Understanding AV-Sync

AV-Sync enables visitors to listen to audio in their own language in perfect sync with the video on display. Like a conductor keeping an orchestra perfectly in time, AV-Sync ensures audio aligns precisely with on-screen events.

What is AV-Sync?

AV-Sync allows multiple visitors to watch displayed video content while simultaneously listening to synchronized audio through their Podcatcher Pro devices — each in their chosen language. This eliminates the need for multiple screens or separate headphone stations.

Key features

• Synchronizes Podcatcher Pro audio with video displays
• Supports multiple languages simultaneously
• Requires Guide-ID Brainbox hardware
• Enables multilingual video experiences without duplicating screens

Benefits for your venue

• Multi-language audio without duplicating screens
• Individual volume control for each visitor
• Accessibility through assistive audio options
• Simplified setup — no separate headphone stations needed

System requirements

To implement AV-Sync, you will need:

• Guide-ID Podcatcher Pro devices
• Guide-ID Brainbox
• Media player or compatible display (BrightSign recommended)
• Original video content files
• Optional: AV-Sync Video Tool software

How it works

1. The original audio is extracted from the video content
2. It is replaced with an inaudible timecode track
3. The original audio is delivered to Podcatcher Pro devices via Bluetooth
4. The Brainbox maintains synchronization between video and audio

The timecode remains completely inaudible to visitors — they only hear content in their selected language through the Podcatcher Pro.

Related articles

• AV-Sync Setup — step-by-step configuration guide
• Understanding the Brainbox — learn about the Brainbox hardware