The new Minelab X-Terra 50 incorporates new features not seen in metal detector technology before. First and foremost is the ability of the detector to sense the coil that is attached to it and adjust it's operating parameters accordingly. The XTerra 50 can actually change operating frequencies depending on the searchcoil that is attached to it! The X-Terra 50 also has the ability to sense when headphones are attached, and switch to an independent headphone volume adjustable by the user. The is separate from the adjustable speaker volume. The X-Terra 50 saves these volume settings and then automatically switches when headphones are plugged in or unplugged. The unique multi-tone ground balance setting greatly aids in setting the ground balance properly. If the detector produces a low tone when sensing the ground, increase the ground balance. If the detector produces a high tone when sensing the ground, decrease the ground balance. At the point where the tone switches from high to low or vice versa, the X-Terra 50 is ground balanced "just right"!
Minelab X-Terra 50
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Other features include four tone audio target identification and digital numeric discrimination with 18 target segments (3 ferrous and 15 non-ferrous). Digital notch discrimination means that these 18 target categories can be selectively set to either accept or reject the chosen target type. Even coins can be discriminated out, a desirable feature for those who wish to search for jewelry items and not waste time digging pennies. Easy audio and visual pinpointing is available at the touch of a button. Depth indication is instant and automatic, and battery strength is displayed continuously. The easy manual ground balance combines with the high sensitivity gain to provide excellent depth and sensitivity to small items. The three position noise cancel helps eliminate interference from outside electrical sources and other nearby metal detectors. All adjustable setting are automatically saved in memory and are instantly available when the detector is reactivated at a later time.
All this and more in a lightweight package weighing less than 3 pounds! The entire electronics package is contained in the display/control pod, which plugs into the end of the handle. A fully waterproof 9" concentric 7.5 kHz coil with scuff cover is standard. An accessory 18.75 kHz searchcoil has also been released, and more coils are coming soon. The ergonomic rod assembly includes a padded four position arm cup with arm strap and integrated detector stand. The earphone jack has a protective cover for when the speaker is in use.
Minelab X-Terra 50 Control Panel
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The Minelab X-Terra 50 is an ideal machine for those wanting a versatile, powerful, and yet easy to operate metal detector in a lightweight package. Coin hunters can get good depth while eliminating chosen trash categories. Jewelry hunters can eliminate most coins and ferrous items to concentrate on that gold "sweet spot" lower in the discrimination scale. Relic hunters can search in all-metal while still getting audio and visual target identification. And the manual ground balance, high sensitivity gain, and optional 18.75 kHz coil will combine to make the Minelab X-Terra 50 suitable for gold nugget detecting.
 | Ultra lightweight, balanced design - only 2.9 lbs! |
| High precision 7.5kHz VFLEX technology (or 18.75 kHz with optional coil) |
| Micro-controlled, ultra sensitive waterproof 9" concentric coil |
| Accurate Multi Segment Notching (18 segments) |
| 4-tone Target ID |
| Digital numeric target ID |
| High sensitivity gain for improved depth |
| 3 Position Noise Cancel |
| Adjustable Ground Balance for depth maximization |
| Large, easy to ready LCD |
| Depth and battery level indicators |
| 3 pre-programmed search patterns (including All Metal) |
| Fast recovery Pin-Point with variable tone and graphical indicator |
| Runs on only 4 x AA batteries (not included) |
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Alaska Mining & Diving Supply is no longer stocking the Minelab X-Terra 50 due to the overwhelming popularity of the newer X-Terra 70.
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