summary: Listen Technologies and Ampetronic will preview Auri, an Auracast broadcast audio-based assistive listening solution, making its jointly developed product debut at the HLAA 2024 convention.
Highlights:
- About Auri: Auri is the first Auracast-based auxiliary listening solution from Listen Technologies and Ampetronic, delivering high-quality, noise-free audio to an unlimited number of Auracast-enabled devices.
- Comprehensive solution: Auri includes networked installation transmitters, dedicated receivers, docking stations and a range of accessories such as headphones and neck loops to accommodate a range of venue sizes and ensure compliance with accessibility standards.
- Demonstration at HLAA Convention: Attendees at the HLAA 2024 Convention will be able to experience Auri first-hand at the Bluetooth SIG booth and in educational workshops and experience its potential to improve communications access for people with hearing loss.
Listen Technologies and Ampetronic will offer HLAA 2024 convention attendees a preview of Auri, an Auracast broadcast audio-based assistive hearing solution. Auri is the first product Listen Technologies and Ampetronic have co-developed since announcing their partnership. Auri is expected to ship later this year.
The HLAA (Hearing Loss Association of America) Convention is an annual communications accessible conference designed to support hundreds of people with hearing loss from all walks of life across the U.S. Convention attendees can experience Auracast broadcast audio and see Auri demonstrations at the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) booths 405-407 and select educational workshops.
Further reading: Ampetronic and Listen Technologies develop Auracast-based hearing assistance solution
About Auracast Audio
Auracast Broadcast Audio is a new standard over Bluetooth Low Energy that allows for simultaneous broadcast of audio to an unlimited number of Auracast-enabled devices. In spaces where Auracast Broadcast Audio is available, people with hearing aids, cochlear implants, earphones, receivers, or other Auracast-enabled devices can receive high-quality audio from public Auracast transmitters without noise or interference from indoor environments, resulting in a better experience and greater inclusivity.
According to the company, Auri is a first-generation Auracast broadcast audio-based assistive listening solution that gives venues and end users access to the emerging Auracast market.
New Auri Solutions
According to the company, Listen Technologies and Ampetronic designed Auri as a complete solution that includes a networked transmitter for multichannel broadcast to spaces of any size with open or secure transmission options. The solution also includes a dedicated receiver and docking station. Most venues will use a dedicated receiver so guests without Auracast-enabled devices can access Auracast broadcast audio.
Auri offers a complete line of accessories, including headphones, neck loops (or personal induction loops), and network management and configuration software. Auri offers multilingual support. By combining neck loops and signage, Auri can help venues meet ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) or Assistive Hearing global accessibility requirements. Listen Technologies and Ampetronic are part of Allvida, a fast-growing group of companies providing products and solutions for accessibility. Listen Technologies and Ampetronic are also members of the Bluetooth SIG working to make Auracast broadcast audio, a reliable new Assistive Hearing option, as widely available as possible.
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