Packtalk Outdoor Full Tutorial | Installation and Basic Features

[@ChurroWaffels]

My main circle of friends are all outdoor activity enthusiasts. They go MTB downhill or Snowsports during winter. This would be a fantastic thing for us to purchase but its expensive. Pretty cool if the entire squad each had one.

[@gregoryramsey3789]

Hello, great video. I emailed customer services but didn’t get a reply, For skiing, which is better, the Outdoor or Packtalk Edge? The edge has a better range? The Outdoor has a lower range but seems more user friendly with buttons? Thank you

[@cameroncameron6800]

how does the intercom affect music playing? It stops the music, or it plays over the top or the intercomm voice is rejected entirely when music / phone is playing?

[@brandonsaltzmann9647]

you decide. you prioritize either the intercom or the music and it will cut off music significantly for intercom prioritization. with music priority the intercom plays while the music plays. you can adjust the music and voice volume to find your favorite setting.

[@Alesini100]

This is so cool! Thanks for the detailed explanation!

[@sonshinelight]

Looking for suggestions for this scenario... 2 Motorcycles using Edge, and a vehicle pulling a camper trailer, using the outdoor. Vehicle would best use an external antennna, and wired headset with microphone. Is there a way to boost the range of the unit in the vehicle?

[@austinmorris7543]

@TheTurtlehead91 did you have any issues with wind noise when moving at 20+ mph? I'm going to purchase these for my friends this ski season but the wind noise factor is the only thing I'm on the fence about.

[@cardooutdoor]

Hi! The Packtalk Outdoor will block out wind noise, allowing you to hear your friends clearly while on the slopes.

[@halimahmad1022]

Once two or more units are paired do they stay paired even after switching them off? Or do you have to repair them each time?

[@brandonsaltzmann9647]

they will stay paired. it remembers your riders and stores them. if you reset either unit then you’re required to repair them.

[@jongroth06]

Is there a video of someone using this with an open face MTN bike helmet? I'm not sure this would work well with my helmets

[@cardooutdoor]

Hi Jon, for an open face bike helmet we recommend using it with wired speakers (the Packtalk comes with an adaptor cable).

[@ryanl917]

I'm looking for a kit to communicate with my kid while skiing. He does not have a phone. Can you pair 2 units with the same phone, or does each unit require it's own phone to be paired with? Thanks.

[@cardooutdoor]

Hi Ryan! The Packtalks communicate independently from any networks, meaning that you don't need a phone - the devices talk to each other. You can connect the Packtalk to your phone to stream your music or make phone calls. In that case, each device would be connected to one phone.

[@JeffLague]

If one person is streaming music in a group can it be shared with everyone so the geoup can ride while listening to the same music?

[@cardooutdoor]

Hi Jeff! Sorry but you can only stream your own music. Sharing is not an option.

[@tigerrider6711]

Can you guys please redesign this so you can charge and use at the same time? For those of us using ear buds or IEMs there’s no reason for it to be stuck to the side of the helmet. It can be hardwired to the motorcycle and sit on the handlebars where we can see the buttons. One single breakaway jack can lead to the helmet with the audio cable.

[@cardooutdoor]

Thank you for your feedback! However this is an outdoor product (for winter sports, cycling, etc.) not one of our motorcycle products.

[@KeepNashvilleFriendly]

@@cardooutdoorEven outdoors it could be charged via a power bank. Power banks are small. A power bank could easily be kept on a person, in a pocket, on a bike, etc. It being an outdoor product has nothing to do with it not being able to be used while it’s charging.

[@dylanmortensen5679]

Will this connect with every other cardo systems?

[@cardooutdoor]

It connects to all Packtalk devices (Edge, Pro, Neo, etc.)

[@shaunrabbidge1777]

Can it accept another source of Bluetooth instead of a phone like a Bluetooth vhf radio so i can talk to group. But also receive incoming vhf radio

[@cardooutdoor]

Hi Shaun, at the moment it can only be paired to your phone.

[@UncleLongbeard]

Can it connect to the group of packtalk edge/neo/bold?

[@cardooutdoor]

Hi! Yes, it can connect to other DMC devices.

[@xlukebearx]

Does the PT Outdoor have the ability to connect to the PT Edge?

[@cardooutdoor]

Yes, they are compatible

[@xlukebearx]

@@cardooutdoor thanks!

[@alipsettphoto]

How thick are the speakers that fit in the ear pockets of the helmet?

[@cwardak]

The speakers are way thinner than the Outdoor Tech ones. That's because they are just speakers. The main Cardo unit houses the wireless chip and battery so the speaker can stay thin. They even sound better than the new Outdoor Tech Chip 2's.

[@tribalart88]

Can you pair to multiple devices e.g. MP3 player and mobile phone?

[@cardooutdoor]

Hi! At the moment you can only pair it to your mobile phone.

[@tribalart88]

@@cardooutdoor do you have to be connected to a mobile to have coms with each rider?

[@tribalart88]

Quick question, how can you lower the mic volume as it seems quite loud when talking to the group? Tried to adjust in the app but no change?

[@cardooutdoor]

@@tribalart88 Hi! Did you try in the app under the mic sensitivity section or volume controls? Aslo, on the unit itself you can try and lower the volume for the intercom and see if that helps

[@Afribob2]

Does anyone know whether this can be used for watersports? I'd like to use these for kiteboarding or winging where the unit would be continually wet, though not deeply submerged. The waterproof specs on the Packtalk seem great, but I am concerned about the USB-C connection - is the connection water resistant (e.g. IPX6) as well? Could I set the base unit up with a waterproof speaker/mic and the whole thing would work? Thanks!

[@cardooutdoor]

Hi! The Packtalk Outdoor unit is IP67 waterproof, so if you set it up with waterproof speakers and mic you will be able to use it. Please note, that the JBL speakers that come with it are not IP67.

[@ThierryBourrillon971]

Hello, did you find a good setup for kiteboarding ?

[@Afribob2]

@@ThierryBourrillon971 Yes & No. I've tried it both in fresh & salt water, using a bbtalking headset (waterproof). The big issue is that you have to seal the connections to prevent water from shorting the cable. The Cardo unit is waterproof as well as the headset, but the big issue is the connector. If it gets salt water in it, it fries! I've successfully used it with a liberal amount of dielectric grease & electrical tape, but a bit of a pain to do it each time...

[@TheTurtlehead91]

Picked a set of these up along with a few competitor options. I have to say, the sound quality is unparalleled. It's amazing. I loved these, but am having problems with the mics. The user sounds so far away when communicating. I've moved the mic around all over the chin strap, but it doesn't seem to have an optimal position to make the communication clear. I'm having a hard time believing you guys nailed everything out of the park, but the voice. Any suggestions on how I can troubleshoot this further?

[@cardooutdoor]

Thank you for your feedback! Did you check the mic sensitivity through the app? It might be set too low. Let us know if that worked.

[@xkaiux]

@@cardooutdoor I'm having an issue where it won't detect ~30% of my conversation, not sure if there's some fix? It is even worse with the Intelligent Noise Suppression option thing off.

[@cardooutdoor]

Hi@@xkaiux! Please contact our support team on cardosystems.com

[@TrillasAdventures]

does the outdoor version have any real difference or lack of features when compared to the packtalk neo or slim? Seems like those get a further distance range but do they have any other features that the outdoor doesn't?

[@TrillasAdventures]

also would either of those products be compatible with a sena 20s

[@cardooutdoor]

Hi! The difference in range stated is due to the environmental differences between roads and the outdoor (there are more obstacles in the outdoors like hills and trees that can reduce the range). But it is based on the same DMC technology as the motorcycle Packtalk product line. The other differences are mostly about the form, attachments and button configurations. Packtalk Outdoor is not compatible with the Sena 20s.

[@TrillasAdventures]

@@cardooutdoor thanks for the response. If i purchase the outdoor. I see i can get the hybrid mic or other mics one the website. Would they work with the outdoor?

[@cardooutdoor]

The Outdoor comes with it's own audiokit consisting of the 40mm JBL speakers with a wired microphone attached to it. The motorcycle microphones won't fit the Outdoor product.@@TrillasAdventures

[@TrillasAdventures]

@@cardooutdoor it appears they both connect into the same usb-c connection? Just a different Y adapter to accommodate the headphone jack and 2 prong mic? My goal is to have a moto helmet and and ski helmet i can go back and forth to if possible. Hopefully something in the future with software update? Otherwise has the outdoor mic been tested on at motorcycle speeds?

[@jeffshoemaker9240]

Does the PT Outdoor have the ability to connect to Bluetooth Earbuds or only wired speakers?

[@cardooutdoor]

Hi Jeff, at the moment it can only be connected to wired headphones.

[@TheTurtlehead91]

@@cardooutdoor "At the moment" does that mean a software update is in the works too allow Bluetooth pairing to another device? One use case we have for this is pairing to the cars handsfree Bluetooth. It allows us to have short distance communication while traveling between spots. Also, pairing a second headset allows us to have one Cardo per snowmobile as the rider and passenger are literally right next to each other. Gives an entire new level of versatility and worth to these amazing tools!

[@kleinbiker1]

What about a normal bike helmet that just has straps and no ear muff things coming down the side?

[@brandonsaltzmann9647]

it has a glue plate you can use for atv helmets or a motorcycle helmet.

[@kleinbiker1]

@ a glue plate that the straps would go through??

[@brandonsaltzmann9647]

@@kleinbiker1a glue plate holds the body of the cardo. the speakers are attached inside. you either use the straps on a ski helmet OR you use the glue plate that sticks to the side of the helmet. not both.

[@gend4926]

Can you list which helmets these were?

[@cwardak]

I you can connect it to any ski helmet. I have a Sweet Protection and it fit just fine.

[@mochanic5498]

So everytime you say a voice command everyone in your group is going to hear you which could get really annoying when everyone in your group is doing the same!

[@jacobborcherding3900]

911 911!!!!!! Can these connect 1 Sena 10R device?

[@cardooutdoor]

Hi! The Packtalk Outdoor is compatible with other Mesh-based Cardo units but not with products from other brands.