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ALL-TERRAIN PERFORMER | Gold-Ready Precision & Waterproof 3M
“Redefining versatility. All you have to do is select your scanning location, and everything else is ready!”
The EQUINOX 800® offers gold-ready precision and full control over Audio and Target Tones, giving you more insight into every signal. Our proven Multi-IQ® technology allows you to detect across a wide range of targets and soil conditions without switching frequencies. With a groundbreaking new multi-frequency technology, the EQUINOX series redefines metal detecting for every serious enthusiast.
Engineered for full versatility, it features a dedicated Gold Mode and four total Search Modes (Park, Field, Beach, Gold), each with two customizable Search Profiles. Rugged and fully waterproof up to 3 meters (10 ft), it’s ready for fields, beaches, underwater streams, and gold-bearing ground alike.
| Manufacturer | Minelab |
| Technology | Simultaneous Multi-IQ® |
| Operating Frequencies | Multi, 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 40 kHz |
| Waterproof Rating | Fully Waterproof up to 3 m (10 ft) |
| Target ID | 50-segment notch separation |
| Warranty | 3 Years (Control Box and Coil) |
| Search Modes & Frequencies | |
| Search Modes | Park 1/2, Field 1/2, Beach 1/2, Gold 1/2, All Metal |
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| Custom Search Profiles | 8 (2 per Detection Mode) |
| Operating Frequencies | Multi-IQ®, 4 kHz, 5 kHz, 10 kHz, 15 kHz, 20 kHz, 40 kHz |
| Pinpoint Mode | Yes |
| Detection Controls & Discrimination | |
| Noise Cancel | Auto & Manual (-9 to 9) |
| Ground Balance | Auto & Manual |
| Sensitivity | 1 – 25 Levels |
| Target ID (Discrimination) | 50 Segments | Ferrous: -19 to 0 | Non-Ferrous: 1 to 40 |
| Iron Bias | 0 – 9 |
| Recovery Speed | 1 – 8 Levels |
| Audio Features | |
| Target Tones | 1, 2, 5, 50 Tones |
| Volume / Threshold | Volume: 0-25 | Threshold Level: 0-25 | Threshold Pitch: 0-25 |
| Audio Output Options | Built-In Speaker, 3.5mm Wired, Bluetooth aptX™, WM 08 Wi-Stream |
| Physical & Environmental | |
| Length | Extended: 144 cm (56.7″) | Collapsed: 112 cm (44.1″) |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (2.96 lbs) |
| Display | Monochrome LCD with Adjustable White Backlight |
| Battery & Life | 3.7 V / 5000 mAh Internal Li-ion | ~12 Hours Run Time |
| Waterproof | Submersion-Ready up to 3 m (10 ft) |
| Software Upgradable | Yes, via USB connection (Windows and OSX) |
Q: Is the Equinox 800 waterproof?
A: Yes, it is fully waterproof up to 3 meters (10 feet), making it ideal for use on beaches, in streams, rivers, and lakes.
Q: What frequencies does it use?
A: It features Multi-IQ® simultaneous multi-frequency technology, plus 6 single selectable frequencies: 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 40 kHz.
Q: Does it have a specific mode for finding gold?
A: Yes! The Gold Search Mode operates at high single frequencies (20 kHz or 40 kHz) or Multi-IQ, making it excellent for detecting gold nuggets even in highly mineralized soil.
Q: Are wireless headphones included?
A: Yes, the package includes the ML 80 Bluetooth® / aptX™ Low Latency wireless headphones, as well as the ultra-fast WM 08 Wireless Audio Module.
Q: How many search modes are there?
A: There are 4 main modes: Park, Field, Beach, and Gold. Each mode has 2 custom search profiles, giving you 8 total profiles ready to go.
Q: How long does the battery last?
A: The built-in rechargeable 5000 mAh lithium-ion battery provides approximately 12 hours of operating time and is easily charged via the included magnetic USB cable.
Q: Can I update the software?
A: Yes, the detector’s software is fully upgradable via a USB connection to your Windows or OSX computer.
Q: What is the warranty?
A: Minelab provides a 3-year warranty covering both the control box and the included EQX11 search coil.
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| SKU | Minelab-Equinox-800 |
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