Audio modes
High-end metal detectors such as the Minelab Manticore offer a variety of special Audio Modes, giving users the flexibility to customize the detector's audio response to suit the conditions and their preferences. Examples of these can be found here:
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Normal mode:
This mode provides the standard audio response that most prospectors are familiar with from other detectors. The signals change according to the strength and quality of the target under the coil. It is a universal mode suitable for normal conditions where no special sound adjustments are needed.- Advantages: well-balanced response, easily recognizable signals.
- Use: For normal searching in varied terrain.
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Enhanced mode:
In this mode, audio signals are clearly amplified, which can be useful in more challengingIn more challenging conditions, such as areas with high mineral content or where targets are weak and deeply buried. This mode highlights detected objects to make them easier to identify even in harsh environments.- Benefit: Better response for weak or deeply buried targets.
- Uses: Ideal for searching in difficult conditions or detecting deeply buried objects.
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Continuous Pitch Mode:
This mode provides a continuous sound that changes as the target approaches the coil. The closer the target or the stronger the signal, the higher and clearer the tone. This mode allows more experienced searchers to more finely analyze targets and more accurately estimate their location.- Benefit: Allows more detailed discrimination of objects based on depth and size.
- Use: For advanced searchers who want more precise control over signals and better ability to analyze target characteristics.
Each of these modes provides specific benefits and can be selected according to the current conditions or user preferences, increasing the flexibility of the detection process and the efficiency of the search.