Ampetronic brings Auracast to worship

Ampetronic and Listen Technologies have been highlighting their Auri assistive listening system at Church Facilities Expo (CFX) 2026, held in Indianapolis from 14–16 September. Based on Bluetooth Auracast broadcast audio, the system is designed to improve audio accessibility in houses of worship, with installations including churches in the USA and Switzerland.

Auri transmits audio directly to compatible hearing aids, earbuds, headphones, cochlear devices and dedicated receivers. The system comprises transmitters, receivers, docking stations, Auri Neck Loops, Auri Manager software and accessories.

The two-channel transmitter connects to a venue’s sound system and broadcasts audio to Auracast-enabled devices within range. Additional transmitters can increase channel counts and coverage, while Auri Manager provides system management. The units can be mounted on walls or ceilings and are available in black or white.

Auri can operate as a standalone assistive listening system or complement an existing hearing loop installation. With dedicated receivers, signage and neck loops, the system is designed to meet ADA and other accessibility requirements. The transmitters can be installed without retrofitting or remodelling, making the system suitable for historic and listed buildings.

Listeners with compatible devices can access the broadcast audio directly and adjust their own volume. Those without Auracast-enabled equipment can borrow an Auri receiver, while Auri Neck Loops provide connectivity for telecoil-equipped hearing aids and cochlear devices. The system can also distribute audio for silent screens, audio description and language interpretation across multiple channels.

Installations include Christ Presbyterian Church in Edina, Minnesota, which replaced an FM-based assistive listening system with Auri. St Gilbert Catholic Church in Grayslake, Illinois, supplemented an existing hearing loop with the technology. A Catholic church in Unterbach, Switzerland, selected Auri alongside hearing loops to provide coverage throughout its seating area.

“When houses of worship install assistive listening technology, they demonstrate to congregants that all are welcome and belong and they foster community by helping everyone feel included,” said Stephen Robinson, Eastern US regional sales manager, Ampetronic | Listen Technologies.