‘First Auracast assistive listening system’ launched at ISE

Listen Technologies Corporation and Ampetronic have debuted the first installed assistive listening system utilising Auracast broadcast audio technology.

Auracast is a new standard for Bluetooth Low Energy audio and marks the first time Bluetooth has supported broadcast audio.

As it can broadcast audio simultaneously to an unlimited number of Auracast-compatible devices – such as receivers, hearing aids, earbuds and smartphones – it unlocks a variety of new use cases, including wide-area assistive listening.

AURI will provide high quality multi-channel broadcast, with support for open or secure audio transmission. It will feature Auracast-compatible dedicated receivers that venues can provide to guests if they do not have Auracast-compatible devices.

The system will include networked installed transmitters for large and small spaces, dedicated receivers and charging bases, and a complete line of accessories, including headphones, neck loops, and network management and configuration software.

AURI is the first product Listen Technologies and Ampetronic have developed together since the companies announced their partnership and the creation of a single source for assistive listening technologies and solutions.

Tracy Bathurst, chief technology officer at Listen Technologies, said: “Auracast broadcast audio technology will enable Auracast-compatible devices to connect to transmitters in public spaces and receive high-quality, low-latency, energy-efficient audio. But it will take time for all devices to support Auracast.

“Listen Technologies and Ampetronic have developed the first solution to let venues and end users adopt Auracast broadcast audio technology for assistive listening applications. AURI harnesses the power of Bluetooth Low Energy, so venues and end users can enjoy improved audio accessibility and better hearing.”

To see a demo of AURI at ISE, visit the Listen Technologies-Ampetronic Booth 3Q220 (Hall 3).