-inch All-in-One DVLED Displays

ClearOne’s Versa Lite CT Ceiling Tile Microphone Receives Google Meet Certification

ClearOne announced the Google Meet certification of its Versa Lite CT, a USB audio-enabled beamforming ceiling tile microphone for small and mid-sized spaces. The ClearOne COLLABORATE Versa Lite CT is a professional USB-enabled audio-conferencing microphone system designed to enhance the audio experience with natural-sounding conversations and highly intelligible speech. It includes a beamforming microphone array […]

ClearOne’s Versa Lite CT Ceiling Tile Microphone Receives Google Meet Certification

DisplayNote Releases New Web Version of Broadcast Screen-Sharing Tool

DisplayNote has released a new web version of its screen-sharing tool, Broadcast. Designed for classrooms, Broadcast is a tool that allows presenters to share their screens to their audiences’ devices in real-time. Features like Zoom Mode, Screen Capture and Annotation Tools allow the audience viewing the Broadcast to enhance the material, add annotations and save […]

DisplayNote Releases New Web Version of Broadcast Screen-Sharing Tool

Integrated Systems Europe and IOT Solutions World Congress Join Forces

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) and IOT Solutions World Congress (IOTSWC) have agreed to join forces this year to provide what they call an “unparalleled ecosystem for digital transformation to professionals from many industries.” The joint celebration of the two events will provide a unique opportunity to explore the crossroads between two different sets of disruptive […]

Integrated Systems Europe and IOT Solutions World Congress Join Forces

Sharp Intros New 4K Ultra-HD Professional LCD Monitor Series

Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) introduced the PN-HS and PN-HY 4K Ultra-HD Professional LCD Monitor Series that offer high-definition signage solutions to showcase lifelike images. Built for commercial and professional environments, the PN-HS and PN-HY professional displays are available in the 55-, 50- and 43-inch classes. The PN-HS and PN-HY 4K Ultra-HD Professional LCD Monitor […]

Sharp Intros New 4K Ultra-HD Professional LCD Monitor Series