U-CLEAR HBC200 Force Bluetooth Communicator - Single Pack
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UCLEAR HBC200 Force Bluetooth Communicator
New for 2012 and featuring Boomless ABF Technology, UCLEAR HBC200 Force introduces Super Group Intercom and Multi-Hop technology, specifically designed for group communications with full duplex intercom. Multi-hop technology, used in military tactical communications provides superior sound quality and connection stability over Bluetooth intercom systems that suffer from interference and are "line of sight" dependent. By incorporating Multi-hop technology, each Uclear HBC200 control unit works as a repeater or relay station, enabling the network to grow as more control units/riders are added to the group. Depending on riding conditions, the intercom range between two riders is up to 700 meters. Adding a third unit/rider increases the intercom range up to an additional 700 meters. Add a fourth rider and the entire group can communicate up to 2100 meters (1.3 miles) in full duplex intercom mode.
Features:
- Music, Calls, GPS (Bluetooth devices)
- Super Group Intercom (Full Duplex 4 riders)
- Multi-Hop Communication Extender (up to 700 meters between units or 2100 meters (1.3 miles) between four units.)
- Voice command for hands-free call pickup
- Hi-Fi stereo audio (AVRCP, A2DP)
- Boomless microphone (Industry first)
- Patented ABF / DSP technology isolates your voice and eliminates all background noise
- Firmware upgrades available
- Auto loudness adjustments
- GPS device compatible (Bluetooth HS/HFP profile required)
- Easy installation on any helmet including full face or 3/4 helmets
- One year manufactures warranty
U-CLEAR HBC200 Force Bluetooth Communicator - Single Pack
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Overall it was a pretty easy install. Getting the pairing between the GPS, Phone, and Stereo Dongle from the GPS was a challenge.
My riding partner recommended the Uclear as it is military level technology. The sound quality is a little muffled coming from my headset to phone calls and in some cases there was no audio being picked up from my microphones. Could be operator error as I'm still getting used to the system.
April 15, 2013
Good item
The sound quality is perfect despite below reviews. Installation and pairing was easy.
April 14, 2013
caveat emptor
Purchased and received from Revzilla. Installed and tried out. Unfortunately, my voice quality was similar to how the adults sound in Charlie Brown movies. Unlike the reviewer just before me, unfortunately, I was not allowed to exchange the HBC200 as the product is now "used."
Contacted tech support at Uclear. They have responded that the product is defective. I need to ship the one I received back to Uclear and they will send a new unit to me. I hope the new unit works!
A bit frustrated, to say the least...
The receiving audio quality is quite good. Loud enough for my HJC CL-SP helmet (full face). Music sounds good - remember that these speakers are not earbuds, thus, they do not have the quality sound that earbuds give. This is my fourth communication system, but the first from Uclear. The speaker quality easily surpasses what I was used to. I can still hear the music through my foam ear plugs at 70 mph. Obviously can't hear fine details like on my Bose noise reduction over-the-ear headphones, but that is not the design purpose of the Uclear speakers or any in-helmet speaker. Going in with the expectations of what hemet speakers are capable of, the Uclear speakers excel. I rated the sound quality as poor only because I can't be understood by any one that I am calling if I'm going above 30 mph. I am glad to revise the review once the new unit has been received and call quality validated. As far as the receiving call quality goes, it was also quite good. I could hear the my wife just fine, even at elevated speeds (though all she said was "What?" "I can't understand you"). I called my voicemail so that I could hear the call quality, and it is quite poor (though to be noted, Uclear has stated the unit is defective and they are going to replace). One last note on ear buds - you may want to check with your state to make sure ear buds are legal in your area. There are areas where wearing two ear buds is not legal.
The speakers fit quite well in the speaker pockets of my HJC helmet.
Pairing to my iPhone 4S was easy. Stone simple.
The buttons on the unit take a little getting used to, but the on/off button (also the answer button) is larger than what it appears, and if I moved the HBC200 closer to the front of my helmet (almost at the 10 o'clock position), I was able to get to the buttons a lot easier than when it was at the 8 o'clock position. I would like to add a little stick on knob, which would help my gloved hand find the on/off button even easier.
Attaching and removing the device from the mount was also acceptable. No real issues. I did not experience what the previous reviewer had, where when he activated the voice dial, the device came off the mount.
Overall, if the call quality was similar to other in-helmet bluetooth devices, this device would be perfect, because the speakers are of higher quality, and the no boom microphone helps to keep my helmet feeling natural.
Ride: YZF600R
April 2, 2013
Tried to kill me
So imagine this, you are cruising down the freeway at 70 mph, a good jam comes on and you go to turn up the volume. As you press the volume button, the unit slides up an off of it's perch. Now you are one handed riding on the freeway at 70mph with a $250 unit in your other hand that you can't get to go back on it's mount, all the time while wearing gloves. The unit has decent sound quality. It was very easy to set up, very easy to pair with my phone, but the fact that it is not held securely enough to the mount to even sustain a button push is not good. Returned it
March 18, 2013
Uclear is the best Bluetooth out there.
Uclear Bluetooth works wonderfully in intercom mode, the sound quality from Bluetooth to phone and Bluetooth to Bluetooth are the best I've ever heard. By far the best Bluetooth available.
December 28, 2012
Good features - but not for all Helmets
I purchased the UClear HBC200 from Revzilla about four months ago and have put 1600 miles on the system. I'm riding a Shoei Neotec Helmet, which has round speaker cut-outs built into the helmet. Installation was simple and everything fit behind the cheek pieces of the helmet with ease. However, there is somewhat of a snag with fitting the Speaker/Mic into the recessed Shoei pockets. The pockets are too small of an opening, and the UClear speakers have the Mic as part of the speaker, which will not fit inside the pockets without cutting out a space for it. You have round pocket opening, but the UClear piece is more horseshoe shaped. At first I thought the double sided tape and velcro would work to keep the speakers in place, but after 3-1/2 months the speakers (both of them) are falling out all the time. This is a real pain in the behind now!
The quality of sound in the speakers is good for listening to music and telephone calls, but don't expect good sound quality for phone conversations above 50mph. While you might hear them fairly well - they cannot hear you very well and your voice is muffled and muted to them. It is very hard for them to hear you until such time as you stop or reduce your speed down lower than 45 to 50 mph.
I want to like the UClear system, but can honestly say it is best utilized around town where speeds rarely go over 45mph. Also, if your cheek pads cover the mic boom in the ear pockets you will not get good voice communication on your end to the other caller. Just won't! All in all.... I can't give this my blessing and you should look elsewhere. The potential is there, but the application for all helmets is not.
December 10, 2012
Easy, clean, effective
I wanted to be able to answer phone without undressing. The UClear allows me to talk on the phone while riding. I am deaf in one ear and don't hear well out the other. I ride with ear plugs to protect whats left of my hearing. I do have to turn up the volume while riding with ear plugs. That said the folks on the other end say they can hear me clearly. Its nice to be able to catch calls without having to pull my helmet off, much less stopping.
I have listened to the MP3 player a little and works fine.
Instillation was easy I have a Arai RXQ, with pockets for speakers already there. Volume control is good with gloves on. There are a bunch of functions with various buttons. Best to do while stopped. Too much to tinker with while riding.
All in all I am very pleased with this unit. I was worried that the clarity of voice conversation would be impaired- not the case. This unit works well for conversing while riding.
October 26, 2012
Good idea - falls short
I bought the U-Clear HBC200 primarily for use with my Garmin GPS as I needed a way to hear the voice commands. Being able to use the unit for phone calls and listening to music were strictly secondary considerations.
In the video review done by Revzilla, the previous model is said to do an "adequate" job. I would add "barely" to that. The main problem I have is insufficient volume. I wear ear plugs when I ride, and the volume from the U-Clear is simply inadequate at any speed above 45mph on my BMW R1200GS. If you ride a bike with better wind protection, you may have better luck.
Installation was fairly simple in my Schuberth C-3. I referenced some Schuberth YouTube videos in order to learn how to remove the neck roll and helmet liner. That was the main challenge for me; if you are familiar on removing components of your helmet, installation is fairly quick and painless. Finding the sweet spot as far as speaker location is a matter of trial and error - I would recommend use two-sided tape initially until you find the best location.
The microphones appear to do an excellent job of noise cancellation. I have been told that, while my voice sounds a bit muffled, there is NO background noise. I started one conversation while off the bike, explaining that I wanted to test the system. While chatting, I started the bike and began riding. After a few minutes exiting a park and finally getting up to speed, I was asked, "So when are you going to get going?"
As far as placing/answering calls, I have little experience. I have placed just a few calls, dialing through the GPS. I haven't been able to get the voice command calling to work (I use an iPhone - don't know if that's a factor), but I haven't tried that hard either, as it's not a priority for me.
Pairing the U-Clear to both my iPhone and the GPS has been quick and easy. No problems with "un-pairing."
Music quality is okay. Since I'm not in the habit of listening while riding, another reviewer's comments would be of more value than mine.
Buttons are rather vague feeling when wearing gloves. This apparently was an issue with the previous model. In my opinion, it was not adequately addressed with this model. Single presses are okay, but when attempting to press two buttons at once, while wearing gloves, I have had very limited success.
All in all, the system is better than nothing. In order to be satisfied, I would need more volume, so as to be useable at high speeds wearing ear plugs.
October 20, 2012
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Will the speakers fit an Arai Signet Q MD?
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Gender: male
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I have the Arai Signet Q MD and would like to know if the speakers will fit. Thanks
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If you intend to use the microphone feature in addition to just the speakers, we do not recommend the U-CLEAR for an Arai Signet-Q. On the Signet-Q, communicator speakers fit best when mounted directly to the cheekpad beneath the cheekpad cover, and since the U-CLEAR's microphones are integrated into the speakers, the cheekpad covers may reduce the sensitivity of the microphones. If you intend to use the U-CLEAR solely as a listening device, the speakers will work just fine in the Signet-Q.1 month, 4 weeks ago
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can you access siri on an Iphone 5 with the uclear?
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I'd like to know if I'd be able to send voice text and ask siri for directions without messing with the phone itself
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Gender: male
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Yes, you can access Siri, provided you have the latest updates for your iPhone. The only quirk is that there is a few second delay between pressing the button on the U-Clear headset and actually initiating the voice command on your iPhone. Sometimes you end up not hearing the "beepeep" that Siri gives you when she is ready for a command.3 months, 2 weeks ago
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compatible with Cardo Scala?
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does it work with Cardo Scala Q2 or other models?
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No, the U-CLEAR HBC200 Force Bluetooth Communicator is not compatible with any other bluetooth intercom system (not even the HBC100). However, it is possible to pair the HBC200 to bluetooth cell phone and then call someone who has a different brand bluetooth headset paired to their cell phone.3 months, 3 weeks ago
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Does the uclear 200 work well on an open faced helment? If not can you suggested something that would.
Rider Type: Road Warrior
Age: 45-54
Gender: male
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While the U-CLEAR HBC200 Force Bluetooth Communicator is ideal for 3/4 helmets, it is not recommended for half helmets. For half helmets we would suggest either the Sena SPH10H Bluetooth Intercom For Half Helmets or the Cardo Scala Rider Half Helmet Audio Kit.Products related to my answer
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Can you use the 100 with the 200
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No. 200 series models only pair with other 200 series models. There are differences in the technologies used betweend the 100 & 200's, thus making them not compatible.4 months, 3 weeks ago
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Is this compatable with the Blue Tooth system on 2010 and newer BMW bikes....specifically the R1200RT?
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How does the UClear work with the Schuberth C3 helmet
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State: ID
Rider Type: Adventurer
Age: 45-54
Gender: male
Idaho
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Because the C3 helmet is a modular helmet and the unit is boomless
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Rider Type: Adventurer
Age: 45-54
Gender: male
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Because the U-CLEAR HBC200 Force Bluetooth Communicator has not been released yet, we are not able to tell you how well that device will work with the Schuberth C3. Theoretically, there should not be any problem pairing them together.10 months ago
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I installed mine in a C3. I found some Schuberth videos on YouTube that show how to remove the neck roll and liner - they were helpful. The issues I have are with the system itself, not the helmet.6 months ago
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Does the U-Clear HBC200 include vox activated comm whereas the 100 did not?
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The U-CLEAR HBC100 and HBC200 Bluetooth Communicators will both feature a voice command call pickup (say "Pickup" or "Hello") but they will not be any different.11 months ago
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The 200 model is not like your iPhone if u have one and you can NOT link it up with Siri. All you can do is say "answer" when your listening to music to answer the phone. You can link it up with more the 1 person which is a huge plus to the 100 series. Also I like all 3 buttons control your music volume and music shuffle.Age: 25-34
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Have you guys tried this in a Multitec or the new Neotec? if not can you?
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It will likely take a little creativity when it comes to routing the speakers wires around the neckroll and comfort liner but it should work fine on either a Multitec and Neotec. We have installed a SENA SMH-10 on a Multitec and installation with a U-Clear will be very similar.1 year, 1 month ago
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It will work with a Neotec but the speakers are too large to fit into the speaker pockets. Some modifications will need to be made in order for it to fit.7 months ago
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I currently have the HBC100 on my Multitec. Installation was easy, and the modular design does not get in the way because all of the HBC100 components are installed on the static portion of the helmet. The only advice I have is to make sure that the device has enough clearance on the side of the helmet for when the face is flipped up. Also, the wires tuck into the sides with the use of a paper clip, or something to push it in.Age: 25-34
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I own a Bell RS1 and I didn't have any issues with the HBC100 and the neck roll.Age: 25-34
Gender: male
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| Product Style | RevZilla SKU ID | Manufacturer Product # | Availability |
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| U-CLEAR HBC200 Force Bluetooth Communicator - Single Pack | 825548 | NHBC200 FORCE | In Stock: Ships within 24 hours |
