Cardo Systems PACKTALK series – the perfect solution for ViuTV’s ‘Free Riders’

Producing entertaining shows for its audience of over four million viewers in Hong Kong alone, ViuTV certainly had a challenge on its hand when filming the latest series of Free Riders, however by using PACKTALK Bold units from Cardo Systems, the production team’s job was made easier..

After filming two episodes of the series using a smartphone group App to communicate, the Free Riders production team decided that another solution was needed. Working together with CLS Garage, Cardo System’s distributor in Hong Kong, and the Cardo Systems team, they were kitted out with PACKTALK BOLD devices for riders and also PACKTALK Headphones for those in need of a helmetless solution such as the production team and camera operators, meaning they could finish filming the remaining 13 episodes without traditional communication restrictions.

Research Writer, Tammy Cheung, comments: “Having never used an intercom before, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but to be able to maintain stable communication with riders during rehearsal and at different shooting venues, it made all the difference. The battery life exceeded our expectations – normally we would need to charge at lunchtime – but with the PACKTALK’s, we didn’t need to worry as they lasted the 13 hours they claimed to.”

Cardo’s proven Dynamic Mesh Communication (DMC) connectivity offered the ViuTV team complete freedom and flexibility so once the units were all grouped together, they could move in and out of the range without needing to manually reconnect, as it just happens automatically.

Gavin Leung, Producer of Free Riders, adds: “The connection was great – even when we were in crew cars and going through tunnels. It strengthened the communication with the host of the show during the riding segments which helped reduce the amount of re-shooting that we needed to do, as we could give live feedback. This also had a knock-on effect when it came to editing the footage as it meant we had fewer takes to go through. ”

The high-performing functionality of the units has already given the team ideas for how they can incorporate additional elements in the next series.

He continues: “The quality of the audio is outstanding – especially the noise filtering. We could hardly hear any wind noise when talking to riders. It was so good that it could be used as the voiceover resource for the programme next time.”

An additional benefit of the effortless communication between the team members was the ability to direct presenters and guests easily, even while riding.

Hong Kam, a Guest on Free Riders, states: “I am not a professional actor so the opportunity to have real-time direction was great. There was no delay to their instructions and I relied heavily on them to instruct me as per the product requirements. The co-ordination between the crew, host and guest was excellent and meant that we could shoot a few takes before having to return back to the crew car – so it increased our efficiency too.”

Not only did it mean that the efficiency of the overall team and filming was increased, but using the PACKTALK devices, meant that even the guests could multitask…

Hong admits: “It was handy that I could take phone calls too during the shooting if I needed!”

Check out the Free Riders trailer here: https://youtu.be/qL-5XElHTcY and visit the website here: https://viu.tv/encore/free-riders

Discover the full Cardo Systems range on the website – www.cardosystems.com

Photography: ViuTV, CLS Garage, Hong Kam

About Cardo Systems

Cardo Systems is a leading developer and supplier of wireless communication and entertainment systems for Powersports and Outdoor enthusiasts. Originally focused on motorcycle Bluetooth devices – a market it invented in 2004 – Cardo has been pioneering the vast majority of innovations for groups in motion. These innovations include; The world’s first Mesh-based intercom, the first premium sound, and the first natural Voice operation, to name but a few. Cardo’s mission is to empower riders, adventure seekers, and professionals with cutting-edge communication, safety, and sound. The company’s products are available in over 100 countries through an expanding network of dealers and directly online.
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