BEACN App BETA - Mac - Current ReleaseUpdated 2 hours ago
BETA APP - MAC - VERSION 1.4.2.25
This update is an early release of the BEACN App, which has near-parity with the Windows version.
Known Issues
- Virtual output devices (Chat, Browser, Aux, etc.), not available via core audio. This is present in current public build.
- Listening Device levels can be reset in certain sleep conditions.
- Level meters can report lower levels than actual audio.
- BEACN Mix and BEACN Mix Create firmware updates can fail first update attempt.
- Binaural Personalization preview levels are lower than actual test levels.
Highlights
- New Live Profiles with automatic saving and recovery.
- Personal Mix Device renamed to Listening Device, also now has its own control.
- Enhanced Headphone features including 10-bands of EQ per ear and Binaural Personalization
- Improved firmware update reliability across BEACN devices.
- Unified BEACN driver with expanded device support.
- Major Mixing Suite stability and usability improvements.
- BEACN App Diagnostics collection for improved support and development (opt-in).
BEACN App
- Added Live Profiles that automatically save changes in real time.
- Added profile snapshots and profile loading hotkeys.
- Added Enhanced Headphone features
- Added support for Monitor knob on BEACN Mix Create knobs.
- Added additional VOD Tracks.
- Added VOD Track Mutes if source is not included in Audience Mix.
- Added mic and headphone EQ guides.
- Updated welcome experience and onboarding flow.
- Improved firmware update process and progress reporting.
- Improved profile migration and backup handling.
- Refreshed various UI elements and workflows.
- Improved overall application stability.
Driver
- Unified BEACN Mic, BEACN Mix, BEACN Mix Create, BEACN Studio, and BEACN Headset into a single driver.
- Improved USB device detection and endpoint handling.
- Improved installation reliability.
- General stability and compatibility improvements.
BEACN Mic
- Added Enhanced Headphone features:
- 10-Band Parametric EQ (with Binaural Personalization)
- Left/Right Balance
- Mono Mode - Improved audio processing stability.
- Firmware 1.3.0 Build 195:
- Fixed Bass Enhance processing.
- Fixed Expander functionality.
BEACN Studio
- Added Enhanced Headphone features:
- 10-Band Parametric EQ (with Binaural Personalization)
- Left/Right Balance
- Mono Mode
- Fixed Link level control behavior. - Firmware 1.3.0 Build 118:
- Fixed Bass Enhance processing.
- Fixed Expander functionality.
BEACN Mix & BEACN Mix Create
- Improved overall stability and reliability.
- Improved Mixing Suite integration.
- Improved wake-from-sleep behavior.
- Firmware 1.2.1 Build 84
- Improved device communication reliability.
Stability & Reliability
- Improved firmware update reliability across the BEACN ecosystem.
- Fixed multiple device connection and detection edge cases.
- Improved profile recovery and migration.
- Improved application and device stability.
DETAILED CHANGES SINCE LAST RELEASE
This update focuses on refinements, reliability, and fixes identified through Open Beta testing.
- Linked faders, profiles and hotkeys stay reliable after you replug a device, and Windows audio no longer hiccups.
- Studio and Mix Create controls stay responsive
- Fixes to EQ control smoothness and lighting colour history.
INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS
Click the settings cogwheel down in the bottom left hand corner, and then under BEACN BETA OPT-IN, tick the box next to “Opt-In to BEACN Public Beta Releases”. You may need to restart the app to get the prompt for the beta update.
If the app shows “Download Failed” (“The BEACN App update could not be downloaded. Please check your connection and try again.”), check your internet connection and try the update again.
NOTE
As always, it is important to remember this is an Open Beta. If you have something critical such as an important stream, do not install right before!