Switching to advanced mode. I hunt in IM 16 all the time

[HanoverHoleDigger]

I presume in when I swtich to advanced I should start with the audio functions first. It seem like from looking at the manual the first new skill I should master is to switch to audio 1. That way I am getting a truer signal not smoothed by the processor.

Is this the first place to start?

 

[Cody]

IM-16 is actually zero discriminate for all refined metals. We have the same as IM-16 if we simply clear the screen in Smartfind. One way to think of Audio1, 2, and 3 is a frame of data. Audio1 takes a longer look at each target so give a longer sound that trails off. The problem with Audio1 is the long sound can cover up a deep faint sound of co-located targets. I just about always use Audio1 but it can be a blessing and a curse unless used properly. I like to use the small coil and audio1 but am careful about sweeping the coil slowly and when there is a hit then pinpoint and make sure I am not masking a target with the longer sound.

I think most users seem to agree that learning the sounds is most important so I see nothing wrong with going to Audio1 first. It has a lot to do with prior experience, IMHO, and the type of detector if any operated by the user before the Explorer. I don't think a DFX user would have much difficult making the switch but a user that has mostly used a more basic discriminator with 3 tones would find it a little more difficult to switch.

My preferences would be to experiment as I felt the interest and then ask for answers on the forums. I am not sure there is any specific best way to learn the machine.

 

[Steve(MS)]

I use the audio 1 exclusively. I didn't like the cutting off signal of normal. I have not found that I have lost anything in target separation using audio 1 but I must say it is more a personal preference than anything else. Most use normal and do very well with it but I just never liked it. That's the great thing about the Explorer, one can set it up to their own personal taste. I think you can do well with either and not lose.
Steve(MS)