Packetcraft Enables First-to-Market Auracast Transmitter from Ampetronic and Listen Technologies

Packetcraft has enabled the first commercially-available Auracast audio broadcaster system for professional deployment in public spaces. Announced at ISE 2024, Listen Technologies and Ampetronic have provided the first-to-market Auracast Audio Broadcast Device that is able to turn a public speaking space into a multi-access and hearing-assistance-tech enabled arena. The solution is enabled by Packetcraft's Bluetooth Auracast software.

Listen Technologies, a provider of advanced wireless listening solutions for 25 years, working with audio induction loop systems specialist Ampetronic, demonstrated a complete assistive listening system using Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast broadcast technology at the ISE 2024 show in Barcelona. The two companies, in direct cooperation with the Bluetooth SIG, hosted a press conference to preview and promote the solution, which is expected to generate a new significant opportunity for system integrators.

Now owned by Swedish conglomerate Allvida, Listen Technologies and Ampetronic have partnered to create a single, global source of the broadest range of audio solutions to help people hear clearly in challenging listening environments. Beginning January 1, 2024, Utah-based Listen Technologies will be the exclusive representative for Ampetronic hearing loop systems in North America, and the British company will represent Listen Technologies solutions in the UK.

Listen Technologies celebrated it's 20th anniversary at InfoComm 2018. The company introduced its newest range of Audio Everywhere solutions, the first public demonstration in the United States since the audio-over-Wi-Fi product was announced, following the acquisition of technology from ExXothermic. The company also showcased new accessories for its wireless, two-way communication product, ListenTALK, and announced the debut of new C Series hearing loop amplifiers, in partnership with Ampetronic.