CARDO SCALA RIDER

Cardo Scala Rider FREECOM 2 - Bluetooth Communication and Entertainment System
(individual set with wired and hybrid boom microphone)

Cardo Scala Rider FREECOM 2 is the entry-level Bluetooth intercom system from Cardo. It offers many innovative functions, and is a stereo Bluetooth headset for rider-pillion intercom and an RDS FM radio receiver in one. With this new device, voice instructions from your GPS sat nav (e.g. TomTom Rider or Garmin zumo) and phone calls from up to 2 mobile phones are forwarded to you directly, with top audio quality. An integrated RDS FM radio receiver with 6 programmable station presets rounds off the ample features offered by this communication device.
The wireless installation kit for motorcycle helmets can be fixed to virtually any motorcycle helmet and is ready for operation in a matter of minutes.

Features and functions:

Intercom connection (requires two compatible headsets).

• Rider-to-pillion intercom (voice-activated or manual)

Mobile phone connection:

• Simultaneous connection of two mobile phones
• Emergency number setting facility
• Voice-activated call answer and reject (Vox technology) - so you never need to take your hands off the handlebar
• Voice-activated call function and dialling (mobile phone must support voice activation)

GPS sat nav connection

• Connection to compatible Bluetooth GPS sat navs (requires Bluetooth headset profile) for listening to navigation directions (e.g. Garmin zumo, TomTom Rider)

Other features:

• Full duplex connection: simultaneous two-way intercom communication
• VOX function for hands-free intercom and telephone calls
• A2DP Bluetooth Stereo protocol for wireless hi-fi stereo connection to A2DP-compatible mobile phones or MP3 players
• AVRCP function for remote control of music playback (Play, Pause, Track forward, Track back) with compatible mobile phones or MP3 players
• Parallel audio streaming without interruption to intercom conversations - seamless volume reduction of all audio sources, incl. GPS sat nav directions, radio, MP3
• Noise-cancelling and echo-reducing digital signal processor
• Rider and pillion passenger can receive the same audio sound track (e.g. from MP3 player)
• Voice-activated multilingual menu guidance
• Operation and configuration via compatible smartphones as remote control on the handlebar via Cardo SmartSet App
• Adaptable automatic volume control according to speed of travel and background noise
• Volume can be adapted according to input source
• Multilingual status announcements for battery charge level, currently set radio stations, connected devices etc.
• Radio reception via integrated RDS FM module (6 programmable station presets)
• RDS function - automatic search for the best radio frequency
• Click-to-Link function for rapid connection with other compatible Cardo Scala Rider devices without prior pairing
• Software update via USB port (requirement: PC with Windows or Mac OS)
• Large, intuitive control buttons
• Sturdy and weather-resistant
• Talk time: 13 hours
• Standby time: up to 7 days

In the box:

• Cardo Scala Rider Q1 control unit
• Clamp mount with cable and hybrid boom microphone and removable stereo speakers
• Adhesive pad mount (alternative to clamp mount)
• Charger with USB cable
• Stereo connecting cable (with jack plug)
• Hook-and-loop stickers for attaching the speakers in the helmet
• Hex key
• Instructions for Use