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Auracast for System Integrators

Auracast for System Integrators — Bettear × MadisonAV
Bettear Auracast

The standard drives compliance.
Bettear drives engagement

Every Auracast™ system meets the spec. Not every Auracast system gets picked up and used — and that's the gap Bettear closes. Assistive listening engineered for the layer above the standard: the connection experience, the management, and the deployment logic.

Bettear B-Caster X Auracast ceiling transmitter
<40ms
Independently-tested latency
Unlimited
Simultaneous listeners, no ceiling
60+
Countries deployed worldwide
1cable
PoE power + data, installs like an AP
The standard

Auracast™ is a genuine step-change

Built on Bluetooth® LE Audio, Auracast is a broadcast standard — one transmitter, unlimited listeners, no pairing. Listeners join a stream the way they tune a radio: find it, select it, done. That's the baseline every compliant system delivers.

One-to-many broadcast
A single transmitter serves unlimited simultaneous listeners with no per-user capacity ceiling.
No Bluetooth pairing
Listeners join a stream the way they tune a radio — no device registration, no per-user IT provisioning.
BYOD-ready
Auracast phones, earbuds and hearing aids receive natively. The dedicated receiver fleet shrinks significantly.
Open standard
No proprietary lock-in at the transmission layer. The infrastructure investment is protected regardless of receiver.
The layer
above.

Every Auracast brand ships hardware that meets the spec. Bettear's engineering is focused on what happens next — the transmitters, receivers, charging, fleet management and security built around it, each solving a problem integrators raise repeatedly. That's what determines whether a system gets used every day, or forgotten after commissioning.

The product family

One platform. Every space

Transmitters, receivers, charging, secure access and fleet management — engineered to work as one system.

Bettear B-Caster Auracast PoE ceiling transmitter
Transmit
B-Caster

PoE ceiling transmitter with sub-40ms latency. Independently tested and confirmed to outperform standards. Installs like a Wi-Fi access point and disappears into the space. Dual antenna and Dante variants.

<40ms PoE Dante® option
No equivalent with NFC
Bettear B-RTX and RTX GO Auracast receivers
Receive
B-RTX & RTX GO

Named-stream receivers for listeners without a personal device. Experience and Experience+ share the same listening experience; the difference is that Experience+ supports secure access using NFC.

Simple nav NFC for secure rooms Sound-card mode
No equivalent elsewhere
Bettear B-Pass secure Auracast stream access module
Secure
B-Pass

Stream-level access via QR or NFC. Turns open broadcast into audio available only to the people you've let in — no passkey the listener ever sees.

QR / NFC Courtrooms Private rooms, Boardrooms
Bettear Hive Central fleet-management software interface
Manage
Hive Central

IT-native fleet management, installed locally — monitoring, role-based access, central firmware and zone management across rooms, floors and sites.

Role-based Multi-site Free tier
Bettear Smart Hive 10-bay networkable charging dock for B-RTX receivers
Charge
Smart Hive

A 10-bay networkable cradle that allocates streams and groups. Docked receivers come back out already assigned. Desktop cradle or use in optional rack mount. 

10-bay Networkable Rack or desk
Not sure which units the brief needs?

MadisonAV designs the system around your rooms, coverage and access model.

Request a solution design
Bettear B-Caster X Auracast transmitter shown at an angle B-Caster X / XD
Bettear B-POD combined Auracast transmitter and QR/NFC access panel B-POD
Transmitters

The only transmitter with a latency figure worth quoting

40ms is roughly where audio drifts visibly from a speaker's lips. B-Caster runs below it — independently tested ahead of competing Auracast transmitters — so sync holds in boardrooms, conferences and any room with a screen or live presenter. That's the difference between a system people stop noticing and one they stop trusting.

B-Caster X — internal + external antenna in one unit, up to 6 streams from one unit; recess it out of sight in heritage rooms.
B-Caster XD — native Dante® audio-over-IP, up to 6 streams from one unit. Due Sept 2026.
B-POD — transmitter + QR/NFC access panel in one; a secure, cost-effective upgrade path from infrared to Auracast for boardrooms and classrooms. Late 2026.
IT fleet management

The system IT says yes to

Hive Central is what happens when you design the management layer for the person who runs the building — not a web dashboard bolted onto an AV product. Enterprise-grade, installed locally, built for IT administrators. And it's free unless you use advanced tour guiding features.

Role-based views for IT, facilities & AV
Firmware pushed centrally, not unit by unit
Zone management across rooms, floors & sites
Experience & multi-language tour builder
Bettear Hive Central dashboard for managing an Auracast fleet
Secure audio stream · B-Pass

Two ways in. Both take seconds

B-Pass closes the one gap open broadcast leaves wide open: keeping a stream private to the people actually in the room. The listener types nothing and never needs to know a passkey exists — the secure handshake happens automatically. No competing Auracast brand ships an equivalent.

01 Scan the QR code with a personal Auracast phone or hearing device.
02 Tap an RTX Experience+ receiver to the NFC target — no typing, no menus. Stream and passkey transfer in one motion.
Listener tapping an NFC target to join a secure Bettear B-Pass Auracast stream
Stream-level access for board meetings, HR sessions and legal proceedings.
Bettear in the field

Three installations. Same result

Bettear performing in exactly the multi-room, mixed-audience environments most corporate and public-venue briefs describe.

Feilding Civic Centre — Bettear Auracast installation across theatre and community spaces
Feilding Civic Centre
Theatre · arena · community spaces

"The system has performed beyond expectations — the slimline design is excellent, and the technology opens up far more possibilities than traditional assistive listening."

Mark Marsden
Integrator, Fauldings Sound
B-Caster B-RTX Experience Smart Hive
The Sterling retirement village, Kaiapoi NZ — Bettear Auracast assistive listening install
The Sterling
Retirement village

"Compared to traditional hearing loop or RF systems, the process required less infrastructure and faster setup. Coverage was easy to tailor to each area with no noticeable weak spots — it just works."

Craig Orr
Vega Global NZ
B-Caster-S B-RTX Experience
Council chamber fitted with a Bettear Auracast assistive listening system
MOVIX cinemas
National cinema chain

"By delivering synchronized, high-fidelity audio directly to personal devices, Auracast™ broadcast audio significantly improves verbal clarity in complex movie soundtracks."

Ariel Caner
Bettear · installed by Eyear System Co.
B-Caster B-RTX
Industry recognition

Recognised by the audio industry

Bettear isn't just specified — it's recognised, with back-to-back awards across assistive listening and pro-AV, on the back of deployments in 60+ countries worldwide.

Winner · 2025
Hearing Technology Innovator Award

B-Caster & B-RTX took the audio & induction loop category, judged by an international panel.

Best of Show · 2026
InfoComm 2026 Best of Show

The Caster X — six simultaneous Auracast streams from one transmitter — at pro-AV's flagship showcase.

Talk to an Auracast expert

Solution design support for your next project

MadisonAV specs the Bettear system around your rooms, coverage and access model — with demo units and proof-of-concept installations available before anything is committed.

What you get
System designed around your venue & access model
Demo units & proof-of-concept installs
Current MadisonAV ordering codes & lead times
Questions, answered

Frequently asked questions

Understanding Auracast
What is Auracast?
Auracast is a Bluetooth LE Audio broadcast standard: one transmitter sends audio to an unlimited number of listeners, with no pairing. A listener finds the stream and selects it, much like tuning a radio. In assistive listening, it delivers clear audio straight to a person's own hearing aids, cochlear implants or earphones.
How is Auracast different from a hearing (induction) loop?
A hearing loop sends sound as a magnetic field to the telecoil in a hearing aid, and must cover at least 80% of a room's floor area to comply in Australia. Auracast broadcasts digital audio over Bluetooth LE Audio instead — no loop cable in the floor, higher audio quality, and multiple separate streams (languages, zones or private channels) from a single transmitter. Loops still have their place; Auracast removes most of their installation constraints.
Does Auracast satisfy the NCC hearing augmentation requirement?
Auracast can provide a compliant hearing augmentation solution when correctly designed for the application. The NCC requires hearing augmentation in many public spaces, with AS 1428.5 setting the technical requirements. While induction loops and receiver-based technologies demonstrate compliance using different technical methods, both must be designed to provide effective coverage of the required listening area and an appropriate number of receivers to meet the needs of the venue. Madison AV can assist with system design and compliance for individual projects.
How much latency does Auracast add, and does it matter?
Latency matters in any room with a screen or a live presenter — past roughly 40ms, audio drifts visibly from the speaker's lips. Standard Auracast transmitters vary. Bettear's B-Caster runs below 40ms, independently tested ahead of competing Auracast transmitters, so lip-sync holds in boardrooms, lecture theatres and cinemas.
Do listeners need a special app or receiver?
Users with Auracast-compatible hearing aids or smartphones can connect directly to the broadcast. For users without compatible devices, venues should provide an appropriate number of Auracast-compatible receivers. Bettear's B-RTX and RTX GO are designed specifically for this purpose, ensuring the system is accessible to all users and supporting the receiver provision requirements for receiver-based hearing augmentation systems.
Will Auracast work with hearing aids and cochlear implants?
Yes. Auracast streams directly to compatible hearing aids, cochlear implants and Bluetooth LE Audio devices. However, this does not remove the requirement to provide venue-supplied receivers. Like other receiver-based hearing augmentation systems, Auracast installations should include an appropriate number of compatible receivers to satisfy accessibility requirements and ensure the system is available to all users.
The Bettear system
What differentiates Bettear from other Auracast solutions?
All certified Auracast™ systems deliver Bluetooth LE Audio. Bettear stands out with:
  • Enterprise security – Secure streams, stream-level passkeys and NFC/QR-code provisioning.
  • Cloud management – Remote monitoring, fleet management and mass firmware updates with Bettear HIVE.
  • Unique transceiver – The only Auracast receiver that also functions as a transmitter for tour guide, interpretation and portable hearing augmentation applications.
  • Meeting room solution – The B-POD provides a secure, cost-effective upgrade path from infrared to Auracast.
  • Installation flexibility – Open antenna architecture with support for third-party Bluetooth antennas.
  • Scalable platform – Solutions for everything from a single meeting room to enterprise, campus and stadium deployments.
What is the B-Caster?
The B-Caster is Bettear's enterprise Auracast™ transmitter—a PoE-powered unit that installs like a Wi-Fi access point and discreetly mounts in the ceiling. It supports two simultaneous audio channels, configurable as two independent mono streams or one stereo stream, with latency below 40 ms. The range includes the B-Caster X, featuring both internal and external antenna connectivity in a single unit for maximum installation flexibility, and the B-Caster XD, with native Dante® audio-over-IP support.
What are the B-RTX and RTX GO receivers for?
The B-RTX and RTX GO are portable Auracast™ receivers for users without an Auracast-compatible device. The RTX GO is a simple, cost-effective receiver designed for fixed hearing augmentation installations and pairs perfectly with the B-POD. The B-RTX is the premium model, featuring a colour display, integrated sound card and unique transceiver capability, allowing it to operate as both a receiver and transmitter for applications such as tour guide systems, language interpretation and portable hearing augmentation.
Can an Auracast stream be kept private?
Yes. Bettear's B-Pass restricts a stream at the transmitter, turning an open broadcast into audio only the people you've admitted can hear. Access transfers by scanning a QR code or tapping an NFC target — the listener never sees or types a passkey. It's built for courtrooms, board and HR rooms, and confidential assessments. No competing Auracast brand currently ships an equivalent.
What is Hive Central, and is it free?
Hive Central is Bettear's fleet-management software — installed locally, IT-native, with role-based access, central firmware updates and zone management across rooms, floors and sites. It's free to run. The one paid tier is Hive Central Pro, which unlocks Tour Builder and the advanced features for guided, multi-language audiences. Standard assistive-listening installs stay on the free tier; you only license Pro when a venue needs tour guiding.
What is Smart HIVE?
Smart HIVE is a 10-bay networked charging dock for B-RTX receivers. It automatically configures receivers with the correct streams and groups while charging, so they're ready for the next session as soon as they're removed from the dock. For larger deployments, Smart HIVE also enables centralised fleet management, remote monitoring and mass firmware updates across multiple receivers. It can be rack-mounted or used as a desktop charging station.
Deployment, scale and compliance
Is Bettear suitable for multi-room or multi-site deployments?
Yes — the range is built to run as one system across many spaces. Hive Central manages firmware, zones and access centrally, whether the estate is a few rooms on one floor or multiple sites. It's the same platform from a single boardroom upward.
What kinds of venues is Bettear used in?
Corporate boardrooms and training rooms, universities and schools, courtrooms, theatres and civic centres, retirement villages, cinemas and stadiums. It suits any space that needs clear audio delivered to individual listeners, and particularly the multi-room, mixed-audience briefs where loops and FM become awkward to install.
Buying and support
Is MadisonAV the authorised Bettear distributor in Australia?
Yes. MadisonAV is the authorised Australian distributor for Bettear. That means manufacturer-backed warranty, current firmware and roadmap, and local technical support — not a grey-imported unit with no one behind it the day something goes wrong. Buying through the authorised channel is what keeps a system supported across its life.
Does MadisonAV help design the system?
Yes, at no cost. Our in-house technical team scopes and designs the system around your rooms, coverage and access model, specifying the right mix of B-Caster, B-RTX, RTX GO, B-Pass, Hive Central and Smart Hive. We work alongside your integrator and facilities team through installation, commissioning and adoption — so the system you install is the system people use.
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