StarCom1 Faq's

Q  What cable should I use for the Garmin Zumo 550?

The CAB-55 is fine running into the phone socket, but only allows mono sound from the MP3 player. 

An alternative is the MIC-02, which plugs between the StarCom1 phone socket and the Zumo Mic socket,

 and the MUS-04, which runs between the Zumo Audio Out and  StarCom1 Audio In.  This provides stereo from the MP3.

Q  What cable should I use for the Garmin Zumo 660?

The CAB-66 is fine running into the phone socket, but only allows mono sound from the MP3 player. 

An alternative is the MIC-02, which plugs between the StarCom1 phone socket and the Zumo Mic socket,

 and the MUS-04, which runs between the Zumo Audio Out and  StarCom1 Audio In.  This provides stereo from the MP3.

Q  What about Wind Noise?

Wind noise should not be an issue, so if there is wind noise... check the following:

1) Mic sensitivity should be set to 80% clockwise.

2) Volume should be set to about 25%.

3) Speakers should be directly in line with the ear canal.

4) Microphone should be central to the mouth, pushing onto the lips. (No Air Gap) 

5) If using a Boom Microphone, silver line should face the mouth. (as this is mic input)

 *We also find that the outer foam is not necessary if the mic is correctly positioned and facing the correct direction.*

**Putting an extra foam on effectively reduces wind input, but pushes the mic further away from the lips.**

The MUS-04 + MIC-02 are 2 cables used as an alternative to the CAB-55 for the Zumo 550, giving true stereo sound for music; however, the disadvantage is that the VOX on the StarCom1 unit must be turned off, as mic can not mute music.

The MUS-04 + MIC-02 are 2 cables used as an alternative to the CAB-66 for the Zumo 660, giving true stereo sound for music; however, the disadvantage is that the VOX on the StarCom1 unit must be turned off, as mic can not mute music.

The  MUS-04 is plugged into AUX on the StarCom1 unit.  Zumo has an inbuilt VOX that can be used to mute music instead.

The BTM-01 is a Bluetooth Module that will pair up with any of your Bluetooth capable devices, not just your cell phone, but also GPS's and music players.

Q  Do they make an adapter to use my StarCom1 headset on my Harley Davidson?

A  Unfortunately, no... We do not have adaptors between Goldwing/Harley and StarCom1 headsets.  This is because the mics on our StarCom1 headsets are electric and the Goldwing/Harley headsets are dynamic, so they are not compatible.

However, we now have a special Goldwing headset called the PP-004G /PP-006G, which is the Goldwing version of the StarCom1 PP-04/06.  This mic can be used with any plug phone speakers also.

A Great Review on StarCom1

http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-intercoms/starcom/

Subject: Starcom1 Digital scenario and typical questions:

Q. I have an ST1300 and am interested in purchasing the Starcom1 product.  I am assuming that the Starcom1 Digital is the top of the line. Here's what I need it to do.  I have a full face helmet and my rider (pillion) has a 3/4 with shield.  I need the following functionality:

1. Listen to music through my IPod.
2. XM Satellite radio (haven't purchased this part yet). Can this be shared with passenger?
3. My wife wants listen to her IPod independent from mine.
4. Rider to passenger intercom.
5. Rider to rider communications via a CB radio.

Will the StarCom1 Digital do both Rider to Rider and Rider to Passenger with just one kit?
Which kit do I buy?
Where do most folks mount this unit on the ST?
Can I get one set of head phones for full face, SH-004, and one set of SH-006 for my rider's helmet?
Also, what is the digital remote, REM-01, used for?

Answer:

Not a problem! The StarCom1 really is about the best unit available!

No matter what helmets you have, we can usually fit a nice headset to it.  If you or your rider wears ear buds or ear protection, we offer headsets that have speakers and a place to plug in ear buds.

1.   You can both listen to your own iPods, or just listen to yours alone.  This also works the same as XM radio... she can listen to it with you.

3.   Rider to passenger intercom works great!

4.   You can easily mount the StarCom1 in the tail or even in a tank bag, as it is small.

5.   CB also works great, but we have had many issues with other manufacturer CB radios. We only recommend the Midland 75-822, as our cable CAB-21 was designed for this radio.  This will allow bike to bike communications.  We also have a number of new radio kits available for bike to bike communication.

6.   If you order the Digital Kit U, then you can order any headsets you need, even different types.  The cost should be the same.

       The Kit "A" contains one helmet set and the Kit "B" contains 2.  The Kit "U" does not come with helmet sets, but can be purchased separately.

7.  The REM-01 is used so that you can control all functions of the StarCom1 remotely, just in case you put it under a seat and you would hate to have to pull a seat each time an adjustment is made... But if you are planning to put it in a tank bag, then you really won’t need the REM-01.

       "The StarCom1 system is, by far, the best communication system available, giving quality technology at competitive prices.  There are cheaper systems out there, but will they give you all the capabilities StarCom1 can?  You'll also find more expensive systems you can spend your money on, but why?  This system gives you the options of not only rider to pillion communication, but also bike to bike, phone, GPS, radar, MP3/iPod... and they never stop the technology from going forward and providing what our customers are looking for."

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StarCom1 headsets Note: The StarCom helmet headsets are designed and built in the UK to a very high specification, these are not available from any other source. Standard kits consists of two low profile speakers and an anti-vibration noise cancelling directional microphone. StarCom1 helmet kits
Full Face Helmets Flip Front Helmets Open Face Helmets Sortie or No Helmets SH-004  Standard full face helmet kit with bud microphone and stereo slim helmet speakers. SH-004 or SH-006   SH-006  Standard Open face helmet kit with boom microphone and stereo slim helmet speakers. SG-045  Neck or Throat microphone with included in ear ear buds or or or or  PP-04   Full face helmet kit with bud microphone and connector to accept in ear stereo speakers, Customer supplied custom earplug speakers or StarCom1 PP-10 plug phones PP-04 or PP-06  PP-06   Open face helmet kit with boom microphone and connector to accept in ear stereo speakers, Customer supplied custom earplug speakers or StarCom1 PP-10 plug phones PRO-002  Stereo ear fit kit with boom microphone, left and right ear plug speaker units. or or or    PP-24   Full face helmet kit with bud microphone, stereo slim helmet speakers, and connector to accept in ear stereo speakers, Customer supplied custom earplug speakers  or StarCom1 PP-10 plug phones PP-24 or PP-26  PP-26  Open face helmet kit with boom microphone, stereo slim helmet speakers, and connector to accept in ear stereo speakers, Customer supplied custom earplug speakers or StarCom1 PP-10 plug phones SH-005  Helmet made for most shorty headsets.
The Speakers are designed for easy fitting into a helmet, they are mounted within a slim line plastic baffle and then in a comfort fit padded mounting disks with a Velcro stick pad. The speakers have a high specification audio response providing both excellent music quality sound and crystal clear speech. The microphones are the most important part of a helmet system, the StarCom1 microphones are virtually immune to background noise, wind noise and mechanical vibration.
Ear PlugPhones   PP-10 Ear plug speakers designed for ear protection, quick fit and comfort.	Harley  headsets	Goldwing headset	Zumo Headset By StarCom1
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