MXT Pro Questions

[Coyote65]

I have been looking at an MXT Pro, I have read some good things about them and really don't want a lot programming, one reason why I shied away from the V3I when I purchased my E-Trac. From what I've read the DFX and XLT both have some programming to do also to get maximum potential out of them, just what I've read, I'm not knocking them as I'm sure they are good detectors in capable hands but my hands aren't capable.

My only concern is hearing the MXT Pro's are a bit noisy, a little threshold hum I can handle but I don't care for twitchy/chatty machines, I thought of an F75 but after trying a buddies it was a bit to noisy/chatty for my taste. I am curious as to the noise extent on the MXT Pro, is it a threshold noise or like false hits or what kind of noise is it, I would say running the F75 cranked up was like R2D2 on crack. Great for those who don't mind it and defiantly a deep detector and again I'm not knocking it just to noisy for my liking.

My At Pro is noisy with iron audio on especially in a heavy iron laden site again similar to RSD2 on crack but I can turn it off if I choose and only use it to check iffy signals, I can deal with this type of noise and it doesn't effect the depth or performance of the AT Pro. Is the MXT Pro's noise EMI related, threshold hum or something else entirely different. Does running the detector noisy have anything to do with achieving maximum depth/performance?

Speaking of depth what kind of depth can/should be expected from the MXT Pro say on a dime sized target in good ground. I also was curious as to which coil seems to get the best performance per dollar, and if the weight is of any concern or if it's a well balanced detector, I see it's a tad on the heavy side but if the weight is distributed well weight can sometimes be deceiving. I'm wanting to try another Whites machine, haven't ran one since I had a coinmaster 5000d that I started on and looking for opinions.
Thanks in advance for everyone's opinions and answers.

 

[Coyote65]

Crickets chirping anybody? no MXT Pro users here? or was my questions dumb?

 

[Larry (IL)]

No, not a dumb question at all. Many of your MXT Pro users are just getting off of work is my guess, you will get many replies supporting the Pro. All I can add is the the programmable detectors have a leaning curve and I don't recommend them unless you want to devote the time to learn how the differant adjustments affects how you hunt and how the ground conditions affects the detector as well. The MXT and MXT Pro are both great machines with a minimum learning curve with great results. Less time learning and more time hunting.

 

[leebowhunts68]

I sold my V3I for all the programing issues i was having with it and the constant tweaking . I hunt with the mxt pro in Relic mode and its quiet in the single tone. the only noise is the sound of good signals and some bumps for iron. I really like it. Not to noise in single tone in the 2 tones I hear iron and good signals its a Little more noise. the mixed mode is noise but its easy to determine good and bad signals in this mode.

Its a simple machine. I dug a 7 inch dime today that sounded with a solid repeatable beep. I am comfortable with it as if I had been hunting with it a lifetime.

I have a 9.5 inch coil and its my favorite. I also have a 12 inch coil and a 6 x 10 coil. The 9.5 gets good separation and covers alot of ground. I am very happy with it and would buy another one. the 12 inch coil is very heavy and will wear you out in a couple of hours but it will get great depth.

 

[srf2112]

Hey Coyote65, concerning how "noisy" the MXT (std. or Pro). It does let you know it's "awake". I found it to be somewhat noisy and confusing at first but then I was pretty new to MD'ing at the time and my only previous detector was nice quality beep and dig with no threshhold. I quickly became familiar and comfortable with it. Now if I try and hunt with a no-threshhold machine I am constantly checking to see if it's on and set right . . especially in low target areas. I'd do the obvious and try one out if you can borrow one ( a LOT of them out there) or have a local dealer where you can test run one. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. Good luck . . .

 

[KY PI]

I'm not very experienced at all and at first found the threshold noise bothersome. After reading and discussing on some of the forums, I found I was running the threshold a little too high. I backed it down to barely audible and found that was the trick to get the deep finds. I've found the 12" coil a little heavy for me and have a 6x10DD on the way at this time. I want to keep the 12" for fields etc but want the 6x10 for main coil. I also have the 4x6 shooter coil and have several finds in the 6 to 8" range. My best advise is to get the book "The MXT Edge". It has helped alot but still is too advanced for me. I can't wait until I have more experience and can truly take advantage of all the info!!!!!!! I love my MXT PRO!!!!!!

 

[Coyote65]

Hey Coyote65, concerning how "noisy" the MXT (std. or Pro). It does let you know it's "awake". I found it to be somewhat noisy and confusing at first but then I was pretty new to MD'ing at the time and my only previous detector was nice quality beep and dig with no threshhold. I quickly became familiar and comfortable with it. Now if I try and hunt with a no-threshhold machine I am constantly checking to see if it's on and set right . . especially in low target areas. I'd do the obvious and try one out if you can borrow one ( a LOT of them out there) or have a local dealer where you can test run one. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. Good luck . . .

That's why I asked the questions here, no local dealers near by to try one out, the closest is about 45 miles and seems to be a mail order type dealer, I called and asked if they had one to try out and they said no but they could order me one. No one close to me that I know of to try one out, in our small detecting club we have Tesoro's, Fisher, Garrett and Minelab but no one using a MXT. I did run into a gentleman using an M6 at a local park the other day but we introduced ourselves to each other and chit chatted a bit about the park and our machines but that was the extent of it. Thanks for the info though, I think from what I'm reading the noise is a threshold noise which I can handle. Like I mentioned above a buddy did let me use his F75 and he runs it on the edge, really twitchy and noisy, tid numbers jumping and chatters but does calm down a bit when you swing.

 

[Barney II]

Good morning there Coyote65, The Mxt pro is not much different than the MXT in its inner workings. I have the MXT and have had it for quite while--years-- and yes it can be noisey. The noise that you get is a result of many variables.. First--size of coil, dd or conc. The larger the coil the more area and the more nontarget material. With a large(12"lets say) coil you run the risk of more emi and this is becoming a very big problem. The ground itself is a big contributor to a lot of noise, very highly mineralized ground will require a lower gain setting. The gain setting all by itself will produce noise if set too high, in fact if set too high the noise will come from the machines circuts. The setting of your discrimination when too low will allow more noise. The MXT I think was built to be a little more sensitive than most machines. I also run the F75 ltd and do find that they are about the same when it comes to noise while being run as close to the same settings. One way of looking at is the more sensitive the more targets you will get----and yes, the more smaller targets that you might miss because of the noise. The huge number of MXT's that are out there does say something about the machine. Just to jump back a second----You should make sure that your lead is firmly wrapped around the rod, if it is flopping around that can cause noise. If nothing else run with a higher threshold and a higher gain , just a thought..lol I don't think that you could go wrong the MXT PRO there a lot of them out there being used everyday. Just my thoughts

 

[Larry (IL)]

Just a note to the newbies "Edge" is a great book and many things are relevant to both the MXT and the Pro, but the book was written before the introduction of the Pro.