Discover Merrill's top tips and special beach program for metal detecting with the DEUS 2 WS6 Master

Merrill, ambassador of XP Metal Detectors, shows us how to best utilize the WS6 Master, the lightest and most compact version of the DEUS II, on the beach with his new program. He also explains how to easily attach the aerial antenna to this metal detector.
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[@xpmetaldetector]

👉 Download Merrill's Crater Maker Beach Program: www.xpmetaldetectors.com/documents/0/crater_maker_beach_program.pdf

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

This video was made because of your questions. Please keep asking! :)

[@digginggopher]

Discrimination vs negative discrimination would be a great video for me

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Noted @@digginggopher

[@jackweber275]

I originally purchased a legacy detector based on your recommendation and just now ordered a dues 2 package . I’m excited to have you show all the tips and tricks. Congratulations on landing a rep job with xp. . The training and demos you are putting out are fantastic and entertaining.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you so much Jack! Im sorry for the late reply!

[@benbogg5430]

Thanks Merrill, best video I've seen which explains what settings to use and why, and how to adjust them for specific locations/conditions.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you so much Ben!

[@MD-NWWI]

I bought the full deus 2 when they first came out. I use the ws6 master set up all the time. It works flawlessly. Light weight and easy to get around in the woods especially with the 9 inch coil. I dug a harmonica plate the other day at 18 inches. My friends had other detectors and they couldn't hit it. 9 inch coil goes deep too!!

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

It sure does!!!

[@xpdeus-xd3go]

I am very thankful that you took the the time to answer my question 😊 We will be going on vacation in August, I can hardly wait to be on the beach 💪

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

I am rooting for you! Go for the gold!

[@xpdeus-xd3go]

@@MetalDetectingNYC One more question, have you changed the tone breaks? what are your tone breaks in the gold area?

[@mwdjr3158]

Fantastic machine and fantastic ambassador!

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Honored!

[@mgem404]

Merill the Great congratulates XP for choosing Mr. Merrill as Representative

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you so much!

[@ohiofredl]

Thanks for such a great vid .All the information and the program nice hunt great demonstration very nice sand scoop. I was amazed when you hooked antenna for water hunting with the ws6master, I will have to watch that part again .Thank for taking time to post.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you ohiofredl!

[@MrHottrodder67]

I'm new to the deus but I've been detecting since 2008. I started with the V3i which was a very programmable detector for it's day. I switched to an equinox 800 for a couple years but hated you really couldn't dial it in much. The deus 2 is the detector I've been waiting for! I loaded your program and tweaked it for the carolina beaches. I have to say it does go very deep and works fantastic in the iron on the beaches here. I love the audio response up higher since this thing runs very quiet. You can tell how deep something is based on the pinpoint volume. Great job on the program Merrill and thanks for the videos that helped me find the deus.

[@algiordano9214]

Great information Merrill will try on the Jersey and Bahamas beaches.

[@xpmetaldetector]

Thanks for your comment

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Good luck!!!!

[@robbergstrom943]

Great video. We are saving up for a Deus. You convinced us on the legend a year back but hope to upgrade for Christmas.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you! I am honored you say that. Deus 2 is a detector that you will grow with and feel really good swinging. The ergonomics are second to none. You can start at a high level right away with the built in programs and in time you will learn to tailor your approach to fit the ideals of the ground that you are hunting on.

[@buckeyedigger7146]

Good stuff Merrill! Love all of my XP machines since I started using the Deus 1 four years ago. D2 sniffed out my 6th seated coin today for the month of March.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

For the month of March!!! Thats incredible!

[@danielchapman4031]

Great job I will definitely try in the uk thanks for sharing If you don’t have the headphone jack on the back the antenna will sit underneath the puck in the housing if put the other way through the hole in the side

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you!

[@ITSFUNZ]

Awesome Content again ! Thanks 👍

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you!

[@WilliamKanavan]

Hi Merrill tried your creator program thumbs up tried 5 tones 1. 8.0. 202. V8 2. 46. 237. V10 3. 61. 470. V10 4. 75. 710. V10 5. 99. 951. V10 these were 5 tone settings I used Cheers

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you!

[@TheDetectingDuo]

So what do you think of P13, Beach P mode? Also using firmware v2.0. I've been using that a lot with a few tweaks and good success, but am going to give your suggested program settings a test tonight. Thanks much, Merrill & XP! -Scott of The Detecting Duo.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

I have gotten used to using that as my go to when the remote is submerged with the bone conduction headphones.

[@russn7995]

Also if you use the BH01 at the beach like I do, Square tones is the only option when you chose that audio output. P.35 D2 manual.

[@Detectken]

Hey Merrill, I use the main control box, but run the antenna through the stem and have it just barely poke out of the mounting “bracket.” Just like you showed, there is no need for it to wrap around the top, unless you fully submerge it. I haven’t tested it, but I imagine that as long as the antenna is above water, it can be any distance from the controller, just like the coil itself. I haven’t updated from the version .75?, so I don’t know that this works with newer versions. For bottle caps, I just keep Deep High Conductor next to my beach program. For me, bottle caps come in two ranges (mid 70s and I believe mid 60s). I haven’t detected at the beach yet this year, so my memories a little rusty. If I suspect one (or any other iron), I flip to DHC. If the VDI changes by about 10, it’s a bottle cap/iron. Of course this doesn’t help with aluminum bottle caps.

[@vetsdigbeeps]

Have you tested between ground grabbing and auto tracking? I use tracking and it makes transitioning from water to wet to dry sand much easier.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

This is a topic that I want to cover in a future video.

[@adventuresinmichiganwlisa9852]

👍🤓👍 awesome job Merrill.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you Lisa!

[@daviesmia]

Southern California beaches are sanded in over the summer hoping my new Deus 2 will reach deeper than my current set up

[@BrettM765]

What's the price range for everything I would need if I bought a WS6 for the beach? Thanks. I think I need it here in Delaware.

[@BrettM765]

Who should I contact to buy the WS6 11 inch with black antenna and waterproof bag? Thanks Merrill.

[@OrzeskieWykopki]

Hello, will this program be as good for fresh water areas or would you recommend something else? It's mainly about beaches and water exploration, best regards

[@DetectDigSmile]

Great video, thanks for sharing about the antenna. I am getting ready to to a setup like this with the WS6 master. I am glad you are showing in action. Question, how is the run time with the WS6 in this configuration? A good guess of run time hours would be OK.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

14 hours on the WS6. 12 hours on the coil.

[@HeavyMetalDetectingPassion]

beautiful beach! Love to see u enjoying out there!!!Big support from your new friends and subscribers..metaldetecting couple from southern Europe!

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you so much!

[@thecitytroll]

nice new channel Merrill, you seem a bit tense worried about getting it right, Xp is lucky to have you. Breath deep the gathering gloom... Now convince me why I should by an XP Deuce over a ML 900.

[@jerrytalley802]

Merrill, with audio at 7, salt at 9, it seems like it would be very erratic. I used Minelab forever and got spoiled with how smooth they typically ran. I have not had enough practice with the Deus 2 to get it dialed in. I will try your settings. QUESTION; if you don’t want the tiny stuff, could you get similar depth/results with Dive since it has the lower frequencies?

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

It is running hot (erratic) and im used to that. I can still pick out the differences in sound when I go over a target. Cratermaker is for situations like sanded in beaches where you are trying to punch deep. You can do great with dive and beach P. I have gone a little deeper with Cratermaker but that is not everything. The other programs are fantastic.

[@user-myDeus24ever]

Love the video wished I had that much wet sand up to dry sand at our local beach. I have when you dig close to the water then the hole fills up with water and the target keeps going deeper,any thoughts on that .

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

That is all about sand scoop. I prefer oversized. You can (and should) drag it around so you dont feel it when you lift. As for the Deus you can pinpoint and then detune the pinpoint to accurately center the target.

[@pmgaluppo]

Hi Merrill, enjoy your videos. Question, I noticed your antenna is black, where can I purchase that. I like how it blends in with the shaft, coil and housing.

[@pmtips4482]

Merrill, can you tell me the weight in ounces for the light setup...11 inch coil and ws6 on the shaft. Thank you!

[@jerrytalley802]

I think you are using the 13x16” coil, is that why it is a crater maker?

[@bens3067]

Great vid!!!!

[@xpmetaldetector]

Thank you

[@Gary_Daytona]

Brilliant minds think alike 😉. It’s a very similar program to my beach program. I run sens. Of 98, I still like using pitch sound, and prefer Bottle Caps on 1 but other than that, just a number here or there. Can’t get past Salt Sensitivity of 8, it just gets too fruity. Once you start using the XP in the way you illustrated, you realize just how hot the XP is and what it’s capable of. Remote or Puck, it’s an awesome beach machine but Shhh! Don’t tell anyone 😂

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

LOL I think we told them Gary! See you soon!

[@notruss1]

Can you please explain how ground balance (grab) affects depth? IE; 83 vs 87. I ground balance in wet sand at my beach and usually it goes down to about 83.

[@notruss1]

Looking for small gold and the elusive elongated gold chain on salt water beaches (Eastern USA), what are your thoughts on desensitizing the 40kHz beach sensitive vs. going down to 24kHz beach? In other words, is a desensitized 40kHz more efficient for finding small gold than a sensitive 24kHz? I see your crater program and all the others, however, if gold is more responsive to higher frequencies I'm wondering how much can 40Khz be desensitized before it becomes useless.

[@ScrapMetalMike]

Will the XP mi6 pinpointer sync to any wireless headset?

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

No just XP headsets.

[@IDetectEstDig]

Thanks

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you for watching!

[@davidfrazier1186]

Thanks, I was wondering if the antenna would work with WS6 👍

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Happy to help

[@COUNTSLURPULA]

?? I have a question. ?? How does one keep the remote on the machine? It comes off a lot when detecting underwater. Thanks. :)

[@scrapiron6870]

Merril, a question asked many times, but being explained and experienced with the master 6 deus 2. What’s more reliable the tones or vdi numbers, I understand using both options help but, what’s the best way, considering the master 6 isn’t visible when connected to the headphones,

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

In my opinion, the tones are the most important clue for a metal detectorist to tune in to. That is NOT just specific to the WS6. I did an exercise with Target ID that should be a perception changer. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6eykmaBe9iYqKMsi=BJoB1sgaTJLploWt

[@digginggopher]

Imo, as someone who has never used the deus 2, but have used other detectors, id say tones for an experienced user, and vdi numbers for a less experienced user, I still use vdi numbers when I remember to look, I still can't quite call targets on tone alone But even a noob can go off of tones if you are in a dig everything mood, if it beeps, dig

[@vetsdigbeeps]

Well put, when you're on the beach, vdi numbers have little purpose. If you beep it, dig it.

[@Kaper239]

My question is I hear another detectorists saying more high audio response machine no have more deep and you said than highest response have more deep so I don’t get it I just have one month with my deus 2 but I learned alot how to use thanks have a good day

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

OK this might help. Audio Response is not like sensitivity or reactivity or a higher power level like in Deep HC. Audio response is an awareness function. The Deus 2 is a sophisticated tool to help our brain inference. On a beach, targets are usually spread out. At this time of year the beach has more sand on it than other seasons (this is true at least in New York). You can miss a deep signal with a low audio response if you are not listening very carefully. A high audio response will make deep signals sound more like surface signals (notice that I said "more like" instead of "exactly like"). If you have incredible hearing, and you can hear the softest signals with a medium audio response, you might be able to rock with that. But I use audio response to cue me in on those deep signals. I am self aware and hearing wise, I need things spelled out!

[@robertbernard651]

Is it a pulse induction or VLF??

[@SpitfireExtra]

Great! I like every video discussing the technical of D2! If you are on fresh water beach. Do you turn Magnetic to accept then? And Salt Sens to zero? Happy hunting! Will be doeing fresh water beach soon.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

I like the beach P program in fresh water (as is) when I am submerging the remote.

[@jeandigshistory]

Yeppers… a crater maker… On dirt or beach. 🏖️ 👍

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Yes thanks for watching!

[@algiordano9214]

Merrill why the XY screen isn't it less accurate in deep tarkets? Al,NJ

[@Jay-tc7dm]

Good Morning Merrill. Merrill Why Is It, That I've Tried To Update My WSII And WSXL That I Purchased A Few Days Ago On My Laptop And Everytime I've Tried It Keeps Reading (No Device Found Not Compatible)!! 😢 ☹️ Thank You Merrill.

[@Almada78]

what coil you using? 11''?

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

13 for this video.

[@angelamillard6418]

❤❤❤

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you Angela!

[@treasureterrain8531]

Every little bit helps.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you for watching

[@Metal-Detecting-Texas]

Hey Merrill, looks like you could use a lanyard for your pinpointer, I know a guy.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

LOL me too! I have one but old habits die hard!

[@scrapiron6870]

I have a new name for you Merrill, Master Merrill

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Honored!

[@digginggopher]

Master merril with w6 master masters metal detecting

[@scrapiron6870]

Oh most certainly use both options to determine targets, why they offer both, facts are numbers are not perfect and I don’t expect to be perfect, gee now my question is, how accurate are the tones , yeah is there a way to determine either, it comes down to this just dig the darn thing.@@MetalDetectingNYC

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

@@digginggopher honored! I love everything I am learning from XP.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

@@scrapiron6870 it eventually comes down to dig the darn thing but you get the most clues with the Deus 2. This is especially true with audio.

[@jerrytalley802]

How deep can you get with the 11”

[@jbrown7311]

Deus goes around 10 to 12 inch. For 1,500 the nokta legend will go 2 feet on a quarter for 530. The Deus and equinox are all hype. Just paying for the name.

[@Yakena1]

Let's go METS!

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

WOOT! WOOT!

[@acapulcoaventuradetectorte9248]

Is the ws6 anfibius???

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

There is a pouch that can be used to submerge it. Possible? Yes. But it won’t do the 30ft. underwater that the remote can do.

[@acapulcoaventuradetectorte9248]

@@MetalDetectingNYC can ve used against Water and splashes whitouth the pouch? Couse i read some about it at the menú... I just want to be sure .... Tnks

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

@@acapulcoaventuradetectorte9248 Water resistant not water proof. This video covers it all: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZjIlIl3hammg9E

[@notruss1]

Well produced and marketed, but as an XP Ambassador now are you under pressure to come out with a custom program or something? Tried this on the beach a few times now. It's just Beach Sensitive turned up in a few settings. Way too hot and noisy with falsing under average conditions (which I anticipated after looking at it). And in your adjustment protocol on the linked white paper, you're advising people to essentially tune the detector back down to what are pretty much the default Beach Sensitive or Beach settings anyway which would now be saved under "Crater" LOL Please teach people to read the manual and learn the basics of the detector so they can know how to adjust the factory settings to suit their own environmental conditions and why. No hard feelings intended, meant as constructive feedback. How about an advanced video on reducing EMI and chatter other than just pressing the frequency scan button? Thanks!

[@codylovelace2237]

You say only the deus can go that deep but I believe the manticore can easily go just as deep. Even on tiny targets.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Hey Cody. There is only one detector that I have gone 2 pinpointers down on at the beach for a coin sized target.

[@codylovelace2237]

@@MetalDetectingNYC I was more referring to dirt as I don't have salt water beaches near me.

[@digginggopher]

You take the wires off but you need to add batteries, everyone talks about how light the deus was, i was actually disappointed with the weight, i was imagining a cloud, but what i got was a metal detector, i havnt actually gotten out with it yet, but just playing around in the house it seems heavy enough And im talking avout the deus one, i decided i wanted the deus one because of the elliptical coil, maybe one day ill get the deus 2 aswell ( when the deus 3 comes out haha) Im excited to get out with it, i was planning it monday, but then we got snow, and now its Thursday and its still sticking around Im going to play with a mode with normal discrimination like deus fast maybe When i get used to that ill check out deus hot with negative discrimination I WOULD LOVE A VIDEO ON DISCRIMINATION VS NEGATIVE DISCRIMINATION

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thanks for the feedback. In fairness, it is less than 2 pounds and utility is equally important. The batteries give a lot of power to the unit to go deep have multiple functions and last for a long time.

[@digginggopher]

@@MetalDetectingNYC I'm sure if I put it on a scale it's a lot less than my legend, I just had unrealistic expectation

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

​@@digginggopher when you swing it you will feel the light weight and the balance.

[@vetsdigbeeps]

It makes a massive difference in a full day of hunting.

[@mickf5489]

👍

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you for watching!

[@MrBottlecapBill]

I think it's important to mention that while you can attach the antenna for shallow water hunting, the WS6 control puck is NOT waterproof. Meaning you can't submerge it in the water. So on wavy days you can't go very deep and if you drop it into the water, it's going to possibly be ruined forever. It's not the best configuration for hunting in the water honestly. You'd need to purchase the control box and the water proof wired headphones.

[@matteopedini2155]

Sei super 😉😉💪🏼💪🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼👏🏼👏🏼🏆🏆 anche io vado giu con super programma e con la 13 pollici si va giu a 60 centi e c qualcosa di piu per gold ring 💍💍 o 🪙🪙🪙 o altro 👌👌👌 tocca solo saperci fare un botto 💣💥😏😏😎😎😎

[@xpmetaldetector]

Thanks!

[@felezyabapadana]

فلزیاب آپادانا ❤❤❤❤❤

[@jerrytalley802]

18” for a zinc penny, imagine how deep a class ring would hit?

[@matteopedini2155]

Io uso programmi bic sensibile a 40 kilerz sensob 97 o se no coin dip profondo parecchio 😎😏

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Grazie Matteo!

[@matteopedini2155]

@@MetalDetectingNYC di niente ☺☺🥰🥰 perche sono un professionista e vengo Dai metal di vecchia scuola e nuova scuola tutti topp anche molto molto difficili da settare e altre procedure per avere le machine performances andare giuu anche a 70 centesimi anche con i pulser li ho avuti tutti 😎😎😏 il GPIX 5000 su bassa marea andava giu 70 centim 👌 con la piastra colteck da 16 pollici 😎 per tutti I metalli ma per Oro era super metal e piastra 😎😉😉😉😏😏 con li Deus 2 prova con anche programma Oro per le catenine fine le sente a 28 cent. Con piastra da 13 una 💣💣💣💥

[@marekpazievsky352]

❤👍👌💪

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you for watching

[@jerrytalley802]

I wish we could hear if it is running smooth or erratic? Too much noise and I can’t take it, lol

[@jayhumphrey7858]

Can you just go back to Haagen Das/ Taco Bell days??

[@digginggopher]

J