When it comes to helmet communication | |
devices , it seems the fitment options are as | |
varied as the specs these days . With a host of | |
manufacturers all with a range of their own | |
devices coming in all shapes and sizes . | |
A big problem for integrated comms in | |
helmets is the fact that you are stuck with the | |
system the helmet manufacturer has opted | |
for . As we ’ ve seen over recent years of testing , | |
if you ’ re riding with mates often it makes life a | |
lot easier to just run the same system as them | |
to keep yourself sane , while it ’ s possible to pair | |
different brand devices to each other , in practice | |
it can be infuriatingly hit or miss - mostly miss . |
brands without any need for special mechanical |
With this in mind heavy hitter in the helmet |
adjustment per helmet model . |
comms world , Cardo , has teamed up with |
“ We call the helmet manufacturers to join |
Midland , Uclear and Sygn House ( owners of the |
forces with us and design their helmet offerings |
B + Com brand ) to put forward an industry-wide |
to adopt the Universal Communication Solution |
solution to integrated helmet communication |
standard .” |
devices , which the companies are calling the |
While many helmet manufacturers have |
‘ Universal Communication Solution ’. |
experienced demand for integrated |
Much in the same way that the Automakers |
communication solutions , until now this has been |
and car stereo manufacturers adopted universal |
a significant R & D effort for each brand without a |
car stereo sizing and mounts ( DIN / Double |
widely acceptable standard solution and without |
DIN Standard ), the Universal Communication |
the advantage of duplicating this effort to new |
Solution standardises communication systems |
helmets . With the Universal Communication |
size , and shape , allowing for integrated fitment |
Solution , consumers will potentially be able to |
in new motorcycle helmets , meeting the new |
select their preferred brand of device , mounting |
European ECE 22.06 standards . |
the chosen unit cradle into a standardised cavity |
The Universal Communication Solution will |
in the rear section of the helmet , linking to |
also allow motorcyclists the freedom to choose , |
integrated speakers and microphone . |
change and replace communication devices |
Shachar continued , “ This approach also gives |
without compromising on fit and looks . |
consumers choice , allowing the rider to use their |
Speaking on behalf of the industry , Shachar |
preferred brand of system and easily transfer |
Harari , VP business development at Cardo |
between helmets if required . We encourage |
Systems commented , “ This is a significant and |
other brands to join us and adopt the industrywide |
important initiative that has seen collaboration |
Universal Communication Solution ”. |
between many of the key manufacturers in the |
It ’ s a good first step which will hopefully reduce |
helmet and communications industry . |
costs for motorcyclists at the retail end of the |
“ This alliance between the companies will |
market . The only catch is the other big names in |
enable the supply of a variety of communication |
the business , namely US giant SENA , would need |
systems that are compatible and designed to be |
to also opt in to the Universal Communication |
integrated with a variety of motorcycle helmet |
Solution to make it truly universal . |
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