Windows
BEACN App should be installed on your primary system. For a 2 PC Setup, see the next section below.
Windows Requirements
BEACN App Windows Download - v1.1.114
BEACN App is required for BEACN Studio, BEACN Mic, BEACN Mix, and BEACN Mix Create to function properly.
- Requires Windows 11
Release Notes
BEACN App v1.1.114 Release Notes
WHAT'S NEW?
- Support added for BEACN Studio
- Ground up rebuild of USB communication protocol. This greatly enhances overall stability and provides new and exiting paths for future development of features and updates
- New drivers and firmware for BEACN Mix Create, BEACN Mix, and BEACN Mic
- New BEACN App Splash screen
- Changed/added EQ “Guide” descriptions to be more clear and useful
- Changed ranges for Peak Area and Speaking Area in both mic input and output sections to better represent broadcast standard levels
- Mixing bubble now broken out into its own location
- Greatly improved device disconnect and reconnect experience
- Separated Mixing from profiles into their own "Mixer Profiles"
- Added Outgoing Studio Link Assignments section for BEACN Link users
- Moved general BEACN App settings to new section (cogwheel at bottom of app window)
- General UI tweaks and fixes for consistency and usability
- Fixed recording functionality in app
- Fixed several crashes related to hardware configuration changing
- Fixed issues related to sleep/wake
- Fixed intermittent issue that could cause Adaptive Noise Suppression to stop adapting after prolonged use
- Fixed Mute to All functionality
- Fixed memory leaks
For full changelog, visit our release notes article here: https://support.beacn.com/en-US/changelog-281980
Installation Instructions
Steps:
- To install, restart the app and you should be prompted to update.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: We recommend closing programs like Discord or Teams. We've noticed Windows takes longer to enumerate devices when programs like this are open.
- As a general warning, we do not recommend updating right before you stream as you want to make sure you have time to deal with any potential issues that might arise.
Windows - 2nd PC
BEACN Link App is ONLY required if you are using a 2 PC setup. This app should be installed on the secondary system.
Windows Requirements
BEACN Link App Download - v1.0.4.0
BEACN Link App is only required on the secondary PC to function properly with BEACN Studio.
- Requires Windows 11
Release Notes
BEACN Link App v1.0.4.0 Release Notes
- Initial release of BEACN Link App
Installation Instructions
Steps:
- BEACN Link App is intended to be installed on your secondary PC to facilitate multi-channel audio and data communication between your primary and secondary computers. BEACN App and BEACN Link App should NOT be installed on the same computer as it will cause conflicts.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: We recommend closing programs like Discord or Teams. We've noticed Windows takes longer to enumerate devices when programs like this are open.
- As a general warning, we do not recommend updating right before you stream as you want to make sure you have time to deal with any potential issues that might arise.
Mac
This app currently only offers support for BEACN Mic, BEACN Mix Create, and BEACN Mix.
BEACN Studio support coming in the future.
Mac Requirements
BEACN App Mac Download - v1.0.364.5900
BEACN App is required for BEACN Mic, BEACN Mix, and BEACN Mix Create to function properly.
- Requires macOS 12 or later.
- Compatible with M1, M2, and Intel Macs.
Release Notes
BEACN App version 1.0.364.5900 Release Notes
WHAT'S NEW?
- Fixed serial number handling so past profiles are loaded
- Updated firmware to match Windows BEACN App 1.1.114
- Fixed BEACN Mix not displaying BEACN Mic monitoring
- Fixed BEACN Mix & Mix Create splash screen updating
Installation Instructions
Steps:
- To install, open the pkg file for the app, begin the installer, and then follow the on-screen instructions and prompts.
- As a general warning, we do not recommend updating right before you stream as you want to make sure you have time to deal with any potential issues that might arise.