CARDO PACKTALK PRO

Product Description

Cardo brings you the PACKTALK PRO – the new super-premium communicator, with capabilities like no other! It’s a new dawn of Safety, Sound & Style !

PACKTALK PRO comes with a built-in crash detection chip. The PACKTALK PRO will alert the rider’s emergency contact in case of a crash, and could save the rider precious time, that could make the difference. But it doesn’t stop there. With Cardo’s top-of-the-line 45mm JBL speakers as standard, expect the best sound in the business. Cardo’s newest PACKTALK PRO is not just about brains. With an all-black-matte exterior, it is a marvel of stealth and beauty. Auto On/Off, 15 DMC group members, an IP67 design, and a magnetic mount also augment this already awesome product.

Key features include:

PRO ON SAFETY – CRASH DETECTION – Never ride alone. All-new Crash Detection System that utilizes a three-part system: unit sensors, Cardo Connect App and Cardo cloud. Made especially for on-road motorcycle riders. Your PACKTALK PRO will alert your emergency contact in case of a crash. PACKTALK PRO – silently watching over you when you need it the most.

PRO ON SOUND – Sound by JBL audio system with 45mm speakers. Big sound is back! Delivering arena-like audio whether listening to your favorite ride-along music or talking to your fellow riders.

PRO ON STYLE – With an all-black-matte exterior, it is a marvel of stealth and beauty. Your Cardo unit is now sleeker than ever before.

AUTO ON/OFF – We got it figured out so you don’t have to. Your Cardo PACKTALK PRO is always ready to go. Powers down when standing still, and powers back up for the ride, for maximum battery-life.

AIR MOUNT – Patented magnetic mount. So simple. So Secure. Just bring your PACKTALK PRO near the magnetic mount and it will snap right on.

DYNAMIC MESH COMMUNICATION GEN 2 – Easy grouping. Auto healing. Best sounding intercom. For up to 15 riders at a range of up to 1.6km/1mi.
(a) Easy Grouping – Lightning fast, easy and simple. Effortless grouping like never before.
(b) Auto Healing – DMC intercom adapts to your ride, and not the other way around.
(c) Sound Quality – The best sounding intercom in the World. Motorcyclists chatter has never sounded so good.

NATURAL VOICE OPERATION – Just talk, your unit will do the rest.

IP67 WATERPROOF – Tough design with the highest standard. No matter what you throw at it, your waterproof PACKTALK PRO will take the beating and keep you connected. Rain, shine, mud, dust or snow.

BLUETOOTH – Live Bluetooth Intercom. Wideband sound, self-healing connection.

OVER-THE-AIR SOFTWARE / UPDATES – Keeping your unit up-to-date has never been so easy. Use your Cardo Connect App to download and install latest software directly to your PACKTALK PRO. No cables needed, ever!

3 YEAR WARRANTY – 3 year warranty for your peace of mind.

CROSS-BRAND CONNECTIVITY – Seamlessly connects with any other major brand.

The PACKTALK Pro is the most advanced communication device Cardo has developed in their history. The introduction of crash detection and emergency alerts arms riders with a heightened level of security, taking what is already the most advanced and feature-rich system on the market and elevating it to a new level.

Highlights

Crash Detection – Your PACKTALK PRO will alert your emergency contact in case of a crash
Sound by JBL – powerful 45mm JBL speakers
Auto On/Off – Powers down when standing still, and powers back up for the ride, for maximum battery-life
IP67 Waterproof
Magnetic air mount – bring your PACKTALK PRO near the magnetic mount and it will snap right on
Natural Voice Operation – Just talk, your unit will do the rest.
Dynamic Mesh Communication Gen 2 – Easy grouping. Auto healing. Best sounding intercom. For up to 15 riders at a range of up to 1.6km/1mi
Universal connectivity

Additional Information / Product Reviews

PACKTALK PRO | A New Dawn

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PACKTALK PRO: Full Tutorial

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Testing Cardo Systems’ PACKTALK PRO Crash Detection System

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CRASH TESTING: CARDO PACKTALK PRO LIMITS

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Crash Detection Tutorial: PACKTALK PRO

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PACKTALK PRO | Installation Tutorial

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Cardo define a “crash”?
While defining the exact severity of a crash is ultimately in the eye of the beholder, Cardo aims to detect events at a severity that would potentially require medical attention.

Could the system falsely miss a real Crash (a.k.a. False negative)?
While Cardo’s crash detection system was painstakingly designed to be the most robust in the business, we realize that no system is 100% foolproof. Cardo crash detection system is based on a learning algorithm and will constantly improve with more data gathered from riders around the world.

Can I assign more than one person as my emergency contact?
At launch, the crash detection solution will allow for only one contact. Expect the number of designated emergency contacts to expand with future updates.

What will happen if an accident occurs in an area with no data coverage?
At launch, the system requires data coverage to work. Solutions for situations where data coverage is unavailable are being explored for a later stage.

Will the Crash Detection mechanism in my Packtalk Pro work if I choose to ride without my smartphone or with my smartphone battery depleted?
Cardo’s Crash Detection solution requires all three elements – Unit, Phone, and Cloud to work in concert. Without a function phone connected to a data service the solution will not work.

Can I switch off the Crash Detection solution on my Pro?
Yes you can. Go to the Cardo Connect settings menu and switch crash detection from automatic to manual. In the manual setting you will need to indicate start of ride for the system to work. As long as you keep it off, it will not work.

Does Cardo’s Crash Detection solution also cover off-road and MX environments?
At launch, the system will cover on-road/tarmac scenarios only. Future developments will target additional riding scenarios. Stay tuned.

How do I activate the auto on/off feature? And can I deactivate it?
Just turn your Packtalk Pro to “ON”, your unit will do the rest. You can always manually turn off this feature through the Cardo Connect app settings.

Product Specifications

GENERAL

Crash Detection: Yes

Auto On/Off: Yes

Universal compatibility

Operating Temperature
-20˚C to 55˚C / -4˚F to 131˚F

Waterproof: IP67 certified

Helmet Mount: Air Mount

FM Radio
– Operating frequencies 76-108 MHz
– RDS – Radio Data System
– 6 preset station memory

Software Updates
– Over-The-Air updates
– USB cable updates

Device Settings
– Cardo Connect App

DIMENSIONS
Main unit:
– Height: 46mm | Length: 84mm
– Depth: 23mm | Weight: 47g

Speakers:
Diameter: 45mm | Depth: 10mm

CONNECTIVITY
– 2 channels for mobile phone and GPS
– Bluetooth® 5.2
– TFT connectivity

Cross-Brand Connectivity: Yes

Audio Sharing: Yes

Intercom Recording: Yes

DMC INTERCOM
– 2nd gen Dynamic Mesh Communication
– Group size: up to 15 riders
– Rider to rider range: up to 1.6km / 1mi
– DMC group range: up to 8km / 5.0 mi

BLUETOOTH® INTERCOM
Version: 5.2
– Universal Bluetooth® intercom
– Auto-reconnect, Live intercom

USER INTERFACE
– Natural Voice Operation
– Multilingual status announcements

AUDIO
– 45mm JBL speakers
– JBL Audio profiles
– Automatic Volume Control
– Microphone: Hybrid & Corded

BATTERY
– Talk time – up to 13 hours
– Charging time: up to 2 hours
– Fast charge: 2 hours talk time after 20 min
– Charge while riding: Yes
– Standby time – 10 days

Warranty: 3 Years

What’s in the box?

Cardo PACKTALK PRO x 1 Kit
The Kit includes the following:
PACKTALK PRO unit x 1
45mm JBL speakers x 2
Air Mount x 1
Clamp x 1
Adhesive Plate x 1
Round velcros x 2
Rectangle velcros x 2
Boosters x 2
Hybrid Boom microphone x 1
Wired microphone x 1
USB Type C Charging Cable x 1
Alcohol Prep Pads x 2
Pocket Guide
Installation Guide

Installation Guide

Also, check the Installation Video above.

Pocket Guide 

Full User Manual

Mobile Application – Cardo Connect

Download on the App Store

Download on Google Play

Control, configure and enjoy your ride! Cardo Connect is a comprehensive yet intuitive interface to manage and control your Cardo Packtalk and Freecom communication systems.

Personalize your device, set all its various features and control it on the go with a clean, engaging and easy to use design.
Whether its Music, audio sharing, Radio, Dynamic Mesh (DMC) and Bluetooth intercom or phone control – Cardo Connect got you covered.
It even has a “secret” Quick Access button to enable full control of all the above from one screen!

Just try it out for yourself!

Cardo Connect features:
– Remote Control for Dynamic Mesh and Bluetooth Intercoms
– Phone, music and radio control
– Auto day/night mode
– Quick Access
– Complete device setting, presets and customization.
– Embedded pocket guides
– Smart audio mix
– Updates on latest firmware
– Multi-lingual support
– Reset device
– Access to support