Everyone hears every word.
Auracast and assistive listening for theatres, churches, universities and museums across Atlantic Canada. Williams AV systems, designed, installed and supported from Halifax by Hard Patch.
We bring the demo kit to you. Hear the difference in your own room.
One broadcast. Three ways to listen.
Auracast sends the sound from the stage, pulpit or podium straight to each listener. There are no wires and no limit on how many people can tune in. Every system we install covers all three ways, so nobody is left out.
Their own hearing aids
Newer hearing aids and cochlear implant processors with Auracast connect directly.
Their own earbuds
Compatible earbuds, headphones and phones join the broadcast with a tap.
A receiver at the door
Guests without an Auracast device borrow a receiver with headphones or a neckloop.
Who we help
We focus on the places where people gather to listen, and we know how each one runs.
Theatres
Clear dialogue in every seat, from the front row to the balcony. Ready for touring shows and easy for front of house staff to hand out.
Churches
Help every member of your congregation follow the service. Simple enough for volunteers to run every week.
Universities
Lecture halls and classrooms that meet the Nova Scotia standard after renovation, so students never miss a word.
Museums and tours
Guided tour systems that let groups roam and still hear the guide, plus listening at the front desk and in theatre spaces.
What we install
We lead with Auracast because it is where hearing technology is heading. When another system fits your room or budget better, we will tell you.
Auracast by Williams AV
Williams Infinium transmitters mount on a ceiling, wall or podium and scale room by room through your building. One system serves an unlimited number of listeners, and we can manage it on site or remotely.
Every install includes receivers, headphones, neckloops and signage, so guests without an Auracast device are covered too.
Guided tour systems
Portable kits for museums, historic sites and facility tours.
Language interpretation
Simultaneous interpretation for meetings, conferences and bilingual events.
FM, infrared and hearing loops
Proven systems for upgrades, existing loops and tight budgets.
Event rentals
Auracast and interpretation for conferences and festivals, set up and run by our crew.
What the Nova Scotia standard means for you
Planning a renovation or a new space? We will tell you what applies to your building and what help is available to pay for it.
Ask about your building- The Built Environment Accessibility Standard has been in force since April 1, 2026.
- New or renovated classrooms and auditoriums need an assistive listening system.
- Existing buildings are not required to retrofit yet, but more provincial standards are due in 2027.
- Accessibility grant programs can help cover the cost of new equipment.
A plain summary to get you started, not legal advice. See the full standard at novascotia.ca.
Where you can listen with Auracast
We are building the first map of Auracast venues in Atlantic Canada, so people with Auracast hearing aids and earbuds know where they can tune in.
The first venues go on the map in 2027. Want yours to be one of them?
Get your venue listedAssistive Listening 101
A free one hour session for facility managers, church AV teams, museum staff and architects. Try the demo kit, hear the difference and get your questions answered. Sessions run in Halifax, or at your venue on request.
Hear it for yourself
We bring the demo kit to your venue, walk the room with you and show you what it would take. It costs nothing.
James Boyle
902 219 0472
james@hardpatch.live