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..
The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum includes a state-of-the-art Cinemark Theater that provides a premium viewing environment for the heart-stirring survivor testimonials shown every hour. It includes a theatrical-grade projection system with a wall-to-wall screen and an immersive surround sound system. Museum administrators decided that they wanted to enhance the theater space’s capabilities to […]
Listen Technologies released the new LW-150P-02-D Listen EVERYWHERE two-channel server with a Dante input on the rear panel. The company says this enables easy routing and management of Listen EVERYWHERE audio on a network via Dante Controller. Listen EVERYWHERE is Listen Technologies’ audio over Wi-Fi solution that streams to personal smart devices or the LWR-1020 receiver. […]
Enterprise Connect will feature the UCC industry’s newest technology products and services. Exhibitors will showcase the latest technologies in the Expo Hall, providing IT decision-maker attendees with a unique opportunity to learn about new solutions impacting the industry. “It’s been almost three years since enterprise communications and collaboration professionals have been able to gather in-person,” […]
AVer Information announced the company is debuting the MD330U Series 30X 4K medical-grade PTZ camera for telemedicine and patient monitoring. The MD330U Series camera features what it’s calling the “world’s first detachable 8MP handheld camera head and an embedded audio system with a speakerphone.” The wide-angle pan-tilt degree, 30X optical zoom and 4K output resolution […]
Extron announced that the latest LinkLicense upgrade is available. The upgrade integrates SMP 300 Series products with the YuJa video platform to facilitate streaming and publishing of live and on-demand video content. The SMP 300 Series devices ingest recording and livestreaming schedules for publishing to the YuJa video management platform. This experience provides automated publishing workflows that deliver engaging […]
Denon announced the launch of the Denon Home Subwoofer, a wireless subwoofer that adds extended bass to the Denon Home 550 Sound Bar or any Denon Home wireless speaker. With HEOS Built-in, the new Denon Home Subwoofer can be wirelessly paired with the Denon Home Sound Bar and a pair of Denon Home wireless speakers, […]
Focusrite plc announced the acquisition of Linea Research Holdings Ltd, the U.K.-based designer and manufacturer of professional amplifiers, controllers and software. Linea Research is the ninth brand of the Focusrite Group, joining Focusrite, Novation, Ampify, ADAM Audio, Martin Audio, Optimal Audio, Focusrite Pro and Sequential. Linea Research was formed in 2003 by a team of […]
Chowmain Software & Apps released the Hikvision door station driver for Control4. Chowmain and Hikvision have worked closely on making the doorstation integration seamless in Control4. This includes the creation of a custom firmware tailored to Control4, allowing doorstations to call Control4 touch screens and mobile applications with video and audio communications. Integration is not only […]
PSNI Global Alliance continues to reinforce its global presence with the announcement of three new Certified Solution Providers (CSPs) in Europe and Africa. “It gives me great pleasure to welcome Ésistemas, LAV and Audio Visual Control Systems to The Alliance,” said Chris Miller, executive director of PSNI Global Alliance. “Expanding our global footprint with three respected […]
Vestel Visual Solutions announced the P Series. The series includes six new 24/7 models that are available in the following sizes: 43 inches, 50 inches, 55 inches and 65 inches. Each offers different brightness options. The P Series has a depth of 63 millimeters and can be mounted in either landscape or portrait modes and […]
Neutrik Americas announced the FIBERFOX Fiber Optic Connection System. Designed to meet the requirements of MIL-DTL-83526 Military Specifications, Neutrik’s FIBERFOX Fiber Optic Connection System is the ideal solution for use in harsh environments. FIBERFOX expanded beam fiber optic connectors utilize a lens to expand and accurately align the light emitting from an optical fiber. The […]
FSR is going global with its Smart-Way Raceway wire management system. Smart-Way comes complete with two pairs of edging that allow it to be used as an in-floor solution or on-floor installation configuration. The solution can be used with any carpet, wood, tile or laminate flooring between .21 inches and .38 inches high without the […]
disguise announced the acquisition of Polygon Labs, a broadcast data and content visualization solutions platform. disguise xR, together with LED screens, graphics engines such as Unreal Engine and camera tracking, combines augmented and mixed reality elements to deliver photorealistic virtual graphics during live broadcasts. This workflow has been used to boost the virtual production quality […]
Comprehensive Connectivity Company launched the new CHE-HDBTWP242K Pro AV/IT HDBaseT 4K Dual Gang Audio Wall Plate Extender Kit with HDMI/USB-C and USB. Comprehensive’s CHE-HDBTWP242K is a 3×1 Wall Plate Extender that features HDMI and USB-C AV inputs with USB 2.0 connectivity. The USB 2.0 connectivity is designed for connecting devices such as webcams, interactive panels, […]
ZeeVee, Inc. has established a European subsidiary, ZeeVee Europe GmbH, with headquarters in Augsburg, Germany. The new international entity reflects the growing importance of the company’s operations throughout the continent. Jan-Arne Rosenstein, who has more than 14 years of experience in the AV industry, has been promoted to managing director of ZeeVee Europe. “ZeeVee has […]
Extron is taking orders for its SF 8CT SUB in-ceiling subwoofer for the Extron range of ceiling speakers that extend the low-frequency response in music and high-performance audio applications. Designed to be mounted in the ceiling structure, the plenum-rated SF 8CT SUB blends in with other ceiling speakers in the system. The eight-inch (203 mm) […]
On March 7, rAVe and NSCA will debut the inaugural episode of their new web series, AV 101, which is designed as an entry-level gateway into the technology solutions and career paths that make the ProAV industry exciting. The six-part series — hosted by Megan A. Dutta, director of emerging markets at THE rAVe Agency, […]
Savant has partnered with Wilson Electronics, makers of weBoost and WilsonPro cellular booster solutions. “Savant’s recommended partner program is dedicated to aligning with best-in-class, scalable solutions in each category,” said George Katsiris, VP, product evangelist at Savant. “Wilson Electronics is a market leader for professionally installed cell booster and repeater technologies, and our dealers are finding these solutions […]
Imagine for a second that you’re in the process of buying a brand new home in a new community in 2022. Besides the traditional concerns of appliances, finishes, countertops and other aesthetic features, what might you include in your list of wants? If your interests include any items related to modern technology, such as app-controlled […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
