US-based firm Williams AV has launched its new Infinium Controller Transmitter Auracast system and visitors to an Australian Expo will be among the first to try it out.
The company says the Infinium is a modular system designed for use in large-scale public and commercial venues, offering assistive listening, audio description, and language interpretation at the touch of a button.
It can also be used in a restaurant, a theatre, and a classroom.
Williams AV says this is the future of audio.
Like all Auracast systems, the Infinium delivers low-latency, high-fidelity sound to an unlimited number of compatible devices, including hearing aids, cochlear implants, personal headphones, and Williams AV’s dedicated handheld receiver.
Called the Infinium R1 Auracast Receiver, this has an OLED display, easy-access buttons and a balance control which can make adjustments to the audio that each ear will receive, so the sound can be tailored.
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Williams AV’s marketing material says the Infinium is backwards compatible as it works with neckloops, but the wires for this need to be purchased separately.
And it can be set to open or secure modes. If the latter, it could be used for confidential meetings such as talking with a bank teller or having a catch-up session with a personal trainer.
Williams AV says the receiver’s lithium-ion battery will ensure the receiver will work all day without needed to be charged, but when it does need some juice it can be powered up via a USB cable or a charging dock.
The system is purpose-built for commercial AV environments, with a plug-and-play transmitter and separate controller featuring integrated Dante inputs for streamlined AV network integration and real-time monitoring.
The low-profile transmitter (the Auracaster) is a white box that resembles a WiFi router and can be installed with a single CAT cable and has a 100 metre omnidirectional range. It can be controller via a web-based user interface.
Brian Bunkenburg, Senior Global Product Manager at Williams AV, said: “Infinium brings simplicity and accessibility to the forefront of broadcast audio.
“We’re proud to deliver a forward-looking solution that meets evolving ADA requirements and enhances the experience for every listener.”
Where can the Infinium be seen in action?
Following its preview at InfoComm 2025 in Orlando, the Infinium system will next be showcased at Integrate 2025 Expo in Sydney, which runs from August 27-29, as the company continues its push to Infinium and beyond in redefining inclusive audio for public spaces worldwide.
Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Williams AV says it has been a leader in assistive communication technology since 1976, with a global reach spanning more than 60 countries.
