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XP DEUS I and DEUS II which is better?

The flood of films about the advantage of DEUS I over DEUS II amused me a hundred times. Customers don’t know what to do… wait or buy?! In addition, there are also software updates, which cause a flood of extreme comments about the version that works and which does not. Complete confusion and chaos.

The first spline is a proven generation of metal detectors, we know all their advantages and disadvantages in everyday use. Model II is a great unknown, it would seem because multi-frequency technology is present in this model for the first time! Not completely. We have a MONO program where we can use DEUS II like its predecessor by selecting only single operating frequencies. We get two in one.

The new god of detectors works really well, and subsequent bugs are gradually corrected. This is not only the case for the French company XP, the competition is struggling with similar problems. Even domestic producers have found out that changing the software can be the key to success or total failure. The question is how much the hardware will allow us – i.e. the tripe of the detector. How good they are to meet the developer challenge.

For me, one thing is certain, DEUS I is by no means a thing of the past, but on the secondary market. The question is when XP will withdraw it from production and become an icon of sales portals like the old Whites models. We’ll see, meanwhile, it’s worth considering buying this detector, unfortunately, the price is an obstacle, over PLN 7,599 gross is an amount unavailable for many in Polish realities, even in the sphere of dreams.

So what does the new technology give and what does it change for the statistical Seeker? It’s simple, the device works more stably, is deeper, and in the case of a salty sea beach and highly mineralized clay, it allows you to reach deeper. For a lot of iron, hardware from France shines. Low and high conductors are signaled similarly confidently and unambiguously, which cannot be said about devices operating at one operating frequency. The above advantages will be useful in certain conditions and not everyone needs it, most users will be satisfied with much cheaper equipment, but there is one thing, but … Ergonomics and weight are unbeatable, the lack of cables also makes life easier, although DEUS II, like its predecessor, requires an experienced operator, or a lot of self-denial in learning the device.

If the assumptions described above are not met, it is worth getting interested in something simpler, because some functions require full understanding and, what is worse, they are permanently interconnected, which complicates the matter even more. Yes, it all takes time and patience, but it will certainly pay off in the future when others will have to give up.

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Nokta Makro The Legend vs XP DEUS II

How hard it is to compare currently produced detectors does not need to convince anyone. Price is no longer the only exponent.

The competition among manufacturers has come full circle, and the data alone will be of little use for a simple reason, which is the device software. To make matters worse, the popular software update can mess up a lot and turn an average detector into a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Unfortunately, it also works the other way around.

Nokta Makro The Legend and XP DEUS II are connected only by multi-frequency technology, all the rest is diametrically different, maybe apart from the quality of workmanship, in which the Turkish manufacturer tries to catch up with the competition and he does it really very well. The wireless Frenchman is a class by itself and no one has beaten the 960-gram weight of the device so far. In heavy terrain, such parameters speak with each subsequent swipe, and the modular design allows you to change the configuration.

There will be those who will complain that you can’t buy traditional batteries and everything has to be charged separately. This has never happened to me – a power outage. Fortunately, the multitude of modules allows you to resign from the discharged RC panel and use headphones in its place … there are some emergency options.

Let’s get down to earth. The Legend is also solidly built and won’t let you down in the field. It’s not XP’s build quality, but the price is half the God of Detectors. a lot? That’s possible. The Legend convinces with its ease of use and very strong integration with the user. After a while we understand everything, and quiet and stable work is a real pleasure. Audio, yes, audio finally exists and is doing well, especially since we can change a lot. It’s not a symphony from DEUSA II, but it’s closer than farther. The clear detector does the job as it should and that speaks to me. Symbiosis and pleasure. DEUS II is a much more difficult device or is it worse? No. It just requires much more time to master and understand the dependencies of the settings. When will it pay off? In very difficult and specific conditions such as a very large amount of iron. In such a place, XP shines and a title that was not given to it by chance. A large number of settings allow you to adjust the equipment to yourself and the environment. This is a big advantage, but also something that requires a lot of constipation and time. As you can see on social media, many have given up and are putting our Detector God up for sale.

So how to choose? Smart, and so serious? For 90% of Nokta Makro The Legend is enough and will make us really happy. On the same littered meadow, I was better with the Turk than with the French, but I know that it was a medium difficult place, and I would take XP to the rubble of the old inn. DEUS II is a great solution when someone needs lightweight equipment due to injuries or hard-to-reach terrain. It is also a tool to work in a large garbage can and in a huge amount of iron, which makes other devices simply ineffective.

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Tarsacci MDT 8000 how to set up?

How to set up the Tarsacci MDT 8000 detector correctly? The device has a clear and simple menu, without any hidden functions, but still requires a lot of time to take advantage of the new technology, which is not used by any other manufacturer.

The first and key choice is the operating frequency of our detector. We choose from 6.4 to 18 kHz. Interestingly, even a low frequency allows us to detect very small objects in size … well, the charm of PI (pulse induction) used in this hybrid. Lower frequency means better performance – depth, but also worse separation of objects in cluttered terrain. It is also better for signaling coin-shaped and volume objects, as opposed to foil or pieces of aluminum.

Another workflow problem. We have three types: all metal, discrimination, and mixed mode. All Metal will be good for virgin spots, where the signal appears from the holidays. We only have one and we have to look at the ID displayed on the screen. DISC is the only right solution for total trash. The signal is short and if it is repetitive you have to dig. The mixed mode gives us additional information about the size and depth of the object. Places clean or moderately littered.

Before we start, we look for a clean place and calibrate to the ground, if we still have a signal from the ground, we increase the value by 50, this should mute the device. Next, we hear the response of the ground. We can try to use the SALT function – salinity level. We pump the probe traditionally above the soil and adjust the value to mute the response. The starting point is 29. Finally, we are left with THRESHOLD – TRH. You have to be careful here. Too high a value and we lose ranges and we will not hear small objects. We always set the limit. If the ID shows low values when sweeping the probe, we need to compensate with this function.

Iron breaking through the scale and falling into color can be handled by using a DISC value of -29 or +26. Finally, there is the sensitivity adjustment. It’s not worth exaggerating. MDT 8000 already at a value of 4 is deeper than most known detectors. We eliminate all instabilities and interferences by reducing the sensitivity or changing the frequency.

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XP DEUS II program GENERAL

The GENERAL program is the basic solution for the XP DEUS II detector. A starting point from which to start, but also a good base for learning and later modifications for your needs.

There are no universal solutions and if someone believes something like that, they are simply naive. Just like ready-made programs for anything and everything. We always start by choosing a program tailored to the subject of the search. For the multi-frequency version, we are looking at the frequency range. Their range will tell us whether the object of our interest will like them. Low conductors like gold love high frequencies, and silver the opposite. This is our primary indicator. Very difficult conditions and tons of iron, maybe it’s worth trying on a single frequency with the DEUS MONO program?

We return to the basic program. We start with setting the REACTIVITY, the most important parameter that affects the performance of the device, such as depth and separation of objects placed next to each other. A higher value and the detector becomes shallower, but it separates objects better, lower and we have a greater depth, but we have to sweep slower and we may not hear a coin placed next to iron, e.g. a nail. So how to choose the settings? We check what is happening under the probe and make a decision. We can experiment with different settings and see how it affects signaling and ranges.

The next step is the GB tab and selecting the GROUND STABILIZER function, a type of filter that affects the response of the substrate. The default value is 2, which is a medium mute level. At level 1, you can walk with some experience. The detector becomes less stable, but a little more can be heard. The end of the scale is a value of 3, the perfect compromise for soils that have a lot to say and make our lives miserable in the form of disturbances. We return to the filter called SILENCER, another compromise between performance and comfort of work, allowing us to eliminate crackling caused by iron elements in the substrate. A high value causes less interference, a lower value ensures that we can hear more again.

We are left with the choice of the type of audio. PWM or SQUARE is a personal preference. We have to answer the question of how much of an orthodox Deusiarz (PWM) or Minelab lover (SQUARE) we have in us. Sensitivity settings or calibration to the soil in a given place probably do not need to be explained, we still have audio and the choice of the number of tones. It depends on the place and personal preferences – your hearing.

The rest is hard training and a lot of work is put into settings and understanding. Without it, there is no chance of results. If you have any questions, comment directly under the video.

 

 

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XP DEUS II program RELIC

I spent last Sunday testing the XP DEUS II metal detector. I can’t get rid of the RELIC program. Unfortunately, habits probably prevail over reason, but one by one.

As we know, this program is similar to the well-known DEUS I under the name GOLDFIELD. Yes, it’s a typical tool for finding gold nuggets. Discrimination called IAR (Iron Amplitude Rejection) works in a completely different way than the classic solution. The device rejects iron by volume, according to the signal strength, and it can be adjusted in the range from 0 to 5. The last value means the strongest – the largest objects/signals.

The program is not for everyone. Why? This is a typical All Metal, in which we have one signal, although modulated to low and high conductors. The iron is signaled by a low tone, the volume of which can be additionally adjusted. As I mentioned earlier, the IAR value determines its volume – the signal strength. In practice, this works great, provided that the area is not extremely cluttered and you can set the REACTIVITY value low, which gives us even better performance in the case of depth. The fact is, you have to sweep slower and use the XY chart (link on YouTube), which additionally supports identification.

Audio in the form of PITCH modulated tone depending on the signal strength with the superimposed PWM profile (DEUS I) or SQUARE (new audio closer to Minelab) also helps a lot. Audio amplification and lead level are also additional tools that greatly improve identification. It is worth setting them well for the conditions prevailing in a given place, thanks to which we have more control over what happens after the probe.

With good settings and not too mineralized soil, the detector is really very deep. I pulled out an old ornament from a good 40 cm, and the signal was tearing the headphones. Certainly, in a place where there is a lot of colored garbage and iron, it is worth using the FAST or GENERAL program, they set the filters (functions) appropriately for the prevailing conditions beforehand, or in the case of total garbage, try the DEUS MONO variant. Unfortunately, all this takes time and conditions, and these have recently been very scarce.

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How important is audio

How important audio is in the case of a metal detector, I don’t have to convince anyone. Someone somewhere wrote it’s a matter of taste… and yes and no. This is the main sense of this hobby, and you can read how important it is in the article below.

Example scenario. A beach filled to the brim with bottle caps. Do they give a beautiful high tone, and their flock next to each other? How to shell a coin?!
This is where smart audio comes to our aid. The first pioneer was Garrett using Iron Audio. If I’m wrong, please comment under this article. A special additional option and a low tone appear on the edges of our unfortunate cap, a break. We have a low, high, and low tone. There is also a disadvantage. You have to sweep slower because the sound is longer in time. It’s hard in a total dump, but you can catch the desired signals.
When we do not have such an option, there is no chance of finding, even a chart will not help us, we will lose a lot of time and nerves. A device not equipped with such a solution will become completely useless in the above scenario. Some manufacturers go further and the sound of the cap becomes intermittent or virtually disappears. Such an idea is also good because it shortens the time of signal emission and relieves the operator.

Why audio should be good and what does it mean? The human brain has a certain resistance to different types of sound. For example, the static noise in the production hall will tire us after a few minutes, as well as sounds of different intensities and frequencies. This type of load causes us to lose our orientation after some time. We will not be able to see what is a valid signal and what is not. The effect of fatigue and loss will completely take away our strength and pleasure from searching.
I’ve had this problem myself many times. For this reason, manufacturers use different versions of sounds. The best example would be XP DEUS II with new SQUARE audio. The sounds are even, melodious and soft to the ear, unlike the old PWM version known from the XP DEUS I model. They may carry slightly less information but are more absorbable in the long run.
Another thing is the change of sounds over time. The above break tells us whether we have a cap or rusty iron under the probe. Good audio saves us trouble. It is not always possible to dig up and check everything, especially when we work in a dump where someone has been throwing away garbage for several hundred years and plowing it cyclically with a plow. In this case, audio with additional information is a godsend.

You can also work in mixed mode, which carries additional information, if it is in the stereo version, then our brain acts as a computer and we hear delays between the static and dynamic channels. This way you can guess what kind of conductor is in the hole. For example copper or iron, or maybe silver? It takes a bit of practice, but it gives me a lot of satisfaction.
Returning to polyphonic sounds or the so-called multi tones. They give an immediate answer as to what object we are dealing with. After a short training, we can hear small breaks and nuances and we can determine with high probability how the tsar’s double-layer button beats, and how a silver coin is next to a nail. With really fast devices equipped with good audio, you can hear the length of the signal and know if the object is a small coin or something larger.
It’s the same with foil. An overdriven buzzing tone and there’s a chance we won’t dig up another cigarette pack remnant or burnt coke residue.

It’s worth trying something new, because it may turn out that our old and worn detector with a gong that sounds like a doorbell missed many interesting things! Like the hardware is too tight. Then we have the effect of long lights in the fog. Sounds blind us, or rather deafen us, just as audio amplification set too high does not allow us to hear the signals of ghosts, i.e. those deepest objects that we so desire.

The headphones I keep mentioning also help to maintain concentration, learn quickly, and easily recognize tones without fighting the noise of the wind and civilization.

I recommend checking the audio line of other devices, even a few moments on equipment borrowed from a friend gives us a subjective comparison. It is worth choosing a detector whose audio was designed by a seeker, not a programmer, and if the first one was a musician, you’ve come to the right place!

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Clash of the Titans

The recent debut of XP DEUS II gave me a lot to think about. You can still feel the legacy of Whites Spectra in such an edition that it should be praised. The French company coped with this challenge quite well. Everything else is well known to us and things like wireless or featherweight no longer shock us. The novelty is water resistance up to 20 meters, which opens up completely new possibilities.

How does the TARSACCI MDT 8000 fare against this background? Many people would like to know what is the difference. The build quality and carbon fiber used put it truly in a class of its own, but the DEUS II leads the way here by the full length. It’s good, but as we know, everyone is one step behind and it’s been like this for many years. The weight of 1300 grams is currently the standard in the class of professional devices. Technically, however, we live in two different worlds. DEUS II is a multi-frequency metal detector, while MDT 8000 is a hybrid of VLF and PI (pulse induction) technologies.

So what is the advantage of such a solution? The technology is pioneering and patented in the USA and Europe, but does it really give you something more to spend your last pennies on this detector?

Just carry out a simple test and everything becomes clear. TARSACCI allows you to maintain a stable and unchanging ID in the close presence of small pieces of foil, magnetic stones, or high salinity or high mineralization. This advantage makes the device more resistant to masking. It will cope with more difficult conditions without changing the reading due to the presence of the above-mentioned disturbances and without limiting the depth.

A simple test gives the answer. By sweeping a piece of foil the size of a coin and a coin 5-10 cm above it just in front of the TARSACCI probe we have a fixed and non-changing ID. The foil does not change our signal, similarly, coke and rocks, and iron do not have such a big impact. For the sake of accuracy, we are talking about coin-sized items here. The same test in the case of DEUS II already gives a significant drop in ID.

The advantage of the last XP is multi-frequency, which allows the signaling of equally clear objects from both ends of the scale. Even for low and high conductors. Fine gold as well as heavy silver. The performance may be slightly worse, but in the case of one frequency, it will be slightly better. We have to answer the question what are we interested in? Good signaling of various objects or less masking effect in very difficult conditions? It all depends on the place and subject of the search.

Both models of detectors have the ability to fine-tune settings. DEUS II has more possibilities, and the MDT 8000 is simplified to such an extent that for professional equipment from the top shelf, it is simply strange. The producer decided to put everything on one screen. There are no drop-down submenus like in XP. We see everything at a glance and we don’t have to check if one of the many filters is definitely well-selected and does not affect our performance.

In conclusion, the race is fierce and it is difficult to pick a winner and compare both detectors directly. TARSACCI is more of a Swiss army knife, equipment for heavy and complicated scenarios, where high mineralization or salinity requires the use of a heavy caliber. DEUS II is a versatile, fun metal detector that is lightweight and waterproof, with great configurability and wireless connectivity to make your life easier.

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XP DEUS II Settings Bible

How to fix XP DEUSA II in the field, or is there some magic program? There isn’t and if you think that then you’ve been scammed like a sucker… there is no such thing and remember that well as it will affect your performance in the future and applies to any other metal detector.

Let’s start with, have you read the user manual? If not, do it twice. Why twice? The second time is for punishment … and seriously for understanding and consolidation. In the era of electronic devices, you can always have it on your smartphone and reach it at any time when you have doubts.

The first thing is to choose a program. Here we must be guided by the conditions and the object of the search. We reach for our bible, i.e. instructions, and choose. For example, we are looking for large silver coins, our choice is the simple DEEP HC program. There are two programs to choose from BEACH for rather dry conditions and larger objects with an upper operating frequency of up to 24 kHz (multi-frequency program). BEACH SENS up to 40khz also in water and in addition to very small jewelry, preferably gold (a joke for water sportsmen).

The PARK program is ideal for dry places, also beaches, and places heavily polluted, especially with foil. For this reason, it has a set of selective discrimination, the so-called NOTCH in the range of 23 to 36 IDs.
FAST program for landfill and heavily mineralized conditions with lots of iron. It is also not very deep, which is worth remembering all the time. The SENSITIVE program is designed for places also cluttered to find very small objects, e.g. thin and hand-minted coins. Good for wet ground full of magnetic stones, coke, or foil. SENSI FT is a modified version of the program for more experienced users. It carries more information in the audio line due to the use of multitone sound. Nuances and details will allow you to better identify items.
For dessert, RELIC is for finding larger objects, but also gives advice on coin-sized artifacts. Deep. An innovative solution is the use of IAR-type discrimination, consisting in the elimination of iron depending on its size – signal intensity. The program gives great results but is more difficult to use, except that it is a typical all-metal without discrimination, signaling all signals with one modulated tone. It can be used, for example, on stubble by lifting the probe up to 15 – 20 cm above the soil level.
On the way, we pass the MONO single-frequency version. It’s such an old, kind DEUS I closed in the form of a separate program in the DEUS II box. Romantic? Definitely! Here you can go crazy and choose any operating frequency. For example, we use the lowest 4 kHz and can use this program to search for deep-seated objects with high conductivity. Similarly, the other way around 40kHz and thin, tiny low conductors are ours. Of course, all this affects the performance and stability of work and requires setting other operating parameters.
I should start with GENERAL because it’s a basic program … If in doubt, I choose this one. Good for wetlands, where we will avoid digging false signals, so-called. ghosts associated with the halo effect. Coke, magnetic stones are omitted. It signals deep targets well.

Let’s move on to tenderness. This is usually already set high in the factory programs, but if the conditions allow, we set it to the level of stable operation, and we try not to overdo it.
Phew, and only now we come to something equally important. Ground calibration. We select a clean spot and use the GRAB function or the middle button with a red circle, the same one that activates the PINPOINT. It is worth mentioning that PINPOINT is a great option for finding a clean place for our calibration, it is simply easy and pleasant. We check the value that tells us what type of soil we have and what to expect. The mineralization level bar should also give us food for thought as to how all this affects our search results.
We are doing a test flight … that’s how we check the degree of litter and the presence of iron. Simply put, are the signals frequent next to each other or rather sporadically every few meters? After the initial analysis, we reach for the REACTIVITY function and this is the key, because both the depth and work in a littered area depend on this setting. A value of 0 to 1 is iron-free and garbage-free conditions. Then the ranges are the best. From 2 to 2.5 medium clutter, and 3 to 5 serious garbage, where there is a signal on the signal and objects detected not too deep. At high values, the separation of objects located next to each other will be the greatest, the opposite range.
We still have SILENCER – you silence in places where a large amount of iron causes crackling and interference. Then we reach for this option, setting it at a level that provides us with the relative comfort of work. It must be remembered that high filters always run the risk of losing the deepest and quietest signals.

Depending on the program, we can choose the level of discrimination and the volume of the leading signal. In both cases, we proceed similarly, we try to find the lowest possible level. Discrimination is often associated with a loss of depth, and in some models causes problems with signal processing when the terrain is heavily littered. The leading signal (depending on the program, e.g. RELIC) must operate at the audible level. Its discrete substitutions will tell us what kind of target we have under the probe.
In the case of beach programs, we have SALT SENS, i.e. compensation for interference resulting from the salinity and conductivity of the ground, and MAGNETIC GROUND, which allows us to avoid masking deep-lying objects by ferrite, black sands – i.e. highly mineralized substrates such as a volcanic or even a stony beach.

We check what level of iron saturation our spot has. Here, the decision made will have an impact on the results. Using IRON VOLUME, we can freely turn down or turn up the sound of the iron. When the iron starts to really bother us, it is worth setting its sound to the most acceptable level. I am against total silence. Firstly, it is a signal that there must have been some human presence in this place, and secondly, in my case, objects made of iron can be no less interesting than those that contain only non-ferrous metals.
AUDIO RESPONSE, i.e. audio amplification. It’s worth checking the setting. Values above 4 may cause a situation that minor disturbances or false signals will mask the quiet and deep and most desirable ones. Too high a value also causes an unpleasant effect of changing the proportion between weak and strong signals.

Finally, the GROUND STABILIZER global filter. Usually set to 2 or 3, where the last number causes a very strong muting of the ground influence on the detector’s operation. The level assigned to the value 1 is already loud and unstable work, signaling, ferrite, ceramics (bricks), causing us a well-known headache with DEUS I, but allowing to reach even deeper where silenced devices do not reach!

Audio can be selected according to the prevailing conditions. PWM or SQUARE. The first traditional one is more expressive and carries more information, unfortunately in more difficult conditions it causes fatigue. The second version is soft and pleasant, perfect for dumpsters, where a lot is going on, and we want to survive in the best possible shape until the end of the day and hear and understand what our wife is saying to us at dinner.

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XP DEUS II program RELIC and IAR

The new XP DEUS II surprises. I mean this seriously because over the last few years my DEUS I has been dusting a bit in the closet. As you can see, the French have drawn conclusions and decided to change a lot for the better. The new audio does the job. It does not tire, it is soft and pleasant. This is important because the detector should give joy, not fatigue. This is often the last bastion of freedom for many of us. Our couple of hours on the weekend, separated from reality in nature.

IAR (Iron Amplitude Rejection) discrimination and the RELIC program I decided to test on a well-known field with high mineralization and high iron content. First, run and I can’t hear the audio. Nervous situation. Restarts the hardware. In this place, all the equipment sounds beautiful … but not the new DEUS II. It is so stable that I was fooled like a child by a supposedly non-working loudspeaker … For the first 20 minutes, both Mariusz and I are completely surprised. No, we don’t find anything, but that’s not the point. The detector signals target only. Audio flows and multi-technology stabilize the rough ground. How about the performance? Too early to judge.

To make it better, it is All metal and you can also hear iron, although factory muted. The time for real tests will come in the season. Playing at temperatures below zero degrees Celsius is a bit masochistic, but it was worth it. Remember to subscribe and we’ll meet soon.

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DeepTech metal detector – heir to Tesoro

The Tesoro metal detector was synonymous with durability and quality, simplicity, and outstanding performance. Unfortunately, like Whites Electronics, it was lost in the depths of history. It won’t come back anymore. DeepTech used the legacy of Tesoro, adding a lot from themselves, and while you can have reservations about the quality of workmanship, absolutely not when it comes to performance and audio.

Analog devices

The simplicity of analog knobs and two-tone audio does not appeal to every Seeker or Detector. You have to be born with it or love it. There are no bells and whistles, you will not see the display and numerical identification of the target. Ground calibration is manual. In this way, we get to know the roots of detecting, and the adventure with the metal detector becomes complete. We learn the equipment and the principle of operation, we understand many factors that we normally miss.

Such analog organicity in the world of metal detectors. The lack of a scale of numbers forces us to constantly work, it is more difficult to skip items because you have to check it. Our hearing becomes our ally in the search, and not the board in the detector housing, but our brain becomes the computer. There is a no faster and better computer.

I remember Mariusz and I were surprise when, testing the 14-inch probe for the Vista X detector, we buried Kopeyka at 67 cm in an arable field. We couldn’t believe that the device would signal it. We checked a couple of times. We had doubts about whether something had been overlooked us. Next was a 47 cm thin silver coin, similarly loud and clear. The last was the base of the IWW fuse, a trifle 1 meter 20 centimeters long. There are no illusions.

On top of everything comes double discrimination, which allows you not to lose off-road performance. The most important depth. Other metal detectors don’t have that choice. We set discriminate and lose performance. Here we can check items. In the DeepTech Vista X model, there is also the so-called. Threshold, i.e. adjustment of the threshold signal, in this case, it is rather a ground filter, allowing for smooth regulation of its response. We want to work silently, without ghost signals or interference, we just turn and kick certain signals only. We want to reach deep, we dial the threshold and look for ghost signals. We only dig the silent deepest targets.

 

Alternative to SMART PRO+

Anyone who appreciates simplicity can choose the SMART PRO+ model. Why? It does not have double discrimination or Threshold, but it has a Pinpoint with which we can precisely target targets and, with a little practice, check their type. A simple and intuitive device, which, according to the manufacturer’s assurances, is not inferior to the Vista X model.

Summary

Finally, there’s the Vista Gold Gain II metal detector. The high frequency of operation allows searching in heavier soil conditions and with greater iron contamination and highlights small and thin objects. Gold jewelry or silver coins are no longer a problem.

Everyone will find something for themselves and that’s for sure. If you want to focus on the results and not on the equipment, take a chance and choose DeepTech.

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The best Tarsacci MDT 8000 detector revolution in the user’s eye

Half a year ago, if someone had told me that I would get a professional detector like the Tarsacci MDT 8000, I would not have believed it at all … and I did not believe it waiting for a device straight from the USA. I had my doubts standing in the field with him. Now I’m sure. This is the best device I’ve had in my hands for over 10 years … unfortunately, not the cheapest either.

Pros and cons of the detector

I understand there will be two camps here. One says that a good thing must cost money and the other is where you can buy really great equipment for 1/2 the price. Both sides have their reasons, but as we know, the devil is in the details.

Quality workmanship knocks down. No slack, fudge, or complaints … there is one defect of the carbon detector post … apparently, it whistles in the wind … that’s what I read on the Tarsacci forum on Facebook.

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Everything else is a masterpiece, but it doesn’t surprise me at all. Just check who is responsible for creating this equipment. Dimitar Gargov – former engineer of the Fisher Labs company, which needs no introduction to anyone, like their metal detectors, which are known all over the world. Finally, just add the name and surname: Thomas Dankowski and we have one of the best duos in this field in the world. After over two years of testing and we have the Tarsacci MDT 8000.

Water resistance is a big advantage, but to surprise nowadays, apart from performance, you have to give something else. In this case, we get amazing, soft audio that was created by someone who really dealt with real field research. The sounds do not tire for many hours, they give a precise description of the item and a lot of additional information. When we add above-average performance even with the first 11×9-inch probe, we are shocked. There’s no need to cheat. The Polish icon RUTUS Alter 71 is over 7 to 10 cm shallower in mixed mode, which can be seen in the videos below.

A quick visual comparison of Tarsacci MDT 800 and Rutus Alter 71 in heavy clay soil.

The joy of a professional detector

The popular Boratynka with 30 cm? No problem. Loud and clear, not to be missed. The machine confidently fastens on good objects and gives a descriptive response in the form of sound. Trash and the signature changes, and the sound is longer and blurry. There is no doubt. Here’s an example search video. For several weeks, Mariusz has been unable to get rid of the feeling that he should collect money for this detector. Unfortunately, it is financially out of his reach.

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How often to search for metals

In the end, a knockout in a littered area or under the lines. Work stability. There is complete silence. Sometimes I check with a shovel if Tarsacci is still working. Do you have a problem? Is something waking up? You change the operating frequency for your choice: 6.4Khz, 9Khz, 12Khz, and 18Khz. In this way, you can influence the performance or adjust the frequency of work to the prevailing conditions or the items you are looking for. For example, we are interested in big and deep old iron, we use 6.4Khz. We need to take care of ourselves in the trash and look for something small 12 or 18Khz will be a great choice.

The manufacturer spoils us by giving a huge Li-ion battery in the set and a charger, basically two batteries with a capacity of 5000 mAh each. I don’t remember, yet, that it was possible to completely discharge it by going to 9Khz. After 4-5 hours, no line falls, and we still have a supply.

Intuitive operation of the Tarsacci device

The simplicity of use brings to mind devices from the lowest price segment. No drop-down menus or hidden functions or filters that we need to remember about. It’s an amazing advantage. We don’t stand around and rummage through equipment while others dig up stuff.

Flexibility to work in various conditions, from extremely salty beaches to highly mineralized soils, puts Tarsacci at the forefront of the best devices of this type. We have the ability to compensate for volcanic sands and magnetic soils in the form of the BLK (Black Sand) function. We also affect the salinity with the ST settings. And I don’t mean an ocean beach at all… but fields with tons of fertilizers. In this way, apart from the stability mentioned at the beginning, we get peace of mind in the form of no masking from coke or foil. This is a significant advantage over other devices that simply can’t cope in the world.

You can go back to the places you have been to and enjoy them again. In combination with the new 12-inch probe, we get another up to 10 cm more. Finally, the user’s statement:

☘️ Half a year with Tersacci and 2 months with a 12 “coil. I have flown a lot of hours, I think I used 10 batteries and one is enough for a very long time 18 hours at 6.4khz and over 30 at 18khz. There are rather no defects in the construction, the only holes in the seat post howl in the wind ? but they are already wrapped. The traces of wear on the machine are negligible. As for the new coil and without the cover, it seemed to me that it would wear out very quickly, but nothing could be more wrong, only minor scratches came out and that’s it, and the areas were plowed fields, meadows, and stones.

As for the handling, it is very strange because I have not yet met a detector that would be at maximum sensitivity all the time and was so stable ..! As with all detectors, you have to overlap and dig to understand what and where.

Anyone who has doubts and decides that it is just marketing can use the forum where users describe their experiences with this detector in English:

https://www.dankowskidetectors.com/discussions/read.php?2,152652

See you in the field!

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Tarsacci MDT 8000 another decision

Łukasz Karmalita’s opinion:

☘️ Half a year with Tersacci and 2 months with a 12 “coil. I have flown a lot of hours, I think I used 10 batteries and one is enough for a very long time 18 hours at 6.4khz and over 30 at 18khz. There are rather no defects in the construction, the only holes in the seatpost howl in the wind ? but they are already wrapped. The traces of wear of the machine are negligible. As for the new coil and without the cover, it seemed to me that it would wear out very quickly, but nothing could be more wrong, only minor scratches came out and that’s it, and the areas were plowed fields, meadows and stones.

As for the handling, it is very strange because I have not yet met a detector that would be at maximum sensitivity all the time and was so stable ..! As with all detectors, you have to overlap and dig to understand what and where.

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Rutus Alter 71 vs Tarsacci MDT 8000

A quick visual comparison of Tarsacci MDT 800 and Rutus Alter 71 in heavy clay soil.

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An invention that saved many lives

The hand-held mine detector – because that’s what we’re talking about – was invented by Józef Kosacki in 1941. The prototype was built in just three months, and then quickly went into serial production to “significantly contribute to the Allies winning World War II”.

Even King George VI sent a congratulatory letter to Kosacki in recognition of his merits, and yet few people know about the Polish inventor today. Just like the circumstances of the creation of the prototype.

And it all started with a tragedy. On June 1, 1941, a team of several people from the then-famous 10th Armored Cavalry Brigade was sent to comb the Scottish beach near Arbroath. A routine patrol hit the coast, which, however, had been mined before the British – for fear of German landings. But no one knew about the mines. None of the Polish soldiers returned from the mission, which shocked both British and Polish commanders. One of them was Lieutenant Józef Kosacki, who quickly decided to return to the idea he had been working on in pre-war Poland.

The starting point for Kosacki was the discovery that telegraph amplifiers react with hum to the presence of metal. That is why he used this phenomenon by constructing a mine detector – he worked on the prototype for only three months, using the phenomenon of the electromagnetic field.

What did his detector look like?

“It was light, weighed about 14 kg, and at the same time relatively simple, possible to be carried and used by one soldier” – remind Teresa Kowalik and Przemysław Słowiński in the book “Royal gift. What Poland and Poles gave to the world”. It consisted of a wooden satchel with an acoustic frequency oscillator, an amplifier, and power batteries – put on the back. And also from a bamboo stick with coils and a variometer (it’s nothing more than an inductance changer). Small, uncomplicated, and handy (“earlier devices were not suitable for use on the battlefield. They could help engineering services clearing a battlefield, but not soldiers breaking through a minefield”). And most importantly: very effective.

A handful of 1p coins were scattered on the beach. The task was to find them all. The competition, which was announced by the British Ministry just a few days after the tragic events near Arbroath, had 7 applicants. The winner turned out to be Kosacki – his detector tracked all the coins. Very quickly, thus outclassing the competition.

The device received the official name “Mine Detector, Polish Type No. 1” and quickly went into serial production. Then it entered the equipment of the British army, and over time it was used by other allied armies. The detector was used for the first time in the Second Battle of El Alamein in 1942, where it significantly contributed to the Allied victory.

“In the following years, improved and modified, the mine detector found its way to battlefields around the world. Simple, yet effective, it turned out to be extremely long-lived equipment – it was used until the 1990s, of course in a modified version. The number of people saved by it can be estimated in thousands.” That is why today Kosacki is most often referred to as “the man who contributed to winning World War II”. Or shorter: “Pole who stopped death”.

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Tarsacci MDT 8000

Another few interesting finds from a passing spot with Tarsacci MDT 8000.

Grapeshot ball
50 groszy aluminum post communist times…
They are waiting for us in sleep…
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Metal detector for beginners

Searching for coins, souvenirs and various types of treasures hidden underground is an activity that has many enthusiasts. Every person who wants to start their adventure with treasure hunting should equip themselves with a decent metal detector. What model will be ideal for beginners? We have some tips. We encourage you to read!

Which detector to choose for the beginning?

The choice of metal detectors is very large. There are devices with the logo of many manufacturers, with different parameters and in a wide price range. What issues should you pay attention to when looking for the perfect first detector? We have some tips!

What is our goal?

Question number one is about our goals, which is what we will be looking for. Depending on your preferences, we can focus on searching for coins, military items made of steel, jewelry, items made of non-ferrous metals, and many other valuables. If we want to focus on specific items or do not intend to waste time digging up worthless garbage, a device with a discrimination function will be an excellent choice. And matched to the artifacts we are looking for – objects.

Where will we look for valuables?

Another important issue is the areas of our search. Let’s analyze whether we want to focus on forests, meadows, beaches, and other places of this type, or whether we plan to walk with our device through a river, and ponds, and wander in the waters of seas and lakes.

Metal detector – price

Of course, the purchase of a detector is a cost and often it is not small money. It is good to determine at the outset how much we want and can pay for the device. However, it should be remembered that devices from the lowest shelf, for about PLN 150-200, may not work well and disappoint us or even discourage us from the hobby. The optimal solution for beginners is to buy a mid-range device for about PLN 1000-2500.

Metal detector – working time

The longer the expeditions, the more capacity the device should have. Keep in mind, however, that the weight of the device increases with the capacity of the battery. For beginners, heavy models may not be a very comfortable solution.

Metal detector – technology

For beginners, detectors that are easy to use and have basic functions will work best. Professional equipment is worth buying when you gain experience.

Detectors for beginners – a few suggestions

Thinking about all beginners who are looking for their first detector, we have prepared a few suggestions:

Vista SMART+ PRO

It is a lightweight, intuitive to use, and at the same time effective detector that will certainly appeal to everyone starting their adventure with treasure hunting. The device is small, handy and equipped with a separation function. Achievements can pleasantly surprise. It’s a real class by itself.

SIMPLEX+

SIMPLEX+ is an affordable, lightweight and intuitive metal detector. The device is equipped with a simple, single menu, an automatic ground balance function and a discrimination function. This detector will work both on land and in water (waterproof up to 3 meters). Compact when folded, the manufacturer offers a free software update.

Vista X

Another noteworthy proposition for both beginners and experienced users is the Vista X detector.  The greatest advantages of the mentioned device are above-average performance, ease of use and double separation. Affordable and convenient to use.

Nokta Macro Mini and Midi HOARD

The first waterproof detector for children. Two MINI versions from 4 to 8 years old and MIDI from 8 to 12 years old. Having fun together and learning about history. There’s nothing better!

Advanced and institutional detector
Nokta Macro INVENIO PRO

The world’s first detector based on artificial intelligence. The device recognizes shapes, type of object, gives dimensions and depth. The perfect tool for archaeological research. Simple intuitive interface in Polish.

Summary

The great search for treasures hidden in the earth is a fascinating activity that enjoys a growing number of enthusiasts. How to choose your first detector? First of all, it should be intuitive to use, quite light and adapted to the area in which we will conduct the search. If you have problems with the choice, it is worth relying on the help of specialists.

We invite you to use our online chat on the website and email: sklep@omnitron.pl

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Nokta Makro INVENIO PRO 3D visualization of objects hidden in the soil

Invenio Nokta Makro INVENIO PRO allows you to show the shape, dimensions, depth of deposition, and the type of metal from which the object is made.

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Fold and GO kit

Even the most expensive models of detectors have a problem with their dimensions. Fold and GO is a solution for all those who need compact sizes. Do you need to take your equipment in a backpack, fit it in a small trunk or pack it in hand luggage? Thanks to our solution, it is finally possible. Please click photo below: