Cardo PackTalk BOLD

The Cardo PackTalk Bold is a premium intercom for motorcyclists, or those who need a communication headset for their helmet. Its vast array of features and pioneering technology makes it one of the most sought-after helmet intercoms available.

The Dynamic Meshwork Communication (DMC) is the PackTalk Bold's biggest advantage and makes it so easy to connect (and reconnect, if a user is momentarily lost) up to 15 other Cardo users. There is also the option for riders to create a private room, thereby talking to only a few, or just one person, from their group. Riders can also mute themselves, and others, to have some alone time. If that's not enough, the PackTalk Bold offers voice control, glove-friendly roller controls, automatic noise and volume adjustment, IP67 waterproof, up to 13hr battery life, and clear high-quality music and audio thanks to JBL sound. All these features make this a brilliant way to stay connected with your friends while adventure riding, touring or road riding. Here's a breakdown of all the Cardo PackTalk Bold features...

Features of the Cardo PackTalk Bold

• DMC - Cardo have led the way with pioneering the Dynamic Meshwork Communication (patent pending) technology for large group intercom (at least 10 riders) over a dynamic, auto-adaptive mesh
• IP67 Waterproof and dustproof
• Bluetooth 4.1
• Bluetooth Intercom modes:
  Conference Mode
  Toggling between 9 riders
  Click-to-Link
• Voice control
• Dynamic Meshwork Communication (DMC) Intercom mode for multi-party intercom calls over a virtual private network – for up to 15 riders
• DMC communication range (line of sight). Full 15-way bike-to-bike conferencing at a range of up to 1.6km between each rider (rider groups may span 8km total)
• Unique roller-wheel interface and control panel for intuitive operation (winter gloves tested)
• Interchangeable hybrid and corded microphones
• JBL 40mm headset with stereo speakers
• Digital sound processing for audio performance
• Up to 13 hours talk-time / 1 week stand-by
• Advanced voice recognition technology for true hands-free operation
• FM radio with RDS and six station built-in presets
• Seamless group communication remains unaffected by members leaving or joining the group
• Voice-controlled speed dial
• Voice-control for mobile and intercom calls
• Automatic call transfer from intercom to mobile phone when intercom range is exceeded
• Mobile phone conference call with outside caller and/or intercom partners
• GPS instructions, FM radio, MP3 music continues in background during intercom calls
• Rider and passenger can listen to the same stereo music via A2DP
• Best-in-class noise-cancellation algorithms
• Self-adjusting volume according to riding speed and ambient noise
• Cardo Community platform for social features, device customization and software upgrades (range-dependent on riding environment)
  

Why is Cardo PackTalk Bold the best intercom for motorcycle helmets?

Cardo and JBL have partnered up to bring you the best sound quality the market has ever heard. The JBL speakers measure 40mm across for a full-range immersive listening experience, with balanced bass and crisp treble unlike anything every heard from within a motorcycle helmet ever before.

For the Cardo BOLD, an advanced Natural Voice Operation platform allows you to keep your hands on the bars where they should be. "Hey Cardo, music on", "Hey Cardo, next track", "Hey Cardo, mute audio"; this full suite of menu navigation stays within easy reach of your vocal fingertips. 

Dynamic Meshwork Communication technology (DMC) constantly forms and re-assembles its virtual network as you ride and ensures that communication among large groups remains uninterrupted regardless of the ever-changing environment. Whenever a Cardo PackTalk user cannot directly connect with group members who are beyond the reach of the intercom, it will re-connect to the next most suitable member in the group so it can ‘leapfrog’ the connection to the remote PackTalk user. This system is virtually seamless and adjusts within split seconds to maintain an active network. 

The Cardo Smartset App for Android and iOS devices enables the use of a smartphone as a remote control. It allows for operation of all main features such as A2DP, intercom, FM radio and mobile calls. The App also features multiple languages - English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

Is the Cardo PackTalk Bold waterproof?

Yes. Changeable New Zealand weather is no problem for the PackTalk Bold as it carries an IP67 waterproof rating. This means it can handle rain, sleet, hail or snow without any impact on your PackTalk's performance.

Have another helmet, and want a Cardo Bold helmet comms for it but don't want to buy another complete Bold set? The Cardo PACKTALK Line 2nd Helmet JBL Kit allows you to swap the head unit between helmets!

Not sure if this is what you want? Check out our full Cardo range, the Sena 10U and other helmet accessories.