The new Packtalk Bold uses JBL speakers and that's definitely an added value. It's a bit like the weakest link: technically good intercoms are nice, but it's where the sound flows that often makes the difference. JBL is an extra trump card in this respect. Without a doubt.
For more than 70 years the Americans have been experts in speakers. Couple that with Cardo's passion for "being on the road on your motorcycle and still being able to listen and talk" (in short: intercom) and you know that their cooperation lifts everything to a higher, much higher, level. Without weak links.

Of course, the Packtalk Bold JBL features DMC™, the communications technology that has raised biking in a group to a new level. Never before have so many riders been able to communicate full-duplex with each other simultaneously!

What is DMC™?
In group communication via a Bluetooth connection, all bikers are linked together like a chain. If one of the links in the chain fails, the connection must be re-established and communication is temporarily interrupted. DMC™ makes this a thing of the past, as all bikers are dynamically connected via a virtual network. Communication is not affected if one of the bikers leaves the group or rejoins it, the network adapts automatically, at lightning speed.

In addition to this technology, the Bold JBL is equipped with the latest Bluetooth® chip. Both technologies work simultaneously and smoothly together. This provides the system with a wide range of connection possibilities with Bluetooth® devices, the system is compatible with other Scala Rider models. Even with other brands!

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Technical Specifications

General

• Water and dustproof
• Bluetooth version: 4.1
• Easy mounting
• No traces of damage to your helmet after removal
• Interchangeable microphone, choice between hybrid bar microphone and wired microphone
• 40 mm JBL earphones connected with 3.5mm minijack, so also possibility to connect your own earphones
• Device control via smartphone app (app available in Google Play store and on App Store)
• Voice control and seamless collaboration with Apple's Siri and OK Google

DMC intercom

• Full intercom calls between up to 15 DMC users.
• Up to 8 km (terrain-dependent)
• Up to 15 bikers can participate in a pack (group), where all pack-members can speak and hear everybody else. To avoid confusion only 4 members can be heard at the same time.

Bluetooth connection possibilities

• Motor-to-motor communication, maximum 1600m (terrain-dependent)
• Up to 4 users in conference: just like a phone call, all users can speak, no need to wait for the other person to finish speaking.
  • with 4: 2 bikers and 2 passengers
  • with 3: 3 bikers or 2 bikers and 1 passenger
  • with 2: 2 bikers or bikers and passenger
• Click-to-Link: spontaneously make contact and have a conversation with another recent Scala Rider user, without the intercoms being linked.
• Access to the Cardo Community™ platform for personalizing your device and downloading updates.
• Statuses are spoken in multiple languages
• Possibility to pair 2 Bluetooth devices thanks to the "Dual Handsfree Profile" technology.
• Cardo Gateway: your Cardo Packtalk can also communicate via Bluetooth with other brands' intercoms such as Interphone, Sena, ...
• Intercom-to-mobile: Calls continue automatically via your paired phone when you are out of range.

GSM

• Receive, reject or make phone calls at the touch of a button or with one spoken command.
• A2DP/AVRCP profile for wireless stereo sound from Bluetooth smartphone
• Group call between rider, passenger and caller possible
• Configurable emergency number.

GPS

• Receive wireless navigation instructions from your GPS device
• The navigation or phone signal have priority over the communication between two headsets. Music always has the lowest priority.

FM radio

• Memory for 6 posts
• 8 to 10 hours of listening on one battery
• Autoscan
• RDS: always chooses the strongest frequency for your mail
• Radio is automatically muted by incoming calls (intercom or GSM) or when receiving GPS instructions

MP3 PLAYER

• Connect wirelessly to your Bluetooth MP3 player or smartphone and listen to stereo via A2DP.
• Music Sharing: the passenger can listen to the rider’s music
• Parallel life audio: your music is not stopped when receiving an intercom call, but is silenced and still audible in the background.

Audio features

• 2 toplevel 40 mm JBL earphones, exchangeable with your own earphones via 3.5 mm minijack.
• AGC technology: automatic adjustment of the volume to the ambient noise or the travelling speed.
• VOX technology: voice technology to accept or reject calls.
• Embedded PLC: a technology that compensates for any loss of data in difficult conditions.
• VPM technology: Save a separate volume for each of the different applications.

Battery and Charger

• Up to 13 hours of communication
• Standby mode: 1 week
• Charging time: 3 hours
• Can be used while charging
• Charging via USB
• Battery type: Rechargeable Li-Po

In the box (x2 for the duo version)

• Packtalk Bold JBL module
• Packtalk audio kit with clamp and adhesive mount
• 40 mm JBL speakers
• wired and hybrid microphone
• Self-adhesive velcro patches for in-the-helmet microphone and speaker attachment
• Micro USB cable

General remark: The electronics world (which also includes intercoms, smartphones, GPS, etc.) is changing so fast, that it is possible that some (outdated) devices are not compatible with each other in certain areas. Unfortunately, the manufacturer can't provide us with data that shows which combinations between intercoms/GPSs and/or smartphones cause problems. A regular update of all electronic devices is therefore desirable to avoid problems as much as possible.