Cardo Scala Rider G4 Motorcycle Bluetooth Headset

The scala rider G4 redefines the notion of high-end communication for motorcycle helmets. Encased in a rugged yet streamlined body, the scala rider G4 offers Bike-to-Bike Intercom at a remarkable range of up to ONE MILE (1.6km)! The G4 also features unique 4-way Intercom between two bikers and two passengers or 3-way Intercom among three separate bikers.

Multi Device Connectivity, including mobile phone, A2DP(Bluetooth stereo), FM radio with RDS, intuitive button controls, wire connectivity to iPod™/ MP3 player, and much more, make the G4 the world’s most feature rich communication and entertainment device for bikers. 

The scala rider G4 offers Multilingual status announcements allowing bikers to maintain smooth and safe handsfree communication while on the move. The device transmits useful information regarding connectivity status to other bikers, to your mobile phone, the FM station you are listening to and more. The G4 is truly the most biker friendly headset on the market!

Features:

• Bike-to-bike intercom communication with 3 other headsets, with a remarkable range of up to 1mile
• Link together for 4-way intercom conference calling between 2 couples riding on 2 motorcycles
• VOX activation: intercom calls, answer, voice dial, redial, and call reject functions
• Includes an embedded FM radio with scan/seek features and 6 station channel memory
• Individual audio sources - each G4 headset can conduct mobile phone calls or listen to Fm radio or MP3 audio independently
• Full Duplex – allows simultaneous talking and listening when using intercom connections
• Talk time up to 10 hours, standby time up to 10 days
• AGC Technology - headset automatically adjusts it’s own volume based on ambient noise anhd driving speed
• Noise cancelling microphone
• Weather resistant design
• Fits virtually all 3/4 and full face helmets
• Note: Range may vary according to terrain

As a unique feature solely available for users of Cardo products, the company has now launched its ‘Cardo Upgrades’ software along with its latest software version for the Scala Rider G4 and G4 PowerSet. Users of Cardo’s flagship product can now download, for free, the latest software, designed to upgrade its functional capabilities and to further optimize compatibility with third party Bluetooth devices, such as various GPS systems. The new software can be downloaded via Windows®* based PCs.To update the software on your Scala Rider G4 kit click here During the download process, users will be asked to go through a short identification and registration process. Once registered, users will always be able to log in and verify their existing software version and upgrade it easily whenever a more recent version becomes available.The Scala Rider G4 Headset is compatible with the following:

• Bluetooth enabled mobile phone
• Both Stereo and non-stereo Bluetooth enabled mp3 player, adapter, or mobile phone
• Bluetooth enabled GPS unit
• Scala Rider Q2 headset
• Scala Rider Solo/FM/Teamset

Package Contents:

• Scala G4 Headset
• Wall charger plug
• USB adapter cable
• Allen wrench
• Velcro pads
• MP3 cable
• Glue plate
• Pre-moistened Towlette
• Carry pouch
• Microphone sponges
• Flat sponge for full-face helmets and round sponge for other helmet types
• User Guide, Warranty and Registration form

Technical Specs:

General

• Talk time: up to 13 hours
• Standby time: 7 days
• Charging time: 3 hours
• Certificates: FCC, IC,CE, Bluetooth^®
• Bluetooth® version 2.1 class 1
• Chip manufacturer: Cambridge Silicone Radio (CSR)
• Battery type: Rechargeable Li-Polymer
• Digital Signal Processing (DSP) for advanced audio

Intercom (up to 1.6 km in Full Duplex)

• 4-Way (2 drivers and 2 passengers)
• 3-Way (3 separate bikers)
• 2-Way (rider-to-rider or rider-to-passenger)
• Mobile Phone Conference Mode (rider, passenger, outside caller)

GPS (requires headset profile)

• Compatible with most major Bluetooth GPS devices
• GPS voice instructions override music, FM Radio and Intercom calls 

Supported Mobile Phone Profiles and Functions

• Headset and Handsfree profiles
• A2DP/AVRCP profile for wireless streaming stereo from MP3 player or other A2DP device
• Voice Dial
• Redial
• Call Reject
• Conference mode between outside caller, Driver and Passenger

Built-in FM Radio

• 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz FM receiver
• RDS functionality (adjusts to best frequencies according to zones)
• 6-station memory with Search and Store functions
• Automatic radio muting for incoming calls

Firmware Update

• Firmware update-ready directly from PC (requires Windows™ XP or Vista™ based PC)

MP3 / Music

• Wireless MP3 music (A2DP) or through cable connected MP3 player

Mechanical / Functional Features

• Fits virtually all full-face and 3⁄4 helmets (also available in corded microphone version for full-face helmets)
• Quick-Release mechanism to detach Motorcycle Bluetooth headset from clamp
• Glue-On Option included (in lieu of clamp attachment)
• Two slim speakers to fit even tight helmets
• Multiple control buttons

• Mobile phone
• Channel to Rider A
• Channel to Rider B
• Volume Up
• Volume Down
• FM Radio
• MP3 Player

Audio Features

• Multi-Lingual Spoken Status Announcements
• Noise cancellation microphone
• AGC technology: automatic volume adjustment of audio signals according to riding speed and ambient noise (AGC covers audio from MP3 Player, Mobile Phone, Intercoms, GPS)
• VOX technology: accept or reject calls by voice commands

Design

• Flip-Up Antenna for extended range of up to 1.6 km
• Fully rain and snow resistant
• Rugged and streamlined design

Charger

• 110/240V 50/60Hz Universal Travel Charger
  Charger unit uses USB cable that also serves as firmware download cable.

Backward compatible with entire Motorcycle Bluetooth scala rider product line of headsets**

Scala Rider - Comparison Table

	scala rider Solo	scala rider  FM	scala rider TeamSet	scala rider Q2/ MultiSet	scala rider  G4/ PowerSet
Talk Time	7 hours	7 hours	7 hours	8 hours	10  hours
Standby Time	1 week	1 week	1 week	1 week	1 week
Auto Volume Adjustment
Call Reject
Conference Calling
FM Radio
Intercom - Bike to Bike				up to  500 m 1640 yd.	up to 1 mile / 1.6 km
Intercom - Driver To Passenger
Pairing to Bluetooth devices
Multi Pairing
Noise Cancellation Microphone
Redial
Voice Dial
Bluetooth Version	2,0  Class 2	2,0  Class 2	2,0  Class 2	2,0  Class 1	2,1 Class 1
MP3 Connectivity
Dual ultra slim speakers
Fits virtually all helmets
Firmware update ready
DSP technology – G4
A2DP stereo
RDS functionality
Multilingual status announcements