Auracast in Education:
Transforming Learning Environments in Australia
Auracast is a new technology that lets a single audio source – like a teacher’s microphone or classroom system – broadcast sound directly to many students at once. Anyone with compatible devices, such as hearing aids, cochlear implants, earbuds, headphones, or smartphones, can connect instantly and effortlessly without needing individual pairing. Moreover, this seamless connection ensures that everyone can listen simultaneously, enhancing convenience and accessibility for all users.
This means the system delivers clear, real-time audio straight to each device, helping users understand better, especially in noisy or large spaces. Auracast supports students who are hard of hearing and benefits all learners by breaking down communication barriers and fostering inclusive education where every student can engage fully.
Why Auracast Matters for Australian Education
Inclusive Learning for All Students
Direct-to-Ear Accessibility: Students with hearing aids, implants, or compatible earbuds connect instantly to classroom audio, ensuring clear hearing for all.
Discreet and Dignified: Auracast lets students use their own devices, reducing stigma and making assistive listening private.
Neurodiverse Support: Auracast earbuds help students with ADHD or sensory needs focus better by delivering filtered, direct audio.
Modern, Flexible, and Scalable
No Proprietary Hardware: Schools and universities can avoid lock-in to systems that work only with specific receivers. Auracast is compatible with a growing range of hearing aids and consumer devices from multiple manufacturers.
Easy Integration: Auracast transmitters can be installed quickly -often in less than an hour—making them ideal for both new builds and retrofits in existing classrooms, lecture halls, and auditoriums.
Future-Proof: As more devices support Auracast, schools’ investments will remain relevant, scalable, and aligned with accessibility best practices.
Enhanced Engagement and Academic Outcomes
Crystal-Clear Audio: Auracast delivers low-latency, stereo sound, ensuring spoken content is easy to understand even in large or acoustically challenging spaces.
Improved Participation: By removing communication barriers, Auracast helps all students engage fully in lessons, discussions, and school activities.
Multiple Streams: In the future, classrooms could offer multiple audio channels (e.g., different languages, descriptive audio) to support diverse learning needs.
Real-World Use in Australian Education
Universities: The University of Queensland (UQ) has adopted Auracast broadcast systems in large lecture theatres, allowing students to connect via their own Auracast-compatible devices.
Schools: New hearing augmentation solutions are being designed to ensure compatibility with Auracast, enabling seamless integration with various hearing aid brands and supporting inclusive education from primary to tertiary levels.
Retrofit Opportunities: Auracast transmitters can upgrade existing PA and classroom speaker systems, bringing immediate benefits without major infrastructure changes.
Auracast – How it works
Get Started with ClearaSound AV and Auracast
ClearaSound AV assesses your institution’s needs and works with stakeholders to identify where audio accessibility can improve. They specialise in retrofitting Auracast solutions by upgrading existing PA systems, speakers, or microphones with transmitters or adapters, delivering benefits quickly without major construction. This flexible approach ensures every learning space, from small classrooms to large auditoriums, receives a customised solution.
Once your needs are clearly defined, ClearaSound AV specialists thoroughly evaluate your existing AV infrastructure and recommend the most effective integration strategy. Our expert team manages the entire process—including installation, configuration, and comprehensive testing with various compatible devices—to ensure reliable, top-quality audio delivery.
In addition, ClearaSound AV provides extensive training and ongoing support, featuring clear instructions, visible signage, and continuous system monitoring to guarantee everyone benefits fully from the new setup. Our dedicated team remains available to answer questions and resolve issues as your institution adapts to its upgraded audio solution.
As your needs evolve, ClearaSound AV stays by your side as a trusted partner, keeping your system compatible, scalable, and ready for the future..
Auracast, supported by ClearaSound AV, empowers your school or university to include every voice and enable every student to excel.