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 [email protected]..
AVI Systems announced that contributions and pledges to the Brad Sousa Impact Fund established by AVIXA earlier this year have exceeded $110,000. “We contacted dozens of our technology solution partners recently and have obtained a tremendous response to our request to contribute to the Brad Sousa Impact Fund,” said Jeff Stoebner, CEO at AVI Systems. […]
SNA Displays has hired Barbara Barry to lead its sports division. Working out of the company’s New York headquarters, Barry joins the leading LED display manufacturer with an extensive career in collegiate and pro sports digital signage, having supported organizations such as the Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets, Pittsburgh Penguins, Baltimore Orioles, Tennessee […]
Draper At Home has promoted Tabi Quick to the newly created position of National Director of CI. In her new role, Quick will lead Draper At Home relationships with national independent rep firms and represent Draper At Home with CEDIA buying groups. Quick joined Draper in 2020 as a Regional Sales Manager serving the south-central […]
Korbyt announced Korbyt Anywhere for Webex, expanding the company’s platform to any Cisco device within the Webex ecosystem. This enables corporate users to use Cisco devices as they would any other digital signage endpoint. This is the latest in a series of platform-specific product innovations to facilitate communication and collaboration across a range of different […]
Gary was joined by Let’s Do Video founder, David Maldow, to talk about his educational sessions at InfoComm 2024. If you ever do livestreaming for clients, both of these sessions are must-attends. The first, “Live Streaming in Action,” will cover all the steps it takes to go live, from hardware setup to software configuration to […]
Shure and Neat announced an alliance to deliver an enhanced meeting experience in large and acoustically challenging spaces. By joining forces, Shure and Neat ensure seamless integration between Neat Bar Pro, a video meeting bar from Neat, and multiple Shure Microflex Ecosystem Solutions, providing audio and video in complex workspaces. For large boardrooms or spaces […]
Nureva announced it is supporting the Higher Education Technology Managers Alliance (HETMA) as an Annual Platinum Partner. A 501(c)(3) advocacy organization, HETMA Is focused on expanding and enhancing the higher education audiovisual sector by connecting the community to strengthen the collective mission and impact of the broader AV/IT industry. As a platinum partner, Nureva can […]
CEDIA Expo announced that registration is now open for CEDIA Expo 2024. The event is set to bring together industry professionals to engage with the leading manufacturers of audio, video, lighting, signal distribution, control systems, energy management, security and emerging market technologies. The CEDIA Smart Home Technology Conference will take place from September 4th to […]
Christie launched Hedra as an all-in-one control room processor that includes video, keyboard and mouse (KVM). It’s TAA-compliant and is perfect for small and medium-sized NOCs too. It can also be a live events signal management controller. You can even use it as a video wall processor. Christie’s Bill Zhu, director product management, joined my […]
Guests at more than 60 IHG Hotels & Resorts properties across North America can use AirPlay to stream content privately and securely from their iPhone or iPad directly to their in-room big-screen smart hotel TVs by LG Electronics. Guests can connect to the compatible LG hotel TV and the hotel’s Wi-Fi network by scanning an […]
Xyte says it has has deepened its partnership with HDBaseT Alliance members to empower and accelerate various business areas within the audiovisual technology industry. With new features like Xyte Connect, new capabilities like SSH Tunneling, and numerous other applications for asset management, remote support and e-commerce and subscription management, Xyte Device Cloud (XDC) is “simplifying […]
ASPEED will be at InfoComm 2024 in booth C6203 showing all-new Dante capability integrated into its AV-over-IP chips. Companies like Harman (AMX), Just Add Power, Aurora and Kramer all already use ASPEED chips to drive their 1G AV-over-IP solutions, and now ASPEED has added Dante to its solutions. In fact, the the last “A” in […]
Sony Electronics now has a new 98-inch version of its BRAVIA pro line dubbed the BZ53L aimed at corporate, education, and retail applications, the display incorporates Sony’s innovative Deep Black Non-Glare Coating technology as well as additional features. Sony says the 98-inch model complements the company’s existing Deep Black Non-Glare options which include 55-inch, 65-inch, […]
AVer Information announced the TR315 and TR335, a pair of professional-grade pan, tilt and zoom (PTZ) cameras featuring AI auto-tracking. From corporate meetings and educational seminars to live performances and worship services, the TR315 and TR335 claim to deliver exceptional performance in any setting. AVer’s TR315 boasts a 12X optical zoom lens with 4K 60 […]
AVPro Edge introduced the AC-DA-X2 series of HDMI 2.1b distribution amplifiers, including three models with different output configurations. The AVPro Edge AC-DA-12X2 is a one-input to two-output, 48 Gbps HDMI 2.1b distribution amplifier that divides incoming HDMI signals up to 8K/60 fps into two separate output streams. The AC-DA-14X2 is a one-input to four-output version, […]
VuWall unveiled a secure PoE ControlVu touch panel specifically for command and control room environments. ControlVu empowers operators with the freedom to manage visual scenarios on video walls and displays in a control room, directly from a PoE tablet. The new 10″ ControlVu touch panel, part number ControlVu-10-3, claims to deliver the highest level of […]
Nureva announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office and European Patent Office have issued three additional patents for the company’s Microphone Mist technology, the platform behind every Nureva audio system. These patents “underscore Nureva’s commitment to reinventing the way that pro audio conferencing performance is achieved in larger spaces.” Nureva says the patent […]
Visionary announced a distribution partnership with Audiovision AB for exclusive distribution in Sweden. Based in Karlstad, Sweden, Audiovision AB is an importer and distributor of professional audio and video products, representing “many of the world’s best-known brands,” according to the company. Audiovision AB will serve as the exclusive distributor of Visionary’s network audiovisual solutions throughout […]
Screen Innovations announced the new SI CarbonBlack Mesh Holographic Screens for Interactive 3D realism, depth, and visual “magic.” CarbonBlack Holographic is two-sided allowing users to simultaneously observe the same holographic projection (on both sides) with a similar or identical 3D experience. CarbonBlack works with all Projector Lens options: Ultra-short throw, standard throw, Native 4K and […]
E Ink announced it is collaborating with ecosystem partners Realtek Semiconductor (Realtek), Integrated Solutions Technology (IST), and Chipbond Technology Corporation (Chipbond) to develop the System on Panel (SoP) architecture. This technology will be integrated into the next-generation electronic shelf label (ESL) jointly developed with the system integrator, SOLUM. In order to simplify the material structure […]
Frezzi Energy Systems introduced the SunLight 2 Portable Field Light aimed at news, sports and field production. Equipped with four LED elements, the company says the SunLight 2 delivers brightness, matching the output of an 800W HMI light. According to the company, key features of the SunLight 2 include: The SunLight 2 can be operated […]
Panasonic Connect will supply AV solutions, including professional displays, broadcast production equipment and projection systems, for the 2024 Olympic Games in France from July 26 to Aug.11, and the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games from Aug. 28 to Sept. 8. As a Worldwide Olympic Partner, Worldwide Paralympic Partner and charter member of The Olympic Partner (TOP) […]
RED DIGITAL CINEMA just introduced the RED CINE-BROADCAST MODULE aimed at broadcast and live events. The company says the new RED CINE-BROADCAST MODULE is compatible with V-RAPTOR XL [X], V-RAPTOR [X] and standard V-RAPTOR and V-RAPTOR XL camera systems, and it handles up to two channels of 4K 60P (HDR/SDR) over 12G-SDI. The company also […]
Atomos announced Ninja Phone, a 10-bit video co-processor for smartphones and tablets that lets consumers record from professional HDMI cameras. The company says the first release of Ninja Phone is designed for iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max and its OLED display. Atomos says the Ninja Phone encodes the camera’s HDMI signal to […]
Audio-Technica introduced the AT2020USB-XP Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone — a recent addition to A-T’s comprehensive lineup of 20 Series content creation products. According to the company, competitive features and studio-quality sound have become the calling card of the 20 Series, and the AT2020USB-XP is no exception, delivering “ideal performance” for streamers, podcasters and other content […]
Audio-Technica announced its new Broadcast Audio Rental Program, offering access to the premium microphone models that professionals trust to capture audio for their production. With the new Broadcast Audio Rental Program, users in all 50 states can rent select A-T’s shotgun and handheld mics, as well as select studio and headset products, for location and […]
MultiDyne Fiber Optic Solutions introduced the second generation of its SilverBULLET series, a miniature fiber-optic link and signal conversion solution including agnostic signal support from 5Mbps to 12Gbps. MultiDyne says the SilverBULLET transmitters and receivers are built for a variety of purposes, from 24/7 broadcast applications to specialty use cases where small footprint and a […]
JVC Professional Video released its new KM-IP12S8 Series CONNECTED CAM vMix Studio Switchers, complete live video production solutions that provide live mixing, switching, recording and streaming. Comprised of both the KM-IP12S8 and KM-IP12S8PRO, JVC Professional Video says the series is ideal for a variety of multi-camera, fast-paced applications, such as live sports and event […]
Sony released its Camera Remote Command set, a full list of commands enabling developers to remote control any of 29 Sony cameras. A first of its kind according to the company, the “Camera Remote Command” removes restrictions to third-party software development to remotely control aspects of shooting, monitoring and file transfer in Sony cameras. Additionally, […]
ENCO debuted the enCaption Sierra, the next generation of ENCO’s enCaption solution for automated conversion and delivery of captions in broadcast and AV environments. enCaption Sierra brings ENCO’s automated captioning technology together with an SDI captioning encoder to create an all-in-one solution for on-prem environments and containerized deployment options for cloud. enCaption Sierra can be […]
Atomos and EditShare have announced a collaboration that will enable MediaSilo access directly from Atomos Cloud Studio — integrating Atomos’ pioneering connected range of camera mounted monitor-recorders, which can be attached to virtually any HDMI or SDI camera source. Atomos says Camera to Cloud workflows accelerate the creative process. By shrinking the capture-to-edit time frame, […]
Sony debuted a new high-end 4K 60p pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera model with an integrated lens, the BRC-AM7. Incorporating PTZ Auto Framing technology, which uses AI technology for advanced recognition, the camera facilitates accurate and natural automatic tracking of moving subjects. These innovations “enable simplified high-quality video production for broadcast, live event, and sports productions.” The […]
