Cardo’s scala rider G4 Named to “Dealer News” 50 Dealer-Favorite Products
Top 100 US Dealers Recommend G4™ Bluetooth® Motorcycle Communication System for Long Range Communication and Great Sound Quality.
Pittsburgh, PA – (July 27, 2010)
Cardo Systems, Inc., the world’s market leader in wireless Bluetooth communications systems for motorcycle helmets , today announced that its flagship product, the scala rider G4, was named to the Dealer News Top Products list, an annual collection of the 50 best-selling accessories for the motorsports industry.
In its fifth year, the Dealer News Top Products is a list of favorite and best-selling products from the publication’s 100 top US dealers. The products that made the list span the ultimate best in sportbike, cruiser, scooter, dirtbike and ATV accessories and gear.
“The Dealer News is one of the most respected trade publications in the motorsports field, and recognition on this list helps confirm that our products, like the scala rider G4, meet and exceed the real-life needs of real bikers. It gives us great encouragement to know that we are reaching and engaging our target audience in a positive way,” said Abraham Glezerman, CEO of Cardo Systems, Inc.
Cardo System’s scala rider G4 is the most feature-rich bike-to-bike Bluetooth communication and entertainment system available on the market. Built for multiple rider-to-rider full duplex talk, the G4 features bike to bike wireless intercom communication up to ONE Mile among two riders (rider-to-rider or rider-to-passenger), three separate riders or four riders on two bikes (two drivers and two passengers). The range of the scala rider G4 sets a new industry benchmark for products of its kind—a key selling point for the featured dealer review in the Dealer News article.
The G4 is so appealing to bikers because it provides not only clear audio for sharing your ride with other motorcyclists but also personalized
entertainment provided to any ride through its ability to connect to A2DP enabled MP3 players and iPods to stream wireless STEREO music through its enhanced speakers or by utilizing its embedded FM radio with RDS technology. The G4 can connect wirelessly with virtually any portable Bluetooth device including mobile phones for hands-free communication and GPS units for in-helmet voice instructions or by a wired connection via its embedded jack.
The G4’s voice-recognition (for answering, dialing or rejecting calls), multilingual spoken status announcements (to report headset’s connections) and AGC technology for automatic volume adjustments (based on ambient noise and driving speed) all contribute to completely hands-free communication and enjoyment. Last but not least, the scala rider G4 is also the world’s only product of its kind that allows bikers to periodically upgrade the embedded software, including new applications via their PC. All are key product features that helped to solidify the G4’s spot on the coveted Top 50 Dealer Favorite Products List.
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About Cardo Systems, Inc.
Cardo Systems, Inc., headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, has specialized in the design, development, manufacturing and sale of state-of-the-art communication and entertainment systems for motorcycle helmets since 2003. Cardo's scala rider line of headsets, now available in over 50 countries is the world's best selling Bluetooth system for the motorcycle industry. For more information call (412) 788-4533.
Press Contact: Belinda Banks, SSPR, Phone: 609 750 9110,
Cardo Systems releases its highly-anticipated first software upgrade
to the scala rider G4 Communication and Entertainment System
Pittsburgh, PA – (May 27, 2010)
Cardo Systems, Inc., the world’s market leader in Bluetooth communications for motorcycle helmets, today announced the launch of its ‘Cardo Upgrades’ application along with its latest software version for the scala rider G4 and the scala rider G4 PowerSet.
Since its introduction earlier this year, the scala rider G4 has been widely recognized as the most feature-rich communication and entertainment system for motorcycle helmets in the market today. One of its unique features includes the availability for users to periodically upgrade features and functions on their device by simply downloading the latest software from the company’s website to their Windows based PCs*. The latest version 2.2 includes among others:
- Pre-setting radio stations
- RDS and VOX control –disable / enable functions
- Status Announcement language settings
Registered end-users of the scala rider G4 can now download the latest software for free at
http://www.cardosystems.com/download/softwareupgrade
* Only 32-bit versions of Windows® XP™, Windows Vista™ and Windows 7™ are currently supported
About scala rider G4
The scala rider G4 is the first Bluetooth communication and entertainment system to offer 3-way conference-mode intercom between up to three riders on three separate bikes or 4-way mode between two riders and their two passengers on two bikes, at distances of up to 1.6 km* - a new industry benchmark.
Encased in a streamlined but fully waterproof and dustproof shell, the scala rider G4 also excels by way of its user-friendly interface. Additional features include:
- Multi-Device Connectivity (with Priority Management)
- A2DP Bluetooth Stereo Music
- Built-In FM Radio with RDS
- VOX Activation
- Software Upgrades
- Spoken Status Announcements
- AGC Technology for auto-volume adjustment
- PLC Technology for enhanced audio in challenging environments
The scala rider G4 can connect to several Bluetooth-enabled devices such as mobile phones and GPS devices. It also includes a built-in FM radio and an optional jack to connect an MP3 player via cable. Like the entire line of scala rider models, the G4 offers voice control for key functions, safely enabling bikers to keeptheir hands on the handlebars. The G4’s noise canceling microphone and PLC software technology provide superb audio quality both at higher cruising speeds and in challenging urban environments. Talk time with the unit’s rechargeable Li-Po battery is up to 10 hours and standby time is up to 1 week. The G4 is also compatible with the entire line of scala rider models.
The scala rider G4 fits virtually all ¾ and full-face helmets and can be self-installed in five minutes. It is available through selected distributors, specialty motorcycle shops, and directly from the Cardo Systems website at www.cardosystems.com.
*Range may vary according to terrain
**Reduced operational range when connected to earlier scala rider® models
About Cardo Systems, Inc.
Cardo Systems, Inc., headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, specializes since 2003 in the design, development, manufacturing and sale of state-of-the-art communication and entertainment systems for motorcycle helmets. Cardo's scala rider line of headsets, now available in over 50 countries is the world's best selling Bluetooth system for the motorcycle industry.
Cardo Systems Breaks the One Mile Barrier
Announces Its Most Advanced Bike-to-Bike scala rider® G4 Motorcycle Bluetooth® Headset
The scala rider G4 Offers Intercom with Three Other Headsets at Distances up to 1.6 km*; Also Compatible with Bluetooth®-Enabled Mobile Phone, Stereo A2DP Music and GPS Units
Pittsburgh, PA – (January 27, 2010) – Cardo Systems, Inc., the world’s market leader in wireless Bluetooth® communications for motorcycle helmet headsets, today announced the availability of its new scala rider® G4™, the most feature-rich bike-to-bike Bluetooth headset available on the market today. From compatibility with any number of Bluetooth-enabled devices to its embedded FM radio, mobile phone support and voice activation, the scala rider G4 is also the first Bluetooth headset to offer group intercom between up to three riders as well as communication among two riders and their two passengers on two bikes at distances up to 1.6 km*—a new industry benchmark for motorcycle headsets.
Encased in a rugged and fully redesigned form factor, the scala rider G4 leads the pack in Bluetooth enjoyment and safety of accessing all their compatible communications and entertainment through one lightweight unit. Specific features include:
- Two/Three/Four-Way Intercom — the G4 allows four riders (two drivers and two passengers), three riders (three separate bikers) or two riders (rider-to-rider or rider-to-passenger), to conduct intercom conversations at distances of up to 1.6 km*. The headset offers full duplex (simultaneous talking/listening) capability as well as mobile phone call conferencing between riders,between rider and passenger, or with outside callers.
- Multi-Device Compatibility — the G4 can connect with virtually any portable Bluetooth device including mobile phones, MP3 players and compatible GPS units (for in-helmet voice instructions). It can also connect with non-Bluetooth MP3 players and GPS units via its embedded jack, as well as the entire line of scala rider headsets.** Each G4 headset can be actively connected to one Bluetooth device and two other scala rider headsets at one time.
- A2DP Stereo Music — taking advantage of A2DP, the latest Bluetooth stereo music transfer technology, the G4 can receive CD-quality music from any MP3 player with A2DP capability.
- Built-In FM Radio with RDS and scan and seek features with six station channel memory.
- VOX Activation allows users to make voice-controlled hands-free intercom calls as well as phone calls with answer, voice dial and call reject functions.
- AGC Technology automatically adjusts the headset volume based on ambient noise and driving speed.
- PLC Technology – provides improved audio quality in dense urban surroundings
- Software Upgrades Download (requires Windows™ XP or Vista)
- Spoken Status Announcements - multi-lingual in-the-ear announcements tell users to whom or to which device they are connected to.
“Cardo’s new scala rider G4 takes all the power of wireless communications and entertainment today, and puts it in one amazing package. There’s no Bluetooth headset on the market that revolutionizes a biker’s riding experience like the G4.” says Abraham Glezerman, CEO of Cardo Systems, Inc. “This is our most exciting motorcycle headset yet — a breakthrough that can greatly improve enjoyment and safety for single riders or groups, passengers and drivers alike.”
As with all scala rider headsets, the G4 features a noise canceling microphone and weather-resistant design. Talk time with the unit’s rechargeable Li-Po battery is up to 10 hours and standby time is up to 10 days.
The scala rider G4 fits virtually all ¾ and full-face helmets and can be self-installed in five minutes. The headset is now available through select distributors, specialty motorcycle shops, and directly from the Cardo Systems web site at www.cardosystems.com with a suggested retail price of €239.95.
*Range may vary according to terrain
**Reduced operational range when connected to earlier scala rider models
About Cardo Systems, Inc.
Cardo Systems, Inc., headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, specializes since 2003 in the design, development, manufacturing and sale of state-of-the-art communication and entertainment systems for motorcycle helmets. Cardo's scala rider line of headsets, now available in over 50 countries is the world's best selling Bluetooth system for the motorcycle industry.
International Press Contact: Hanita Rosenthal, hanita@cardosystems.com
