The Solidcom H1 intercom system, with Geo Central Station serving as its central hub, delivered stable, large-scale communication for a sold-out international concert at the Philippine Arena. Designed for stadium-level productions, the system enabled production and technical teams to remain fully coordinated across one of the world’s largest indoor venues.

“The Solidcom H1 system, with Geo Central Station is a must-have upgrade from Hollyland, building on the reliability we’ve trusted since the M1.”

Meet Onrig & PMX

Based in the Philippines, Onrig & PMX is widely recognized as a leading provider of professional audio and lighting equipment in the local AVL industry. The company is backed by a highly trained and skilled team capable of setting up, operating, and troubleshooting complex production systems.

Led by experienced professionals with strong backgrounds in both technical services and production management, PMX regularly supports large-scale live events and international touring productions, delivering reliable technical execution under demanding show conditions.

For the BLACKPINK “Deadline” World Tour stop in the Philippines, the PMX team worked as part of the local production and technical support crew, ensuring that all communication workflows aligned with the requirements set by the show’s producers.

The Project: BLACKPINK “Deadline” World Tour – Philippines

The project took place during the BLACKPINK “Deadline” World Tour at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan, the largest indoor arena in the world by seating capacity.

The concert ran across two sold-out show days on November 22 and 23, 2025, with a venue capacity of 55,000 seats. The sheer scale of the arena, combined with the complexity of an international stadium-level production, created a challenging communication environment for all production and technical teams involved.

With backstage areas, front stage positions, and side-stage operations spread across a vast indoor space, uninterrupted, real-time communication was essential to ensure smooth coordination between departments throughout rehearsals and live performances.

System Deployment and Team Configuration

For this production, the Solidcom H1 system was deployed with one Geo Central Station acting as the central hub, supporting a total of 30 headsets across the venue. The system was configured to cover all key operational zones, including backstage production areas, front stage technical positions, and side stage operations, ensuring uninterrupted communication throughout the arena.

This setup allowed local production and technical teams to remain fully aligned with the producers’ technical and operational requirements, despite the scale and complexity of the venue. The system remained in continuous use across both concert days, supporting rehearsals, live performances, and all critical production workflows without interruption.

Why Solidcom H1

Before adopting this solution, large concert productions often faced limitations in scalability and mobility when relying on traditional intercom systems, especially in venues of this size. As production teams grew and operational areas expanded, maintaining stable communication across wide distances became increasingly challenging.

For the BLACKPINK tour, Solidcom H1 system was selected specifically to address these issues. The decision was driven by a combination of factors, including proven product quality, a strong brand reputation supported by positive user feedback, extended warranty coverage, and responsive technical support throughout the project lifecycle.

Most importantly, the roaming system enabled by Geo Central Station significantly expanded beltpack capacity, making it particularly well suited for concerts involving large production and technical teams operating across wide areas. This scalability allowed the system to adapt seamlessly to the demands of a stadium-scale production, without compromising communication stability or operational flexibility.

Solving Real Communication Challenges

Throughout the concert, the Solidcom H1 system maintained stable, reliable communication across the entire Philippine Arena.

Seamless roaming proved to be a major upgrade, allowing team members to move freely across backstage areas, stage wings, and technical zones while maintaining continuous communication. This capability is especially critical in large arenas, where physical separation between teams is unavoidable.

The system’s wide signal coverage supported consistent performance across long distances, while clear audio ensured that communication remained intelligible even during high-noise concert conditions.

The 15-hour battery life comfortably supported long production days without the need for frequent battery changes, while reliable technical support provided additional peace of mind during a high-profile international tour.

Takeaways

For Onrig & PMX, Solidcom H1 proved to be a dependable communication solution for large-scale indoor arena concerts.

By combining expanded beltpack capacity, seamless roaming, wide-area coverage, and long battery life, the system addressed the core communication challenges of stadium-level productions. As a result, production and technical teams were able to operate with greater confidence, efficiency, and clarity—supporting a smooth and professional BLACKPINK concert experience for both performers and audiences.