Head set question
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Head set question
I have a Cardo Edge and id like to get the Wife one as well. my question is, for those that have done this, How does talking work and music lets say? How does the passenger initiate a conversation? i know the rider can press the PTT button..... i think..... (total noob question, i have never done dual headsets ever.....)
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@PinoW may be able to answer. He has an extensive thread on here discussing his love-hate relationship with the Cardo: Skyline and Cardo Packtalk Edge Harley-Davidson - Harley Davidson Forums
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The most direct answer is that two Edge's paired together work like a hot mic. Anything you or your passenger utters, is heard on the other headset. PTT? I have no idea becauses there's no detailed documentation for it anywhere...and here I need to stop before I go down the rabbit hole (again). Read the thread...
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I will defer to those with direct experience to answer your question, but the way it SHOULD work is as follows:
Even though both headsets are paired to the Skyline OS for audio (music, navigation, calls), rider-to-passenger communication should be done through Cardo’s intercom feature, not through the bike’s system. The Skyline OS doesn’t provide a built-in rider-passenger intercom function. It relies on your headsets for that feature. Cardo’s DMC is more reliable and higher quality than Bluetooth-only intercoms.
If you do not want the always-on intercom, you should be able to press the intercom button on the headset to mute/unmute your microphone. OR, you can switch from DMC mode to Bluetooth, which uses the classic push-to-talk style intercom.
Even though both headsets are paired to the Skyline OS for audio (music, navigation, calls), rider-to-passenger communication should be done through Cardo’s intercom feature, not through the bike’s system. The Skyline OS doesn’t provide a built-in rider-passenger intercom function. It relies on your headsets for that feature. Cardo’s DMC is more reliable and higher quality than Bluetooth-only intercoms.
- Put both Packtalk Edge units in DMC mode (or Bluetooth intercom if you prefer).
- Once linked, you’ll have a full-duplex, always-on conversation—no need to press buttons like a walkie-talkie.
- This intercom connection is independent of the Skyline OS, so even if the bike loses power, you can still talk.
If you do not want the always-on intercom, you should be able to press the intercom button on the headset to mute/unmute your microphone. OR, you can switch from DMC mode to Bluetooth, which uses the classic push-to-talk style intercom.
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I have a Cardo Edge and id like to get the Wife one as well. my question is, for those that have done this, How does talking work and music lets say? How does the passenger initiate a conversation? i know the rider can press the PTT button..... i think..... (total noob question, i have never done dual headsets ever.....)
) through the speakers if we're not going too fast.The intercom works good this way. There is a slight delay which is annoying, but you get used to it pretty quick. No PTT needed. Disclaimer, I may not have fooled around with the configuration enough to get it right by going through Skyline OS. We like it they way we use it good enough to not want to try to mess with it again. Hope that helps.
It can also be set up where the driver is connected to Skyline OS and has Nav and music and passenger is connected to their phone via Bluetooth for music, both connected to intercom via DMC.
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