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Cardo Packtalk Edge

Cardo has introduced what it says is an " all-new generation " of its popular Packtalk motorcycle communications product range - Packtalk Edge . " Following extensive research and development , and a complete overhaul of the entire component make-up of the Packtalk series , Cardo Systems ' new generation of the world ' s best motorcycle communications system - the all-new Packtalk Edge
- features a new , slim design with no external antenna . " It has a new magnetic Air Mount for effortless and secure attachment of unit to helmet , secondgeneration Dynamic Mesh Communication ( DMC ) with a faster and easier pairing process and wideband intercom , the most advanced Bluetooth 5.2 technology with ' Live Intercom Support ' and improved universal connectivity . " We have also been able to upgrade our Natural Voice engine , enhanced our JBL driven sound quality still further , improve our noise-canceling microphone and add ' Over-The-Air ' software updates and fast charging via USB-C . " The new small , slimline , antenna-free unit has been completely redesigned , boasting a whole host of new features as well as benefiting from all the userfavorite attributes of the previous generation , to make the world ' s best motorcycle communications device even better ." In 2015 , Cardo Systems launched what was then the world ' s first motorcycle communicator " to go beyond Bluetooth " with its introduction of Dynamic Mesh Communication ( DMC ). The state-of-the-art technology meant that the device ' s function with a self-adjusting network not only automatically maintains a connection between up to 15 riders , but allows them to seamlessly join , leave and rejoin . The Packtalk Edge is described as taking this technology " one step further and boasts secondgeneration DMC connectivity with benefits including an unparalleled deep wideband sound quality , a simpler and faster grouping process in DMC mode , faster pairing in Bluetooth mode and Live Intercom Bluetooth support ." Redesigned universal fitment JBL speakers ( with three new sound profiles ) attach to any helmet using a new magnetic cradle , for ease of use . Cardo also says that it is using " the most advanced Bluetooth 5.2 chip on the market for universal connectivity . The upgraded Natural Voice Operation engine means that riders can continue to keep their eyes on the road , hands on the bars and activate their device by simply saying ' Hey , Cardo '." Additional features are said to include 13 hours battery life , USB-C and fast charging as standard - a 20-minute quick charge ( for two hours of use ) with 1.5-2 hours full charge .
CARDO SYSTEMS Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania , USA Tel : + 1 412 788 4533 sales @ cardosystems . com www . cardosystems . com