{"product_id":"bettear-forge-xd-8-stream-dante-auracast-expander","title":"Bettear FORGE XD 8-Stream Dante Auracast Expander","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBettear FORGE XD 8-Stream Dante Auracast Expander\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bettear FORGE XD 8-Stream Dante Auracast Expander increases the broadcast capacity of compatible Bettear transmitters from two to eight audio streams. It receives professional Dante audio over Ethernet and transfers the processed streams to a connected CASTER or CASTER X transmitter for wireless distribution. The connected transmitter handles Auracast broadcasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for conference interpretation, assistive listening installations, transportation hubs, museums, and multilingual events, the FORGE XD enables professional AV systems to distribute multiple audio programs simultaneously. Its eight Dante input channels support flexible configurations, including eight mono streams, four stereo streams, or combinations of both. Conference organizers can deliver separate language channels from existing Dante-enabled interpretation consoles and audio mixers. Museums and visitor centers can provide visitors with selectable audio programs, while transportation facilities can distribute multilingual announcements through compatible Auracast infrastructure. This compact Dante-to-Auracast stream expansion solution helps integrators build scalable wireless audio distribution systems without installing a separate transmitter for every audio channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe FORGE XD features three RJ45 Ethernet connections, including two 2.5 Gbps Bettear network interfaces and a dedicated Gigabit Dante audio interface. A web-based management interface enables remote configuration and monitoring over Ethernet, while a front-panel LED bar provides visual status information. The internal RK3568B2 quad-core processor runs Linux with 4GB LPDDR4X RAM and 8GB eMMC storage. USB-C Power Delivery supports multiple input voltages, and the compact enclosure accommodates desktop placement or wall installation using integrated mounting holes. The FORGE XD integrates with Bettear CASTER and CASTER X transmitters for professional multichannel Auracast deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEight-Stream Auracast Expansion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Increases a compatible CASTER transmitter's broadcast capacity from two streams to as many as eight simultaneous audio programs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEight-Channel Dante Audio Input:\u003c\/strong\u003e Receives up to eight mono audio channels from compatible Dante-enabled mixers, interpretation consoles, and professional networked audio equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Mono and Stereo Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports eight mono streams, four stereo streams, or mixed configurations, with each stereo stream using two input channels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree Dedicated Ethernet 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