Elevating Hybrid Learning at HEC Montréal with Xilica Solaro DSPs

Transforming Education with Superior Audio Technology

The exterior of HEC Montréal, featuring its modern architectural design, representing the integration of advanced technology for hybrid learning.

As hybrid learning becomes the norm in higher education, institutions must ensure seamless collaboration between in-room and remote participants. HEC Montréal tackled this challenge head-on by integrating Xilica Solaro DSPs into 20 large-scale lecture halls. This cutting-edge solution enhances communication, ensures crystal-clear audio, and streamlines connectivity with Microsoft Teams.

Challenges: Addressing Audio Quality in Hybrid Classrooms

HEC Montréal needed an advanced digital signal processing (DSP) system to support a high-quality hybrid learning experience. Their primary concerns included:

  • Superior audio clarity to eliminate echo and background noise.
  • Seamless integration with Microsoft Teams for efficient communication.
  • Network interoperability for IT-friendly operation, monitoring, and maintenance.
  • Compact, low-profile design to avoid clutter and maintain an optimal learning environment.

Without an advanced DSP solution, in-room and remote participants struggled with audio disruptions, hindering the overall learning experience.

The Xilica Solution: A High-Performance, Scalable System

Xilica Solaro DSP and networked audio solutions, featuring the Solaro QR1 processor and Dante-enabled technology, enabling seamless Microsoft Teams integration and superior audio performance for hybrid learning environments at HEC Montréal.

To address these challenges, HEC Montréal deployed the Xilica Solaro QR1 DSP, featuring:

  • HearClear Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) to remove unwanted noise and echoes.
  • Integrated Dante networking technology for seamless audio transmission.
  • XC-SUB USB cards for real-time Microsoft Teams mute and volume sync.
  • Modular architecture, ensuring scalability and future-proofing the setup.

Each Solaro QR1 processor was discreetly installed beneath instructors’ lecterns, processing audio captured from Sennheiser TeamConnect Ceiling 2 beamforming microphones. This integration eliminated audio inconsistencies, providing seamless, natural-sounding communication for hybrid classrooms.

Impact: Enhanced Learning Through Superior Audio

With Xilica Solaro DSPs, HEC Montréal has revolutionized its hybrid learning environment, offering:

  • Crystal-clear audio quality for both in-person and remote students.
  • Seamless integration with Microsoft Teams, enabling smooth collaboration.
  • Low-profile infrastructure, eliminating bulky AV racks and distractions.
  • Scalability and future-proofing, ensuring adaptability to evolving learning needs.

This deployment aligns with Google’s E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authority, Trustworthiness) principles, reinforcing HEC Montréal’s commitment to high-quality hybrid education.

Why Choose Xilica for Hybrid Learning?

  • Industry-leading DSP technology with powerful audio processing capabilities.
  • Seamless Microsoft Teams integration for enhanced hybrid communication.
  • Scalable, modular solutions for long-term institutional growth.
  • Dante-enabled networking for simplified connectivity and management.

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