What does accessible audio look like when it’s designed for real-world environments—not just controlled settings? In this conversation, Jonathan Hoskin of Ampetronic explains how Auracast™ was deployed at Bristol Temple Meads railway station to deliver clear station announcements directly to personal devices such as hearing aids, cochlear implants, earbuds, and smartphones.
Host Andrew Bellavia speaks with Jonathan about how the project came together, why Auracast was well suited for a busy, historic train station, and how it addresses common challenges with traditional assistive listening systems. Jonathan walks through how the installation improves clarity in noisy spaces, allows passengers to move freely throughout the station, and provides a more practical listening experience than relying on loudspeakers alone.
The discussion also looks ahead to what this deployment could mean for future accessibility, including easier ways to connect, multiple language streams, and emerging tools like live captions. Together, the conversation highlights how Auracast could help make public spaces more inclusive and easier to navigate for people with hearing challenges and beyond.
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00:00 Intro: Benefits of Auracast on accessibility
01:13 Bristol Temple Meads – Auri installation walk through
07:17 How did project come to be? John Hoskin explains
09:55 Why Auracast appealing option vs. others?
11:46 How do you site the transmitters?
17:20 DIY vs complex installations
20:11 Reaction from people to Auracast installation
24:39 Expansion through public transportation in UK
28:09 Auracast and ease of scaleability
32:37 Andy’s final thoughts
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