Infinium® SYS2 Auracast™ Broadcast Audio System
The Infinium system from Williams AV is a patented, professional-grade Auracast™ broadcast audio solution—proudly made in the USA and TAA compliant—designed to help venues meet ADA assistive listening requirements, support multilingual communication and audio description, and enhance accessibility across a wide range of environments.
Whether attendees use venue-provided Infinium receivers or their own Auracast-compatible devices, Infinium delivers clear, low-latency audio to every listener.
With Enhanced Scale & Management (ESM) features, AV teams can centrally configure, monitor, and scale systems through a web interface—supporting multi-zone environments and larger deployments with ease.
System Includes
(1) BA-CT1 (Infinium Controller and Transmitter package)
(4) BA-R1 Infinium receivers
(1) CHG 004 6 bay charger
(1) IDP 018 Auracast™ ADA wall plaque
(2) NKL 001s Neckloops
(4) HED 024 headphones
(1) RPK 005 Rack mount kit
Features
Key Features
- Modular Design – The controller and transmitter operate independently for flexible installation and seamless AV integration.
- Quick Transmitter Installation – A single CAT cable provides both power and audio, streamlining setup for installers.
- Flexible System Management – Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot onsite from the front panel or via a web interface.
- Ergonomic Receiver – The Infinium R1 features a large display, user-controlled audio balance, long battery life, and supports charging via USB or a charging dock.
- Broad Device Compatibility – Delivers audio to Infinium® receivers and any Auracast™ enabled hearing aids, cochlear implants, or headphones.
- Dante®-Ready – Integrates smoothly into AV networks for efficient audio routing.
Infinium redefines assistive listening by offering a modern, easy-to-deploy audio solution that ensures no guest misses a word. Ideal for…
- Theaters & Performing Arts Centers
- Classrooms & Lecture Halls
- Airports & Transit Terminals
- Fitness Centers & Gyms
BA-SYS2 architectural and engineering specifications
Architectural/Consultant Specs – Infinium Systems
General System
- The system shall provide a full assistive listening system consisting of controllers, transmitters, dedicated receivers, and charging docks under a single brand.
- The system shall utilize Bluetooth® LE (BLE) Auracast™ wireless broadcasting technology and standards to deliver audio to an unlimited number of Auracast™ enabled users.
- The system shall support standard and high-quality audio in mono and stereo configurations.
- The system shall provide end-to-end latency of less than 40 milliseconds when used with the dedicated receivers.
- The system shall incorporate AES128-CCM encryption and offer both open and password-protected channel security options to ensure flexible deployment.
- The system shall support connecting multiple transmitters to a single controller utilizing standard managed IP switches.
- The system shall support the configuration of up to 150 transmitters (depending on network capacity) through a Web Control Interface (WCI) accessed through a single controller.
- The system shall support automatic receiver hopping between transmitters through arranging transmitters in arrays through the Web Control Interface.
- The system shall support grouping transmitters and transmitter arrays into Spaces through the Web Control interface (WCI).
- The system shall be an Infinium by Williams AV.
Controller
- The system shall include a dedicated controller.
- The controller shall be no larger than 8.45″ W x 5.75″ D x 1.72″ H (21.5 cm x 14.6 cm x 4.4 cm) and shall weigh 2.3 lbs (1.1 kg) or less.
- The controller shall include a push on/push off latching power button for convenient control.
- The controller shall include a dedicated RJ-45 port for connecting a PC either directly to the controller or through a network to provide access to a Web Control Interface (WCI) for configuration, programming, status display and firmware updates.
- The controller shall include a dedicated RJ-45 port for direct transmitter connection or to support Dante audio networking.
- The controller shall provide Power over Ethernet (PoE) output to supply power to the Infinium transmitter.
- The controller shall support microphone inputs via XLR /1/4″ combination and/or terminal block connectors.
- The controller shall include two line inputs. Input one shall have the options of a combination XLR & 1/4″ connections or a terminal block connection. Input two shall be a terminal block connection.
- The controller shall include a single 1/4″ headphone/audio output jack for audio monitoring.
- The controller shall include a 3.12” high-resolution OLED and a direct entry user interface supporting button actuated programming entry and status indicator selections.
- The controller shall be able to monitor up to 150 transmitters with details visible on the display.
- The controller shall support DSP programmable audio processor functions including compression, high-pass filter frequency, low-pass filter frequency, and audio presets. Audio presets shall include Hearing Assistance, Music, Voice, and Flat.
- The controller shall be compatible with a standard 19” rack, occupying one EIA rack space high and 1/2 space wide. It shall support installation of 1–2 units in a single rack space.
- The controller shall be suitable for placement on shelves, tables, podiums, or similar flat surfaces.
- The controller shall meet the following compliance standards: FCC, RoHS3, WEEE, Industry Canada/ISED, CE, UKCA, RCM, CB Scheme.
- The controller shall include a 2-year parts and labor Warranty.
- The system shall include an Infinium Controller.
Transmitter
- The system shall include one or several Bluetooth® LE (BLE) Auracast™ transmitter.
- The transmitter shall have a single RJ45 connector.
- The transmitter shall be powered via Power over Ethernet (PoE).
- The transmitter shall support a single Ethernet Cat 5e cable delivery of audio, device configuration, device status, PoE power input and firmware updates.
- The transmitter shall support Dante audio via the single multi-purpose RJ45 connector.
- The transmitter shall broadcast two independent mono or one stereo audio streams per with Bluetooth Auracast guidelines.
- The transmitter shall have the ability to adjust output power to meet the desired coverage needs of the space.
- The transmitter shall support broadcast of 16 kHz and 24 kHz (Auracast™ Standard), as well as 48 kHz (Auracast™ High) sample rates.
- The transmitter shall include and LED status indicator that can be disabled via programming interface.
- The transmitter shall be no larger than 4.7″ W x 5.0″ D x 1.19″ H (11.9 cm x 12.7 cm x 3 cm) and shall weigh 2.3 lbs (1.04 kg) or less.
- The transmitter shall support Ceiling Mount, Wall Mount and Shelf Placement installations.
- The transmitter shall comply with FCC, RoHS3, WEEE, Industry Canada/ISED, CE, UKCA, RCM, CB Scheme, Giteki (Japan) standards.
- The transmitter shall include a 2-year parts and labor warranty.
- The system shall include an Infinium transmitter.
Receiver
- The system shall include dedicated receivers for users without Auracast™ equipped devices.
- The dedicated receiver dimensions shall be no more than 3.9″ x 2.48″ x 0.85″ (99 x 63 x 21.6 mm) without the belt clip and weigh no more than 3.8 oz (108 g).
- The receiver shall include a removable belt clip.
- The receiver shall include a 3.5 mm stereo jack to support neck loops compatible with T-coil hearing aids, assistive listening headphones or earphones as desired by the user.
- The receiver shall include volume up/down and balance left/right adjustment controls to improve intelligibility for those users requiring audio assistance.
- The receiver shall include power, increment, decrement, CH/BAL, and menu/select buttons controls.
- The receiver power button shall incorporate a programmable LED status indicator.
- The receiver shall have an OLED display with diagonal size of 1.54” or greater to display channels available, channel selected, signal level and battery level.
- Advanced programmable controls shall include device setting lock, sleep timeout, screen timeout, power button LED enable/disable, signal strength display type, and factory reset.
- The receiver shall use a rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-ion) camera-style, field-replaceable battery with a minimum capacity of 1200 mAh.
- The receiver shall support charging via contact drop-in chargers or the USB-C port.
- The receiver shall be programmable to connect to Infinium streams only or to general Auracast streams.
- The receiver shall automatically switch between transmitters depending on signal strength.
- The receiver shall support firmware updates for future growth.
- The receiver shall be an Infinium BA R1.
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BA-SYS2
Controller
| Dimensions |
8.45″ W x 8.25″ D x 1.72″H (21.5 cm x 21 cm x 4.4 cm) |
| Weight |
2.3 lbs (1.04 kg) |
| Color |
Black |
| Installation Configurations |
Rack Mount: Standard 19” Rack, one EIA rack space high, 1/2 space wide
1–2 units can be mounted in a single rack space with optional RPK 005 (single) or RPK 006 (double) Rack Mount Kits
Shelf: Can sit on shelf, table, podium, etc. |
| Temperature Range – Operating |
+32° F to +122° F (0° C to 50° C) |
| Temperature Range – Storage |
-4° F to +158° F (-20° C to 70° C) |
| Power Supply |
Desktop Style Transformer (TFP 062); Input: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. Output: 24 VDC, 750 mA, 18W. 2.5mm ID center positive barrel connector |
| Power Button |
Push On/Push Off latching power button. |
| Ethernet Control Port |
(1x) RJ-45 used for web UI, programming, and status display. Supports CAT 5e cable lengths up to 328 feet (100 meters); 10/100 Base-T |
| Front Panel Display |
3.12” High Resolution OLED Direct Entry UI with button entry programming and status indicator selections. |
| Dante |
(1x) RJ-45 jack. |
| Power Supply |
Desktop Style Transformer (TFP 062); Input: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. IEC Line Cord; Output: 24 VDC, 750 mA, 18W. 2.5mm ID center positive barrel connector |
| PoE Power Out |
PoE |
| Compliance Approvals |
FCC, RoHS3, WEEE, Industry Canada/ISED, CE, UKCA, RCM, CB Scheme |
| Warranty |
2-year parts and labor |
Transmitter
| Dimensions |
4.7″ W x 5.0″ D x 1.19″H (11.9 cm x 12.7 cm x 3 cm) |
| Weight |
0.4 lbs (0.18 kg) |
| Color |
White |
| Installation Configurations |
Ceiling Mount, Wall Mount, Shelf |
| Temperature Range – Operating |
+32° F to +122° F (0° C to 50° C)
|
| Temperature Range – Storage |
-4° F to +158° F (-20° C to 70° C) |
| Power |
PoE (Input) |
| Connection |
RJ45 (1x) with audio, control and PoE |
| Power ON Indicator |
Programmable LED |
| Transmitter Power Output |
Programmable |
| Compliance Approvals |
FCC, RoHS3, WEEE, Industry Canada/ISED, CE, UKCA, RCM, CB Scheme, Gitecki (Japan) |
| Warranty |
2-year parts and labor |
Cable
| Ethernet Cable |
10′ – CAT 5e Ethernet; 10/100 Base-T IEEE 802.3 compliant |
Receiver
| Dimensions |
3.9″ x 2.48″ x 0.85″
99 x 63 x 21.6 mm |
| Dimensions with Belt Clip |
3.9″ x 2.48″ x 1.19″
99 x 63 x 30.2 mm |
| Weight |
3.8 oz (107.7 g) |
| Shipping Weight |
4.5 oz (127.6 g) |
| Color |
Black |
| Battery Type |
Lithium Ion (Li-ion) Camera Style Rechargeable Battery; Field Replaceable |
| Battery Size |
3.7 Vdc, 1200 mAh |
| Battery Life |
> 20 hours |
| Temperature Range – Operating |
+14° F to +104° F (-10° C to 40° C) |
| Temperature Range – Storage |
-4° F to +122° F (-20° C to +50° C) |
| Temperature Range – Charging |
+41° F to +114° F (+5° C to 40° C) |
| Charging Connections |
Dual contacts for use with Infinium Drop In Chargers or USB-C Connector |
| Button Controls |
Power, Increment, Decrement, CH/BAL, Menu/Select |
| Display |
OLED display 1.38 x o.69 in (35.1 x 17.5 mm), Diagonal 1.54″ (39.2 mm) |
| Belt Clip |
Removable |
| Audio Output Connector |
3.5 mm stereo jack for wired stereo or mono headphones, earphones or neckloops |
| Approvals |
FCC, RoHS3, WEEE, Industry Canada/ISED, CE, UKCA, RCM, CB Scheme |
| Warranty |
2-years parts and labor |
| USB-C Connection |
Power/Charge (5V @~500 mA)
Firmware Updates |
Warranty
2 Years