Press release
Cardo Systems launches the scala-rider Q2® The World’s Most Feature Rich Bluetooth® Headset for Motorcycle Helmets Now Includes
Bike-to-Bike Intercom and
Multi-Device Connection. Cardo Systems, Inc., the world's market leader of Bluetooth® headsets for motorcycle helmets announced the launch of its new scala-rider Q2® intercom enabled headset for bikers. The highly anticipated scala-rider Q2® helmet-mounted Bluetooth® headset provides safe and hands free Bike-to-Bike communication for up to an impressive 1,600 ft. / 500 m * In the wake of the highly popular scala-rider® line of products, the new scala-rider Q2® now further expands the already feature-rich company offerings for bikers.
The scala-rider Q2® features Multiple Device Connection (MDC) technology, which allows bikers to connect to several audio sources in parallel including the following: Voice instructions from a GPS, mobile phone conversations with third parties, intercom conversations with passengers and with other bikers, and high-quality FM radio transmissions from the embedded FM module.
“The scala-rider Q2® incorporates everything we have learned from the more than 250,000 customers who have purchased a scala-rider® headset,” said Abraham Glezerman, Chairman and CEO of Cardo Systems. “The scala-rider biker community has been demanding a high-quality Bike-to-Bike intercom headset and we are happy to accommodate that request. The scala-rider Q2 shows that we continue to push the envelope in our commitment to provide bikers with superb communication products that excel in terms of safety, convenience, ruggedness and ease of use”
The Cardo scala-rider Q2® is fully backward-compatible with the entire line of earlier scala-rider models (solo, Combo, FM and TeamSet) . In addition to MDC technology and Bike-to-Bike intercom, it offers the same high-quality performance as in previous scala-rider models, including wind impact reduction, voice controlled receipt and rejection of incoming calls, automatic volume adjustment according to driving speed and ambient noise, full rain and snow protection and more.
The new multi-featured scala-rider Q2® will be available soon through select retail outlets, specialty motorcycle shops, and directly from GPS4AFRICA web site at
www.gps4africa.co.za (See online shop for more details and pricing)
Scala Rider Q2 - FeaturesWide range and high-quality in every way
• Bike-to-Bike intercom communications among up to three bikers within a range* of up to 500 m / 1,640 ft.
• Rider-to-Passenger communications: Passenger may also conduct mobile phone calls or listen to the FM radio independently.
• Full Duplex: No longer the walkie-talkie syndrome where one party can only speak when the other is silent. The scala-rider Q2 allows simultaneous speaking and listening between bikers and passengers.
• Follow GPS audio instructions while riding your motorcycle.
• Weather protected headset fits any motorcycle helmet even under rain and snow conditions
• Self-installation of entire system within 5 minutes. Instant quick-release and re-attachment mechanism for headset unit.
• HIB (High Impact Balancing) Microphone for inter-city speed conditions.
• AGC Technology: Speaker volume adjusts automatically according to ambient noise level and driving speed. No need to use volume buttons.
• VOX Technology. Receive or reject incoming calls by random voice control.
• Special clamp allows daily attachment or release of the headset from helmet within seconds.
• Recharging from any regular outlet.
The scala-rider Q2 is fully compatible to other scala-rider headsetsThe unit works with up to four different Bluetooth® devices and switches seamlessly among them:•
To a Mobile Phone – receive incoming calls by voice command and initiate calls by one-button push and voice command
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To a GPS unit – receive audio instructions via headset
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To other scala-rider Q2 Headsets – Communicate in parallel with up to two other scala-rider Q2 headsets within a range of up to 500 m / 1,640 ft.*
• Communicate with a scala-rider headset within a range of 10 m / 33 ft.
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To the embedded FM Radio *in wide open terrain 1. Wind-resistant microphone also works at high-speeds
2. Quick-release clamp to attach or detach headset within seconds
3. Ultra-slim speaker fits any helmet and adjusts volume automatically
4. Large, easy-to-reach control button
5. Multi-connection (MC) button for the FM Radio or initiating steady audio link with other bikers or with passenger
After recharging from any outlet, the headset is easily re-attached to the helmet. Just slide it in and out.
Attach the clamp to the bottom of the helmet, and slide the scala-rider™ onto the holding reel. Attaching and releasing happens in a matter of seconds. The scala-rider™ kit offers not only superb features, ease of use and assembly but also looks great and is universally compatible with Bluetooth™ cell phones or PDA phones. The wind-resistant microphone provides clear communication even at relatively high-speed driving conditions. The super slim speaker fits even into tight helmets while advanced electronic components lets users initiate, receive or reject calls by voice-control. No other such product offers that many features and functions.
