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Technical Details
- Talk time: up to 10 hours
- Standby time: 7 days
- Charging time: 3 hours
- Certificates: FCC, IC,CE, Bluetooth
- Bluetooth version 2.1 class 1
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Product Description
- Twin pack
- Motorcycle Intercom conference mode with two other scala rider G4 users and with one of the following Bluetooth devices:
- GPS device
- A2DP enabled MP3 Player or Adapter
- Built-in FM radio and cable connectivity to external MP3 player Priority Management
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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful
This is an excellent piece of equipment for any motorcyclist wishing to travel or tour using Sat Nav.
The kit comes with two sets of headsets and microphones already paired to each other. Built in is FM Radio with 6 presets and RDS. You can talk to another rider at up to one mile although I have yet to test this range.
For me, the greatest advantage is that this system links directly through Blue-Tooth to my new Garmin Zumo 660 for Motorcycles. With the two units paired via Blue-Tooth it is possible to hear every instruction from the Garmin Sat Nav, through 'loud speakers' of the head set in the crash helmet.
It is possible to connect a Mobile Telephone via Blue-Tooth but the recommenation is that if you have set up Sat Nav via Blue-Tooth, then firstly, pair your Mobile Telephone with the Sat Nav for hands free 'phone calls. I received a 'phone call whilst riding at 70 mph and although there was wind noise, the caller was able to hear me well. You can voice dial if you have previously recorded a 'voice tag' in your Mobile's Address Book.
I downloaded a 'Firmware Update' for the two headsets using my laptop and very simply linked the headset via the supplied USB cable to install the update. This USB lead doubles as a charger if you can't find a mains socket for the charger. A clever Mains Charger Plug accepts the USB plug which can also be plugged into the Computer USB Socket. The main body of the Headset detaches from the helmet clamp to make it easy to charge it up without having to remove the 'helmet fixing unit' from your helmet.
The claimed Battery Life of 10 hours talk time seems to live up to expectations. A tour across France lasting 11 hours, with frequent stops, saw me using the headset on a single charge, right up to my home in UK, 16 hours after starting my journey. I switched off the unit at each of my frequent stops to preserve battery life
This is a piece of equipment of exceptional quality which 'does what it says on the tin'.
The kit comes with two sets of headsets and microphones already paired to each other. Built in is FM Radio with 6 presets and RDS. You can talk to another rider at up to one mile although I have yet to test this range.
For me, the greatest advantage is that this system links directly through Blue-Tooth to my new Garmin Zumo 660 for Motorcycles. With the two units paired via Blue-Tooth it is possible to hear every instruction from the Garmin Sat Nav, through 'loud speakers' of the head set in the crash helmet.
It is possible to connect a Mobile Telephone via Blue-Tooth but the recommenation is that if you have set up Sat Nav via Blue-Tooth, then firstly, pair your Mobile Telephone with the Sat Nav for hands free 'phone calls. I received a 'phone call whilst riding at 70 mph and although there was wind noise, the caller was able to hear me well. You can voice dial if you have previously recorded a 'voice tag' in your Mobile's Address Book.
I downloaded a 'Firmware Update' for the two headsets using my laptop and very simply linked the headset via the supplied USB cable to install the update. This USB lead doubles as a charger if you can't find a mains socket for the charger. A clever Mains Charger Plug accepts the USB plug which can also be plugged into the Computer USB Socket. The main body of the Headset detaches from the helmet clamp to make it easy to charge it up without having to remove the 'helmet fixing unit' from your helmet.
The claimed Battery Life of 10 hours talk time seems to live up to expectations. A tour across France lasting 11 hours, with frequent stops, saw me using the headset on a single charge, right up to my home in UK, 16 hours after starting my journey. I switched off the unit at each of my frequent stops to preserve battery life
This is a piece of equipment of exceptional quality which 'does what it says on the tin'.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Lets start by trashing the comments made by another reviewer regarding the radio. I have tried a variety of personal radios on bikes, both DAB and FM. The radio on the Scala is head and shoulders above any of them. I used the PC application to pre program BBC Radio 2 and 4 (OK I am old) plus 4 London stations. On my journey to work through rural and urban areas it is a new experience to listen broadcasting so clear I can easily listen to the news at 70mph. The instructions suggest routing the earpiece/antenna wire through the top of the helmet but being a big head this would not reach so mine goes around the back with no reception problems.
The rest of the kit comes up to the same standard as the radio. Very clear communications and no problems pairing with my Garmin 660 satnav. My wife's unit is paired with a Garmin 550 and there is a small snag with the music as when the satnav is used as an MP3 player it does not seem possible to use the intercom. Maybe there is an answer but the easy one so far is just use an iPod. This is connected via the supplied cable but I have a couple of Bluetooth transmitters on order to see how that works. I don't consider this a fault, just the way the satnav sends the audio which the Scala then takes as a "priority" satnav message.
Before buying the Scala system my wife and I have used hard wired Autocoms but the change was prompted as we can't find anywhere to put an Autocom on her new bike. The Scala kit is clearer and the smaller earpieces are easier to fit in helmets. Also we can now dispense with using PMR radios for bike to bike and will no longer walk away from our bikes forgetting to unplug the leads. And of course we now have the great radio. Not so useful for Euro touring but I use my bike for commuting so the radio is a MAJOR plus.
I have not dropped a star because of the music problem but I have because the unit only supports PCs for programming and software updating. As I use Macs this meant digging out an old laptop just to program the radio and check for software updates. Have Scala not realised that Macs are not longer niche products for geeks.This is the only one of many items I have that need connecting to a computer that does not work with a Mac. A second reason is that the instructions could be easier to follow.
The rest of the kit comes up to the same standard as the radio. Very clear communications and no problems pairing with my Garmin 660 satnav. My wife's unit is paired with a Garmin 550 and there is a small snag with the music as when the satnav is used as an MP3 player it does not seem possible to use the intercom. Maybe there is an answer but the easy one so far is just use an iPod. This is connected via the supplied cable but I have a couple of Bluetooth transmitters on order to see how that works. I don't consider this a fault, just the way the satnav sends the audio which the Scala then takes as a "priority" satnav message.
Before buying the Scala system my wife and I have used hard wired Autocoms but the change was prompted as we can't find anywhere to put an Autocom on her new bike. The Scala kit is clearer and the smaller earpieces are easier to fit in helmets. Also we can now dispense with using PMR radios for bike to bike and will no longer walk away from our bikes forgetting to unplug the leads. And of course we now have the great radio. Not so useful for Euro touring but I use my bike for commuting so the radio is a MAJOR plus.
I have not dropped a star because of the music problem but I have because the unit only supports PCs for programming and software updating. As I use Macs this meant digging out an old laptop just to program the radio and check for software updates. Have Scala not realised that Macs are not longer niche products for geeks.This is the only one of many items I have that need connecting to a computer that does not work with a Mac. A second reason is that the instructions could be easier to follow.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
We have just completed a weekend tour through Wales and these headsets performed brilliantly, really clear communication using intercom or phones, even with ear plugs, 3 way conferencing bike to bike is excellent and we have been very impressed with these units so far. After riding for 4 hours in constant rain they are still working! The only small issues we found (which should not put anyone off buying these) are the '1 mile range', which is VERY optimistic, we managed around 500m (on motorway) before quality started to be affected and loss of signal not much after that. The units take a fair bit of time to pair when first switched on and may need manual reconnection after a phone conversation or loss of signal from other riders, but manual reconnection is only a one button press. Ours were affected a bit with wind noise above 70mph, but we haven't adjusted the sensitivity of the vox as yet? We were also able to have a conversation at around and above 120mph (on private roads obviously). All in all, they are excellent units and worth the price, the website is excellent aswell with animated instructions and also excellent reports from other uses of the after market service.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Published 7 months ago by geordie
Okay - ish!!
When listening for directions from my Garmin 660, the audible volume level was fine at speeds up to 30+ mph, much beyond that, not very good. Read more
Published 8 months ago by patrick healey
What radio?
I bought these for two reasons. Firstly to communicate between bikes which is sometimes better than at other times. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Alan
Rubbish Radio
I purchased mine so I could link it to my Tom Tom rider and listen to the radio doing away with my MP3 Player. Read more
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We are still in the testing stage of this product and don't have any experience of other similar products to compare it to, however we are up to now happy with this product.
Published 12 months ago by ian calderwood
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This is a fantastic piece of kit-simple to use and good clear communication. The price may put some people off but it is worth the cost if you want reliable communication. Read more
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