The closing of high-end home technology group VIA International left a void in the Bay Area market. AVDG, expanding from commercial to residential projects, steps in.

Audio Visual Design Group (AVDG) strategically migrates its professional commercial culture to residential projects, serving some clients left in a lurch from the collapse of VIA.

One look at the commercial market makes it clear that lighting control and Internet of Things (IoT) are inherently intertwined, if not completely dependent on one another.

The audio company highlights its 70-volt XZone70V Streaming Audio Amplifier, which is offered as part of Russound's Certified Installer Program.

Lutron's $250 Hi-lume Premier 0.1% constant voltage driver for commercial LED lighting is part of rebranded three-tiered high-end family under the Hi-lume name.

Distributor Professional Audio Associates (PAA) held its annual vendor show with brands like TiVo and United Leather highlighting along with stalwarts LG, URC, Origin Acoustics, SpeakerCraft and others.