About Us | Audio Video Crafts

Audio Video Crafts is an industry leader in technology solutions for entertainment systems and smart home control and integration. For over 38 years, we have provided exceptional service to the New York Metropolitan area and across the country. Our quality products, integrity, and dependability have helped us cultivate long-term relationships with our clients.

We offer turnkey design-build services with value engineering and white-glove installation for both modest and extensive projects. Our team of experienced audio-video engineers, technicians, and programmers are among the best in the country and handle everything from televisions and music, to lighting, shades and temperature control with full integration, so all you have to do is sit back and enjoy the experience. Regardless of the size of your project, our installation team is committed to finishing on time and on budget.

Paul Austi

Founder & President

Paul Austi established Audio Video Crafts in 1986 after working at Rabsons, a high-end electronics store in New York City. While working his way to running the sales department, Paul soon realized the need for audio video design and installations.

Being among the first in the industry, Paul become one of the founding members of CEDIA, an organization founded in 1989 by professionals dedicated to the advancement and integrity of the up-and-coming electronics systems industry.

As President of Audio Video Crafts, Paul values the relationships with his clients and is actively involved in all projects to ensure the best design and quality of service is provided. Paul Austi has been featured in The New York Times, 60 Minutes, CEPro, and Electronic House, as well as other architectural design and trade magazines. With Paul's leadership and guidance, Audio Video Crafts continues to be honored annually by the largest manufacturers and publications in the integrator space. In 2016, Paul Austi and Audio Video Crafts were inducted into the Lutron Hall of Fame.