Pro AV Auracast™

What it is, and why it matters for Assistive Listening

Auracast™ is gaining traction in consumer audio, but its role in professional AV – particularly for assistive listening is fundamentally different.

Pro AV Auracast™ is designed to deliver reliable, scalable, and accessible broadcast audio within installed AV systems. Rather than serving individual devices, it ensures consistent, high-quality audio coverage across entire classrooms, auditoriums, and venues—supporting every listener, including those with hearing challenges.

Consumer vs Pro AV Auracast™

Most Auracast™ solutions today are built for consumer use, such as streaming audio to earbuds or sharing sound between personal devices. While convenient, these solutions fall short in environments where accessibility and reliability are critical.

Consumer Auracast™ typically offers:

  • Short-range, device-to-device audio sharing
  • Limited control over audio distribution
  • Access dependent on personal devices

For assistive listening, this creates gaps in usability and consistency.

Pro AV Auracast™, by contrast, is purpose-built to support:

  • Continuous, low-latency broadcast audio
  • Coverage across single or multiple spaces
  • Integration with installed AV systems
  • Control over channels, routing, and performance
  • Access for users with Auracast™ devices or dedicated receivers

What Makes It Suitable for Assistive Listening?

Assistive listening systems must be dependable, easy to access, and inclusive for all users—regardless of their technology.

A true Pro AV Auracast™ solution supports this through:

  • Seamless integration with existing AV infrastructure
  • Multiple audio channels for different use cases
  • Centralised, network-based control
  • Reliable performance in high-density environments
  • Long-term suitability for permanent installations

These capabilities ensure audio is delivered clearly and consistently, without placing barriers on the end user.

Auri™: Purpose-Built for Inclusive Audio

Auri™, developed by Ampetronic and Listen Technologies, is a Pro AV Auracast™ solution specifically designed for assistive listening.

It enables venues to deliver high-quality, low-latency audio while maintaining flexibility for real-world environments.

With Auri™, organisations can:

  • Provide clear, consistent assistive listening experiences
  • Configure audio in mono, stereo, or dual mono
  • Integrate seamlessly with existing AV systems
  • Offer access via Auracast™-enabled devices or dedicated receivers

This ensures accessibility today, while supporting the ongoing adoption of Auracast™ technology.

Why It Matters

For schools, universities, and public venues, assistive listening is not optional—it is essential.

Relying on consumer-grade solutions can introduce limitations in coverage, performance, and accessibility. Pro AV Auracast™ addresses these challenges by delivering a professional, future-ready approach to inclusive audio.

The result is simple: every listener can hear clearly, regardless of where they are or what device they use.

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