The Bettear CASTER, also styled as B‑CASTER, is an advanced Auracast™ streamer. It broadcasts high-quality, low-latency audio directly to Auracast™ enabled devices such as hearing aids, cochlear implants and other hearables — all via Bluetooth Low Energy Audio (LE Audio) technology.
An uncompromised, inclusive, and accessible listening experience is now provided for everyone.
Ideal Use Cases
The B‑CASTER is particularly well-suited for environments such as museums, theaters, lecture halls, airports, transportation hubs, conference rooms and public spaces — anywhere accessible, high-quality audio streaming can enrich the visitor experience.
The Bettear CASTER (Auracast™) is a powerful, flexible streaming solution that redefines assistive listening. It combines low-latency Bluetooth LE Audio technology with extensive control options and deployment flexibility, all designed to create inclusive and immersive audio experiences in diverse venues.
Bettear’s B-CASTER Auracast™ streamer is a groundbreaking innovation in audio streaming technology. It significantly enhances the auditory experience for individuals with hearing impairments by seamlessly integrating with Auracast™-compatible hearing devices. This integration ensures high-quality audio streaming with low-latency across a wide range of hearing devices, including hearing-aids, cochlear implants, and various other hearables.
The B-CASTER can operate in ‘Standalone Mode,’ smoothly broadcasting audio to Auracast™ compatible devices within its range, or it can operate in Auracast™ and Wi-Fi ‘Hybrid Mode.’
In Hybrid mode the B-CASTER and the B-SHOW function as a combined system, making any venue fully accessible for everyone – both those equipped with Auracast™ compatible hearing devices and those without.
- Audio Streaming Over Auracast™
Comprehensive support for Auracast™ broadcasting - Near Real-Time Audio Streaming
Streaming real-time (<40mS) audio over Auracast™ - Cascadable Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Two units (B-CASTER and Wi-Fi APs) can be daisy-chained - Compatibility with Auracast™ Hearables
Seamless listening for Auracast™-based hearables
- Management Dashboard
A web management dashboard enabling effortless configuration - Optimal Audio Experience
Exceptional sound quality, enjoyable listening - Adjustable Audio Settings:
Bettear’s free iOS and Android assistive listening application providesseamless control over Auracast™ settings
FAQ’s
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Specification
Network
Two 1GbE RJ45
LAN 1 (30W PoE+ In)
LAN 2 (15.4W PoE out)
Auracast™ (Bluetooth 5.3)
Hardware
Audio Input Channels: 1 Stereo/2 Mono
Maximum Input Voltage: 2.1Vrms (4.2Vrmsfor balanced input)
Mounting: Wall/Ceiling Mount/ 3/8”Microphone stand
Power Supply: 12 VDC (Positive polarity),2.5A
Operating Temperature: 0 ºC – 55 ºC
Regulatory: FCC, CE, cUL
Audio
ADC Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 110dB
DAC Signal-to-Noise ratio: 112dB
ADC THD+N: -90dB
DAC THD+N: -93dB
Frequency Response: 10Hz-22kHz
Input Gain: -12dB to 32dB
Automatic Gain Control (AGC): Yes
Audio Filter: HPF and LPF
Sample Rate: 48kHz
Bit Depth: 32 bits
