Speaker
Place or clip SoundLinker™ close to the person speaking.
Remote Microphone for Auracast™-Ready Hearing Aids
SoundLinker™ Remote Microphone Solution
Remote Microphone for
Auracast™-Ready Hearing Aids
Bring the speaker's voice directly to your hearing aids.
SoundLinker™ is a portable Auracast™ broadcast transmitter designed to help compatible hearing-aid users hear speakers more clearly in classrooms, meetings, lectures, guided tours, and everyday conversations.
Clearer Speech at a Distance
Bring the microphone closer to the speaker
Distance, background noise, and room reverberation can make speech more difficult to understand. SoundLinker™ captures the speaker's voice nearby and broadcasts it directly to compatible Auracast™-ready hearing aids.
Auracast™ Broadcast
The speaker's voice is transmitted wirelessly with low latency.
Hearing Aids
Listen directly through compatible Auracast™-ready hearing aids.
Everyday Applications
Designed for the moments that matter
A flexible remote microphone solution for learning, working, visiting public spaces, and communicating with others.
01
Classrooms
Place SoundLinker™ near the teacher so students can receive the teacher's voice directly through compatible hearing aids.
02
Business Meetings
Hear presenters and meeting participants more clearly without relying only on sound travelling across the room.
03
Lectures and Seminars
Broadcast a lecturer's voice directly to multiple compatible listeners in lecture rooms and presentation spaces.
04
Guided Tours
Help visitors hear guides clearly while moving through museums, exhibitions, factories, and visitor attractions.
05
Places of Worship
Provide portable assistive listening for sermons, group sessions, and temporary events without a complex installation.
06
Everyday Conversations
Place the microphone near a family member, caregiver, or friend for clearer one-to-one communication.
Remote Microphone in Action
Clearer conversations wherever you go
Place SoundLinker™ close to the speaker and broadcast their voice directly to compatible Auracast™-ready hearing aids.
Everyday Conversations
Bring the speaker's voice closer
Position SoundLinker™ near a family member, colleague, teacher, or presenter for clearer speech at a distance.
Auracast™ Broadcast
Direct audio to compatible hearing aids
SoundLinker™ captures the speaker's voice and broadcasts it wirelessly to compatible Auracast™-ready hearing aids.
Why SoundLinker™
Portable speech broadcasting with Auracast™
SoundLinker™ combines a built-in microphone, portable design, long-range wireless broadcasting, and support for multiple compatible listeners.
Long Wireless Range
Up to 70 metres of transmission range under open, unobstructed conditions.
Low-Latency Audio
Designed for natural speech listening with reduced audio delay.
Multiple Listeners
A single broadcast can be received by multiple compatible Auracast™ hearing devices.
Hearing-Aid Setting
Supports a 24 kHz sampling-rate setting for hearing-aid-focused speech applications.
Built-In Microphone
Use the integrated microphone for portable voice broadcasting.
External Microphone Input
Connect a compatible 3.5 mm TRS microphone when a different microphone placement is required.
Quick Setup
Start listening in three steps
Set up SoundLinker™ as a portable remote microphone without a complicated installation.
01
Position the microphone
Place SoundLinker™ close to the speaker or connect a compatible external microphone.
02
Start Auracast™ broadcasting
Power on SoundLinker™ and activate its Auracast™ broadcast mode.
03
Select the broadcast
Use the hearing-aid app or compatible Auracast™ assistant interface to select the SoundLinker™ broadcast.
Open-Standard Solution
A flexible alternative to proprietary accessories
SoundLinker™ uses Bluetooth® Auracast™ broadcast technology and is designed for use with compatible Auracast™-ready hearing devices.
| Feature | Traditional proprietary microphone | SoundLinker™ |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless technology | Manufacturer-specific system | Bluetooth® Auracast™ broadcast |
| Compatible listeners | Usually limited to one product ecosystem | Compatible Auracast™-ready devices |
| Number of listeners | Depends on the proprietary system | Multiple compatible listeners |
| Application | Primarily personal use | Personal, education, tours, meetings, and venues |
| Deployment | Product-specific setup | Portable Auracast™ broadcast setup |
Compatibility
Designed for Auracast™-ready hearing aids
SoundLinker™ can broadcast audio to compatible hearing aids and hearing devices that support Auracast™ Broadcast Audio.
Important compatibility information
Compatibility, connection methods, available features, and performance may vary depending on the hearing-aid model, manufacturer settings, companion app, and firmware version. Please confirm Auracast™ support with the hearing-aid manufacturer.
FAQ
SoundLinker™ remote microphone questions
Can SoundLinker™ connect directly to Auracast™-ready hearing aids?
SoundLinker™ creates an Auracast™ audio broadcast. Compatible hearing aids can select and receive the broadcast through their supported Auracast™ connection method or companion app.
Can multiple people listen to the same microphone?
Yes. Auracast™ broadcast audio allows multiple compatible hearing devices to receive the same SoundLinker™ broadcast simultaneously.
Does SoundLinker™ require pairing with every hearing aid?
Auracast™ uses broadcast audio rather than traditional one-to-one Bluetooth pairing. The listener selects the available broadcast using a compatible hearing-aid app or Auracast™ assistant interface.
How far can SoundLinker™ transmit?
SoundLinker™ supports a transmission range of up to 70 metres in open, unobstructed conditions. Actual range may vary depending on walls, people, interference, device placement, and the receiving device.
Can I use an external microphone?
Yes. SoundLinker™ includes a 3.5 mm TRS microphone input for a compatible external microphone.
Is SoundLinker™ compatible with every hearing aid?
No. The hearing aid must support Auracast™ Broadcast Audio. Compatibility may also depend on its firmware, companion app, and manufacturer configuration.
Hear Speech More Clearly
Bring every speaker closer with SoundLinker™
Discover a portable Auracast™ remote microphone solution for compatible hearing aids, classrooms, meetings, tours, lectures, and everyday conversations.