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Beach 2 + saved dry slot
Minelab Equinox 800 Multi-IQ profile for this hunt.
Still a top-selling Multi-IQ all-around detector
The Minelab Equinox 800 is the detector that popularized Multi-IQ for everyday hunters and still holds its own against newer rivals. It offers strong beach stability, good trash separation, and proven depth on coins and relics. Minelab designed it for intermediate hunters who want one machine for parks, beaches, and fields without juggling multiple detectors. Salt beaches, picnic areas, and iron-infested home sites remain its strongest hunting environments.
Minelab • Minelab Equinox 800
Minelab Equinox 800 — Beach (Wet & Dry)
Recommended Minelab Multi-IQ starting points for all-day shoreline sessions.
Recommended coil: 10×5" elliptical
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Frequency
Multi-IQ (all frequencies)
Use single high band only if EMI is bad.
Sensitivity
Sensitivity
20–23 wet / 24–26 dry
Raise until stable, then back off one step.
Ground
Ground Balance
Auto + pump at surf
Re-balance when ground character changes.
Recovery
Recovery Speed
6–8 by zone
Higher = faster separation in trash.
Discrimination
Discrimination
Low to Moderate
Keep nickels and gold-range open when possible.
Iron
Iron Bias
0 to +1
Adjust if iron grunts mask good targets.
Audio
Tone / Volume
Multi-Tone 20
Use pitch to sort foil from jewelry.
Coil
Coil & Swing
10×5" elliptical
Slow in surf, moderate on dry sand.