Auracast is a wireless broadcast audio technology built on Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE) Audio that lets a single transmitter send audio simultaneously to an unlimited number of compatible receivers, such as wireless earbuds, headphones or hearing aids. It is commonly used in public facilities like entertainment venues and places of worship, as well as to transmit television audio in people’s homes.
What Benefits Does Auracast Offer Public Venues or Places of Worship?
Auracast, like T-coil Hearing Loop and RF technology before it, helps facilities meet ADA accessibility requirements.
How Does Auracast Improve on Legacy T-coil Induction Loop Technology?
- Easy Plug-and-Play installation: No physical room wiring required. Auracast uses a small, affordable radio transmitter plugged into the soundboard. T-coils require heavy copper wire loops stapled or cut into floors and walls.
- Historic building-friendly: Historic or stone-built churches can avoid damaging architecture or violating preservation laws.
- Lower price tag: Setting up an Auracast broadcast is often a fraction of the cost of installing a custom induction loop system.
- No special venue receivers: Places of worship do not need to buy, clean or maintain spare cumbersome headset receivers to hand out at the door.
- Cleaner digital sound: Auracast uses Bluetooth LE Audio to stream crisp, sharp sound with minimal lag and environmental interference. T-coils can be affected by electromagnetic interference from building wiring or large transformers.
Auracast-Enabled Hearing Aids Are Now Available in Tampa
The Doctors of Audiology at Kampsen Hearing in Tampa, FL specialize in programming and fitting Auracast-enabled hearing aids from leading manufacturers. We assist in installing an easy-to-use cell phone app that enables wearers to connect to the venue PA system to broadcast crystal-clear sound directly into their ears.