Xilica was chosen to provide audio distribution and live paging over IP at Hong Kong University’s LKS Faculty of Medicine. The system is part of a larger renovation in the department’s William MW Mong Block, with Xilica’s Solaro QR1 DSP and XTouch control solutions used to process, manage and deliver content over a Dante network.
Xilica channel partner Sound Classy supplied audio and control equipment, with systems integrator Vega Technology handling all installation and commissioning.
The Solaro QR1 DSP was selected mainly for its reliability and scalability on Dante networks, and an open-architecture design that provides interoperability with all third-party systems in the ecosystem. That includes the ability to manage analogue signals on the output using Xilica’s Solaro XC-SLO modules, which will be used for audio recording purposes in an adjacent control room. All Xilica devices, including an XTouch 80 control touchscreen, are powered over Ethernet to minimise cabling costs and infrastructure.
Justin Fong, account manager at Sound Classy, emphasises that Xilica’s XTouch control solutions bring more tangible value to end users. The IP-based architecture synchronises control across the XTouch 80 panel, installed in the adjacent control room; and an XTouch app that lives on an iPad in the lobby. The two operate and respond in tandem to ensure a seamless audio experience.
Fong said: “The open architecture of Xilica allows users to easily route Dante audio signals to the speaker system, and otherwise control volume, mute audio, and generally manage the system settings. Their software is intuitive and responsive, which makes for a very simple and convenient operation for end users of any skill level. The Solaro QR1 DSP keep everything perfectly timed and sounding intelligible throughout the day.”