Because style is important. A personalised Packtalk Edge is the equivalent of the cycling tourist admiring himself while passing a shop window. Which is fine. This Cardo Packtalk Edge is developed for Honda riders – don’t let there be doubt about that.
This (technologically) most recent member of the growing Packtalk family comes with a number of striking innovations, separating itself from its relatives with a number of – mostly audible – improvements.
First things first: the Cardo Packtalk Edge Single looks sleek as usual and can take the proverbial beating you may expect on the side of your motorcycle helmet in all weather conditions. Noteworthy is the new, magnetic ‘Air Mount’, which allows you to set the intercom in the correct position easily and with motorcycle gloves on. Without any additional actions.
Once that has all been fixed, the renewed 40mm JBL speakers stand out. Or don’t. That’s how it works with excellent audio: you get used to it fast. The Americans have been experts in speakers for over 70 years now. Link that to Cardo’s passion for ‘being-on-the-road-on-a-motorbike-and-still-listening-and-talking (in short: intercom) and you can be sure that this synergy reaches new highs.
Better speakers result in better ‘Natural Voice Operation’ and with the second-generation DMC™ (Dynamic Mesh Communication) you can rest assured: better audio quality in a more stabile network (mesh) to establish a quicker and easier connection. The Bluetooth 5.2 used in this system will most certainly have something to do with that.
The Cardo Packtalk Edge Single is certainly an update. Staying up to date is easy with the wireless updates via the Cardo Connect app. Again: easy, practical, smooth, convenient. And premium quality.
DMC intercom
- Second generation DMC: better audio quality in a more stabile network (mesh) to establish a quicker and easier connection.
- Full intercom calls between up to 15 DMC users.
- Attention: As a result of this second generation DMC, the Packtalk Edge cannot be added to existing groups where a Packtalk Bold, Black or Slim is the administrator. It is required that a Packtalk Edge is the administrator of the group. Then all Packtalk Bold, Black and/or Slim units are linked and communication can take place without any problems.
- Up to 8 km in a full group, up to 1,6 km rider to rider (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 Intercom
- bike-to-bike intercom, between up to 2 riders at up to 1600m (terrain dependent)
- Connect to other Intercom brands thanks to Universal connectivity.
Connection to 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 and radio functionality
- A2DP/AVRCP, wirelessly stream music from the navigation device or smartphone
- Integrated FM radio with RDS. Thanks to the RDS function, the strongest radio signal will always be picked up automatically, even at high speeds
- Music Sharing allows rider and passenger to listen to the same music source wirelessly via A2DP at the same time
- Choice of 3 JBL audio profiles, selectable via the Cardo Connect app on your paired smartphone
Battery and Charger
- Up to 13 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
- 40 mm JBL 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.
- Voice control and seamless collaboration with Apple's Siri and OK Google
- Status is spoken in multiple languages
In the box (x2 for Duo version):
- Packtalk edge module
- Air mount with clamp and stick-on attachment
- 40mm JBL 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.
