The Minelab Equinox 800 Metal Detector is the big brother of the Equinox 600. These two new detectors are revolutionizing the world of metal detection. Like the 600, the Equinox 800 offers Multi IQ technology that enables Multi frequency simultaneously. Read more
Minelab EQUINOX 800 Metal Detector
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Minelab EQUINOX 800 Metal Detector with 11" Double-D Smart Coil and Bluetooth Headphones with WM 08 Wireless Module.
The EQUINOX 800 Metal Detector with Multi-IQ technology, redefines all-purpose detecting for beginners to serious enthusiasts. Adaptable for all target types and ground conditions makes the 800 a true turn and go metal detector.
With the added functionality of Gold Mode, High Frequency 20/40 kHz., Wireless audio accessories and Advanced settings, the EQUINOX 800 offers extra versatility.
The EQUINOX 800 Gold mode is designed to enhance performance on small gold nuggets in mineralized ground. It does so primarily by using different audio processing so that targets respond both in volume and pitch. The Gold Mode will be of interest to gold prospectors, but has less application for other uses. More to the point, Multi-IQ is so good in both Park 2 and Field 2, that these profiles are as good if not better, at finding gold nuggets, than many dedicated single-frequency gold detectors! People who regularly detect for gold nuggets will likely want the EQUINOX 800.
The EQUINOX 800 adds the ability to shift non-ferrous tones and volumes, which can be helpful for those who hunt strictly by ear. These options can also be an aid to those with extreme hearing loss in a particular audio range.
The other big difference between the EQUINOX 600 and the EQUINOX 800 is the “Advanced Settings” that allow for a finer degree of tuning on various options. The EQUINOX 800 has eight levels for finer tuning in the densest "carpet of nails" scenarios. The low settings offer more solid hits on very deep targets, but poor separation of closely adjacent targets. The high settings have great separation, but the clipped audio responses required in dense trash make it harder to hear very deep targets.
The EQUINOX 800 has a User Profile button that allows the operator to jump straight to an alternative Detect Mode. For example, to get from Park 1 to Beach 1 it only takes four pushes of the Detect Mode button to cycle through. You can also program an extra User Profile to get there in one button push. The EQUINOX 800 also has Low, Medium, High, or Off back-lit settings for the heavy users who want to conserve energy consumption.
The EQUINOX series both 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.
The hard-core detectorists who want the extra features on the 800 will appreciate the extra perks and settings the machines have to offer.
Product highlights
The EQUINOX 800 Metal Detector with Multi-IQ technology, redefines all-purpose detecting for beginners to serious enthusiasts. Adaptable for all target types and ground conditions makes the 800 a true turn and go metal detector.
Search frequency | 5kHz, 10kHz, 15kHz, 20kHz, 40kHz en Multi |
Technic | Multi-IQ and 5FX8 |
Metal detector type | |
Service | Pushbuttons |
Number of search modes | 2x Park, 2 x Field, 2 x Beach and 2 x Gold |
Search Coil | 28cm / 11 "double-D search coil |
Weight Metal Detector | 1340 grams |
Adjustable length | approx. 106cm - 129cm, adjustable |
Control panel waterproof | Completely waterproof, up to 3 m under water |
Headphone jack | Yes, 3mm jack connector, and it is also a waterproof connector for Minelab's waterproof headphones. |
Target audience | Advanced, gold prospecting and searching in the water |
Battery / Batteries | Li-Ion battery, located in the handle |
Battery Life | 10 to 12 hours |
Battery indicator readable | Yes, in 3 stages |
Depth range readable | Yes, in 5 stages |
Soil mineralization readable on the display | No |
Ground Balance | Yes, manual, automatic and tracking |
Sensitivity | Yes, 1 to 25 |
Pinpoint function | Yes |
Discrimination against unwanted objects | Yes |
Notch | Yes |
Object identification in audio tones (metal type recognition) | Yes, 1, 2, 5, or 50 tones |
Object identification readable on display (metal type recognition) | No |
Numerical Object identification (highly accurate) (metal type recognition) | Yes, from -9 to 40 (-9 to 0 is iron, and 1 to 40 is non-ferrous.) |
Volume control | Yes, 0 to 25 |
Display Lighting | Yes, to 3 different brightnesses |
LED search coil lighting | No |
GPS/Bluetooth /Other | No |
Vibration as a metal detection signal | No |
Frequency changer | Automatic interference suppression |
Control software in different languages | Everything with symbols (universal) |
Depth range small objects (1 euro) | 40 cm |
Maximum depth range for large objects | 150 cm |
Suitable for use on the waterfront | Yes |
Suitable for Wading (completely underwater) | Yes |
Suitable for Diving | Yes, up to 3 meters |
Suitable for mineralized soils | Yes |
Geschikt voor natte zoute bodems (aan zee) | Yes |
Suitable for gold nugget detection (Africa, Australia) | Yes |
Other additional functions |