Hollyland Solidcom M1 Wireless Intercom System

Hollyland Solidcom M1 Wireless Intercom System - Tested and Reviewed

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I've been testing the Hollyland Solidcom M1 wireless digital intercom system for the last 5 weeks. Here is a walkthrough and my thoughts.
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@erikbrown8036 Жыл бұрын

Doug, as always a very comprehensive review; nice job and much appreciated

@davidjoshuaford 3 жыл бұрын

Great review Doug. Highly informative and to the point. Well done.

@arikichu 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I wish you do product reviews more often.

@djp_video 3 жыл бұрын

I do them when I can. They're time consuming and often expensive to create.

@PierreVilleneuve88 Жыл бұрын

You can use Push to Talk with the Solidcom M1 if you use the optional air duct earphones HL-ADE01. Great review Doug!

@DuffTV Жыл бұрын

Hi Doug, thanks as always for another great review. We recently purchased the Solidcom version with Hub. Similar to the m1 its all very rugged and works great, however for us we are going to upgrade to the M1 as the Solidcom headsets pick up too much surrounding noise. We were live streaming motor bike racing for 6 hours and it was a real struggle for both camera crew and vMix director to clearly hear. 3 days later we were indoors and with load music coming from the PA it was again impossible to clearly hear and communicate effectively. What drew me to the Solidcom was the lightweight heads sets and no belt pack. I'm hoping to upgrade to the M1 and I guess wearing a belt pack is something we will just have to live with. Hoping the M1 microphones don't pick up as much of the surrounding noise in the vicinity of the headset.

@HackingHollywood 3 жыл бұрын

It’s funny I literally just bought this system and wished I had the chance to get a review unit. Still need to keep growing my channel. Going to post my unboxing on my Corporate Streams channel. One of my biggest purchases. My case was laid out a bit differently.

@morrisondv 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. I noticed the belt clips are by default horizontal and you mentioned you can reposition them vertically. Does that inhibit them from sliding in the charging port correctly? Secondly, the 4 wire port; would that be what you would use to connect a line feed inbound and outbound for broadcast announcers? Thanks.

@djp_video 2 жыл бұрын

No, the belt clip does not get in the way in the vertical orientation. The 4-wire port can be used to interface with any line-level audio sources/destinations, like broadcast announcers if their audio is pre-amplified.

@LudvigFjell 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Great review! 3 questions for you: 1) is it also using Dect like t1000? 2) how does the external 4-wire work with the groups? Eg. Can you send different signals from an external source to the different groups? (Edit: after looking through the menu segment again and paying more attention i guess I got an answer) 3) does the headsets also come in a case?

@djp_video 3 жыл бұрын

If it is using DECT it is definitely a different variant with much higher quality than the T1000. I suspect that it is a different protocol. You can assign the 4-wire to any of the three groups. Once assigned, audio from all assigned groups is mixed on the output, and input audio is included in all assigned groups. The headsets come in an case identical to the electronics.

@leopoldwhylie5076 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Doug. I got 2 of the T1000 last year based on my research. I wish this was out then. Does this work with the older T1000?

@djp_video 3 жыл бұрын

The wireless portion does not. But you could share audio between them with a CAT5 cable plugged into the 4-Wire ports.

@andreasbarkhoff8092 2 жыл бұрын

Great review Doug! Thank you. Is there any way to transmit tally information from a switcher like my ATEM Mini Extreme ISO? The belt backs do have an output jack but I found no information about how to "feed" the base station...

@djp_video 2 жыл бұрын

My belt packs don't have tally outputs. And there's no mention of tally in the manual.

@PyroKalfje 3 жыл бұрын

one question, you can connect 2 units together for more channels. but if your 1 unit is 550 m away from the other unit and connected to each other via internet cable. can also be used as a mesh system. that your place of 300m for example 550m (with 50m buffer) can extend the range? same on a wifi mesh system

@djp_video 3 жыл бұрын

Linking is only done via Cat5 cables, so there's no mesh capability. I don't know the range on the Cat5 link (it doesn't say), but I'd be really surprised if it went past 100m. I didn't test it to see if the connection is IP based. If it is, you could use fiber cables to link them. And I can't test that, as I only have one unit.

@ErikWildemanFilms 2 жыл бұрын

I think this is really interesting. Watching more of the video's I was wondering 2 things: 1: It seems like the headsets are only with one earcup, is it possible to make them with 2? 2: Would it be possible to add a second base station 500 meters away?

@djp_video 2 жыл бұрын

You could use your own headsets with a TRRS connector. Theoretically if you were to convert the Ethernet output to fiber using a Media Converter, then convert back the other way on the other end, you should be able to make that work. But that distance is much too far for copper cables.

@pbelb 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review! Seems like a good product to have if you can justify the $$$$. Appears to use 1.9GHz personal communications service frequencies, so should avoid most interference from WI-FI devices. It's not too far below 2.4GHz, so propagation of 2.4GHz WI-FI is probably a decent indicator as to how this signal will penetrate walls (or not). I guess, in theory, it should propagate slightly *better* than 2.4GHz WI-FI would for the same radiated signal strength?

@djp_video 3 жыл бұрын

Possibly. But the difference will be minor.

@arfilms8559 Жыл бұрын

Hey! Do you have any other options we could take a look at in that price range? Thanks!

@AndyFarrell66 11 ай бұрын

Hey Doug Great review, I wondered if you could help me out. Could I use the xlr socket to connect this system to an analogue tecpro system, or would this not work Many thanks

@djp_video 11 ай бұрын

If it's compatible with Clear-Com.

@HubLocationSound Жыл бұрын

Hi Doug, thanks for all the great comms related content. I’m trying to link a Hollyland Solidcom M1 system to an Eartec Ultralite Hub system (using 2-Wire XLR). Eartec makes a Hub Interface that is advertised as ClearComm 2-Wire compatible. The Solidcom M1 is also advertised as ClearComm compatible so I figured the Solidcom M1 and Eartec would/should work together. But it’s not and I think I’ve figured out why... Neither the M1 nor Eartec output the needed 30Vdc on their 2Wire jacks. I imagine they’re looking for that voltage from the ClearComm unit. So… am I dead in the water with this duo or are you familiar with any sort of 2-Wire power injector box? I figured you’d definitely know!

@djp_video Жыл бұрын

In a Clear-Com system the power is supplied by a main (base) station. Without that, you won't have any way to communicate between devices. You can pick up used ones for next to nothing if you look around.

@Remotely-Possible 2 жыл бұрын

Did you measure the latency? Is there an adjustment for the mic gain on the beltpack or base station to balance out soft/loud talkers?

@djp_video 2 жыл бұрын

I did not measure the latency. It is much better than the budget digital systems I've used though (Eartec, Hollyland T-1000). There is no mic level adjustment.

@michaelsesko8 5 ай бұрын

On the 2 wire xlr slot am I able to send in audio from my x32 to that input ? Or is that only an output?

@djp_video 5 ай бұрын

2-wire is specifically for use with Clear-com compatible intercom systems. If you want audio from your M1 for your X32 you should use the 4-wire output instead. On the M1 the 4-wire is an RJ45 connection so you'd need to build an adapter to convert it to XLR.

@kiopi94 3 жыл бұрын

Forgive me if this is obvious But with the 4 wire rj45 to Audio cable that you built, is that analog? I use the ATEM talkback converter 4k and would imagine I could just send the 4 wire to the Headphone and mic connectors on the atem converter

@djp_video 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is analog, line-level audio. If you wanted to connect it to a microphone input on another device you’d need a pad to drop the signal level from line to mic level.

@osusports 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video! I’m new to this, so how would you separate the camera intercom system from the commentator intercom system. Would they both go into an audio mixer?

@djp_video 3 жыл бұрын

In my case I use an X32 mixer for my intercom. Each Aux bus is a separate party line, so I can effectively have as many PLs as I want. so camera operators are on one bus, while commentators are on another.

@osusports 3 жыл бұрын

@@djp_video thank you!

@osusports 3 жыл бұрын

@@djp_video I also wanted to ask you if you think that the behringer brand is a good quality mixer?

@djp_video 3 жыл бұрын

@@osusports Their digital X32 series mixers are really good. The analog models... not so reliable.

@osusports 3 жыл бұрын

@@djp_video ok, thanks

@SportFlow 3 жыл бұрын

the benchmark for intercoms it is Riedel Bolero at an extremely insane high price tag though. Do you know if it is possible to use external antennas for higher range?

@SportFlow 3 жыл бұрын

Bolero: 10 beltpacks, 3 antennas, 1 NSA throwdown box, 2 5way chargers and 1 stand alone license. It was right around $50k.

@djp_video 3 жыл бұрын

It comes with the two external antennas out of the box. If you were to substitute your own with higher gain you should be able to get at least slightly better range, but you’re ultimately going to be limited by the power output of the transmitter. 1300 feet is pretty far though using just the internal directional panel antenna. I don’t know of many intercom systems that will go any farther than that to a belt pack.

@SportFlow 3 жыл бұрын

@@djp_video sounds reasonable. Thanks

@SportFlow 3 жыл бұрын

Riedel has some nice features such as there is no need to use a base stations. You just have to have some antennas and you tap your beltpack and it synchs to it. But we are comparing two differerent beasts ;)

@user-uw8uw7jh1j 6 ай бұрын

Hi, is there a chance there wil be a call function like a bacon light in a future update?

@djp_video 6 ай бұрын

I have no way of knowing

@daltonldavis1995 2 жыл бұрын

Doug, I want to install one of these into my Church. I'd love if I could run the output "program" audio from our Front of House board into the M1 system so all ops could hear the mix from the board (even going as far to bus output the click track, music director, etc.). Would you do that with the 2 wire port or 4 wire port? Any help would be appreciated as this is probably one of the biggest determining factors into purchasing one of these systems. Thanks!!

@djp_video 2 жыл бұрын

Using the 4-wire port is far easier. It accepts normal line-level audio with a very simple cable.

@daltonldavis1995 2 жыл бұрын

@@djp_video Good to know. I'm new to all this! Do you just use one side of the Cat 6 to XLR breakout cable?

@djp_video 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah -- you can leave the audio input side unconnected.

@genesismultimedia4586 2 жыл бұрын

Which connection do you use to connect this unit to a wired clearcom station? The custom made RJ45 to XLR cable or a regular XLR? Let me know if you have a minute.

@djp_video 2 жыл бұрын

For Clear-com, it has a 2-wire interface on an XLR connector. You just plug it in and choose Auto Null in the menu.

@genesismultimedia4586 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Doug much appreciated. I when ahead and purchase the unit. Hard pill to swallow, but worth the investment if you are in for the long haul. 1 quick trouble shooting question in which you could perhaps help me. When I ask arch and use the solidcom unit to my wired Clearcom base station. Randomly in the headsets of the clearcom we get a loud, short clicking noise. This is only hear on the wired clearcom, I have tried lifted my the ground in both units’ power, but that doesn’t don’t help. Firmware has also been updated but it also didn’t make a difference. Any thoughts? Guesses? Thanks in advance for any input.

@shonggie 2 жыл бұрын

Any thoughts on the difference between the syscom 1000? They are priced relatively similar so keen to know which one is the better one

@djp_video 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't used the Syscom version, but they're pretty similar. I'd go with the one that has the combination of features that you need. The Solidcom has a 2-wire interface and can easily be expanded out to 16 units, for example, whereas the Syscom has a rack-mounted base unit and the base unit can be used as an intercom station.

@shonggie 2 жыл бұрын

@@djp_video Thanks for the thoughts! only issue right now is just there isnt much if any reviews / userfeedback on the syscom, especiallty at the point where im about to drop some solid money between the two systems. the Solidcom still seems like the go to, the only value i see that the Syscom brings is tally, and arugably there are other better ways to do tally. The base station being used as a local intercom is a decent feature if youre building ground up, but i think users would be better off integrating into an older clearcoms wired system. Thanks for the great review though! looks like i have decided what system to go with!

@exoduslaughing Жыл бұрын

Hey Doug, possible to connect this M1 to a Behringer X32 rack, use the 4 wire maybe to have 2 channels A & B talkback? where to find that cable if its possible.

@djp_video Жыл бұрын

The 4-wire interface only supports a single channel. I haven't seen the cable for sale anywhere... I took an Ethernet cable and added my own XLR connectors. Here's how that cable is wired: hollyland-techhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/7270355019155-Interconnection-Solidcom-C1-Syscom-1000T

@exoduslaughing Жыл бұрын

@@djp_video so if I do this connection, I'll be able to use my Hollyland M1 headset to talk and listen to one channel from the X32 yes? so if the its one host of a show, I can talk to him and listen to his answer on one channel of the intercom, true?

@djp_video Жыл бұрын

Correct

@jmvmain 10 ай бұрын

How are these volume wise? I find that Solidcom/Eartec/etc. are NEVER loud enough compared to true analog ClearCom in production enviroments.

@djp_video 10 ай бұрын

The Solidcom units have been fine. I'd agree that Eartec aren't loud enough... but they also sound awful! (It's physically painful for me to have to listen to the Eartec headsets, but the Solidcom have been okay.)

@jmvmain 10 ай бұрын

I appreciate the response! I've found the audio quality on the Solidcoms to be acceptable (compared to EarTec), but the volume just isn't there for louder broadcast environments, especially with students in the mix who don't always practice good mic technique on com ;) I appreciate your response and the video, you're an asset to our industry! If you're ever in KY I hope we brush shoulders, I still take util calls from time to time! @@djp_video

@CoolerQ 3 жыл бұрын

Damn, if only I had a spare $7k laying around...

@joelstern633 Жыл бұрын

Where can I get the cat5 to xlr ?

@djp_video Жыл бұрын

I made my own. I took an ethernet cable, chopped off one end, then soldered some of the wires to a pair of XLR connectors, using heat shrink tubing to protect it and make it look nice. The pin-out of the RJ45 port is on Hollyland's website.

@jorgesanchez2973 2 жыл бұрын

Can this be integrated with dante?

@djp_video 2 жыл бұрын

With analog-to-Dante adapters, yes. That's how I integrate mine with my regular intercom.

@RealRickCox 2 жыл бұрын

Yikes - $7k for an intercom isn't pocket change. Not sure when you got this, but it would have been fun to try these at the flag event.... would have been great to see how they hold up in sketchy weather. :D

@djp_video 2 жыл бұрын

I had them at that point but since everybody was on wired cameras there wasn't a need for a separate wireless intercom system.