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SOUNDSHIELD: Audio for action sports reinvented

Helmet and Headphones combined. HI FI Audio / Built in Mic / Dedicated Interface

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SOUNDSHIELD: Audio for action sports reinvented

SOUNDSHIELD: Audio for action sports reinvented

SOUNDSHIELD: Audio for action sports reinvented

SOUNDSHIELD: Audio for action sports reinvented

SOUNDSHIELD: Audio for action sports reinvented

Helmet and Headphones combined. HI FI Audio / Built in Mic / Dedicated Interface

Helmet and Headphones combined. HI FI Audio / Built in Mic / Dedicated Interface

Helmet and Headphones combined. HI FI Audio / Built in Mic / Dedicated Interface

Helmet and Headphones combined. HI FI Audio / Built in Mic / Dedicated Interface

UNIT 1
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4 Campaigns |
Denver, United States
$50,626 USD 291 backers
101% of $50,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Overview
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  • Audio kits only work while you are wearing your helmet..so they are useless when the helmet comes off.
  • Dealing with a fiddly interface (or no interface at all) to control your music is awful.
  • You can't wear your everyday headphones with your helmet and that`s even worse.

 

Simply dock the headphones into the helmet when you need protection, and click them out when you just want audio. 

 

LOCK

Docking the headphones: Our patented docking system secures the headphones inside the helmet using four anchor points. They’re not going anywhere while you are shredding.

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And when you are done, a quick release tab will detach the headphones.

 

PAIR

One button pairing: Hold down the button and it’s done! No apps, no wires, no hassle.

CONTROL

Specially Designed Interface: This is a big deal since you obviously can’t look at the headphones while using them, and if you’re on the mountain, gloves make buttons a nightmare.

SOUNDSHIELD has you covered - even with your thickest mittens, our single button control and volume dial make music mastery a breeze.

Rotate the dial to change volume, crank it up or take down with ease.

Take calls with a tap of the button, no need to take your phone out. A built in mic will do the rest for you.

One tap of the button pauses your music so you can talk to your friends. Be it the chairlift or just a quiet moment, pausing is quick and easy.

With waterproof headphones rated IPX-4  you can con chest deep in pow without a worry in the world

Detachable headphones mean you don’t leave your music  behind when you take off your helmet.

 

 

 

Shortly after pledging you’ll be prompted to choose the color scheme for your SOUNDSHIELD. We’d love to offer our backers every color scheme we have tried out, sadly the cost for that is too high, so we must start small. These are the options available for now.  We will add new ones as we move forward.

 

 

 

 

 

 

We went ALL IN with sound quality: 40 mm speakers backed up with hand picked electrical components to deliver uncompromised quality. You’ll get crisp highs and deep lows. Wirelessly. For  16 hours straight between charges.

The SOUNDSHIELD Helmet was designed to comply with the 3 major Safety Certifications:  ASTM 2040, EN1077 and EN 1078. That makes it legally usable for snow and action sports in USA, Canada and Europe. We will go through certification once we have the first full scale manufacturing sample. 

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The SOUNDSHIELD Helmet has a built in ventilation system with 2 low profile air inlets and 6 outlets.  Cool air is pushed in as you move forward, keeping your head cool.

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As a fully rider owned and operated startup, we are a combination of people devoted to creating awesome products for awesome lifestyles. We got together as a team 18 months ago to apply our design background to our riding experience and create an unusual blend of innovative products: The SOUNDSHIELD is the first one.

THIS IS US:

 

 Juan Garcia Mansilla - Founder / CEO

Juan is an Industrial Designer and Entrepreneur. When he’s not on the slopes he is designing innovative real-world products for work and crazy concepts for fun. Up here we see him hauling filming equipment up top for the Campaign video shoot. Yep, that is real sweat right there.

 

Javier Bertani - Co-founder / CTO

Javier is an Industrial Designer with more than 15 years of experience in the field of Product Design and an avid Skater as well. He has extensive experience in bringing products to market. There he is, soaking up some California sun.

 

Francisco Abelleira - Director of Operations /  COO

Francisco’s  keen eye for business and passion for building brands has ultimately led him into UNIT 1, where he is responsible for everything that transpires on the business side of things.  He has an International Business degree and an MBA in from IAE + London Business School. He has run a company-wide Product Launch Division at GSK for the past five years. So don’t be fooled for that photo chilling on the beach..this guy means business.

 

 John  Buckley - Online Marketing Specialist

 Marcos Mavric - Team Rider

 Marko Magister - Visual Production

 Sebastian Vereertbrugghen - Visual Production

For over 18 months the team worked hard on SOUNDSHIELD, building an awesome experience from the ground up. Here's what we've been up to this far (and what's ahead):  

We created SOUNDSHIELD from scratch. All we started with was an experience begging to be improved. We ended up redifining it completely. After countless sketches, 3D prints, product iterations and prototypes, SOUNDSHIELD is finally here.

These images depict the ‘behind the scenes’ aspect of this process:


We've come a long way with SOUNDSHIELD. We have the necessary expertise in product design & manufacturing to make it happen.

And that's where you come in:  we need your help to move forward and make the jump to mass production.

We are aware there will be risks and challenges along the way. But we are confident our amazing  team will overcome them to ensure our backers get their SOUNDSHIELD. We will keep you guys updated every step of the way, once you back this project you become a part of this family. This truly means a lot to us. So buckle up, this is happening!

If you pledge now, you’ll get the SOUNDSHIELD combo with all this in it: Helmet, Headphones, Removable goggle clip, 2 sets of inner pads (thick & thin), Ear pads (if you want to shred without headphones), Charging cable, Back up jack, Decals & User Manual.

 

Say you wanted Protection, Music inside a helmet, Bluetooth Connectivity, HI FI Audio and Music for the rest of your day. Well, this is what you’d be looking at.

And you’ll get that and more with SOUNDSHIELD..with an epic Indiegogo Special discount. 
 

Help us achieve this and get a Beanie and Decals, exclusive to Indiegogo.
Choose your shipping costs upon checkout!

Claim this perk and be the first to ride with SOUNDSHIELD! Over 50% off the retail price of 299 usd (that's 170 bucks you save) and FREE SHIPPING! Choose your color scheme & size upon checkout!

Claim this perk to be among the first! Over 40% discount off the retail price of 299 usd (that's 130 bucks off!) and FREE SHIPPING! Choose your color scheme & size upon checkout!

If you didn't get on time for the Early Birds, don't fret! Grab a SOUNDSHIELD Helmet with 110 bucks knocked off the full retail price! Only on Indiegogo. Ships for free to the USA (for a limited quantity). Choose your size, color scheme & shipping cost upon checkout!

Team up with someone and get 2 SOUNDSHIELD Helmets, one for you and one for your SO, bro, sibling, you name it! You'll get your SOUNDSHIELD at 170usd. Be a team player! Choose a color scheme and size for each one. Shipping menu upon checkout! 

 

Get 10 SOUNDSHIELD Helmets  for your shop at the Super Early Bird price! Be the first to offer SOUNDSHIELD. Choose your color scheme and special shipping cost upon checkout! One color scheme per order. Sizes: 3 XS-S / 4 M-L / 3 XL-XXL.

 

 

Please contact support@unit1gear.com with any questions or requests.

 

General

Q: Can I use the helmet without the headphones?

A: Sure you can. You even have a set of ear pads to cover the holes on the side in case you get chilly. Or you can leave them uncovered too, if you want.

 

Q: Are SOUNDSHIELD Headphones On-Ear of Over-Ear?
A: Our headphones are On-Ear but they’re pretty big and will cover your ear entirely.

 

Q: What colors are available?

A: Right now we are starting out with 3 color schemes (Original, Snow Patrol and Boreal). But we will add more  as we move forward! So stay tuned!

 

Q: Can I change my color scheme once I made my order?

A: Once a perk is claimed and the payment done, the order is final. Please take the time to choose your color scheme well!

 

Q: What are the helmet sizes?

A: SOUNDSHIELD comes in 3 sizes: XS-S, M-L, and XL-XXL. But on top of that you’ll have 2 sets of inner pads for the helmet. It includes 5 individual pads you can customize to achieve a perfect fit. Please use our sizing chart to determine your size correctly.

 

Q: How does the customizable fit work?

A: Each SOUNDSHIELD has 5 inner pads. But it comes with an extra set of thicker pads. You can create your own custom fit by mixing pads from both sets. For reference, an M-L Size with thin pads would be closer to a L, but with thick pads, closer to a M.

 

Q: Can I wear a beanie and goggles under the helmet?

A: Totally, just remove the pads so you don’t add unnecessary bulkiness and you’re all set.

 

Q: I am a journalist, who do I contact for more information?

A: Please contact bck@dynamopr.com

 

Safety

Q: Is SOUNDSHIELD safe?

A: Yeah it is. We designed it comply with ASTM 2040, EN1077 and EN 1078. It has a 3 mm thick ABS shell and a 15-35 mm thick EPP Liner..that’s a lot of protection, we got you covered.

Q: How does music affect safety?

A: Action sports and music play well together. There's nothing like the right tune to shred some powder or hit the park. Most helmets today are audio kit compatible, but none of them have an interface that will let you pause or lower the volume as easily and as quickly. This means you'll be more accessible and less isolated. People that ride without helmets because they can't fit their everyday headphones in there, well, now they can. So we are for safety, not against :)  

 

Q: Is SOUNDSHIELD Waterproof?

A: The headphones are designed to be IP-X4 sweat proof. They can take sweat and snow without problem. Just don’t use them under heavy rain..(and don’t take them for a swim)

 

Q: Are the Headphones tough?

A: We built them to last. They can take on your active lifestyle without problem.

 

Q:Does this meet helmet safety in Australia

A: We aim for the 3 major certifications worldwide. We won’t however, have Australian specific certifications.

 

Technical

 

Q: How is the sound quality?

A: Pretty great. The headphones have 40mm drivers backed up with hand picked electrical components  to ensure optimal sound delivery.

 

Shipping

 

Q: I live outside of the US, what are my shipping costs?

A: Once you claim your perk, you will be prompted to choose your country for shipping.

Unless the perk says free shipping, each country will have a shipping cost. Choose yours.



 

 

 

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