Solaro is a modular digital signal processing platform designed to address the evolving needs of modern AV and IT infrastructure across corporate, education, government, and hospitality environments. Developed by Xilica, Solaro enables system designers and integrators to deploy processing capabilities in-room or within a centralised data centre, offering a right-sized solution for both single and multi-room deployments. Available in two hardware formats—the compact Solaro QR1 and the high-capacity Solaro FR1—the platform provides extensive installation flexibility, with the QR1 suitable for discreet placement under tables, behind displays or in ceiling spaces, and the FR1 supporting expanded channel counts for distributed systems.

Solaro is fully compatible with leading unified communications platforms, including Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex by Cisco, and Google Hangouts, making it a valuable component in high-performance collaboration environments. Its integration capabilities extend to native USB volume and mute synchronisation with supported peripherals such as beamforming ceiling microphones. Every Solaro device includes an onboard control engine, enabling system-wide automation without the need for third-party control systems. This functionality supports Ethernet-connected user interfaces, native scripting, and interoperability with control platforms such as Crestron and AMX. By offering a unified architecture for audio processing and system control, Solaro helps reduce hardware complexity, streamline deployment, and improve long-term operational efficiency.

Key Advantages

• Achieve high-quality collaboration across multiple rooms at reduced cost by using centralised processing via your existing CatX infrastructure.

• Enable Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) functionality in meeting areas with Gio USB and Gio Bluetooth, while enhancing usability with Microsoft Teams integration for volume and mute synchronisation across USB-connected peripherals.

• Remove the need for third-party control platforms through intuitive no-code programming, and benefit from ready-made DSP templates for rapid deployment.

• Optimise cost-efficiency with a modular, scalable I/O architecture that adapts to changing operational requirements.

• Utilise Xilica HearClear™ technology for advanced acoustic echo cancellation, ensuring clear audio free from noise or feedback during conferences.

Technical Specification

The Xilica Solaro FR1 is a fully open-architecture digital signal processor housed in a 1U, 19-inch rack-mountable enclosure. It accommodates up to 16 user-defined slots for a mix of analog audio, USB, GPIO, relay, and AES/EBU digital audio interfaces. For networked audio applications, the optional Dante module (XC-CTODN) supports 64×64 channels and is AES67-compliant.

Powered by a dual-core Linux processor with 40-bit floating-point processing, the Xilica Solaro FR1 supports optional acoustic echo cancellation via Xilica HearClear licensing. It includes a built-in control engine capable of executing third-party API commands and running Lua scripts.

The DSP is compatible with Xilica’s proprietary control solutions such as XTouch and Lucia, and can be expanded using the Solaro XIO 16 I/O frame across a Dante network. It features a broad range of advanced audio processing tools including mixers, EQs, filters, crossovers, dynamics, gain controls, matrix routers, room combiners, and delay modules.

With non-volatile memory, the processor retains configurations during power loss. The Xilica Solaro FR1 is ETL listed and meets UL, CSA, CE, FCC, and RoHS compliance standards.