GMaxx 2 Metal Detector from XP

The XP Gmaxx 2 excels in the search for coins and large targets on normal ground especially when equipped with the 9” 2D high energy coil. The ability and stability on the ground make it a very powerful general purpose machine which will appeal to the majority of detectorists. As with all of the XP range, the Gmaxx is a very light detector, which makes it easier to use for longer periods in the field. XP is the leading French metal detector manufacturer and a major metal detector brand recognised among serious metal detectorists. The all new XP Gmaxx II comes with the entirely new and re-worked circuit board. This has been designed for better performance and gives higher sensitivity. The Gmaxx II will find deeper targets near iron thanks to the super fast recovery time. As with the other new detectors in the XP range, the Gmaxx II will accept the NEW cordless headphones due to the transmitter being built into the circuit board.

add Beginner's Guide to Metal Detecting (book): £ 11.95   
add Advanced Detecting (book): £ 17.45   
add XP Lightweight Headphones: £ 11.95   
add Battery Charging Kit (8xAA): £ 29.90   
add Control Box Cover / Hip Mount: £ 18.95   
add Forward Mounting Bracket: £ 8.95   
add XP WS2 cordless headphones: £ 129.00   
add XP WS3 cordless headphones: £ 159.00   
add XP Backpack: £ 23.95   

The strength of the GMAXX 2 Metal Detector from XP lies in two additional features: Multi-Tones mode and the IRON LEVEL adjustement. XP chose instantaneous sound signalling, rather than a LCD display because of greater power of analysis of the human ear compared to an LCD display. LCD displays cannot respond in real time and do not capture weak signals that are too brief or too close to other signals. G-Maxx sound signalling provides real-time output of the most imperceptible signal.

In Multi-Tones mode the signal tones vary depending upon the object found. The pitch of signal depends upon conductivity, the higher the conductivity, the higher the pitch. Iron has a very special signature that can be recognized unmistakably. We have assigned it a low-pitched sound together with a volume setting (Iron Level) so that you can make the tone more or less conspicuous. The volume setting only affects the low-pitched tone (which has been assigned to iron). This operating mode allows for improved analysis and comprehension of the prospected area, e.g. in order to find areas of former human occupancy. It also facilitates recognition of large ferrous objects (such as old weapons). Everybody will find a use for it. On certain types of ground, especially those contaminated by copper sporting rifle cartridges or little pieces of aluminum foil, G-Maxx will can signal the presence of debris by means of a medium-pitched tone, whereas as interesting targets will trigger a high-pitched sound.

It is up to the user to decide whether or not to dig, depending on how promising the area is, the type of target he or she is looking for and the density of trash, since certain small "noble" targets, such as very small coins, may also trigger a medium sound. In addition to these three basic tones, G-Maxx has another advantageous feature : it can produce several different tones simultaneously for targets in intermediate categories. Your ear will eventually grow accustomed to this abundance of sounds. Certain medium-sized ferrous masses that are usually hard to identify are signaled by a simultaneous low/medium/high pitch (except for very large ferrous masses, of course, which generate a high pitch). It takes a little bit of practice to accustom your ear to the various tones. If the multiple tones bother you, you can disable that mode and start using G-Maxx in the Mono-Tone mode as a conventional detector. To do so, set the DISCRI potentiometer to 3 or 4, in order to search in the Mono-Tone mode while rejecting ferrous objects.

FEATURES: Wide scan 2D 9”, waterproof coil, provided with coil cover. New cable, double electromagnetic shield, to resist movement constraints. New XP metal connector, moulded, completely waterproof. Light and robust ABS electronic control box. Hip-mountable (hip mount bag included). Light and perfectly balanced. Very tough polypropylene armrest. 3 piece stem. Fibre-glass lower stem.

SPECIFICATIONS : Frequency: Frequency : 4.6 kHz. Multi-tone or Mono-tone mode. Iron Level adjustment. SILENCER switch : 3 positions. Power: 8 alkaline batteries 1.5Volts AA or rechargeable Nimh pack. Battery life: alkaline: 40 Hours. Battery low alert. Weight: 1.53kg. Warranty: 2 years.

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