Audiopoint

About Audiopoint

Audiopoint is a hardware and software solution developed by the Swiss company Barix AG that enables low-latency streaming of audio to mobile devices over local Wi-Fi networks. The system is designed for on-site listeners and uses a hardware encoder, AudioPoint 3.0, to capture and stream audio with near lip-sync synchronization to a dedicated, free app available for both iOS and Android. This allows users to listen to high-quality audio from a live event or media source directly on their own smartphones.

The core of the system is the AudioPoint 3.0 encoder, a physical device that takes an analog audio input and streams it as a unicast feed over a local Wi-Fi network. It operates without the need for a cloud server or internet connection, making it a self-contained solution for local venues. A single encoder device can support up to 50 simultaneous listeners by default, with license upgrades available to expand this to 250 users. For larger audiences, an AudioPoint Pro server can be utilized to distribute the stream to over 2,000 subscribers. The system supports single or multi-channel audio, allowing different streams to be available, which users can select within the app.

The business model centers on the sale of the AudioPoint 3.0 hardware encoder and associated licenses for expanding user capacity. The solution is targeted at B2B clients in various sectors. Applications include providing audio for digital signage, live translation services for corporate events or houses of worship, and assistive listening for the hearing impaired in universities and other public venues. The system is also used for museum guidance, where QR codes can be used to connect visitors to specific audio channels.