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Minelab Equinox 600 Metal Detector Depth Sensor Multi-Frequency VLF

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The metal detector is budget-friendly compared to its Equinox 800 counterpart; hence, you could get yourself a 600 and upgrade with a smaller search-coil and (or) headphones and still save some change. Both EQUINOXs have automatic Noise Cancel but the 800 also offers a Manual override. If you hunt in areas of high electrical interference (EMI), or around lots of other detectors, this might be helpful in finding the quietest setting with the least interference. Automatic is great and most people will never use Manual.

So, if you want the great performance from your detector but looking at a slightly lower price point the EQUINOX 600 will suit perfectly all your needs. The main reason that early BBS and FBS detectors were so slow was down to the processor power of the electronics. As models advance, so did their electronics’ processor speed, the last machine (and best) being the CTX3030, which still remains a current model after more than 8 years. Discrimination is where things get interesting. Minelab have really improved the discrimination experience by expanding the range of identification numbers available. For those who are new to discrimination it’s could be viewed as pixels on a photograph, the Equinox 600 is a 50 megapixel image, whereas the Equinox 700 is a 119 megapixel one! But this doesn’t mean that the detector is gathering a more information, it’s just segregating it into finer pieces so that you can choose more sophisticated discrimination patterns. Overall, you have a finer degree of information, both in the identification numbers used by the detector to describe a target, and for you to omit in your discrimination pattern when searching.The bottom line? The EQUINOX 600 is really all most normal people would likely need and even then it has more features than most detectors. The hard-core detectorists who want the extra features on the 800 generally know who they are. The key thing is that, with rare exceptions mostly involving gold prospecting, both models are equally capable and will both locate the vast majority of targets equally well. The EQUINOX 600 really is a powerhouse at an incredibly low price. The good news is that if you just can’t make up your mind, the EQUINOX 800 really is not all that much more! Adjust an array of essential and advanced detecting functions including Noise Cancel, Ground Balance, Volume Adjust, Threshold Level, Target Tone, Accept / Reject, and Recovery Speed. Recovery speed with the Equinox 600 is excellent so it is very good at not missing desirable targets in high-trash areas.

So why do we need detectors with fast recovery rate? Simply to allow the machine to separate targets close to one another. This can be two solid targets next to each other (e.g. nail and coin) allowing the detector to analyse each target individually. Or to stop a target’s response being blanked-out (swamping out) by ferrous materials in the ground ( Feoxides). The equipment is not super lightweight, so you should expect that it would feel a bit heavy after a period of prolonged usage. The equipment is designed with a five-level depth indicator. It is also quite lengthy; hence, it shouldn’t pose a problem for tall users. If you were a beginner user, though, you may find it quite intimidating to take full advantage of the Equinox 600. However, the manufacturer has designed the detector in such a way that you could learn the ropes easily as you make use of the device. Nevertheless, you are unlikely to employ all its high-tech and advanced user settings for the hobbyist you are. Please b e aware that a high Iron Bias setting may not yield desired results. If you want to hear the non-ferrous targets within the heavy iron it might be better idea to increase the Recovery Speed while keeping a lower Iron Bias setting. It’s once again a battle between an older, established Equinox model which represents outstanding value, and a higher-priced, next-generation model with upgraded features.

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When combined with the 50 segment Target ID system, it's fairly easy to know what you are detecting. Wireless Audio You also have multiple tone options from 1, 2, 5, and 50, and you can adjust ferrous volume and the tone shift between ferrous and non-ferrous items. You can also adjust detection speed with three levels. For example, hit very deep targets with poor performance on closely adjacent targets or achieve that fine target separation on close, adjacent targets but compromise on depth. The device comes in disassembled form, so you would have to set it up, although quite simple to do so. It does not require tools to assemble out of the box. You should fully charge the battery immediately after – it takes about four hours to charge from 0 to 100%. This automatic feature shifts the operating frequency to quell chatter and noise from electromagnetic fields in your hunting terrain. 7. Updatable Software

Park mode is the most versatile for general detecting and in high trash areas such as parks and public places. While we rarely comment on the depth of a machine, the 900 does seem to outperform the other machines in certain soil conditions. The EQUINOX is fully waterproof & submersible to (3m / 10-feet), ideal for detecting at the beach and in rivers, streams, and lakes.Press the gear symbol and keep pressing it until you reach “Recovery Speed” option. (Image Above: Left) All these features make this piece of equipment really worth your attention. As it becomes obvious, the item is equipped with all necessary features for productive and successful search. At the same time, it does not require extreme experience in the hobby, because half of the settings are automatic, and another half are pretty easy to make head or tail of. With these specs, Equinox 600 seems to exceed a lot of products available out there on the market, and yet, it is available for reasonable money (so you don’t need to sell your kidney). The best feature is, of course, its Multi frequency, so we have to discuss it separately. Multi-IQ Technology

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