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Facts:
The SCALA RIDER Q2 Multiset is the latest and greatest among the SCALA RIDER line of Bluetooth helmet mounted headsets. The SCALA RIDER Q2 Multiset by Cardo is a technological gem that allows bikers to receive GPS voice instructions, communicate with the passenger on the back seat, to conduct calls on their mobile phone and listen to the embedded FM radio. Last but not least, the Scala Rider Q2 Multiset offers biker-to-biker communication.

Multi twin pack contains two helmet headsets.

Designed and Engineered for Heavy-Duty Performance giving Bike-to-Bike intercom communications among up to three bikers within a range of up to 500 m / 1,640 ft. in open areas.

Rider-to-Passenger communications: Passenger may also conduct mobile phone calls or listen to the FM radio independently.

Connect to a Mobile phone or GPS

Features:

General:
Talk time: up to 8 hours.
Standby time: 10 days.
Weight: 1.18 oz (33.5 gr).
Battery type: rechargeable Li-Po.
Charging time: 3 hours.
Rugged Design: Rain and snow resistant.
Certificates: FCC, IC,CE, Bluetooth.
Bluetooth® version: 2.0, class 1.
Bluetooth Profiles: Headset, Handsfree.
Chip manufacturer: Cambridge Silicone Radio (CSR).

Intercom Features
Bike-to-Bike intercom communication up to.
1,640 ft. / 500m range (full duplex) in wide open terrain.
Rider-to-Passenger communications up to.
33 ft. / 10m range with all SCALA RIDER® models (full compatibility but not all features supported).

Audio Features
Noise cancellation Microphone.
AGC technology: Automatic Volume Control according to speed and ambient noise.
VOX technology: Accept or Reject calls by voice commands.
Speaker Booster.

Functional Features
Fits all full-faced and 3/4 Helmets.
Quick-release mechanism for headset.
Two ultra-slim speakers – 4.7 mm / 0.18 in..
Four large control buttons.

Hands-Free Profiles
Voice dial.
Last-number redial.
Call reject.

FM Radio Features
87.5 MHz to 108 MHz receiver.
6 Station memory with Search and Store functions.
Automatic radio muting for incoming calls.
Radio On time: typical on avg. 8-10 hours.

MP3 connectivity
MP3 player connectivity via provided cable.

GPS
GPS ready for voice instructions (override phone calls).

Charger
110/240V 50/60Hz Universal Travel Charger.

Installation:


The package comes with everything you need to set up 2 helmets.



Installing the mike boom is just a matter of figuring out a good spot for the boom and inserting the base & tighten the two allen screws with your supplied allen wrench.
Position your left and right speakers where you want them and hide the wires.



Cardo system is installed and ready for the base units.
Also shown are the cables to connect your mp-3 palyer or i-pod.



Make sure you charge the batteries before every use with the supplied battery chargers.
Next install your base units and you are ready to chat.

My Impressions:

Pros:
Scala-rider Q2 comes with everything you need to set up 2 helmets for rider use.

Quality components.

Easy helmet installation.

Cons:
Set up for rider use is trying.

Bottom Line:
We have had this dilemma when riding about communication between other riders in the group. We have several ways to communicate, like the Scala-rider Q2, walkie talkies, and hand signals, or just stop and chat.

Each method has it's advantages. But also each method has their drawbacks too. We decided to go with the Scala-rider Q2 because of my good luck with the system I had on my BMW K1200LTE road bike. With the system on my BMW it was just a matter of turning on the bike and using it by voice activation or with the push to talk.

With the Scala-rider Q2 system you need to initially set up your head sets to be able to receive signals from each set. This is a bit trying to do but if you follow the directions you can get this done in no time at all. Just remember that this system does more then just give you the ability to communicate with your riding partner.

You can talk back and forth with your riding partner by using the voice activation through your boom mike, or by activating the intercom control button.

If you would like to listen to tunes, you have a couple of options for this. The unit has a built in fm radio which you can tune into a variety of available area stations. You can also program in six stations of your own choice. If you chose to use your mp-3 player with this set up, it is just a matter of hooking it up with the supplied cord.

You also have the options of attaching your phone or gps to this unit too.

We are choosing to use this Scala-rider Q2  set up for rider communications and a vehicle for attaching our mp-3 players. This is proving to be a very capable platform for these functions so far.

So far it has been a bit of a challenge to activate the buttons with our winter gloves on, but the voice activation works great. Why would this bother anyone you say, well if you want to adjust your volume for you radio or headsets, you need to be able to feel the control buttons. This requires removal of your glove to do this, and when it's cold out I will just deal with the preset volume.

Ride review pending. We will be adding more to this review as we do more field testing with the Scala-rider Q2 unit.

So far would I recommend the Scala-rider Q2 unit for rider communication, yes............ This is a very cost effective way of getting hands free communication between riders, that demand a quality form of rider communication device.It is a bonus to have mutli use capabilities from this unit.