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First question? audio on the ctx to tell size of targets

  • Thread starter calabash digger
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calabash digger

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Is there a way to set up the audio where I can tell the size of objects. I was digging mason jar lids today that sounded like coins ,the way I have my deus setup it will bust your ears on a target that size and give a certain sound can I set the ctx up wherte it sounds off different on big targets like lids and can bottoms with a louder tone than say coins or do I have to rely on meter and pin point?
 
Easiest method to tell those large objects is to train your ear to the quality of the tone.
Coin size objects have crisp edges to the tones while large objects have "hazy" edges.
Experimenting with the volume gain will give you results similar to the audio response and overload setting on the Deus.
I have no trouble distinguishing large items by tone but will admit that soda cans smashed into a hockey puck 8" deep will fool me once in a while
 
use the sizing pinpoint option, it gives you a better idea of target size without the automatic ratcheting down of pinpoint sensitivity. Also, if you suspect a target is a large piece of non-ferrous junk, lift the coil a couple feet off the ground and sweep over it. If you are still getting a target response, its a large item and NOT a coin.

A caveat here, silver dollars and half dollars will respond large (like a pop can), so ignoring those could cost you big silver.
 
thanks going to give the ctx a whirl today will see if I can pick up on it, I know I just need some time with it.
 
calabash digger said:
thanks going to give the ctx a whirl today will see if I can pick up on it, I know I just need some time with it.

If you are brand new the Minelab technology, plan on giving it lots of time. It's a very simple "turn on and go" detector and you can be finding old, deep coins immediately, but there is a lot nuance to learn. exactly how it pinpoints, how fast (and slow) you can swing, how multiple targets together react, and on and on. I have always said to give yourself 10-20 hours gets a solid feel for it, and give yourself 100 hours before everything really starts to click together. some people are faster, some slower. Just enjoy the hunts and pay close attention to the responses for each target you dig.
 
Agree completely with what Jason just said about finding good stuff immediately but not really getting the most out of the machine until you become more experienced. I have over 1000 hours on FBS and am still getting better with my machines. The more you hunt and study/work at it, the better you get- just like the rest of life.
 
I have to say digging all the pop cans was a bit frustrating. However I do use my pin pointer to determine the size. Holding the detector above the target is an old useful tip. However, I still dig them. My reason is as mentioned above. I would hate to by pass a coin or a mason jar full of them..... Just food for thought.

Philip
SW Virginia
 
CB,

Sounds like this might be what you want...
(From page 23 of the manual: )

Volume Gain
Range: 1–30
Factory Preset: 24
Volume Gain controls the amplification of a target’s audio response, relative to the
target signal strength.

With a setting of 1 the target signal will not be amplified. Weak target signals will
sound quiet, medium target signals will sound mid-range and strong target signals
will sound loud. There will be greater differentiation between target signal strengths;
however, weak signals will be harder to hear.

With a setting of 30, all target signals will be amplified to a loud audio response. At
this setting there will be less differentiation between medium and strong signals,
but weak target signals will be easier to hear.

I do think the factory default is a little too 'harsh' sometimes.

hh,
mike
 
thanks will have to play around with it to get it set where I will like it.
 
By using the volume gain and threshold pitch you can tune your tones to meets your ear's individual preference.
Much like using the audio response and audio overload on the Deus in full tones to get the clearest tone for your hunting.
Speaking almost entirely for hunting in modern trash here , not relic hunting where you can set the number and pitch of the tones on both machines
As stated above by others , I would have a hard time passing up mason jar lids if relic or trash hunting.
 
calabash digger said:
thanks will have to play around with it to get it set where I will like it.

I set mine on about 26 and it seems to help with what you are wanting to do. I do not like all targets to sound the same.
 
thanks that is what im wanting to do is set it
where all
the targets dont sound the same ,thanks.
 
calabash digger said:
thanks that is what im wanting to do is set it
where all
the targets dont sound the same ,thanks.

I want the best chance to hear the deepest targets. I don't want them to sound quiet. The CTX has a depth meter I can check to see how deep it thinks it is.
 
I want to hear them all too. My theory is, if I understand how to pin point precisely (usually with PPSTT) and dig straight down, I'll find the target sooner or later.
 
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