The Xilica x Sennheiser Room Kits are specifically designed to address the challenges faced by today's medium and large collaborative workspaces. Both packages include a PoE-managed Xilica DSP and a beamforming microphone array (TeamConnect Ceiling 2) to reduce noise and eliminate echoes in complex acoustic environments. The kits also incorporate Xilica's innovative CatX-connected in-ceiling speaker systems, which optimize room audio and declutter the space.
The medium Room Kit includes a Xilica Solaro QR1-UC DSP, a Sennheiser TeamConnect Ceiling 2 microphone, a Xilica Sonia Amp with PoE+ capability, and two Sonia C5 ceiling-mounted speakers. These same technological elements are also present in the large Room Kit, but in this case with four Sonia C5 ceiling speakers and a Xilica XTouch 80 touchscreen to simplify control within the room.
Xilica x Sennheiser Room Kits stand out from other traditional audio conferencing solutions. This is due to several reasons: their centralized operation relies on CatX cabling and the existing network infrastructure of the space; they are also one of the easiest options to install, as they don't depend on electrical wiring and the speakers are recessed into the ceiling, thus meeting the demands of collaborative audio in large spaces without the need for third-party cabling. This pre-validated solution not only offers installers a practical and quick-to-assemble system but also reduces the costs associated with setting up a self-conferencing solution using individual components.
Leveraging the algorithmic processing that characterizes both vendors, Xilica's HearClear acoustic echo cancellation and TruVoicelift feature now join forces to improve speech intelligibility, reduce audio distortion, and eliminate acoustic and room distractions that hinder clear communication. The Xilica Solaro QR1-UC DSPs come with a 2x2 USB audio interface that allows volume and mute status to be synchronized with Microsoft Teams and Zoom, increasing their value for hybrid applications and enabling remote participants to lower or mute the volume from their keyboards.
Both the Medium and Large Room Kits are suitable for a wide variety of spaces, including auditoriums, boardrooms, conference rooms, lecture halls, and other training spaces, including the typical classroom. With Solaro QR1's advanced DSP functionality, large companies and universities now also have the advantage of being able to configure their own kits before deployment. This allows customers to easily standardize kit elements to meet the specific needs of each space.
