Auracast™ broadcast audio is an easy-to-deploy, low-cost assistive listening technology that offers higher audio quality and greater privacy than traditional assistive listening solutions, while also allowing anyone with Bluetooth® headsets or earbuds to also listen in.
Below are 15 real-world venues, from the Sydney Opera House to the Marriott Theatre, that have integrated Auracast™ systems into their audio infrastructure and are already providing inclusive benefits for all visitors.
Auracast broadcasts in large venues
Auracast™ broadcast audio offers large venues, such as stadiums, universities, and concert halls a transformative way to deliver clear, personalized audio to every patron, regardless of their seat location or level of hearing health. Auracast™ solutions provide high-quality, low-latency audio directly to personal devices (hearing aids, earbuds, headphones, etc.) without requiring venue-provided headsets.
Audiences can choose from multiple audio streams, including live commentary, multilingual broadcasts, interviews, and more. And, with consistent audio coverage throughout the entire venue, visitors can move around freely without missing a moment.
The Sydney Opera House
Deployed in the Sydney Opera House’s main hall to enhance accessibility and visitor engagement, Auracast™ broadcast audio offers stereo sound, wider bandwidth, and the ability to blend ambient audio, creating a rich, immersive experience. The Auracast™ system is easy to use and provides real-time audio for patrons using their own devices, improving inclusivity for individuals with hearing challenges. Its adoption at the Sydney Opera House reflects a growing demand for inclusive, high-quality auditory experiences.
Stadium Taranaki
Stadium Taranaki, a 21,000-seat arena in New Plymouth, New Zealand, recently deployed a new Auracast™ system to support rugby matches, concerts, community events, and more. Fans can stream real-time commentary, multi-language broadcasts, and assistive listening directly to their compatible Bluetooth® devices. By adopting Auracast™ broadcast audio, Stadium Taranaki positions itself as a leader in accessible entertainment, offering flexibility for diverse audiences and futureproofing its infrastructure for evolving digital standards.
Creative Computing Institute at the University of the Arts London
The Creative Computing Institute (CCI) at the University of the Arts London adopted Auracast™ broadcast audio to enhance accessibility and inclusion in its learning spaces. Many classrooms lacked assistive listening solutions, limiting access for students with hearing loss. After exploring alternatives, CCI deployed an Auracast™ system to improve audio clarity, help reduce the stigma associated with hearing loss, and futureproof the institute. The deployment reflects CCI’s commitment to offering inclusive learning experiences.
EUHA 2025
Recently, Nuremberg, Germany hosted the 69th International Congress of Hearing Aid Acousticians (EUHA 2025), a high-traffic event that showcased the best in technology and practical expertise across the hearing industry.
To better support several press and audiology trainee tours that moved through the busy, acoustically complex show floor, the venue installed a temporary Auracast™ system, developed by Bettear, that could simultaneously interpret German and English, catering to various attendees.
The system delivered crystal-clear, dual-language audio to separate groups with minimal setup effort. Journalists and trainees could seamlessly receive interpreted audio directly on their personal hearing aids or headphones via the Auracast™ broadcast.
We installed our Auracast™ solution in only an hour because we didn’t have to…lift the floor or install a loop.”
Tom Lynch, CCI
The event also featured a blend of simultaneous lectures, each requiring real-time audio distribution and interpretation. The goal was to achieve universal accessibility for all attendees, including those using Auracast™ hearing aids, cochlear implants, and standard earphones. The temporary Bettear Auracast™ system ensured that all attendees, regardless of their personal device, could access high-quality audio in their preferred language.
Auracast broadcasts in theatres
Auracast™ broadcast audio enhances accessibility and can improve the overall theatre experience for patrons at any venue. Theatre acoustics can sometimes make dialogue hard to follow, especially for patrons with hearing loss or sensory sensitivities. Auracast™ solutions stream high-quality audio directly to compatible Bluetooth devices, allowing every guest to enjoy clear sound from any seat in the house.
Unlike FM or infrared systems, Auracast™ broadcast audio eliminates static and range limitations, allowing patrons to freely move about, whether in the balcony or lobby, without losing connection. And, with an Auracast™ solution, a theatre can support multiple audio channels for audio description for visually impaired guests, multilingual translations, and enhanced performance audio for those who want clearer sound.
The Marriott Theatre
The Marriott Theatre, located in Lincolnshire, Illinois, is a leading regional venue that deployed an Auracast™ system to enhance accessibility for patrons with hearing challenges. Previously reliant on FM assistive listening systems, the theatre faced issues like static interference and limited mobility. To modernize, it adopted Auracast™ broadcast audio, offering patrons seamless, high-quality sound from any seat without dependency on specialized hardware.
Thanks to Auracast™ broadcast audio, the future of audio is here, and it sounds fantastic.
John Johnson, the Marriott Theatre
The Regent Theatre
The Regent Theatre, in Dunedin, New Zealand, adopted Auracast™ broadcast audio for its flexibility, scalability, and alignment with emerging technology trends. The Auracast™ solution they deployed enables direct-to-ear audio streaming to compatible personal Bluetooth® devices, ensuring patrons can enjoy clear, immersive sound from any seat without being tethered to fixed systems, enhancing audience satisfaction and demonstrating how cultural landmarks can deliver world-class experiences for all.
Teatro Industri
Teatro Industri, located in Grosseto, Italy, is a historic cultural venue that hosts theatre performances, concerts, and community events. Following feedback from hearing aid users and a request from the Municipality of Grosseto, the theatre upgraded its audio infrastructure with Auracast™ broadcast audio. This upgrade ensures superior sound quality, a stable signal, and the ability to support multiple connections while enhancing inclusivity and elevating the overall theatre experience.
Blackfriars Theatre
Blackfriars Theatre, in Rochester, NY, sought to upgrade its outdated FM assistive listening system, which suffered from poor signal quality and cumbersome manual tuning. Committed to accessibility, the theatre explored Auracast™ broadcast audio for its superior range, sound quality, and low latency. This initiative positions Blackfriars as a forward-thinking venue embracing modern, inclusive audio technology to enhance audience experience and accessibility.
The Contact Theatre
The Contact Theatre in Manchester, UK implemented Auracast™ broadcast audio to enhance accessibility and engagement. The 300-seat theatre installed an Auracast™ system, and the impact was immediate: audiences reported improved clarity, and British Sign Language interpreters praised the system’s precision, which aids accurate interpretation. This deployment helps blend artistic creativity with cutting-edge audio solutions to create a richer, more connected experience for all patrons.
The Everyman Theatre
The Everyman Theatre, in Gloucestershire, UK, faced challenges with its outdated 20-year-old infrared assistive listening system. The old technology restricted seating options, delivered poor sound quality, and lacked replacement parts, undermining the theatre’s mission of accessibility. After consulting experts and organizations, the theatre adopted an Auracast™ solution to provide clear, high-quality sound to compatible hearing aids, earbuds, and headphones, eliminating seating limitations and supporting live audio descriptions for visually impaired patrons.
At a recent event, a guest shared that it was their first time back at the theatre since losing their sight, describing the experience as completely transformative.
Francesca Goddard, the Everyman Theatre
Auracast broadcasts in houses of worship
The acoustics of many sanctuaries that enhance music can make speech harder to understand. Auracast™ solutions enable houses of worship to broadcast audio from their PA system directly to the listener’s ear, bypassing echo and background noise to support clearer sermons and announcements. Congregants can discreetly connect to an Auracast™ broadcast using their own devices (hearing aids, earbuds, etc.), reducing stigma and improving comfort.
By setting up multiple Auracast™ channels, these venues can provide real-time translation to support more inclusive worship for diverse congregations. This can be especially useful for enabling bilingual services or supporting events that cater to international attendees.
Grace Lutheran Church
Grace Lutheran Church in Grafton, Wisconsin, sought to enhance accessibility for its congregation, particularly those with hearing loss, and deployed an Auracast™ system to enable direct-to-ear streaming to compatible hearing aids, earbuds, and headphones. This upgrade ensures clear, high-quality sound throughout the sanctuary without restricting seating or requiring specialized devices. Congregants praised the improved clarity and convenience, reinforcing the church’s commitment to accessibility and creating welcoming, barrier-free environments for worship.
Christ Presbyterian Church
Christ Presbyterian Church, in Edina, Minnesota, upgraded its assistive listening system to a cost-effective and scalable Auracast™ solution to better serve its large congregation and enhance accessibility. The church previously relied on aging technology that limited seating flexibility and required specialized hardware, creating barriers for attendees with hearing loss. By adopting Auracast™ broadcast audio, the church now delivers clear, high-quality audio, ensuring an inclusive worship experience without the need for cumbersome devices.
GodFirst Church
GodFirst Church, located in Johannesburg, South Africa, upgraded its audio system to Auracast™ broadcast audio to improve accessibility and inclusivity for its congregation. Adopting an Auracast™ system provided the church with a cost-effective, scalable solution that not only delivers clear, high-quality audio but also supports future expansion. This deployment highlights how faith-based organizations can leverage Bluetooth® technology to offer modern, user-friendly assistive listening experiences that enhance worship and community engagement.
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Minnesota upgraded its outdated assistive listening system to support Auracast™ broadcast audio, improving accessibility for worshippers with hearing loss. Deployment of its new Auracast™ system was simple, with no pairing required, and the solution seamlessly integrates with the church’s sound board, allowing for a customized audio mix that emphasizes speech clarity. Congregants report excellent sound quality, no static, and easy operation.
Helping those who cannot hear completely…represents a major win for accessibility and inclusion.
Justyn Pride, GodFirst Church
Auracast broadcasts in healthcare settings
While theatres, houses of worship, stadiums, and concert halls are among the first types of public locations to deploy Auracast™ systems to enhance inclusion, they are by no means the only types of venues best served by Auracast™ broadcasts.
Auracast™ broadcast audio enables all types of public environments — including hospitals, wellness centers, and health clinics — to deliver audio experiences that will improve audio accessibility and enhance overall well-being.
Daemyung Hearing Center
Daemyung Hearing Center in South Korea, a leading audiology clinic, implemented an Auracast™ solution to enhance sound clarity, reduce background noise, and facilitate personalized listening without cumbersome equipment while integrating with existing workflows. By adopting Auracast™ broadcast audio, Daemyung Hearing Center solidifies its position as a pioneer in accessible healthcare, offering all patients a modern, convenient, and inclusive audio experience.
Akustik Schweiz Der Hörladen AG
Akustik Schweiz Der Hörladen AG, a hearing care provider in Arbon, Switzerland, implemented Auracast™ broadcast audio to showcase next-generation connectivity for its customers. The deployment was simple and seamless, requiring minimal effort. At present, the solution serves as a demonstration tool, positioning the company as an innovator in hearing care. Akustik Schweiz encourages others to consider Auracast™ broadcast audio for its ease of implementation and potential to support greater audio accessibility.
Auracast™ broadcast audio in your venue
Auracast™ broadcast audio allows multiple users to connect to a single audio stream, supporting features like assistive listening and multilingual audio without requiring specialized hardware. Whether used alone or with existing assistive listening systems, Auracast™ broadcast audio can improve audio clarity, support accessibility, and deliver immersive audio experiences in many public locations.
If you are interested in advocating for Auracast™ broadcast audio to be deployed in your facility, check out these Auracast™ advocacy resources. These helpful tools will give you a better understanding of the technology, learn how to communicate its potential benefits, and assist locations in determining if Auracast™ broadcast audio is the right fit for their accessibility needs.
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