Auracast™ LOCATION PROFILE
Academy of Hearing Acoustics
About this location
Key stats
Location: Lübeck, Germany
Venue type: University
Auracast™ equipment installed: Bettear
Installation: DIY installation
Located in Lübeck, Germany, the Academy of Hearing Acoustics serves as the country’s central training campus for hearing care professionals. Led by Dr. Frederick Hahn, head of advanced training, the academy is dedicated to educating students at every stage of their careers, from apprentices to master craftspeople, while also providing advanced training on specialized hearing care topics.
Together with its partner institution, the Federal Vocational School, the academy supports the education of more than 3,000 students annually, with nearly 900 students attending courses on campus each day.
The problem statement
As a leading institution for hearing care education, the academy has a unique responsibility to teach future hearing aid professionals about assistive listening technologies while also ensuring accessibility for students who may have hearing loss themselves.
Prior to deploying Auracast™ broadcast audio, the academy relied on a variety of vendor-specific assistive listening solutions as part of its curriculum. While these technologies played an important role in hearing care education, the academy recognized the growing importance of open, interoperable solutions that could provide a more universal approach to accessibility. At the same time, educators wanted students to gain practical experience with the latest advancements that are expected to shape the future of hearing assistance technology.
The Auracast™ solution
Deployment
Given its mission to train the next generation of hearing care professionals, incorporating Auracast into the curriculum was a natural step. The academy deployed Auracast™ transmitters from multiple manufacturers, using them in both hands-on learning environments and large-group educational settings.
The deployment enables students to learn about Auracast™ broadcast audio alongside other assistive listening systems, including telecoil technology and proprietary hearing solutions offered by individual manufacturers. By exposing students to a broad range of technologies, the academy ensures graduates are prepared to support the diverse needs of future hearing aid users.
Installation proved to be straightforward. According to Dr. Hahn, the transmitters were surprisingly easy to deploy, allowing the academy to quickly integrate the technology into classrooms and instructional demonstrations.
Benefits
Auracast™ broadcast audio has expanded the academy’s ability to demonstrate assistive listening technologies while introducing students to an open standard that can support interoperability across devices and manufacturers.
The benefits extend beyond the classroom. In the academy’s dining halls, Auracast™ broadcasts allow students with or without hearing aids to access entertainment and information broadcasts directly on compatible devices. This approach helps maintain a quieter and more comfortable environment by reducing the need for loudspeaker volume while still ensuring that important audio content remains accessible.
The technology also strengthens the academy’s commitment to accessibility and inclusion, providing valuable experience with a solution designed to improve listening experiences for people with hearing loss while also benefiting those without hearing impairments.
A look ahead
As Auracast™ adoption continues to grow throughout the hearing care industry, the Academy of Hearing Acoustics expects the technology to remain an important part of its educational programs. By giving students direct experience with emerging assistive listening technologies, the academy helps prepare future professionals to meet evolving accessibility needs.
For organizations considering the technology, Dr. Hahn sees Auracast™ broadcast audio as a practical addition to existing assistive listening systems and an effective entry point for facilities looking to introduce accessibility solutions for the first time. “It is a very easy way to complement and enhance existing assistive listening technology, or to offer assistive listening for the first time,” said Dr. Hahn.
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