Cardo Packtalk Custom Headset Item # 1084828
Description
Packtalk Custom only comes with a basic subset of essential features. It can be upgraded and customized with additional features such as Bluetooth Intercom, Natural Voice operation, music sharing, second device connection, Eco-Mode, and others, by subscribing to monthly or yearly packages. When fully upgraded, the Packtalk Custom is similar in functionality to the NEO, minus the JBL sound system and speakers.
Features:
- Dynamic Mesh Communication: 2nd generation DMC with unparalleled intercom sound quality, easy pairing, and robust performance
- Automatic Volume: Automatically adjusts your sound volume based on the outside ambient noise
- Music Streaming: All the music you ever wanted streamed directly from your smartphone
- Phone and GPS: Make calls and control your GPS with a touch of a finger
- Fast Charging: Running out of Battery? Get 2 hours talk time battery after 20 minutes of charging
- USB type C: Robust and universal USB type C for easy connections to any device
- Control Roller: Extra convenience and control, all in one small roller
- IP67 Waterproof: Tough waterproof design
- FM Radio: Built-in FM Radio with RDS for automatic selection of the strongest signal – whether you are in town, or in the middle of nowhere
- Over-The-Air Software Update: Update your unit directly from the Cardo Connect App
Pay-Per-Feature:
- Silver:
- Music Sharing
- 3 Audio Profiles
- Speed Dial
- Gold:
- Universal Bluetooth Intercom
- Bluetooth Intercom
- 2nd Channel Connection
- Music Sharing
- 3 Audio Profiles
- Speed Dial
- Platinum:
- Voice Commands
- Eco Mode
- Universal Bluetooth Intercom
- Bluetooth Intercom
- 2nd Channel Connection
- Music Sharing
- 3 Audio Profiles
- Speed Dial
Specifications:
- Compatibility: Universal
- Operating Temperature: -20 C to 55 C / -4 F to 131 F
- IP67 Waterproof
- FM Radio:
- Operating Frequencies: 76-108 MHz
- RDS - Radio Data Systems
- 6 Preset Station Memory
- Software Updates: Over-The -Air Updates
- Device Settings: Cardo Connect App
- Dimensions (H x L x D): 46 mm x 84 mm x 23 mm
- Weight: 47 g
- Speakers:
- Diameter: 40 mm
- Depth: 10 mm
- Connectivity:
- Bluetooth 5.2
- 1 channel for mobile phone, GPS
- TFT Connectivity
- Pay-Per-Feature: 2nd channel & Universal Connectivity
- Intercom:
- 2nd Gen DMC Intercom
- Group Size: Up to 15 riders
- Rider to Rider Range: Up to 1.6 km / 1 mile
- DMC group range can extend up to 8 km /5.0 miles between a minimum of 6 riders
- Pay-Per-Feature: Auto-reconnect, HD Live and Universal Bluetooth Intercom
- User Interface:
- Pay-Per-Feature: Natural Voice Operation
- Multilingual Status Announcements
- Battery:
- Talk Time: 13 hours
- Charging Time: Up to 2 hours
- Fast Charging: 2 hours talk time after 20 min charge
- Standby Time: 10 days
- Certificates:
- CE IC / FCC SIG BT TELEC UKCA
Included:
- Packtalk Custom Unit
- Cradle
- Clamp
- Glue Plate
- Wired Microphone
- Boom Microphone
- 40 mm HD Speakers
- Booster Pads
- Audio Connector
- 2 Round Velcros
- 2 Rectangular Velcros
- Cleaning Pads
Part Numbers for Cardo Packtalk Custom Headset
Comparison Chart
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| Model | Spirit | Spirit HD | Freecom 2x | Freecom 4x | Packtalk Custom | Packtalk Edge |
| Starting At | $100 | $170 | $225 | $300 | $364 | $380 |
| Benefits | Entry level communicator for the every day rider | FM radio with RDS for automatic selection of the strongest signal, HD audio | Jog dial, fast charging, over-the-air software updates | Parallel audio streaming, auto-reconnecting Bluetooth | Dynamic Mesh communicator with all the essentials | Magnetic Air Mount, HD speakers, universal connectivity |
| Range | 400m | 600m | 800m | 1.2km | 1.6km | 1.6km |
| Talk Time | 10h | 13h | 13h | 13h | 13h | 13h |
| Speakers | 32mm | 40mm HD | 40mm HD JBL | 40mm HD JBL | 40mm HD | 40mm JBL |
| Riders | 2 | 2 | 2 | Up to 4 | Up to 15 | Up to 15 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
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Rated 1 out of
5
by
Vito from
so far, lackluster and headed for the bin...
Fortnine was fast and great.
Cardo PackTalk Custom was a regretful purchase and I’m beginning to think I have a problem with my unit.
This is the first real test of the unit. I was riding with a friend with a Cardo Packtalk Edge and we were unable to achieve a stable and reliable DMC mesh outside of 20ft within an urban environment while maintaining a direct line of sight. It’s exactly what you think. Going 50kph down a mixed resi. / commercial Toronto suburban road and we couldn’t successfully have any sort of a communication.
We tried again in a parking lot outside of the urban environment and it was still not a stable connection.
The connection was static and would cut in and out.
What I don’t understand about the unit is, if I connect my phone (which I don’t know why anyone would ride without one) to the unit, is the Bluetooth connection interfering with the DMC mesh? Both operating on a 2.4Ghz band. I don’t know but, if that’s the case then this unit is virtually useless.
I used to ride with a pair of google pixel buds. They block the noise, allow me to reach my google assistant by yelling into my helmet and I could receive calls and such without having to take out my phone or take of my glove(s). If this unit effectively offers no real additional benefit to my earbuds ($140 with 0 wires or install procedure) by being able to simply connect to the DMC mesh then, its ineffective for its advertised purpose.
I’ve opened the package and used it so I can’t return it. Great.
I will do some further testing on this product but, as it is, its headed for the bin or a warranty claim.
The only saving grace with this unit is that when I used the unit to call via my cell phone, that was a simple, effective and worked well however, it literally defeats the purpose of the unit because it offers 0 value over a pair of bluetooth buds that I was previously using.
Date published: 2024-06-28
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Victor from
All i got it for was DMC
BEFORE BUYING:
For those running Android 13, the software (firmware) that comes with these headsets is not compatible and bugged, which makes it so you cannot connect the headset using the Cardo app. To get around this, you must plug the headset to a PC and use the Cardo updater app to update to the most recent firmware. From then on, you're gravy. This issue is documented under Version notes for 3.1, so it should work for 3.1 onward.
Looks, Lots of people online are upset that it's a subscription based model, and I get it. But I don't care, and me not caring allows me to buy this at a 20% discount, while fitting all my needs to have DMC in a communication headset and listen to music off spotify.
It's good value, as far as Cardo goes.
Date published: 2024-05-09