B-PASS
Auracast™ Access Panel
CASTER
CASTER is a professional Auracast™ transmitter delivering high-quality, low-latency audio across large-scale environments.
Built for real-world deployments, it enables crystal-clear audio broadcasting to unlimited listeners - from theaters and classrooms to museums and transportation hubs.
Flexible by design, CASTER supports both open and secure broadcasts, making it suitable for everyday use as well as sensitive and confidential environments.
With PoE in and PoE out, it enables clean installations and seamless cascading of power, audio, and control over Ethernet - combined with centralized management via Hive Central.
- Low-latency audio broadcasting (<40 ms)
- High-performance RF coverage with flexible antenna options (internal or external)
- Open or secure broadcasting
- Analog or Dante models
- Flexible broadcasting modes (stereo or dual-mono)
- Power, audio & control cascading
- Advanced audio processing (AGC, LPF, HPF)
Cinemas Museums Music Venues Classrooms Courtrooms Sports Arenas Airports Houses of Worship
1. Seamless Network Expansion
Seamlessly expand your Auracast™ network to cover larger distance or to increase audio stream capacity over a single Ethernet connection.
2. Adaptive RF Control
Switch between internal and external antennas to optimize coverage for any deployment.
3. Complete Hybrid Streaming Solution
Seamlessly integrate CASTER with B-SHOW for high-quality, venue-wide audio coverage across Wi-Fi and Auracast™.
4. Flexible Management & Control
Choose between the intuitive web-based management panel and advanced Hive Central software to match your project requirements.
5. Control System Integration via API
Integrate CASTER with third-party control systems for seamless synchronization with control panels, calendars, and more.
6. Analog or Dante Models
Available in analog or Dante models to match your project requirements.
Product details
Audio
Input Modes: Stereo / Mix / Dual-Mono Frequency Response: 10Hz-22kHz Input Gain: -12dB to 32dB Sample Rate: 48kHz Connection: 2 x 3-pin 3.5mm pitch terminal block DSP: AGC, LPF, HPF
Radio
Bluetooth Version: 5.3 Broadcast Frequency: 2400 – 2482 MHz Codec: LC3 Max TX Power: 20 dBm (adjustable) Secure Broadcast: Yes (4–16-character password, AES128)
Interfaces
Audio: 2 × 3-pin terminal block (3.5 mm pitch) Network: LAN 1 (1 Gbps, PoE in), LAN 2* (1 Gbps, PoE out) *LAN 2 is enabled on CASTER-S licensed devices only.
Power
Power Supply: 12 VDC (positive polarity), 2.5A * Power supply is not included within the CASTER box. Power Consumption: Single-Caster mode: 3.2W / Cascade mode: 8W PoE: IEEE 802.3at (PoE+, 30W)
Regulatory
Standards: CE, RoHS, REACH, WEEE, FCC, ISED, TELEC, UKCA, RCM
Physical
Weight: 419 g (0.92 lbs) Shipping Weight: 589 g (1.3 lbs) Colors: White, Black
