What Is Auracast
Auracast is a new Bluetooth broadcast technology that lets any venue send clear, direct audio straight to a listener's own hearing aids, earbuds, or a simple receiver — no loop wiring, no shared headsets, no interference.
How It Works
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A small Auracast transmitter connects to your existing sound system, microphone, or intercom system.
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It broadcasts the audio over Bluetooth LE Audio to anyone nearby with an Auracast-compatible device.
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Listeners just tune in on their own hearing aid, earbuds, or a phone — like tuning a radio, but private and interference-free.
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One transmitter can serve an unlimited number of listeners at once, each hearing a clean feed regardless of where they're sitting.
Why It Matters for Your Venue
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Better than old hearing loops — no dead spots, no buzzing from lighting or wiring interference, and no loop cable to install or maintain.
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Built for modern devices — most hearing aids from major manufacturers released since 2023/2024 already support Auracast, and adoption is growing fast across earbuds too.
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More than accessibility — the same system can broadcast a second language, quiet commentary, or a discreet audio feed, all from the same install.
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Future-proofing — venues that install now are ahead of a technology that's becoming standard, not catching up later.
Who's Already Using It
Theatres and cinemas, conference centres and meeting rooms, airports, gyms, community halls, and courtrooms are among the first venues adopting Auracast for clearer, more inclusive audio.
How BaseAV Can Help
We assess your space, supply and install the right Auracast hardware for your room size and existing AV setup, and support it afterwards. No need to overhaul your current sound system — Auracast usually adds on top of what you already have.