#Communication

Helmet communication systems have moved beyond the upstart phase of their existence, and now the major manufacturers (primarily Cardo Systems and Sena) are working on ever-increasing refinement. Case in point is the Cardo Systems PackTalk Bold. The company’s Dynamic Mesh Communication (DMC) system has been around for a couple years and has grown quite popular with its increased flexibility compared to Bluetooth group communications. To this improved group chatting, the PackTalk Bold takes the company’s top-of-the-line communicator and adds next-generation voice control, allowing riders to keep their hands on the motorcycle’s grips where they belong instead of manipulating the controls of a helmet-mounted communicator. 

Sena Cavalry Helmet Review

Back in the day, motorcycle communicators were just that. You used them to talk with your riding buddies when you were riding with them. Maybe, if you were lucky, they had a FM radio or some kind of facility to allow you to run a wire from your iPod to the unit, but if you were running a wire, why not just wear your headphones, anyway?