In an exciting development for broadcast, event, and industrial communications, Hollyland has launched its next-generation wireless intercom system. This innovative system promises to deliver unmatched range and versatility, redefining how professional productions manage communication needs.
At the heart of this new system is the Geo Central Station. This flexible hub can support up to 80 wireless beltpacks when paired with an antenna, eliminating the need for any licensing fees. With cascading roaming technology, the system effectively expands wireless coverage to over 4 million square meters, equivalent to about 560 football fields. Thanks to its native Dante integration and 4x4 network ports, the Geo Central Station minimizes the need for extra audio interfaces, significantly reducing rack space requirements and installation complexity while maintaining reliable and independent audio channels for every group.
The Solidcom H1 enhances this offering with flexible utilization options. It can operate as a standalone system, supporting up to 30 beltpacks, and can be expanded to accommodate up to 80 beltpacks when linked to the Geo Central Station. This adaptability makes it suitable for productions of any scale, ensuring continuous connectivity and dynamic deployment in various shooting or operational environments.
Dave Liu, Hollyland's Technical Director of the Research and Development Center, shared insights into the system's design aimed at meeting the evolving demands of large, distributed production teams. He stated that the modular topology allows a scalable user capacity tailored precisely to project needs. The beltpacks can seamlessly switch between Remote Radio Units (RRUs) and central stations, facilitating location-independent deployment in challenging conditions. With integrated cloud call features, the system transcends physical spaces, enabling real-time communication across extensive networks.
When compared to consumer-grade communication solutions, Hollyland's new system offers several noteworthy advantages. Its scalability—from 30 to 80 beltpacks—makes it suitable for a range of applications, from small stages to large live productions, all within the robust 1.9 GHz frequency band. Each Solidcom ANT01 unit provides coverage of up to 500 meters in open areas. By cascading connections, the system creates a seamless, expansive wireless network that covers a substantial area.
To meet the demands of coordinating multiple teams, the intelligent group management feature enables operators to store, assign, and switch between up to 100 preset communication groups, perfect for collaboration in dynamic environments. Even in smaller setups, the system can support up to 12 independent groups per cluster of ANT01 units.
Additionally, the Solidcom BPK01 beltpack is designed for mobility, weighing less than 305 grams, including the battery, and providing up to 15 hours of operation. Its integrated Bluetooth support allows users to pair wireless headsets for a fully wireless experience. The four programmable buttons can be customized for advanced control, including multi-channel intercom, call alerts, and combined actions, all within a streamlined user interface.
The adaptability of this system is further boosted by fully integrated cloud access. Two Geo Central Stations linked across different locations can manage up to 80 beltpacks, while three solid ANT01 units connected via the cloud can handle up to 30, facilitating flexible participation from external coordinators, remote directors, or technical leads. Additionally, the system allows for diagnostics and support in real-time, with authorized users able to access system settings and configuration interfaces through a secure web browser, ensuring technical assistance is available without requiring on-site intervention.
Dave Liu concluded with the mission for this series: 'Our goal with this new range is to provide a truly scalable, flexible, and boundary-less wireless communication platform to users around the globe.' For more information about the product, visit
Hollyland's website.