Minelab EQUINOX 800 Metal Detector: Features, Specifications, and Overview

Product Overview

The Minelab EQUINOX 800 Metal Detector offers enhanced versatility with the addition of Gold Mode, High Frequency capabilities (20/40 Hz), wireless audio accessories, and advanced settings. This detector is designed for serious enthusiasts, providing adaptability for all target types and ground conditions.

A Minelab EQUINOX 800 metal detector, showing the control box with a digital display and the search coil attached to the shaft.

Key Features

Simultaneous Multi-Frequency: True intelligent Simultaneous Multi-Frequency for maximum performance, plus a wide range of single frequencies.
8 Custom Search Profiles: Each Detect Mode features 2 custom Search Profiles, allowing users to save their favorite settings.
Waterproof Design: The EQUINOX 800 is fully submersible, ideal for detecting at the beach, in rivers, streams, and lakes (up to 3 meters / 10 feet).
Fast & Accurate Target ID: Features fast recovery speed with accurate Target ID to help distinguish valuable targets from trash.
Sleek & Lightweight: Rugged and lightweight construction designed for comfortable, long detecting sessions in any environment.
Advanced Settings: Provides granular control over detector audio, allowing users to customize the amount of target information heard.
High-Speed Wireless Audio: Experience ultra-fast wireless audio with the WM 08 module or compatible Bluetooth headphones, including aptX™ Low Latency.

Gold Detecting Mode

Gold Mode operates at high single frequencies (20 kHz or 40 kHz) specifically for detecting gold nuggets in mineralized soils.

User Interface and Functions

Using the EQUINOX 800 user interface, users can:

Change the Detect Mode, Frequency, and Sensitivity on the go.
Create custom notch discrimination patterns to ignore unwanted targets.
Activate All-Metal mode to temporarily disable the current discrimination pattern.
Activate Pinpoint mode to precisely locate a promising target.
Adjust essential and advanced detecting functions, including Noise Cancel, Ground Balance, Volume Adjust, Threshold Level, Target Tone, Accept/Reject, and Recovery Speed.
Customize Advanced Settings to modify how detections are heard by adjusting the number, pitch, and volume of detection signals.
View the status of the battery and wireless audio device connections.

Specifications

Feature	Specification
Detect Modes	Park \| Beach \| Field \| Gold
Custom Search Profiles	8 (2 per Detect Mode)
User Profile Button	Yes
Operating Frequencies (kHz)	Multi, 5, 10, 15, 20, 40
Noise Cancel	Auto \| Manual (-9 to 9)
Ground Balance	Auto \| Manual
Sensitivity	1-25
Target Volume	0-25
Threshold Level	0-25
Threshold Pitch	0-25
Target Identification	50 segment notch discrimination \| Ferrous: -9 to 0 \| Non-ferrous: 1 to 40
Target Tones	1, 2, 5, 50
Tone Break	Ferrous \| Non-ferrous
Tone Pitch	Ferrous \| Non-ferrous
Tone Volume	Ferrous \| Non-ferrous
Depth Indicator	5 levels
Length	1440 mm (56.7″)
Weight	1.34 kg (2.96 lbs)
Standard Coil	11-inch Double-D Smart coil with skidplate (waterproof to 3m/10′)
Audio Output	• In-built loudspeaker • 3.5mm (1/8″) headphones (included) • Bluetooth compatible • WM 08 Wi-Stream compatible
Headphones (included)	Bluetooth and aptX™ Low Latency headphones (non waterproof)
WM 08 (included)	Yes
Display	Monochrome LCD with backlight
LCD Backlight	Low \| Medium \| High \| Off
Battery	In-built rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
Battery Runtime	Approx. 12 hours
Waterproof	Waterproof to 3m/10-feet

Key Technologies & Accessories

Key Technologies: Multi-IQ | 5F×8 | Wi-Stream | Bluetooth | aptX™ Low Latency
Other Accessories: USB Charging cable (1.5A), Multi Language Screen protectors
Software Upgradeable: Yes, via USB connection (Windows and OSX)
Warranty: 3 years (control box and coil)

Product Information

Part#: 3720-0002

UPC: 811493016702

Manual: Minelab Equinox 800 Manual

Getting Started Guide: Minelab Equinox 800 Getting Started Guide

Price: $899.00

SKU: 7282

Categories: Metal Detectors

Tags: Gold Detectors, Gold Prospecting Supplies

Product Short Description

With innovative NEW multi-frequency technology, the EQUINOX Series redefines all-purpose detecting for the serious enthusiast. Equally adaptable for all target types and ground conditions, just set your detecting location and go!

Includes:

Wireless Bluetooth/apt-X Low Latency headphones
WM 08 wireless audio module
USB charging cable with magnetic connector
Multi-language screen protectors
Getting Started Guide in English and Russian

A collection of product images showing the Minelab EQUINOX 800 metal detector, the WM 08 wireless audio module, headphones, a charging cable, and a carrying case.

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