Autocom vs Starcom

[AutocomTom]

Keba

Your reaction to the Autocom website demo is quite usual for most people that have not used Autocom before, after all the audio recordings are so incredibly good that we can understand some people thinking, surely nothing can be that good?

For over 13 years we have said in our marketing; Any bike, Any Speed, Guaranteed, and also, HEARING IS BELIEVING, so be prepared to be amazed. You obviously weren’t ready for this.

Autocom UK Tom

 

[Flying banana]

FWIW, although I don't have the intercom system from Intaride as yet, I do have t he radios. I have the 'Police style' jack plug kit to the head set. For those that may not know, this comprises a DIN type plug which goes into the loom from the headset, into which another lead with a DIN plug on one end and the police style jack plug on the other, goes. The Jack plug then plugs into the lead from the radio. Althoug it sounds complicated, its isn't. The jack plug is big, which makes it easy to push in/pull out with gloves on. It is also very sturdy, unlike DIN type plugs, so there is no risk of bending the pins that you have with teh DIN plug.
Almost for this reason alone i will be going to the Intaride intercom in due course. Also, the guys there have always been friendly and helpful, and the kit I have works well, for a decent price.

 

[Deleted account 220427002]

I have to agree that the din pug and socket method is not ideal i have managed to squash the headset plug twice

There must be a better method of connection that you can easily connect when wearing thick gloves... it seems to be be one of the few flaws in the autocom setup.

The other flaw is that you can't plug your quest straight into the system as far as i'm aware

The headset plug and socket seem cheap and really badly designed for constant usage IMO

They should be using something like an XLR plug and socket which is far better quality.

 

[Dahoum]

Able to talk with my 5 year old when she was pillion, ...... useful for telling her to shut up when she sings whilst I am trying to concentrate at over the ton

Off topic I know but you're a braver man than me.

 

[Dahoum]

There must be a better method of connection that you can easily connect when wearing thick gloves... it seems to be be one of the few flaws in the autocom setup.

Tuned, I haven't found this - the raised section on male and female lines up and they slide in well (fnarr) in my experience

 

[Cookson]

Tuned, I haven't found this - the raised section on male and female lines up and they slide in well (fnarr) in my experience

Likewise with mine, also think they are quite robust.

 

[skipper]

No Bent Pins on my Autocom

In the 13 years I have used Autocom I have never bent a Pin in the din plugs, I also find the raised bits easy to line up. Even with gloves on.

Having observed the Starcom at the NEC I thought the little fiddly helmet sockets looked a bit on the weak side of survival.

I have for the past 13 years completed many tours on the bike in some harsh conditions and have never had a fault on an Autocom unit. One even surviving a bike accident, in which everything else including my watch was written off. Which at the time I am pleased I was connected to the bike by a latch type plug and socket as shown above?

I have just taken delivery of the new Super Pro AVi ready for fitting to a 1200 GSA and shall report back my findings.

 

[skipper]

squashed plug

If you have squashed 2 off these what would have stopped you squashing 2 of another type. And as for the XLR plug and socket , who's want's to be latched on. Also don't think they are very water tight!!!!

I have to agree that the din pug and socket method is not ideal i have managed to squash the headset plug twice

There must be a better method of connection that you can easily connect when wearing thick gloves... it seems to be be one of the few flaws in the autocom setup.

The other flaw is that you can't plug your quest straight into the system as far as i'm aware

The headset plug and socket seem cheap and really badly designed for constant usage IMO

They should be using something like an XLR plug and socket which is far better quality.