I’m joining this episode from Vegas during ISC West, and Gary is joining from some sort of waiting room! Brad Hintze from Crestron stops by for a conversation that starts with Pokémon Go and quickly turns into something much bigger. The episode also includes a pre-recorded interview with Bryan Phann from ViewSonic on closing experience […]

This time, we dive into a great conversation with David Danto about CAMP-NY — which just hit its 25th year. We talk about what CAMP actually is, how it’s evolved over time and what hosting it for more than two decades has taught him about networking in the AV industry. We also get into a […]

Tim Albright, Gary Kayye and I kick off this end-user episode with a quick catch-up before announcing a sneak peek of our Best of ISE Awards. We’re also joined by Nathan Coutinho from Logitech to talk about why the company invests in SXSW, a very different environment from traditional AV trade shows like ISE or […]

Gary and I run through this week’s ProAV headlines, including our latest Temperature Check on AI ethics in AV, new conversations around cybersecurity and trust in the industry, and several product announcements across AV-over-IP, displays and collaboration tech. We also look at what these launches say about where the industry is heading — especially as […]

Gary Kayye and I reflect on ISE 2026 with insights from special guest Brad Hintze, discussing the themes that stood out most — particularly the industry’s shift toward collaboration-driven workplace design and experience-focused AV. The conversation explores what resonated, what may still be missing and how those ideas translate into real-world deployments. The episode also […]

In this end-user-focused episode, Steph Beckett and Tim Albright break down the latest headlines that matter to in-house AV and IT teams. From collaboration platform shifts and hybrid-work solutions to deployment updates, pricing models and system management tools, the discussion centers on what will actually affect enterprise environments. Key topics include developments from companies such […]

Joining remotely while on the road (and very early in the morning), I deliver a quick update with Gary on the latest ProAV news and ISE momentum. The episode highlights new announcements across collaboration, audio, display and broadcast, along with standout coverage from the ISE 2026 microsite. Stories from companies including Christie, Shure, Q-SYS, Airtame, […]

On the final day of ISE 2026, Tim Albright and I break down the biggest trends that shaped this year’s show — from technology directions to what integrators and end users should actually pay attention to moving forward. The episode also features my interview with Boris Seibert of Shure, discussing the company’s collaboration strategy and […]

This episode delivers a full look at what is defining ISE — from leadership vision to global integration strategy and the technology driving it all. We sit down with Mike Blackman to talk about the evolution of ISE, the trends shaping the show and where the industry is heading next. We’re also joined by Ken […]

We streamed this episode live from the AVIXA TV booth at ISE with guests Sam Minish and Tobi Tungl from CTI. Matt Morgan from Ross Video then gives us a behind-the-scenes tour of how the broadcast setup actually works. Gary also headed out for a Hall 3 tour and we got a surprise cameo from […]

Gary and I sit down in the Datavideo booth to discuss the latest trends we’re seeing at ISE 2026. I also bring on a few special guests: Florian Rotberg from invidis consulting, Clément Fareniaux from Opus Technologies and Craig Moffat from Datavideo, who give their insights into the role of AI in AV technology, the […]

Emily Dean and I take a peek at the show floor and talk about what to expect this week at ISE 2026. And a huge shout out to our rAVe [TV] Sponsor this week, Shure!  

ISE is officially next week, and we kick off the show with a reminder to use code “RAVEPUBS” and check out our growing ISE microsite coverage. We’re joined by Josh Blalock from Shure to break down the new IntelliMix Bar Pro and what attendees should experience at Shure’s booth. Then Joel Mulpeter from Crestron joins […]

Gary and I kick things off with some movie yapping before shifting into full ISE prep mode and breaking down the latest ProAV product launches and platform updates. We cover new announcements from Crestron, VuWall, Marshall, Extron, Visix, Humly, and more, plus touch on industry trends and data shaping the year ahead. We also preview […]

Gary and I get into ISE prep mode, run through the latest product and platform updates and talk about what’s shifting in the AV market right now. We also share a clip from my recent Rants & rAVes interview with Dave Labuskes on what strong leadership at AVIXA actually looks like as he prepares to […]

Gary and I kick off the new year with a little holiday catch-up, a few personal stories and some thoughts on New Year’s resolutions as we officially say hello to 2026. We also cover major industry news, including Dave Labuskes’ retirement from AVIXA, new sponsorships, and updates from AVI-SPL, NDI and Zoom. From there, we […]

It’s the final rAVe [TV] episode of 2025, and Gary and I take a step back to talk about what this year really meant for the ProAV industry — what worked, what broke, and what we are finally being forced to rethink. We highlight our State of the AV Industry 2025 survey, point viewers to […]

It’s an End-User Edition of rAVe [TV], and I’m joined by Tim and Gary as I jump back in fresh from LDI with a quick sneak peek from the show floor. We also preview our ProAV Recap on Dec. 16, where Tim and I (plus a few fun guests) will break down what actually mattered […]

Gary and I are back this week talking about the new “Knives Out” movie and a few other film opinions that may or may not get us in trouble. I also remind everyone that the Shure event, “The Human Side of AI-Driven Collaboration,” is tomorrow at 2 p.m. ET — it is genuinely going to […]

I host solo this week with a short pre-Thanksgiving episode. I walked everyone through the biggest stories of the week, including Sharp’s new E Series projectors, Genetec’s 2026 security trends, Marshall’s AI PTZ cameras and HIVE adding native Dante to its Beeblade Media Engine line. Plus more news! Also, we shut down for the holiday, […]

Tim Albright and I host an End-User Edition of rAVe [TV] with a quick pop-in from Gary, and we look at rAVe’s latest Temperature Check on cybersecurity in AV. We chat with Crestron’s Joel Mulpeter about what AI is actually doing in meeting rooms and whether it is improving collaboration or just adding noise. Then […]

Gary and I are back, and I finally watched “Casablanca” for the first time — yes, I’m decades late, and yes, I have opinions. From there, we run through the latest headlines: Microsoft Teams and how it now enables employee tracking(?), Jetbuilt’s new market intelligence partnership, the Resi Media Studio AI updates for church production, […]

Gary and I are back together this week, and I have a movie update — I got to see “Frankenstein” in theaters before it hits Netflix on Nov. 7. I have thoughts, obviously . From there, Gary and I jump into a very full news week. We cover Diversified naming Paul Lidsky as its new […]

Gary and I are back once more — and I’ve been busy watching “Shelby Oaks” and gearing up to see “Frankenstein” in theaters Friday. After Gary insults my taste in media, we cover this week’s latest news. We discuss Biamp’s acquisition of ClearOne intellectual property, Nanolumens’ NanoPanel 55 dvLED launch and Extron’s new NAV E […]

I host this week’s rAVe [TV] solo and sit down with Brad Hintze of Crestron for a conversation about creating a true culture of collaboration through technology. From hybrid work to evolving meeting behaviors, we discuss how organizations can foster better teamwork, communication and connection across every workspace. Steph also runs through the week’s biggest […]

It is an End-User Edition of rAVe [TV] as Tim and I (and maybe Gary) dig into what is driving today’s AV market — from the rise of esports to new data shaping integration strategy. We welcome Mike Abernathy of NSCA to unpack highlights from the “2025 Financial Analysis of the Industry” report: improved profitability, […]

Gary and I are traveling, but the news does not sleep. We preview Almo Pro AV’s E4 Experience finale in Chicago and our October Temperature Check on esports. Then we hit the week’s biggest drops: Q-SYS platform updates across cameras, audio I/O and software, Planar’s Komodo Series COB microLED, Airtame’s integration with Amazon’s signage stick, […]

Gary Kayye hosts solo this week while I report live from San Diego for WebexOne 2025! David Danto and I look at Cisco’s latest AI-powered collaboration updates, including new RoomOS innovations announced during the show’s keynote. Then, Gary breaks down the week’s top ProAV and UC news — from Shure’s IntelliMix Room Kits for Microsoft […]

Gary is holding it down solo this week on rAVe [TV] — but he’s not alone for long. Special guest David Danto joins in to talk about his latest piece, where he explores how television has shifted from the hearth of the home to just another piece of furniture. We dig into whether the TV […]

Gary and I are back on this week’s rAVe [TV]! Yes, there’s a little movie chatter (I finally watched “The Conjuring: Last Rites”), but we’re also diving into the big stories shaping AV. SAVe 2025 is right around the corner, and we’ll preview what to expect from next week’s global sustainability conference. Plus, we’ll take […]

On the Sept. 10 episode of rAVe [TV], I’m in Santa Clara at the Exertis Almo E4 while Tim Albright packs for IBC in Amsterdam. Our guest is Michael Short, VP of marketing operations & residential at Crestron. We dig into Crestron’s big CEDIA Expo story, the buzz around the new Cevo Mini Remote, and […]

While I’m in Denver getting ready for CEDIA Expo 2025, Gary hosted this week’s rAVe [TV] solo — but I still joined for a quick interview with Ray Kent of SAVe to talk about the upcoming SAVe 2025 conference and sustainability in AV. Plus, Gary covered some of the biggest stories in ProAV, including Crestron […]