Bettear has announced a new Auracast product aimed at boosting the number of Auracast streams from two to eight. We have written before about the potential uses of Auracast in venues such as offering an audio-described stream along with the ‘usual’ soundtrack. But sometimes, you need more....
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No actionable clinical practice change; this is a venue-infrastructure product announcement with no direct bearing on hearing aid fitting or audiological care.
Expanding Auracast stream capacity in public venues could meaningfully improve audio access for hearing aid and cochlear implant users in real-world listening environments.
- 01Forge XD supports up to 8 simultaneous Auracast Bluetooth audio streams, up from 2 on the prior model.
- 02Increased stream capacity enables venues to offer multiple audio options (e.g., audio description, multiple languages).
- 03Auracast is a Bluetooth LE Audio broadcast standard relevant to modern hearing aids and cochlear implants.
- 04The product targets public venues such as theaters, stadiums, and houses of worship.
- 05No clinical efficacy data or peer-reviewed evidence accompanies this announcement.
The Forge XD expands simultaneous Auracast audio streams from two to eight.
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