LovestheShiny! said:
Thank you Monte, I really appreciate your comments!
Thank You. I just try to add when I feel it might be helpful to some and not cause an argument.
LovestheShiny! said:
Am thinking of getting a Simplex as a 2nd detector for my wife, and as a back up to my AT Pro, or as my front line detector when chasing coins in areas where I know they are all deep.
Not too bad of an idea, and the Simplex is a capable detector for a lot of hunting. We have some exposed areas in the snow now when I can work my Simplex in some exposed grassy areas, and it is one of a couple of models I keep in my vehicle now to be along in my daily travels in case an opportunity arrives.
But as capable as it is, just remember it is referred to as an
'entry level' detector. it can get some depth, but if you have an AT Pro or some other mid-priced or upper-end unit with a larger, comparable size search coil, they should be able to help you find some of the coins in areas where they tend to be a little deeper.
And for those not familiar with different audio responses used in different makes and models. most of the time a "multi-tone' detector, such as 3-Tone, 4-Tone or 5-Tone, is relying on a 'processed' audio response. More like the Standard audio on the AT Pro or 3-Tone on a Racer 2 or Relic or T2, or 4-Tone or 8-Tone on an MX-7. It can be a more modulated audio or more saturated audio, but most multi-tone responses are 'processed.'
Generally, a good single-tone or 2-Tone audio is not a 'processed' audio, but a less processed or less filtered audio response that can actually be more 'informative' and also provide a quicker response since it isn't being filtered and processed into some tone assignment based on conductivity. NOTE: Some makes and models don't use a lot of digital processing of the audio and are what I might call more of a 'raw' audio Tone ID.
Sometimes, a lot of hobbyists get used to their processed audio report and it might take a while to get comfortable with a 1-Tone or 2-Tone audio ID response. I like to use the 3-Tone on a few of my detectors when hunting in a very densely littered site that is a mix of ferrous and non-ferrous debris. Usually. And I also work very littered sites using a smaller-size coil, such as a 5" or 6" diameter.
I'll run with smaller coils in 1-Tone or 2-Tone mode as well when it is trashy or when dealing with metal pipes and structures, but the 2-Tone mode that isn't filtered and processed like a more multi-tone function will usually handle a lot of the iron trash better. Especially when hunting a site where nails and cut wire are the main annoyances, using a 2-Tone mode produces a faster audio response and recovery for a quicker follow-up positive signal, and the good targets tend to 'pop out' a lot better than in a multi-tone function.
I mention this here since we are talking about the new Simplex + which provides three different audio response modes to choose from. I like the Park mode for a lot of the "everyday" type Coin Hunting sites where most targets are going to be located surface to perhaps 4" or 5". I generally like to hear iron nails and more conductive targets so that 3-Tone Park mode works okay.
But when hunting more open areas, which I would be using the 11" DD coil for on the Simplex +, I prefer to use the 2-Tone Field mode and adjust the Iron Volume to a setting of 1 or 2 based upon ambient noise in the area. It gets better depth, the coil can be worked at a slower sweep speed, and the audio response is much more 'hearable' on targets beyond 4 or 5 inches than the Park mode.
The Field mode also has a VCO enhanced modulated audio I enjoy, but I also like the non-VCO Beach mode and have been using it quite a bit this week when I was able to get out to evaluate the performance.
I also like to use my saved Beach mode settings, and I took care of that when I set it up here in my den with a lot of EMI, but that's something I discuss with folks one-on-one.
It's a good idea to have two or more detectors on-hand, anyway, just to provide a little more versatility to make a detector 'outfit.' I think the Simplex + would be a good complement to your AT Pro.
Monte