Kickstarter campaign launched for the Aspen Aura – world’s smallest Auracast microphone

A new Kickstarter campaign has been launched for the Aspen Aura microphone, which utilises Auracast as part of its Bluetooth LE Audio functionality. Made by Emendion, the company says it will offer studio-quality recording and crystal-clear sound with a noise level as low as 15 decibels – all in a device that fits in the […] Source

No actionable clinical change — this is a crowdfunded product announcement with no peer-reviewed performance data yet.

If Auracast-compatible microphones reach mass-market price points, they could meaningfully expand accessible, low-cost remote-microphone options for hearing-aid users in public settings.

1. 01Emendion launched a Kickstarter campaign for the Aspen Aura, claimed to be the world's smallest Auracast microphone.
2. 02The device uses Bluetooth LE Audio / Auracast, enabling direct streaming to compatible hearing aids and cochlear implants.
3. 03Manufacturer claims a noise floor as low as 15 dB and studio-quality recording — both unverified by independent testing.
4. 04Product is crowdfunded and not yet commercially available; no clinical or regulatory clearance mentioned.
5. 05Auracast adoption is still in early stages; ecosystem compatibility with current hearing devices is limited.