Gary’s Rants & rAVes

Listen to Gary Kayye’s exclusive podcast – Rants & rAVes. Every episode, Gary talks with some of the biggest names in the AV industry and covers all the latest trends. Tune in, #AVTweeps!

Rants and rAVes — Episode 134: We are live from InfoComm 2013 in Orlando NOW

We are already live from InfoComm in Orlando. In today’s podcast, I tell you all about what we are doing here at InfoComm how you can still play THE GAME 4 and win all sorts of prizes – even if you can’t come to the show. Listen and afterwards check out www.ravenowinfocomm.com   Podcast: Play in […]

Rants and rAVes — Episode 134: We are live from InfoComm 2013 in Orlando NOW

Gary Kayye’s Rants & rAVes – Episode 11: HDBaseT vs AVB

Gary Kayye’s Rants & rAVes – Episode 11: HDBaseT vs AVB

Rants and rAVes — Episode 133: Less than 10 Spots Remain for My Top-10 Tour

For the second year in a row, I will personally lead an exclusive show tour during InfoComm (limited to 50) to see what I think are the Top-10 New Products at InfoComm. Listen to hear how you can register. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Rants and rAVes — Episode 133: Less than 10 Spots Remain for My Top-10 Tour

Rants and rAVes — Episode 131: All About Audinate and Why You Should Care

In today’s Rants and rAVes Podcast, Gary Kayye speaks to Audinate’s CEO, Lee Ellison, about why over 90 manufacturer’s have licensed the company’s Dante audio networking technology, what the future holds for networking AV signals and where AVB fits into the Dante ecosystem. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Rants and rAVes — Episode 131: All About Audinate and Why You Should Care

Rants and rAVes — Episode 130: Almo Pro A/V to Distribute Barco ClickShare

Barco and Almo Pro A/V have jointly announced that Almo is going to distribute Barco’s ClickShare product, which will now allow any dealer to sell and integrate ClickShare.

Rants and rAVes — Episode 130: Almo Pro A/V to Distribute Barco ClickShare

Rants and rAVes – Episode 129: Do You Realize How Big the HOW Market Is?

Gary Kayye interviews rAVe HOW [Houses of Worship] contributing editor, Anthony Coppedge,  to get an update on where the House of Worship market is. And, he not only offers tools and tips for selling systems to churches and other houses of worship, but also explains the value proposition pitch to the small, medium-sized and large […]

Rants and rAVes – Episode 129: Do You Realize How Big the HOW Market Is?

Rants and rAVes – Episode 128: All About Sound Control

Sound Control Technologies is one of those “glue” manufacturers that specializes in solving connectorization issues with remotely locating VTC cameras away from their accompanying CODECs – today’s podcast is all about them! Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Rants and rAVes – Episode 128: All About Sound Control

Rants and rAVes – Episode 127: DisplaySearch FDP Conference at InfoComm Is Aimed at Integrators

Once again, DisplaySearch will be hosting the FPD Conference at InfoComm. This year’s event, held on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, will focus on display-based solutions for vertical professional markets. Gary talks to DisplaySearch analyst Todd Fender and he explains why you should attend. Having trouble listening […]

Rants and rAVes – Episode 127: DisplaySearch FDP Conference at InfoComm Is Aimed at Integrators

Rants and rAVes – Episode 126: InfoComm Spotlight: The Projection Summit

Not to be confused with the Projection ShootOut, the Projection Summit is in its 12th year atInfoComm – but will feature a shoot-out of the new hybrid LED-Laser projectors. Sony,Casio, Panasonic and Mitsubishi will all show their new versions of the light technology that’s sure to become the defacto for all projectors in the near future. Having trouble listening to the […]

Rants and rAVes – Episode 126: InfoComm Spotlight: The Projection Summit

Rants and rAVes – Episode 125: Our InfoComm Plans Include Giving Away 10k T-Shirts and a Car!

Yes, you read that right. We are giving away 10,000 T-shirts at the InfoComm 2013 show next month and we’re also giving away a SMART car. But you do not have to be attendingInfoComm to win and to play along! Seriously, listen to this podcast and I give you details on where you can go register on our […]

Rants and rAVes – Episode 125: Our InfoComm Plans Include Giving Away 10k T-Shirts and a Car!

Rants and rAVes – Episode 124: InfoComm Spotlight: ALMO ProAV’s Museum-Like InfoComm Booth

I asked Almo’s VP of Marketing, Melody Craigmyle, to jump on a podcast with me today to explain it all as she knows it better than anyone. So, just listen as she not only explains how to find Almo and what to look for, but also how you can win one of over $10,000 worth of prizes in their booth […]

Rants and rAVes – Episode 124: InfoComm Spotlight: ALMO ProAV’s Museum-Like InfoComm Booth

Rants and rAVes – Episode 123: An In-Depth Look at Barco’s ClickShare Wireless AV System

Today, I talk to Barco’s Barco’s Business Development Manager of Collaboration, Yoav Nir, about Barco’s ClickShare. We’ve covered what new features have come out about ClickShare this past year, but now Yoav fills us in on the future (perhaps Android compatibility and more support for video?). Listen here: Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App Podcast: Play […]

Rants and rAVes – Episode 123: An In-Depth Look at Barco’s ClickShare Wireless AV System

Rants and rAVes – Episode 122: 3 New Product All Integrators Will Want to Know About

Today I tell you about three new products one from Extron, one from Vaddio and a third is a4K Media Player from a company called Red. Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Rants and rAVes – Episode 122: 3 New Product All Integrators Will Want to Know About

Rants and rAVes – Episode 121: Have You Voted?

It’s time for you to vote in our 2nd Annual Readers Choice Awards. We will announce the winners at InfoComm next month and they will come from YOUR votes – the readers ofrAVe Publications – so, tell us who your favorites are! Vote at www.ravepubs.com and click on rAVe EDGE. Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher […]

Rants and rAVes – Episode 121: Have You Voted?

Rants and rAVes – Episode 120: The all-New rAVe Pubs iPhone App – version 3

That’s right, version 3 of our iPhone App is available now at the Apple App Store! Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Rants and rAVes – Episode 120: The all-New rAVe Pubs iPhone App – version 3

Rants and rAVes – Episode 119: Is Sharp dying a slow death?

I’m not sure there’s another company that has fallen quicker than Sharp Electronics. Listen to my podcast and see if you agree with my opinions and outlook for them. Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Rants and rAVes – Episode 119:  Is Sharp dying a slow death?

Rants and rAVes – Episode 118: A La Carte CableTV

There’s a movement to allow consumers to but just the cable TV channels and shows we want- and not be forced to pay a monthly fee for channels we don’t want! Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Rants and rAVes – Episode 118: A La Carte CableTV

Rants and rAVes – Episode 117: Biscotti Aims at ProAV VTC Market

Biscotti has come out with a new version and new software update for its popular HomeAV videoconferencing product that puts it squarely in the ProAV market. Link to Gary’s Blog: www.ravepubs.com Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Rants and rAVes – Episode 117: Biscotti Aims at ProAV VTC Market

Rants and rAVes – Episode 116: A Pre-Configured System Aimed at Schools

Chief, Da-Lite and Epson worked together to bring to market a pre-configured AV system aimed at schools. The best part about it is it can be installed in a couple of hours. Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Rants and rAVes – Episode 116: A Pre-Configured System Aimed at Schools

Rants and rAVes – Episode 115: A New Home Automation Company – Android-Based

Today’s podcast is all about a new home automation company that will debut at InfoComm – it’s worth a listen! Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Rants and rAVes – Episode 115: A New Home Automation Company – Android-Based

Rants and rAVes – Episode 114: Gary Talks to ihiji’s Mike Maniscalco

Today, I talked to ihiji’s Mike Maniscalco about their networking technology for AV companies and he’s invited me to be a guest on their 1st Quarterly Tought Leader’s Webinar next week – so we introduce that too. Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can  subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Rants and rAVes – Episode 114: Gary Talks to ihiji’s Mike Maniscalco

Rants and rAVes – Episode 113: All About InfoComm

We are already starting to write about new products and new technologies that will be shown at InfoComm. The show is less than six weeks away and to keep track of everything going on that is InfoComm before during and after the show, follow us at www.rAVeNOWinfocomm.com Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe […]

Rants and rAVes – Episode 113: All About InfoComm

Rants and rAVes – Episode 112: HDBaseT vs AVB

Right now there are two major competing standards for combining video, audio, control, network and power routing on CAT5. One is called HDBaseT and the other is known asAVB. Gary believes HTBaseT is going to win – listen to this podcast and hear why! Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App Podcast: Play […]

Rants and rAVes – Episode 112: HDBaseT vs AVB

Rants and rAVes – Episode 111: InfoComm Giveaways for Kids

In addition to talking about our InfoComm plans, I also focus on a brand-new column from Midori Connolly that appeared in our rAVe GHGav publication. Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Rants and rAVes – Episode 111: InfoComm Giveaways for Kids

Rants and rAVes – Episode 110: The Women in AV Networking Reception at InfoComm

This podcast tells you how to sign-up to attend the Women in AV networking reception that’s going be held the first night of InfoComm. Use this link to sign up for the reception: www.wavereception.eventbrite.com Check out our coverage of the E4 tour here: www.ravenowe4.com  Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App […]

Rants and rAVes – Episode 110: The Women in AV Networking Reception at InfoComm

Rants and rAVes – Episode 109: We are in San Francisco for the Almo E4 AV Tour

I want you to listen and because were coming to your live from the E4 AV Tour in San Francisco and I tell you how to follow us live online! Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Rants and rAVes – Episode 109: We are in San Francisco for the Almo E4 AV Tour

Rants and rAVes – Episode 108: A 200-Degree Panoramic VTC System

You read that right, there’s a company with a 200° Panoramic VTC system that you can pay a monthly fee to use – check it out by listening to my podcast! Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Rants and rAVes – Episode 108: A 200-Degree Panoramic VTC System

Rants and rAVes – Episode 107: CEDIA’s Regional Pow-Wows

CEDIA is gearing up for a bunch of regional connection opportunities for networking with HomeAV integrators. Have you heard about them? Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Rants and rAVes – Episode 107: CEDIA’s Regional Pow-Wows

Rants and rAVes – Episode 106: Projection Summit 2013

The Projection Summit is happening again at InfoComm so listen to this podcast so you can hear why you need to attend. Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Rants and rAVes – Episode 106: Projection Summit 2013

Rants and rAVes – Episode 105: AMX Finally Responds to the Switcher Shootout Controversy

rAVe is still the only publication covering the Switcher Shootout controversy between Crestron, Extron and AMX and you can hear all about it on today’s rave radio podcast! Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Rants and rAVes – Episode 105: AMX Finally Responds to the Switcher Shootout Controversy

Rants and rAVes – Episode 104: I’ll be in San Francisco Next Week

I’ll be at the Almo ProAV E4 AV Tour next week in San Francisco and this is a personal invitation for you to attend and hear what I have to say about the future the AV industry before InfoComm. Register here to attend the event: http://www.almoproav.com/Events/e4/ Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App […]

Rants and rAVes – Episode 104: I’ll be in San Francisco Next Week

Rants and rAVes – Episode 103: Gary Kayye Talks with InfoComm Senior VP of Expositions About InfoComm 2013

So, what’s happening at InfoComm 2013? Well, we went directly to the senior vice president of expositions, Jason McGraw, to find out. InfoComm 2013 will have over 950 exhibitors, over 200 educational programs, the biggest pre-show Super Tuesday line-up ever AND we’re getting you into the show for FREE. Just click here http://www.infocommshow.org and use code: MCTRA Having trouble listening to the […]

Rants and rAVes – Episode 103: Gary Kayye Talks with InfoComm Senior VP of Expositions About InfoComm 2013