Garrett at Pro Metal Detector, Multi-Colour, One Size

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However, if you’re on mixed terrain manual ground balancing is customizable to your exact requirements. Pinpoint mode – this feature is of great help in metal detecting, because it allows to define that there is definitely a target down there, where the target is, exactly. While Pinpoint mode cannot replace the Pinpointer tool in efficiency, it still makes detecting more comprehensive.

The shaft of the metal detector can be adjusted according to your needs. The minimum length of the shaft is 42 inches, with a maximum extension length of 51 inches. This is also a beginner-friendly metal detector, featuring a range of basic functions that do not require advance knowledge and expertise.The great thing about the AT Pro is that you’re not limited to certain frequency settings. It’s fully adjustable, which means that you can fine-tune the frequency how you see fit.

What about the all essential ground balancing you ask? Well, the AT Pro has manual and automatic ground balancing – the best of both worlds in fact. User manual is something you want to read carefully, and more than once, before you start assembling and using the metal detector. Even experienced treasure hunters take time to explore and remember theory before they get to practice; and this rule is especially applicable to newbies. The more you know about your metal detector before you switch it on, the less problems you will have in the field. Bonus1: See my post on AT Pro vs Fisher 75 if you want to know how the AT Pro fares with a similar detector from another brand. The F75 is Fisher’s multi-purpose VLF detector. The control box has 8 buttons, making it easy to navigate and control. These buttons are as follows: It would be unfair to post a review without saying a bit about what I don’t like, or where it could improve. Fair’s fair, and I don’t want to mislead you.This is the same as other coils offered as standard on Garrett AT machines and will get you started, but the time will come when you want more coil options. It takes 4 AA batteries which will give you several long sessions. There’s a handy indicator to say when you’re low on power. Garrett AT Pro offers a set of features and functions that are handy and effective for almost all types of search. While this metal detector cannot be considered the top technology nowadays, when there are so many other decent machines by other brands, AT Pro is still equipped with an impressive toolkit that will provide a metal detectorist with generally everything needed for successful search: The other obvious problem which arises from the previous one is that Garrett AT Pro software cannot be updated online to fix bugs or upgrade the software at least a bit. In 2010 when the machine was first released, online software updates were not the case yet. However, today this is a huge disadvantage.

Rather than producing a standard beep like other detectors, this Pro Audio system has a variable tone. It changes based on the item you’re currently detecting. Subtle nuances in the tone’s pitch and volume give you a better idea of the object’s shape and size. It’s like feeling the object with sound. This system is quite unique and may take a bit of time to get used to. However, once you understand how it works, it will make the search process much easier. Pro Iron Audio One person even described it as a “Silver finding beast” and would highly recommend you buy the Garrett AT Pro Let us take a look at what we have found out. Design and Appearance of the Garrett AT Pro You also get the advantage of integrated search modes that are programmed to locate specific targets by selecting one of the modes. The AT Pro has both manual and automatic ground balance capabilities. Ground balancing is a feature that allows the detector to ignore signals from the ground like iron and salt. Not only does ground balancing cut down on the chatter of ground signals, but it also allows your detector to find targets at deeper depths and with better target ID accuracy.The reason I list this as a con is that it is only a single frequency machine – as is almost every machine on the market apart from high-end Minelabs and other specialty machines. With single frequency, detecting on saltwater beaches is not ideal. So if you live by the coast, this can be a problem. So if you live in areas of the country with highly mineralized soil (or hot ground), you’re going to want a metal detector with this feature for sure. Frequency So let’s take a look at the design and appearance, in true Garrett fashion again the machine comes in only a few parts making it easy to transport and to store. We have the brains (control panel) the upper pole, the lower pole, and one 28cm x 22cm search coil and a wingnut. Assembly is kept as simple as possible and you do not need a degree in engineering to put it together. In fact, it should take you just a few minutes. We’re going to break down everything this detector has to offer and give you some valuable insight into how it can improve your prospecting game.

Most often, signals from iron targets are filtered with the help of the Discrimination feature. When the Discrimination settings are tuned to dicriminate ferrous targets, these targets are either ignored completely by the metal detector, or give specific sounds that help the user understand that the item is ferrous.Finally, the detector has several adjustments to help you fine-tune the experience. Thanks to the flexible frequency and sensitivity settings, you can overcome just about any obstacle you encounter. It’s important to note that this will be the case with ANY single frequency machine – not just the AT Pro. It’s simply the nature of the technology. Digital Target ID It can be challenging to hunt for valuables in areas that are laden with trash. In such areas, a detector can often end up targeting small items like nails, bottle caps, and more which can consume a major chunk of your time. One slip and your machine is in the creek or lake, drop it on wet grass in your excitement to dig, get caught in a rainstorm – you see my point.