Experience intercom the way it was always meant to be
Stay connected whether you are riding in duo or in groups of up to 15 riders. Enjoy the most robust multi-party intercom, top quality design and remarkable long distance reception available in today’s market.
The world's slimmest, premium communication system
The PACKTALK SLIM is light in shape but heavy on performance. We packed all the punch of the industry-leading Mesh Communication into a tiny, 6.5 mm super-sport form.
Keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the bar
With our all-new, always-on, natural voice operation feature, you will never have to press a button, turn a wheel or move a slider again, because we have just empowered your voice. Whether you ride with a buddy or in a group of up to 15, just say “hey Cardo”, and your PACKTALK SLIM will do the rest.
Sound by JBL
For 2019 models only.
Founded more than 70 years ago JBL has been a magnet for audiophiles of every generation. From concert halls to cinemas, to home entertainment and on the go, JBL is synonymous with audio excellence and innovation. A synergy of passion Music and motorcycling are both great passions. Cardo-JBL partnership delivers - for the very first time - an ultimate listening experience whether you are tackling a mountain pass or just zooming down the freeway.
Stay connected whether you are riding in duo, a group of four or a pack of fifteen. Enjoy the highest quality, long distance reception a motorcycle communication system can offer.
UNIVERSAL CONNECTIVITY
Connect your unit to any Bluetooth headset of any substantial brand.
AERODYNAMIC DESIGN
The thinnest top of the range motorcycle communication system. Only 6.5mm thick.
SOUND
All the music you ever wanted streamed directly from your smartphone. Control, share and experience your favorite tune on the road.
PHONE
Answer calls, make calls and control your mobile devices with a touch of a finger or the sound of your voice. No one will ever guess you are talking from your ride.
FM RADIO
Built-in FM Radio with RDS for automatic selection of the strongest signal – whether you are in town, or in the middle of nowhere.
TECHNOLOGY PROOF
Merge any Bluetooth intercom with your mesh group conversation. Switch unit from DMC to Bluetooth mode to act as any high-end Bluetooth system.
AUTOMATIC VOLUME
Automatically adjusts your sound volume based on the outside ambient noise. Enjoy Vivaldi at full throttle. Don’t get deaf by AC/DC waiting for the lights turn.
SMART AUDIO MIXING
Sophisticated algorithms make sure that all your audio sources – FM radio, music, mobile calls and intercom work together in parallel.
AUDIO SHARING
Share your play list or favorite radio station with your passenger. Enjoy the vibe together.
ONE KILLER APP
Get full control through one simple and intuitive app, but don’t take our word for it, just download Cardo Connect and find out for yourself.
CHARGE WHILE YOU RIDE
Forgot to charge your unit? Running out of battery? Just plug your unit to a battery pack or your 12V charger and turn your unit on. It will charge while you ride.
13 HOURS TALK TIME
Long lasting battery ensures your unit is available when you need it.
CALL TO INTERCOM
Merge any incoming phone call into the intercom conversation. With call to intercom no friend is ever out of range.
PRIVATE CHAT
Tired of the chatter? Choose just one member of the group and enjoy an intimate conversation.
Natural voice operation
With our all-new, always-on, natural voice operation you will never have to press a button, turn a wheel or move a slider again.
Sound by JBL
Music and motorcycling are both great passions. Cardo-JBL partnership delivers – for the very first time – an ultimate listening experience whether you are tackling a mountain pass or just zooming down the freeway.
ROBUST GROUP INTERCOM WITH DYNAMIC MESH COMMUNICATIONS (DMC)
Crystal-clear, always-on, flexible group intercom system. With DMC you can connect up to 15 people to a network within seconds and re-enter them after going out of range without touching a button.
Riders reviews
The Best overall Bluetooth for 2020: Cardo PackTalk BOLD + Slim JBL
Whether you opt for the Cardo PackTalk BOLD or the PackTalk Slim, these units are now the RevZilla choice for best overall Bluetooth communicators.
Revzilla's Ediotr
March 05, 2020
Amazing
Glad I purchased this!
Bambi
April 11, 2021
Looks great on my helmet
Slim is super easy to install
Julio s
May 13, 2021
Outstanding
Mine will play so loud it will hurt your ears and that is at any speed
Gpnmoab
January 31, 2021
01/12
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What's in the box?
PACKTALK SLIM
40mm speakers. Sound by JBL
LONG AND SHORT CLAMPS
LONG AND SHORT SKIRTS
HYBRID MICROPHONE
CORDED MICROPHONE
RECTANGULAR VELCRO PADS
SQUARE VELCRO PADS
SPEAKER RELOCATORS (BOOSTERS)
USB CABLE
Battery
PACKTALK SLIM
40mm speakers. Sound by JBL
LONG AND SHORT CLAMPS
LONG AND SHORT SKIRTS
HYBRID MICROPHONE
CORDED MICROPHONE
RECTANGULAR VELCRO PADS
SQUARE VELCRO PADS
SPEAKER RELOCATORS (BOOSTERS)
USB CABLE
Battery
Specs.
general
compatibility
Check helmet compatibility list
operating temperature
(-20) - 55
fm radio
Operating frequencies: 76 -108 MHz
RDS equipped - radio data system
6 preset station memory
firmware upgrades
Available
device customisation
Cardo Connect app
Cardo Update
dimensions
main unit
Height: 38mm
Length: 69mm
Depth: 6.5mm
Weight: 76gm
speakers
Diameter: 40mm
Depth: 9.2mm
intercom
range
DMC Intercom: up to 1.2 km / 0.8 Mile in open terrain
*can extend up to 6.0km (3.73 miles) between a minimum of 6 riders
Something stopped working on my PACKTALK Slim. What should I do?
Before trying anything else we recommend to simply reset the unit to factory settings.
Step 1:
Press the intercom phone and media buttons together for at least 5 seconds until the LED starts flashing purple and the unit turns off.
Step 2:
Turn the unit back on.
Will it pair with any other Bluetooth intercoms?
Cardo intercom systems come with universal connectivity. It will pair with any other Bluetooth communication system by Cardo or by other leading brands.
Refer to Cardo Gateway in the manual.
How to pair to a non-Cardo headset using universal connectivity (Cardo Gateway)
In order to pair your unit with a non-Cardo headset please do the following:
1. Start intercom pairing on your unit (please refer to your product's pocket guide or user manual on how to do it).
2. Tap the phone button to start Cardo Gateway pairing
3. On the other unit start mobile phone pairing
4. Wait For the paring to complete
The unit doesn't seem to be charging or the Battery seems to not last as long as it should
Plug in your unit to the charger and leave it charging for at least 4 hours straight.
If this does not work, try using a different wall charger and USB cable.
If the unit still doesn’t charge, please contact support.
DO NOT attempt to disassemble or replace the battery on your own.
DO NOT open the unit. It will no longer be waterproof!
If your unit is out of warranty, you can find replacement batteries on 3rd party’s websites and in specialty electronics retailers. That said, we DO NOT recommend replacing parts on your own, for risk of water, dirt and general electronics damage.
Unit not recognized by the Cardo community or can't update SW while unit is recognized.
1. Stop all running firewalls and anti-virus programs.
2. Start Google Chrome.
3. Login to http://community1.cardosystems.com/signup#
4. Plug in your Cardo device, ensuring your unit is turned off. LED should light in red.
5. Run Cardo Updater (install if not installed yet).
6. As soon as your unit has been recognized, Click on the SW update button.
If at any time during the firmware upgrade, the Cardo updater stops, this would result in a code #D02 error.
Should that happen, proceed with the following
1. Disconnect the unit from the computer
2. Wait 5 seconds and reconnect it
3. Click ok on the error message – this will restart the process
In case you see the #D02 error again, proceed with the following:
• In your computer's task list, shut down the Cardo Updater
• Restart Google Chrome
• Repeat the process
At this point, if you still can’t upgrade the FW, please try using a different USB cable or a different Computer.
Can it be charged while riding?
Yes. Cardo communication systems can be charged while riding. Simply plug it into the bike's 12V charger or a battery pack. Switch it back on and keep on riding
Can I use this product in the rain?
Sure. All cardo units are IP67 waterproof.
This means you can ride in the rain, and enjoy top communication.
Do I have to have a phone for it to work?
Your intercom and radio features are completely phone independent. You wouldn’t need any phone to operate them. You would need a phone (or some other Bluetooth media player) to stream music and, of course, to make and receive calls.
The Cardo Connect App unlocks the full potential of your Cardo units and even lets you configure it on the go! In addition, the App offers you intuitive remote controlled operation from the screen of your smartphone.
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