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..
Crestron Electronics says by the end of 2024 it will have sold one million of the products in the DM NVX AV-over-IP family. As Crestron gears up to ship its one-millionth device this year, the company will be honoring the experiences that have led up to this point and says it looking ahead to all […]
Cooler Master announced the X Mighty Platinum. The company says the power supply unit (PSU) is engineered to meet the needs of the most power-intensive tasks in computing. The X Mighty Platinum PSU combines practical functionality with efficient performance, ensuring reliability for the most demanding applications, according to the company. Cooler Master says key features […]
Panasonic Connect announced its most sustainable projector to date with the introduction of the LCD MZ882 Series. With brightness up to 8,200 lumens, the company says the MZ882 Series “sets a new benchmark for visual quality in education and workspaces while placing a strong emphasis on sustainability and cost performance.” Panasonic says the MZ882 Series […]
Jabra announced Jabra+ for Admins, a cloud-based API-first software platform for remote monitoring and management of meeting rooms and devices, at ISE 2024. Jabra+ for Admins offers a seamless experience from start to finish, allowing users to manage their communication devices easily and saving time on administration and troubleshooting. IT administrators will have visibility and […]
Bosch introduced Dicentis Hybrid Meetings, a solution that combines in-person and remote conference attendance. Dicentis Hybrid Meetings combines the stationary, IP-based Dicentis conference system with remote participation into a native hybrid meeting solution. As a cloud-hosted single supplier solution with hybrid participation at the core of the conference system, Dicentis Hybrid Meetings creates a meeting […]
At ISE 2024, smart living solutions provider Snap One is demonstrating how its Control4 and OvrC ecosystems with expanded KNX support can help international Partners grow their businesses and support residential and commercial projects of all kinds. Visit Snap One’s ISE booth 2L130 to meet with the team and demo the latest solutions. Snap One […]
Biamp announced that its Parlé VBC 2500a conferencing bar and Vidi 250 conferencing camera are now certified for Intelligent Director for Zoom Rooms. For hybrid meetings with a Zoom Room, Intelligent Director uses AI and multiple cameras to give each participant within a meeting room their own space in Zoom Meetings, with the best image […]
Shure announced the launch of the Microflex Advance MXA901 Conferencing Ceiling Array Microphone, featuring a low profile round form factor, available in white, black and aluminum finishes. Following the launch of MXA902 in 2023, Shure says the MXA901 expands the Microflex Ecosystem TM portfolio with a modern audio solution ideal for delivering enhanced directional voice […]
Bosch unveiled the PRM-2P600 amplifier for fixed installations as part of its Synsona product family for background music and announcements. The Synsona family now includes a two-channel model, the PRM-2P600, featuring a 600-watt output capacity in a compact format. Ideally suited for a wide range of applications – from background music to public announcements – […]
In a “landmark event” for the ProAV industry, the Video Services Forum (VSF), in collaboration with the Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS), announced a milestone in the development of the Internet Protocol Media Experience (IPMX) standards. Concluding a rigorous VSF testing event was held at the Matrox Video facility in Munich, where multiple manufacturers […]
Dynacord announced the V600:2, a new member of its V Series family of commercial amplifiers. With a total output capacity of 600 watts, Dynacord says this ultra-compact two-channel amplifier is not only tailored for background music and announcements but also excels whenever higher SPL levels in small to mid-sized fixed installations are required, including educational […]
Cisco and Samsung Electronics announced new meeting room solutions aimed at the UCC market. The solutions feature Front Row — an inclusive content layout for Microsoft Teams Rooms, with either Samsung’s newly unveiled 105” Smart Signage (model name: QPD-5K) with a 21:9 aspect ratio and 5K resolution or Samsung 4K Smart Signage screens. The combination […]
Naostage, an engineering-led startup that designs, develops and manufacturers tracking systems dedicated to AV on stage, will welcome ISE 2024 attendees to an immersive and interactive experience on stand 5D750. The company says its tracking solution, K SYSTEM, will form the cornerstone of the Naostage stand, where a dedicated “black box” live tracking experience will […]
New research from Jabra found that the return to office continues to impact working preferences — especially among Generation Z (those age 26 and under). The research was quite surprising in some cases but also predictable in others. Some unwritten rules seem to have been overturned as the newest generation enters our working world. Flexibility […]
Yardley PA – January 2024… Blaze Audio, a global provider of professional audio solutions tailored for the installed sound market, is pleased to announce the new PowerZone Connect 8-channel Power Amplifiers. Consisting of four models—the PowerZone Connect 508, 1008, 4008, and 6008—these new amplifiers are powered by Pascal UMAC™ Class-D technology, delivering unparalleled reliability and […]
Featuring a sleek and contemporary design and captivating software enhancements, the H Series stands as the perfect affordable display solution for organizations seeking to cultivate a workforce that is more connected, creative and collaborative – without breaking the budget. In a bold move in the world of collaborative technology, Avocor introduces the H Series – […]
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, January 23, 2024 — ClearOne (NASDAQ: CLRO), a global market leader in conferencing, collaboration, and network streaming solutions, today announced it will debut its new DIALOG® 20 USB microphone at ISE 2024 in Barcelona, Spain at Stand #2N150. The flexible, high quality 2-channel Wireless Microphone System features less than four milliseconds of audio latency […]
Barcelona, Spain, January 2024 – Following an extremely successful year, EM Acoustics is having a predictably busy start to 2024 as the team returns to ISE later this month. After a successful UK launch at PLASA in London, EM Acoustics will unveil the latest addition to its Reference series, the ultra-compact R5, to an international audience […]
BOTHELL, Wash. — Jan. 23, 2024 — The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) today announced that it will be highlighting the global broadcast and Pro AV 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 2024, taking place Jan. 30 […]
COSTA MESA, Calif. — Jan. 23, 2024 — BenQ, an internationally renowned provider of visual display and collaboration solutions, today announced the new BenQ LH650 4,000-lumen 1080p laser projector. Perfectly suited for today’s classrooms, the maintenance-free LH650 sets a new course in the classroom projector category delivering twice the pixel density (PPI2) of an average WXGA classroom projector and […]
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Jan. 23, 2024 — SMPTE®, the home of media professionals, technologists, and engineers, has introduced the board officers and regional governors who started serving their terms at the beginning of January. Three SMPTE officers are continuing their service, each for an additional two-year term from Jan 1, 2024, to Dec 31, 2025. […]
Union City, Calif. – JAN 23, 2024 – XTEN-AV LLC, a leading provider of Pro AV (Professional Audio-Visual) design and proposal software, proudly announces it has received a minority investment from Resideo Technologies, Inc. This investment marks a significant milestone for XTEN-AV and sets the stage for expanded growth across the Pro AV industry. Resideo […]
Radial expanded its Catapult line of analog audio over Cat 5 cable units with the new single rack-mounted Catapult TX and Catapult RX. Both the Catapult TX and Catapult RX offer 12 audio channels over Cat 5 cable, essentially packing the equivalent of three of Radial’s Catapult 4-channel TX and RX boxes into a single […]
BrightSign announced Bright Alliance, a support system designed to enhance technical, sales and marketing efforts for CMS partners. The company says Bright Alliance provides CMS partners with structured resources, including marketing, training and technical assistance to promote, sell, implement, integrate and support the latest BrightSign products. Bright Alliance will roll out in Q1. This is […]
Wesco announced its Conference Room-as-a-Service offering is now available globally. The company says Conference Room-as-a-Service supports the audiovisual needs of conference and meeting rooms for collaboration and Wesco says that, unlike legacy AV systems, Conference Room-as-a-Service is a subscription-based offering. According to the company, Wesco Anixter helps streamline the implementation process by testing and configuring […]
ScreenBeam announced a new wireless sharing system dubbed the ScreenBeam FLEX. ScreenBeam FLEX enables native wireless presentation from any operating system without special software or drivers. The company says the FLEX is aimed at SMB and higher education customers and includes a built-in HTML 5.0 digital signage player, interactive flat panel support for wireless inking […]
Newfangled Audio, an Eventide Audio brand, has released Recirculate feedback echo delay plug-in. The company says Recirculate accomplishes this with a blend of independent timing controls, delay behavior and a curated suite of character and sound-shaping tools, all managed by simple and direct creative control that delivers track depth and dimension and simple to complex […]
AtlasIED just announced a significant equity stake in German loudspeaker manufacturer Aimline. The investment brings the Aimline products into the AtlasIED product portfolio. Simultaneously, AtlasIED introduced the Aimline Series of loudspeakers, ALXD and ALXP, which are digitally steerable and passive column array loudspeakers. AtlasIED’s new Aimline Series ALXD and the ALXP column loudspeakers are designed […]
MSolutions introduced a quadview video processor to scale and display four video sources in a single screen. The company says the new MS-41Q can accept four HDMI sources and upscale any input resolution to 4K@60 4:4:4 with up to 18Gbps bandwidth for monitoring of live production, security and other applications. The MSolutions MS-41Q provides six […]
Samsung Electronics announced Visual eXperience Transformation (VXT) Platform, a cloud-native Content Management Solution (CMS) combining content and remote signage management on one secure platform. Designed with ease of use in mind, the company says the all-in-one solution allows businesses to easily create and manage digital displays. Samsung says the VXT is the next evolution of […]
Usually, Disney is very secretive with the new tech it develops but, in this case, it wants brands to make it better, faster and start integrating with it in real-life VR environments. It’s called HoloTile. So, here’s the scenario … You develop a VR or XR game — one where the players wear either a […]
Solid State Logic debuted its SSL 360° Link plug-in software enabling its UC1 surface to control any third-party plug-in, bringing control of any plug-in within its SSL 360° software environment and ‘virtual console’ hybrid workflow. The company says the software/hardware combination of UC1 plug-in controller and SSL 360° software is the result of decades of […]
