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Because Autocom systems work so much better than other brands, it is easy for people to think its
working great even when it’s not set up and used properly and only giving you perhaps 30% of what
is really has to offer. This is why we recommend that you to test the headset out of the helmet with
some music, so that after installation you can hear if it sounds right and adjust as required. Using music
is the best way of hearing this, even if you do not intend using music in future. If you install and adjust
one helmet first, you can then check the installation against the other headset (out of the helmet) held
properly in place.
The plug-in boom microphone/s supplied in the kit is our most universal boom designed to fit most full
face, flip front and open face helmets, but please note; most open face and enduro/moto-cross style
helmets, including flip-front helmets if you want to ride with it open, will require the
optional open
face conversion kit
(Part 2156) to prevent excessive direct wind blast getting to the microphone. The
headset is not designed to work with
1
⁄
2
helmets (Chip style) which normally require a much longer
boom and perhaps some additional padding to mount the speakers over your ears. Replacement
consumable microphone coverings (Part 2166) and replacement consumable foam speaker covers (Part
2155) are available from your dealer. The optional long boom microphone (Part 2075) is similar to our
standard boom microphone but is 35mm (1
3
⁄
8
”) longer and is ideal for larger open face helmets.
There are far too many different helmet types available to be able to fully describe every possible
installation here, and one must also consider that each year various helmet designs change, so these
instructions are designed as a basic guide only. Please see your local Autocom dealer or visit our website
www.autocom.co.uk for more detailed specific helmet installations. Most authorised Autocom dealers
are experienced with helmet fitting.
Please note; helmets that have straps that go directly over your ears may not lend themselves for a
good headset installation, as the speakers have to sit either on top or behind the straps, which can
make them uncomfortable or out of position which will reduce the sound quality. This is beyond our
control and if our speakers do not fit then nor will any others. It is a good idea to remember this next
time you choose a helmet. You can overcome this problem by using optional in-ear speaker plugs that
can replace the standard over the ear type speakers.
Consider optional Part 2091 which allows
you to use most types of monitor (in-ear speaker plugs) with your system.
Some helmets may not lend themselves to be installed as we have suggested and so may require
alternative methods. Please take plenty of time to carefully consider all these basic principles, together
with the installation diagrams and your own helmet design to see if you can establish any similarities
that may help you with installation. If you are unsure about any of the above then please contact your
supplier or Autocom for help and advice.
DO NOT CUT YOUR HELMET!
Put the helmet on and try to work out exactly where the centre of each
ear hole
is relative to the straps
or any seams etc in the lining, and also while doing this try to find and mark the exact location of the
centre of your lips inside the chin pad with the helmet sat in its natural position.
When you have established these positions within the helmet you are then ready to start the
headset installation/s.
Top Tips (5)
When installing the headset into the helmet place the helmet on a soft towel etc, so as to help stop
it sliding about and/or getting scratched. You may notice that most people’s ear holes are between
25mm (1”) and 32mm (1
1
⁄
2
”) below the top of their ears, and that most people’s top of their ears
are about in-line with their eyebrows. If you look at someone’s face through the helmets visor area,
you can reference their eyebrow position to the helmet and then assist them with working out the
approximate position below this for their ear holes. If they can then also feel and then reference the
approximate horizontal position of their ear holes relative to the straps etc, it will provide a good
starting point for speaker positioning, but always start with the speakers low for maximum comfort
and then slowly lift them up until you obtain the maximum sound quality.
HEADSET INSTALLATION
Example of an open face helmet
Example of a full face helmet
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