Sena 50C Motorcycle Communication and 4K Camera System

If you want to mount a comm system and an action cam to your motorcycle helmet, you might want to combine the two units to make life easier. The Sena 50C cam/comm fits the bill here. But is it asking for too much from a small device?

- Carl Parker

We spent plenty of time recording content on the earlier Sena 10C Pro, where after a few firmware updates and playing with settings, we were able to get 1080p videos with decent audio. However, the newer Mesh communication-based 50C not only promises clearer communication channels and 4K video but also sound backed by Harman Kardon speakers.

The 50C is bulkier than the previous model, and more modern-looking. It has similar jog-wheel and button controls, so those familiar with previous models won’t have much to relearn. The feature navigation is the same, but the app has been improved. One nice feature is hooking up Bluetooth (as opposed to Mesh) communicators, which can now be done in the app vs. having to use the Sena unit’s audio prompts and blinking light interface.

The 50C uses the Sena Motorcycles app, available for iOS and Android, to change most settings. Here you can manage intercom connections and music playback controls. You can also change most of your device settings in the app, like noise control, phone and intercom VOX commands and sensitivity.

As a communicator, the Mesh system works well. The cam/comm links up quickly to a Sena 50S using the same protocol, with a simple press of the top button near the