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Where the big themes at this year’s InfoComm show was the pervasiveness of 4K resolution displays. And, that means you’ll need 4K signal routing and distribution. But, beware of false claims from companies you’ve never heard of.

June’s AV people feature is on Ed Matthews. Ed has been in our industry since 1967 and has been a mentor to thousands.

Today I highlight four blogs I’d love for you to check out at ravepubs.com – and my apologies as I have a cold. Check out the four blogs mentioned in this podcast and many others at ravepubs.com Mark Coxon Howard Hughes AVator Award for Passion at InfoComm13 Anthony Coppedge The Post-InfoComm Blues Gina Sansivero From the […]

This month, explore the future of the AV world “post-convergence” through a thought-provoking and enlightening conversation with an industry leader and expert in AudioVisual programming, Howard Nunes, President and CEO of PepperDash Technology. This session ranges from learning what “Smart Building” actually means – and the three characteristics that define a smart building – to grasping […]

Extron has started to ship a switcher that I think is amazingly underrated. Only time will tell because this is a brand-new box; but I think it’s the perfect box for every classroom. Do you agree?

You read that headline right, Duke Energy is coming after the AV market – not directly, but indirectly. Listen to my podcast and hear how.

Our last WAVEcast live from the show floor of InfoComm 2013 focuses on architecture and AV design and construction. We talk with FSR’s Jon Melchin, director of architectural business services. He has a unique role in which he teaches AIA-accredited courses to architects about AV Design and FSR products. Jon and WAVEcast host Jennifer Willard […]

WAVEcast host Jennifer Willard interviews Lee Minich, president of LabTechnologies and Marketing Work Group Chair of the AVnu Alliance. AVnu advocates for the use of AVB (Audio Video Bridging) Standards for pushing our audio and video over the network. 55 companies are currently members of the AVnu Alliance and Lee tells where we are with […]

The Women in AV launched a new initiative at InfoComm 2013 to develop local chapters for WAVE to start meeting together and helping each other regionally. Verrex’s Director of Marketing Theresa Hahn is the chair of the important committee and is planning an event during InfoComm’s AV Week for a full launch internationally.

On this WAVEcast, we talked live from the InfoComm 2013 show floor with the first InfoComm CTS-I certified professional, Michelle Miller. Michelle is already studying for her CTS-D — listen to hear what inspired her and what difference it’s made to her and her husband’s AV systems integration business.

WAVEcast host Jennifer Willard talks with the local Orlando Women’s and Children Shelter about their organization and how they help local homeless women and children to get back on their feet.  Homelessness is a serious challenge for women and we talk about why and how we can get involved to help.  Donate online by visiting Salvation […]

Last week, our industry went to Orlando for InfoComm 2013. The Women in AV, spearheaded by FSR’s President Jan Sandri thought it was important we support a local women’s and children’s charity that supports homeless women and children in the local Orlando area. We’ve already raised $1,100 for this worthy cause, but we can do […]

In today’s Rants and rAVes Podcast, Gary recaps the 2013 rAVe Readers Choice Award Winners.  We received over 62,000 votes from our readers and gave out the awards at InfoComm 2013. Congratulations to the winners!

Joel talks with Chris Bianchet of Herman Integration Services at InfoComm 2013

In today’s THE WEEK, rAVe RADIO host Joel Rollins talks with Jim Smith of Polycom about new standards in video and telepresence, and how they will affect our industry.

In today’s THE WEEK, rAVe RADIO’s Joel Rollins sits down with Women in AV founder Jennifer Willard. Jennifer talks about the WAVE luncheon and the impact of women within the AV industry.

Joel Rollins of rAVe RADIO sits down with Gary Kayye to talk about InfoComm 2013 Day 2. Gary and Joel discuss must-see products they saw from yesterday.

Live from the InfoComm 2013 show floor, rAVe RADIO’s Joel Rollins talks to Peter Brady of Peter Brady & Associates Manufacturer’s Representatives during day one about his first impressions of the show.

In today’s THE WEEK, Joel Rollins sits down with rAVe Founder Gary Kayye to talk about InfoComm 2013 and each share their thoughts on the future of the AV industry.

In today’s THE WEEK, rAVe RADIO’s Joel Rollins talks to Women In AV founder Jennifer Willard about their first impressions of InfoComm 2013, and the Women In AV luncheon.

I spent an hour walking the show floor interviewing attendees in the aisles of the InfoComm 2013 show. And, although we’re barely half-way through day-1 of the show, the attendees pointed out specific things they saw that they were impressed with. And, it wasn’t all about 4K (although about half of them mentioned 4k) as […]

Extron might not be exhibiting here at InfoComm in Orlando – which opened today – but they are right down the road at the UBTech Conference – the higher education tech show. They had a booth in the UBTech exhibit hall and Tim taught a session Monday about classroom AV technology. I caught up with […]

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  

A pre-InfoComm THE WEEK where host Joel Rollins speaks to leaders from DATATON and ShowSage about their amazing InfoComm plans including significant new product upgrades.

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.

Anchor Audio has been just that – an anchor in the AV market for since 1975. And, they are and have been the leading manufacturer of portable public address sound systems, wired and wireless intercoms, and lectern systems ever since. Anchor’s President, Janet Jacobs, agreed to be on Joel Rollins’ THE WEEK podcast today to talk about what they have […]

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.

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.

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 […]