Name: RTX
Brand: Bettear

InfoComm Best of Show 2025Winner - AV Technology
Hearing Technology Innovator 2025Winner - Audio and Induction Loop Systems

RTX is a smart handheld Auracast™ transceiver and media player, designed to deliver intuitive and flexible audio experiences across a wide range of applications.

Built for ease of use, it operates as a dedicated Auracast™ receiver with intelligent connectivity features—enabling users to access live or preloaded audio seamlessly, with minimal interaction.

Ideal for both guided and self-guided tours, RTX supports live voice broadcasting, on-demand content, and multilingual experiences—enhancing engagement in museums, visitor centers, and beyond.

As part of a complete ecosystem, RTX integrates with a smart management and dispatch system, enabling efficient device distribution, configuration, and control at scale.

With an all-day battery and ergonomic handheld design, RTX ensures reliable performance throughout the entire user journey.

Dual mode - receiver or transmitter
Wide-area coverage (up to 50m @ 20 dBm)
On-demand audio broadcasting and playback
Supports headsets, headphones, neck loops and microphones
Supports multilingual applications
Easy access via B-PASS, SmartHive and NFC
All-day battery life

Museums Music Venues Classrooms Visitor Centers Courtrooms Tour Guides

RTX in grey, blue and black showing settings, channel list and TX QR code

SKUs

RTX · Light Grey: BTR-RTX-NFC-GRY
RTX · Blue: BTR-RTX-NFC-BLU
RTX · Black: BTR-RTX-NFC-BLK

1. Seamless Access to Auracast™ Streams
To ensure truly seamless access to audio, RTX offers multiple stream access options, including Stream Lock, Stream Filtering, and Tap-to-Access (NFC).
2. Sound Card Mode
Connect RTX via USB to laptops, tablets, and smartphones to receive high-quality digital audio directly to your device—no matter where you are seated. Ideal for speech-to-text applications, ensuring optimized accuracy and performance.
3. Immersive Multi-Language Experiences
Create and upload tours to the RTX’s SD card, combining live Auracast™ streams and pre-loaded audio, alongside smart triggers for a seamless and intuitive user experience across various applications.
4. Smart Management and Device Dispatching
Dynamically configure and control RTX devices in real-world environments with ease. With Hive Central’s dispatch panel, venue staff can effortlessly assign devices to specific halls, guides, tours, and languages—streamlining daily operations and ensuring a smooth user experience.

Product details

Audio

Connection: 3.5 mm TRRS jack for headsets, neckloops, or microphones
Frequency Response: 10 Hz – 22 kHz
Ducking: Audio playback is automatically attenuated (side-chained) when an Auracast™ stream is active
AGC: Automatic Gain Control (AGC) support
Headphone Output (recommended load): 16 Ω – 32 Ω
Headphone Output (compatible load): 16 Ω – 64 Ω

Radio

Bluetooth Version: 5.3
Broadcast Frequency: 2400 – 2482 MHz
Max TX Power: 20 dBm (Controllable via built-in menu and SmartHive)
Secure Broadcast: Yes (4–16-character password, AES128 encryption)
NFC: Yes - Tap-to-Access

Controls

Buttons: Navigation buttons (up, down, select/power), volume up/down, reset button
Display: 2” TFT RGB display (240x320)
Status LED: RGB LED indicator

Power and Charging

Charger: SmartHive cradle or USB-C - 5V, 500mA
Battery: Lithium Polymer, 3.7 VDC, 1,400 mAh
Battery Life: Receiver Mode - up to 16 hours / Transmitter Mode - up to 10 hours
Battery Charge Time: Fully charged in under 4 hours