Review Motorrad Intercom - Intercom A simple, cheap and good!

Introduction

The motorcycle tour and ride in groups is increasingly incorporating technology. The preference of bikers lately is by intercom. There are several models of intercoms, brands and price accordingly. I broke a couple of models for a test is simple and another more sophisticated. In this column I evaluated the MOTORRAD INTERCOM SYSTEM KOMMUNIKATOR quite popular in Europe because of its simplicity and low cost. The intercoms help the pilot to communicate with the hip and with other bikes eliminating the need to use sign language when traveling in groups or train.

In the test I did with my Mary on the back, use a Yamaha XT 600. One thing I can say: Maria loved the little device. Second, she said: "Look using signs and knocking the helmet whenever something important needs to speak with the pilot is a complication. And not even try to speak, because he listens and sometimes just irritating him and making him the attention. " In the test Mary can talk to me instead of my attention. Since she controlled the volume of music, where she was going to speak, put down the volume of MP3 and so I expected to hear her say something.

Some intercom using Bluetooth technology and others use the communication system via wireless and Bluetooth. Needless to say, the technology is far more wired into account and solves the problem of communicating with the hip and vice versa, but it allows you to communicate with other bikes in a more easy as it is permitted by models that use Bluetooth technology. The model is tested MOTORRAD INTERCOM SYSTEM KOMMUNIKATOR. Simple and easy to use Motorrad Intercom is German made and distributed by Gingernuts. In Brazil it can be purchased at several sites, among them Motorcycles Fortaleza the suggested price of $ 150.00.

Testing

The Motorrad is very small (size: 6 × 6 5x2cm, weight: 80g. It is little bigger than two matchboxes) and can be easily attached to your belt or inside pocket of his jacket. The best option is to put it in a plastic bag to protect it from water in case of rain. After fixing, the waist or in the inside pocket, insert the headset and connect to the device. You can also connect an MP3 for auxiliary audio input / headphone, and so both rider and pillion can go listen to music. The volumes are independent rider and pillion. This allows the volume can be adjusted and even one of them turned off. The entrance to the MP3 does not have independent volume. To adjust, you need to adjust the intensity of sound from the MP3 volume control and then adjust the intensity of each volume for the headset.

Using the phone in place of the MP3

You can use the phone instead of MP3 and connect to other devices via Bluetooth, but just listen, because the headset microphone does not communicate with the phone. In fact this procedure is an arrangement that can work well to meet the cell in the helmet, but do not recommend using this feature, let alone answer the phone riding a bike. The best setup is still using the Motorrad to speak to the hip and back and still be able to hear music.

Use in open helmets

The use of helmets has opened its efficiency impaired because of the wind speed and the use of discharges very open, but walking at a speed of 100 km per hour and with a tail wind, will not have major problems in order to communicate. The best option is to use this intercom with helmets or closed pleadings. To further improve efficiency in the face helmets balaclava recommend using the headset that will keep the best fixed to the face and reduce the effect of wind, noise from the discharge and, even at high speed, will not affect the communication between rider and pillion.

Consumption

Consumption is down and the two 1.5V AAA batteries (not included) last for several days without problems.

Specifications

Output power: 150mW

Frequency: 50 to 20 000hz + / - 3dB Audio Output: 320 um, 150mW.84Db + / - 3dB

Operating temperature: minus 20 Vai degrees Celsius to 50 degrees Celsius

02 entries for 01 headset auxiliary input

Headsets have connectors with 1m long cables and plug Ø3 5mm.

Conclusion

For those who need an intercom and does not have or intend to spend much on acquiring a more sophisticated device solves the Motorrad well for communicating with hip, music and even answering the phone (leave your cell phone with croup). Despite their connections via wire, it's small, lightweight and easy to use. It consumes very little and take due care, will not maintain. The inconvenience is not to allow its use to communicate with other bikes. For those who want to use an intercom to this end there are other models, equipped with Bluetooth capability, I'll try and bring to you. Our thanks to Motorcycles Fortaleza by disposing of an apparatus for testing. The warranty is 90 days and can be exercised with the store.