The Auracast Headphone Receiver provides a simple way for guests to access Auracast™ broadcast audio in public venues. Designed to meet the volume and intelligibility requirements of ADA assistive listening standards, it supports inclusive listening experiences for guests with hearing loss while delivering clear, high-quality audio for all listeners.
Unlike many Auracast listening solutions, the receiver connects directly to Auracast broadcasts without requiring a smartphone, app, assistant device, or complicated setup process. It automatically connects to the strongest available broadcast within range. Guests can easily browse available channels, select their preferred audio stream, and adjust volume using intuitive controls. Moving to another listening area? A quick rescan discovers available broadcasts and reconnects in seconds.
The Auracast Headphone Receiver provides a simple way for guests to access Auracast™ broadcast audio in public venues. It is ideal for assistive listening, multilingual interpretation, audio description, and personal listening applications. Clear audio and intuitive controls make it easy for guests to connect and listen.
Auracast adoption is growing, but not every guest arrives with an Auracast-compatible device. The Auracast Headphone Receiver helps ensure every guest can access venue audio. Designed to deliver the volume and intelligibility required by ADA assistive listening standards, it supports inclusive listening while providing a great listening experience for all guests.
Unlike many Auracast listening solutions, the receiver connects directly to Auracast broadcasts without requiring a smartphone, app, assistant device, or complicated setup process. It automatically connects to the strongest available broadcast within range, allowing guests to start listening right away. Users can easily browse available channels, select their preferred audio stream, and adjust volume as needed. Moving to another listening area? A quick rescan discovers available broadcasts and reconnects in seconds.
A graduate of DeVry Institute of Technology, Doug has been in the Technology industry since 1976 and actively oversees Fearing’s daily operations. Along with his wife, Lois, and three others, Doug started Fearing’s in a 600 square-foot facility in Portage, Wisconsin. In the 25 years since, the company has grown to over 30 employees with offices in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Doug likes to say he’s a “TV Technician with a dream� going back to his history with the family’s original business-Fearing’s TV and Appliance.
Doug values time with family, watersports, hiking, snowshoeing and skiing. In addition to being a devoted member of his church, Doug serves as Board President for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County, Board member of Schools for Haiti and Scripture Chair of the Gideons-Portage camp.
A graduate of MATC, Lois oversees Fearing’s daily book keeping along with various HR responsibilities.
Along with Doug, Lois is deeply connected to community outreach, serving as a Board member and Fundraising Committee Chairperson for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County. She also serves on the Schools for Haiti Fundraising committee. In addition, Lois’ ongoing passion and commitment to provide care for the elderly comes from her 10-year history of working in a Reedsburg, Wisconsin Nursing home.
Lois enjoys singing, hiking, sunny days on the pontoon, and spending time with her 4 grandchildren.
Ehren drives Fearing’s technology by continually seeking out trends to enhance capabilities while supporting Sales, Engineering and Installation teams. Throughout his years with Fearing’s, Ehren’s talent and vision have joined forces to create a wide variety of projects and strategic solutions that exceed expectation.
Ehren loves music, family time, movies, nature, sustainability efforts and electric vehicles.
With 10 years with Fearing’s and over twice that long in the industry, Ben continues to lead, coordinate, and develop the Commercial AV team.
By consistently delivering an outstanding experience and outcome, Ben contributes to the Fearing’s legacy of long-lasting partnerships that truly make a difference. Whatever the Commercial AV need may be, Ben and team deliver at the highest level.
Ben is an avid fisherman and photographer. He enjoys coaching his sons and other youth.
Chris has been with Fearing’s for 20 years and in the industry for over 2 decades. As a Certified leader in Sales Acceleration and trained in EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating Systems), Chris successfully utilizes his skills to lead the Fearing’s Salesforce. Chris and team are motivated and driven to develop new client partnerships while continuing to reinforce loyal long-term relationships with ongoing Service excellence.
Married for 19 years with 3 children, Chris enjoys skiing, hiking, fishing, boating, hunting, camping and golf. He’s also been actively involved as a Youth Football and Softball coach for his family and others.
