Explorer XS Audio Question for Mike and Jim

[Anonymous]

I have the older Explorer XS. Am I missing out by using the Normal audio rather than Audio 1, 2, or 3? I'm trying to decide whether putting in the time, and frustration, of relearning the sounds would be worthwhile.
Any special techniques associated with the other audios?
Thanks.
Rich - Utah

 

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[Anonymous]

It is worthwhile to learn audio 1. 2 and 3 are variations of 1 which I can explain to you if you are interested.
Focusing on Audio 1, first, you will want to have a low gain setting such as 5 or 6. You will also to reduce sensitivity enough so that you can hear the threshold. It is best to use audio one in areas where trash is no too much of a problem.
What do you get with audio1? Faint targets, which may be missed will come in loud and clear rather than just being a bump on the threshold. Signals will be wide tones vs being just beeps in normal. If you look at the manual, it specifically states that audio will allow you to hunt deeper.
It is not advisable for a new user to use audio 1. also, sensitivity settings should be lower than normal.
rgds, bing

 

[Anonymous]

Bing,
Thanks for the reply. I've messed around with Audio 1 after I've found a good deep target just to see what it's like, and there isn't any problem identifying it's good, once a target is acquired. Problem comes when I'm hunting and haven't yet found a target to focus on. The w i d e signal makes it more difficult to get a bead on a target. Especially if the area is moderately trashed.
Rich - Utah

 

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