The Spirit is the new entry-level model among Cardo intercoms. The basis, in other words, and nothing but the basis. It is broad enough to charm the 'normal' motorcyclist, for all intents and purposes: you communicate with your passenger without any problems. Should you forget your passenger somewhere, he or she can call you back some four hundred meters, although this last function is particularly useful when you are travelling together with another motorcyclist.
Furthermore: hearing GPS instructions and taking a phone call are no problem. The 32mm base speakers aren't musical toppers, so there's no radio. You can always listen via your smartphone. Its bigger HD brother is equipped with excellent speakers though, and will be more appealing to the lover of musical highlights.
The newest communication line of Cardo is one that can be updated without USB cable or laptop. This Spirit pretty much keeps itself updated and uses the Cardo Connect app to do so. And Bluetooth, but you have needed that by default in the intercom world for some time. The new update capabilities get the winged name 'over the air software update'.
Intercom
- Bluetooth intercom, between up to 2 motorcyclists at up to 400m (open terrain)
- Connect to other Intercom brands thanks to Universal connectivity.
Connection with Bluetooth devices
- Simultaneous connection with 2 Bluetooth devices such as navigation system and smartphone
- Receive, reject or make phone calls with 1 push of a button or with 1 voice command
Music functionality
- A2DP/AVRCP, wireless music streaming from the navigation device or smartphone
- Music Sharing allows rider and passenger to simultaneously listen to the same music source wirelessly via A2DP
Battery and charger
- Up to 10 hours of communication
- Standby mode: 10 days
- Charging time: up to 2 hours
- Fast charging: 2 hours talk time after 20 minutes of charging (depending on the mains charger used)
- Can be used while charging
- Charging via USB-C
- Battery type: Rechargeable Li-Po
Other Features
- Bluetooth 5.2
- Waterproof
- Speakers connected with 3.5mm minijack, so also possible to connect your own earphones.
- Wireless updating through the Cardo Connect app. The Cardo Connect app is available in the Google Play store and the Apple App store.
- Status is spoken in multiple languages
In the box (x2 for Duo version):
- Spirit module
- audio kit with clamp and adhesive mount
- 32mm speakers
- wire microphone
- bar microphone
- Self-adhesive velcro patches for microphone and speaker mounting in the helmet
- USB-C cable
- short manual
General remark: The world of electronics (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/GPS and/or smartphones cause problems. A regular update of all electronic devices is therefore desirable to avoid problems as much as possible.
