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]..
Origin Acoustics announced something it calls Boundaryless Listening Experience with Natural Depth Sound (BLENDS) invisible speakers at CEDIA 2023 (booth 2133). BLENDS is the collaboration between Origin Acoustics and Amina Technologies. The companies claim the BLENDS invisible speaker line is the first to feature a 60-minute UL fire-rated product in both 70V and 8ohm for […]
745 Thurlow is a 400,000-square-foot state-of-the-art office building in the heart of the Vancouver, British Columbia business district. Among the building’s many amenities, tenants enjoy exclusive access to a two-room conference center on the 25th floor with an adjacent lounge and rooftop patio. Unfortunately, the original AV integrator left the system unfinished and difficult to use. […]
It’s right about the time that LG became LG — from Lucky Goldstar — to differentiating itself from every other display company in the world. It all started with a curved LCD panel and exploded from there. Now LG leads in OLED, Transparent OLED, Touch OLED and all-in-one LED, impacting nearly every display technology globally. […]
Here’s a statement we received over the weekend from Josh.ai CEO, Alex Capecelatro: “As we go into CEDIA 2023, many of our shared partners are asking about the commitment to the Josh.ai and Control4 integration after the lawsuit that Snap One filed. We wanted to share the commitments Josh.ai and Snap One have shared publicly […]
Salamander Designs today announced the company is introducing the new Siena style with new designer options into its Chameleon Collection of media and entertainment cabinets at the CEDIA Expo in Denver. Along with the new Siena finishes, a wide variety of top options such as wood, glass and solid surface, door and base selections, integrators […]
Lightware Visual Engineering announced the Taurus TPX, a lineup of USB-C extenders for high-resolution transmission over long distances. Based on SDVoE technology, the Taurus TPX features a transmitter (TX) and a receiver (RX) that enable users to “connect their devices, share their content, switch hosts and control their meeting room easily and intuitively.” The Taurus TPX is […]
The Farm announced it has been SAVe Certified, a certification process developed to educate and engage AV industry professionals on the significance of sustainability and to guide in implementing sustainable practices in their businesses. “The Farm team gathered at The Farmhouse Showroom in Newark, California, to get educated on Sustainability in AV,” said marketing director […]
Marantz just launched the STEREO 70s 2-Channel Hi-Fi Receiver. STEREO 70s features include: Hyper-Dynamic Amplifier Modules (HDAMs), were developed to outperform traditional chip-based op-amps found in conventional audio products dramatically. The bold performance and sound quality of a full-size amplifier from a space-saving compact 4.1-inch-tall chassis that fits where conventional components cannot. Connect up to two […]
ENCO is debuting an integration of virtual production and PTZ technology from Qimera and RUSHWORKS, demonstrating the company’s new live production momentum born through recent partnerships and acquisitions. ENCO acquired RUSHWORKS in January and was named the exclusive North American distributor for Qimera in June. The RUSHWORKS acquisition added a “proven range of professional production, […]
PPDS (aka: Philips digital signage) announced the latest evolution in its strategy to bring ever more sustainable digital display solutions to market with the launch of the new and enhanced Philips Signage 4650 D-Line Series of 4K displays. The new Philips 4650 Signage Series brings together the “best of Philips D-Line,” with new features designed […]
LG Business Solutions is collaborating with Userful on LG’s webOS. The Userful Infinity Platform enables enterprise customers to deploy solutions from a single pane of glass, integrated with applications like VMS and BMS systems, with support for applications ranging from control rooms to data metrics and operational metrics to digital signage to immersive experiences to […]
Technical Audio Devices Laboratories (TAD Labs) announced the TAD-CE1TX standmount speaker system in piano black as the newest addition to its Evolution Series of hi-fi audio components. The new black-enclosure CE1TX is a variant of the wood grain finish enclosure, released in the United States earlier this year. Features Classic piano-black finish: The enclosure of the […]
Christie announced that its RGB pure laser projectors are illuminating a new immersive venue in Toronto. Illuminarium Experiences, in partnership with Toronto-based Secret Location, has opened its first Canadian location in Toronto’s Distillery Historic District. The 13,500 square foot space includes almost thirty Christie RGB pure laser projectors and maintenance and support from Christie Professional […]
CEDIA has recognized five exemplary individuals from around the globe for their dedicated volunteer efforts. The annual CEDIA Volunteer of the Year awards are presented to those “who have made essential contributions to association programs throughout the preceding year.” The 2023 CEDIA Volunteers of the Year are: New Volunteer of the Year — Michael Daly […]
Lightware Visual Engineering announced the launch of Lightware Academy, its new free certified e-learning resource for students and professionals at every level who have a thirst for specializing in the AV market and gaining or advancing their knowledge of the entire industry. Based on Lightware’s core principles of openness and knowledge-sharing, Lightware Academy is open […]
CEDIA Expo 2023 will be filled with new HomeAV gear; no doubt about it. And, although I can’t predict what product will impress all the attendees the most, I can — without doubt — predict what trend will dominate in nearly every booth: AI. AI will be everywhere, thanks to some of the most unimaginative […]
Sphere Entertainment today announced that on Sept. 1, internationally renowned media artist Refik Anadol will become the first artist to utilize the Exosphere, the fully programmable LED exterior of Sphere in Las Vegas, as an immersive canvas, debuting an AI Data Sculpture created exclusively for Sphere called Machine Hallucinations: Sphere. Refik Anadol is a media […]
Commercial Integrator Expo (CIX), the new exposition and conference for the commercial audiovisual integration channel and technology managers, announces complimentary access to Commercial Integrator Expo 2023 Conference sessions. To expand the reach of CIX educational sessions and provide industry professionals with simplified access to relevant content sessions, Commercial Integrator Expo Conference will take place on […]
Huddly Crew is now available worldwide. Huddly Crew “redefines the meeting experience by providing an immersive view of the meeting space and its participants;” all made possible through the collaboration of three premium network cameras. The company says the heart of this innovation is Huddly Director, an AI-based feature that operates directly on the cameras. […]
Planar never disappoints at CEDIA Expo — the company consistently has one of the most popular booths on the show floor. Now that CEDIA Expo is co-located with Commercial Integrator Expo, Planar’s booth (1501) will be packed with people interested in all sorts of high-end residential and even “resimercial” applications. One of the most exciting […]
Origin Acoustics just announced a new line of commercial-grade Origin Pro Amplifiers aimed at both high-end residential as well as commercial applications. Derived from the success of Origin Acoustics’ residential architectural loudspeakers, Origin Pro has taken the same product ethos toward the commercial installation market. The Origin Pro full-matrix DSP-enabled amplifiers allow for two- and […]
Dirac announced a return to the CEDIA Expo 2023 to showcase the company’s expanding portfolio of industry-leading and award-winning room correction solutions and preview its upcoming partner program for resellers and custom installers. Dirac’s portfolio of solutions – including Dirac Live Room Correction, Dirac Live Bass Control, and Dirac Live Active Room Treatment – is continuing […]
Luxul will showcase its new lineup of SW Series Managed PoE+ AV switches in the Legrand | AV Booth 1506 at CEDIA Expo 2023 in Denver, Sept. 7-9. The eight managed switches allow systems integrators to quickly set up, install, and manage any AV-over-IP (AVoIP) infrastructure with enough PoE+ to power many network devices. In […]
OneVision just debuted its new Flex Support Packages. OneVision says these packages are designed to make it easier for integrators to get started with OneVision’s remote support and recurring monthly revenue (RMR) solutions. OneVision’s new entry-level Flex packages anchor around the company’s white-label, vendor-agnostic support, enabling integrators to route 100% of their inbound service requests […]
On-Q today announced its lineup for CEDIA Expo 2023 in Denver, Sept. 7-9. In the Legrand | AV Booth 1506, On-Q will showcase its enclosures for storing wired and wireless connected devices, accessories for cable management and 4K and 8K Ultra High Speed and Premium HDMI cables. “In order for an install to go smoothly […]
As a world leader in technological innovation, it’s no surprise that LG Electronics’ North American headquarters presents a futuristic vision of work campuses, complete with reclaimed and expanded green spaces, renewable energy, unique office floor plans and internal- and public-facing installations of the company’s various cutting-edge products. Situated on a 27-acre wooded plot abutting the […]
Dirac today announced a return to the CEDIA Expo 2023 to showcase the company’s expanding portfolio of room correction solutions and preview its upcoming partner program for resellers and custom installers. Dirac claims its portfolio of solutions — including Dirac Live Room Correction, Dirac Live Bass Control and Dirac Live Active Room Treatment — are […]
Blackwire Designs announced that it will demonstrate its latest set of control system drivers and design assistance services at CEDIA 2023 in booth 4304. Blackwire says its Blacklight Design Tool is designed to empower any dealer to visually design an entire linear lighting system with a few clicks. Blackwire claims the Blacklight Design Tool streamlines […]
Josh.ai says Josh One joins the product family to provide customers with value while equipping the industry with a platform dedicated to home control that leverages AI to assist with system installation, configuration and automation. For entry-level Josh One systems, app-based control starts at $10 per month. With a focus on bringing AI interactions […]
Vanco International LLC just hired Thomas Oliver as director of commercial AV. A sales executive with decades of experience in audiovisual industry, Oliver will be charged with forging partnerships and meeting the needs of distributors and dealers in the Vanco ecosystem. Oliver began in the AV industry in 1986. He worked at Circuit City and […]
Vivitek announced the D2000 Series of value-priced portable projectors. Designed for small and medium-sized meeting rooms, the DW2650Z and the DH2661Z have multiple I/O ports, a long-life light source and weigh only 4.8kg (10.5-pounds). Both the DW2650Z and the DH2661Z feature DLP DarkChip3 and BrilliantColor technologies combined with manual zoom and focus. The DW2650Z and […]
The ProAV industry is forecast to add nearly $100 billion in revenue over the next five years, reaching $402 billion in 2028, according to AVIXA’s 2023 Industry Outlook and Trends Analysis (IOTA). With pandemic recovery largely in the past, the industry is poised for healthy growth through 2028, even if year-over-year percentages slowly decline. AVIXA’s […]
