Scala Rider Cardo G4 Motorcycle Headset System

by Cardo Systems

Product Features

• Color: Black
• Cardo Systems Inc G4 PowerSet Scala Rider Communication Head Set Accessories

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.5 x 3 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001KOFUQE
• Item model number: SRPS0002
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,438 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #44 in Automotive > Motorcycle & ATV > Protective Gear
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 7, 2008

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The scala rider G4 PowerSet - Breaking the One Mile Barrier

The scala rider G4 PowerSet redefines the notion of high-end motorcycle intercom communication for bikers. For riding with other bikers or between couples riding together, the scala rider G4 PowerSet offers two factory paired scala rider G4 headsets in one package for immediate motorcycle intercom use.

Encased in a rugged yet streamlined body, the scala rider G4 PowerSet offers bike-to-bike intercom at a remarkable range of up to one mile.

The scala rider G4 PowerSet also features unique four-way motorcycle intercom between two bikers and two passengers or among three separate bikers.

Multi-Device Connectivity--including mobile phone, A2DP (Bluetooth stereo), FM radio with RDS, intuitive button controls, wire connectivity to iPod/MP3 player, and much more--make the PowerSet the world’s most feature-rich communication and entertainment system for bikers.

The scala rider G4 PowerSet offers multilingual status announcements allowing bikers to maintain smooth and safe Bluetooth handsfree motorcycle intercom communication while on the move. The device transmits useful information regarding connectivity status to other bikers, to your mobile phone and more. The PowerSet system can be installed on virtually all helmets within several minutes before you’re set for a ride. The scala rider G4 PowerSet is truly the most biker friendly motorcycle intercom communication system on the market.

The scala rider G4 PowerSet is also available with corded microphones to fit the tightest full-faced helmets.

Product Description

• Bike-to-bike intercom communications with 3 other headsets with a remarkable range of up to 1 mile (with flip up antenna for extended range)
• Link together for 4-way intercom conference calling between 2 couples riding on 2 motorcycles (full duplex)
• Multi device compatibility headset is compatible with the following types of devices: (a) A Bluetooth enabled mobile phone (for hands-free communication), (b) A stereo Bluetooth enabled MP3 player, adapter or mobile phone (for wireless music), (c) A non-Bluetooth enabled MP3 player (accepts MP3 card), (d) A Bluetooth enabled GPS unit (for in-helmet voice instructions) GPS must support headset connectivity, (e) A Scala Rider Q2 headset (for hands-free communication up to 500m/1,640ft), (f) Scala Rider Solo/FM/TeamSet driver headset (for hands-free rider to passenger communication)
• VOX Activation: intercom calls, answer, voice dial, redial and call reject functions
• Includes an embedded FM radio with scan and seek features and 6 station channel memory
• Individual audio sources - each G4 headset can conduct mobile phone calls or listen to the FM radio or MP3 audio independently
• Full Duplex - allows simultaneous talking and listening when using intercom connections
• Talk time up to 10 hours, standby time up to 10 days
• AGC Technology - headset automatically adjusts its own volume based on ambient noise and driving speed
• Noise canceling microphone
• Weather resistant design
• Fits virtually all 3/4 and full face helmets

Note:

• Range may vary according to terrain
• Includes 2 G4 Head Sets

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Does the job, July 24, 2010

By 

Kimberly Thoman - See all my reviews

We purchased a pair of these a few days ago, tested them out in one local drive around town, then just yesterday took them on a 300 mile trip.

Over all, they have worked as they should (even if not always to the level claimed), and were very useful for us in having basic communication. My unit was paired to my phone, and I was able to answer calls and have a conversation. The other party could not tell that I was on a motorcycle, going down the highway.

The range of the helmet to helmet communications is not as far as advertised, but that was to be expected. Still, in a line of sight situation, we could easily get more half a mile, sometimes up to a mile. But not if there were any hills or a lot of traffic between us.

On occasion they were quirky when we left a rest stop and tried to get them working again. Sometimes it would take a minute or so for the helmets to sync again. But as mentioned, they did work, and they were useful in us being able to communicate with each other.

I only tested the bluetooth connection from my phone for playing music, at home. It worked fine. I did not try to play music while driving. I didn't want to play with the phone while on the highway. But a person could easily get their music source going first, then get moving down the road. But we were more interested in staying in touch.

The units synced with our phones just as they should have. It took less than 2 minutes to get that done.

Mounting to the helmet was straight forward. I don't think I looked at the instructions hardly at all. It's pretty obvious.

I would say that they're not quite like having Star Trek Communicators, with that level of quality and ease of use. But they did work, so we'll keep using them.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A worthy upgrade, March 21, 2011

By 

Shawn Levesque "vanion2" (New Mexico) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Scala Rider Cardo G4 Motorcycle Headset System (Electronics)

I have had the original Scala Rider since it first came out and was quickly impressed with the battery life and wind noise suppression. Now I am married and my wife rides her own motorcycle so I decided after looking around at current communication devices I was not surprised when I settled on the G4 Powerset.

First thing I did was upload the latest firmware update to the units from my Windows 7 x64 bit home computer without a hitch (I read a previous reviewer that had an issue with this so apparently it has been addressed). Now you can program your radio stations, set sensitivity levels, and various other features right from the desktop without having to play around with it in the field. I consider that a big plus. When it's time to ride I don't want to have to monkey around with my gear.

On our first trip out we took some back roads through a couple of canyons on a windy day and there was not time I could not hear my wife clearly. The only time I heard wind coming from her mic was when the wind was hitting us sideways and pretty hard. Even when she was out of line of sight we could still communicate clearly though I doubt we got more than a half mile of separation. The auto-volume feature worked just like the old unit which forced me to turn it down a few levels but the volume control was an easy reach on the left side of my helmet.

My only issue with the Powerset is the intercom. If you hit the Channel A button you can talk all day long with no problems but the booklet advertises that you should just be able to talk into the mic and it would automatically initiate the intercom with a paired G4. That feature never worked for us and I was dissapointed as I don't want to have to hit a channel button every time I want to talk to my wife. I ended up leaving the channel open the whole time which worked great but killed my ability to listen to my mp3 player during the intermissions and allowed wind noise to transmit during the gustier parts of our ride.

One feature I think they should add is the ability to change the priority of the incoming transmissions via the software. Right now you are fixed with Cardo's priority setup without regards to what you would prefer the priority to be. If your phone is paired with your G4 and you receive an incoming call you have to answer/kill the call before resuming comms with your other riders. But this is only a minor issue and in no way a deal breaker here.

If the battery life on this one is as good as the original (they advertise 10 hours talk time) then I will be more than happy with the investment I made so far. You can charge the units off any USB port or use the AC adapters included (one cable and adapter per unit). In fact, you get two of everything in the Powerset so it is definitely worth buying over the solo G4 when you consider the price difference (you could sell the 2nd unit and make a profit). Hearing in stereo is a huge upgrade from the original Scala rider (which only had one speaker) and the quality is surprisingly good. It lacks bass when it comes to music but for how slim the speakers are it works more than good enough for me.

The G4 Powerset is a worthy buy letting me focus on the ride and not the gear.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Scala Rider G4 review, June 10, 2010

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R. Salvati "Bobsstar" (Fort McMurray, Alberta, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Scala Rider Cardo G4 Motorcycle Headset System (Electronics)

I was looking for Motorcycle communication without wires, able to talk rider to passenger, bike to bike, Bluetooth to GPS and cellphone and FM from XM SAT radio. G4 power set does it all even at 100 klm. Great product at a great price!