Minelab Equinox 800 4x4 program : Walk through and testing in the field

in this video i show you the current program i am using on the minelab equinox 800. The 4x4 program is a very good all round program and i have found it great on ploughed soil, as well as stubble. it can be a pain on the beach at times but i switch to the beach 2 program if it plays up ensuring im at a recovery speed of 4 and iron bias is set at 4.
PLEASE NOTE : at no point do i ever mention that this is my program and one that i created... this is used by many detectorists and the credit goes to Gordon heritage for sharing with everyone.
hope you all enjoy and have as much luck as ive had with this!
#MetalDetecting #equinox800 #EquinoxProgram

[@familywhite25]

Thanks so much. Just what I needed for my new machine!

[@martinmarsola6477]

A nice setup and demonstration of the detector. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🙂👍🇺🇸

[@TheDetectits]

Thanks mate! 😁👍

[@mapkos66]

I appreciate this. Just got my 800, and I'm headed to one of the Erie canal locks tomorrow. I will use this setup.

[@BasildonYidArmy]

Superb Video, has my box about 6 months still learning. These settings and this video have helped me right out!

[@TheDetectits]

Thankyou steve I'm glad this helped you mate!

[@BasildonYidArmy]

The Detectits Out tomorrow for a few hours 🤞🏻 I noticed do you hold the pinpoint button down? Still not sussed it always well off 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@TheDetectits]

No mate just tap once until you know your over it and the bars meet each other on the screen. Then tap again to turn it off

[@andrewtiffin4043]

Brilliant mate thank you, just what I needed. The mrs has just ordered me one for my birthday next week. Upgrading from the simplex so it’s all new to me.

[@TheDetectits]

Brilliant mate! Well done and the best of luck. Give me a shout if you need any help. [e-mail]

[@andrewtiffin4043]

The Detectits thanks very much mate, really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@andrewtiffin4043]

Going to give theses setting a go tomorrow mate on a field I’ve been on with the simplex and the nox see if it can pick anything else out 👍🏻

[@TheDetectits]

Boss mate, ground balance if chattery and reduce sensitivity to suit. I now run recovery speed at 5

[@andrewtiffin4043]

@@TheDetectits thanks for the extra tips mate will let you know how I get on

[@davidparker2796]

Thanks my friend it's really good seeing the numbers while detecting & seeing the screen , as always great video 👍

[@TheDetectits]

Thankyou david parker 👌 Wishing you the best. GL & HH 👍

[@57chevybm]

Excellent mate thanks, swapped my simplex for the nox today and can't wait to get out now, I'm watching your videos and will try your settings. .keep swingin. ..cheers 🍻 🍻 🍻 😎😎

[@TheDetectits]

Brilliant stuff baz. Remember to make sure it's in 5 tones before trying these settings and you'll follow it easy. Also use field 1 and make sure your phones off or in flight mode when detecting. Any problems email me your number at [e-mail] and I'll help you. Good luck

[@57chevybm]

@@TheDetectits just had a hour or so after work, hadn't put any of your settings in yet just a quick play and got a 1899 viccy and a blank half penny I think and a hexagonal button... absolutely chuffed, blew my ears off... I'll try yours for the weekend..cheers mate 👍 😉 👌 😀

[@TheDetectits]

@@57chevybm wow mate that's brilliant! Keep me updated please on your progress! 👏

[@57chevybm]

@@TheDetectits certainly will mate, I was impressed with my simplex but this is awesome... cheers 🍻

[@gordonturke4171]

Thanks for sharing this, I,ve been waiting for someone to do the 4x4 program, nice one , thanks

[@TheDetectits]

No probs buddy! Wishing you the best 👌

[@roysavage3696]

Well put bud! Trying this at the minute! My finds have doubled! Thank you!

[@TheDetectits]

Cheers mate

[@davidcleckner3900]

Very informative will this work with the 600

[@Addictedtobleeps]

Great video bud!

[@TheDetectits]

Thankyou buddy! 👌

[@Addictedtobleeps]

@@TheDetectits I subscribed as well :D Let me see if I can get this video a few more hits for you.

[@TheDetectits]

That would be amazing mate thankyou! Your a true gent! 👌

[@Addictedtobleeps]

@@TheDetectits Ok, so I went out yesterday and went to put the program in.... But I already had exactly the same settings, ha ha. I forgot that Gordon and I spoke on Skype ages ago (about something completely different) and he recommended me move to those settings, which I did. But, I've still pushed people to this video in my video, as you explain it all really well! Should be out on Tuesday :)

[@Tungstencube66]

Great thanks for the video. I feel like I know what I'm doing now and can get out of my back garden and into the field.

[@cameronfell4831]

hey mate, noticed you still use this program but in field 1, whats the difference as this video is set up in 2...thanks :D, brilliant videos by the way...making my way through them all :D

[@TheDetectits]

Hi mate apologies for the late reply as comments don't always notify me on high traffic videos. Field 2 is much more sensitive on silver and tiny objects in my experience. Best regards Dave 🙂

[@Nick-oh5dd]

Hi So what your saying is Only dig strong repeatable signals? I see your not using all metal mode ?

[@georgezink8256]

So great without background noise

[@AndrexT]

Will that work with my Garrett 400? Lol, Kris sent me here as he is going to try it, so I thought I may as well watch :>) Good video.

[@TheDetectits]

I'll be honest mate I've no idea with the garrett range but its basically a recovery speed of 4 and an iron bias of 4 as well as tweaking a few other bits 😁 I used to have an ace 250 before the equinox and I loved it! Wishing you the best mate and thankyou for watching 👌

[@AndrexT]

@@TheDetectits Thanks, I was just pulling your leg about the Garrett. It does have the ability to notch out, does have 4 Frequencies and 3 tones with iron audio. As I am new, I am still playing with it, but I dig pretty well everything. I am British but live in Canada and mainly detect on the beaches of Lake Ontario and parks. Next Spring I will try and get some farm permissions. GL and HH.

[@TheDetectits]

@@AndrexT haha ok mate I thought you were but wasnt 100% 😆 Wow Canada... lucky you! Have a great weekend mate 👍

[@aidezakaria4699]

Thank you brother for the detail explanation n demo.

[@TheDetectits]

👌 cheers mate

[@neilshuttleworth8699]

Yeh got the two pence correct and smiled.👍

[@beyergarret123]

Good easy to follow vid, will it work on the 600?

[@ianyams]

Enjoying you videos on settings, very precise, clear and easy to understand. 👍

[@TheDetectits]

Thankyou mate for the kind feedback. I hope you do well with them 🙂

[@ianyams]

@@TheDetectits you’re welcome. I don’t have a detector at the moment, my last one was a Garrett but I sold it a while ago but guess what I’ve got the itch again 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@TheDetectits]

@@ianyams do it! 😆😎👌

[@ianyams]

@@TheDetectits 🤣🤣🤣👍

[@markrogerson5344]

Thanks for video just what I needed… your last video was a year ago ,have you stopped this channel?

[@TheDetectits]

Hi mate and thanks, i went through a breakup so took some time off. Will be doing some more videos soon and am looking forward to it 🙃 Hope your well, thanks for tuning in mate 👍

[@markrogerson5344]

@@TheDetectits oh sorry to hear that mate hope you’re ok? I did myself a few years ago but met someone else and enjoying life..get back on the horse and do what you love and give me something to watch and get jealous over…that’s finding coins and your permissions you have, take care

[@seancasey3238]

Just curious why do u have your sensitivity set at 22, everything you found was above 6 inches, your machine must have been giving off false readings, I generally run mine at 19, don’t get me wrong great video, just curious 👍

[@TheDetectits]

I always have my sensitivity between 18 and 25 depending on the location and soil. This was full of trash and it just works for me on this field. It doesnt false much, but when it does its normally because of the local phone mast over the way. I've had Victorian silver off here before now at about 9 inches deep but your right on this occasion everything was fairly shallow. Cheers mate 👌

[@brimleyhillmassive]

I was setting mine up according you your awesome video, when I press buttons on my TV remote, the detector bleeps ha ha how does it see infra red? Or is it static?

[@TheDetectits]

Best setting it up away from electrical items buddy and noise cancel outside away from devices giving off signals.

[@brimleyhillmassive]

@@TheDetectits anyone else know why?

[@brianthomas3921]

A very good clear explanation , thanks

[@TheDetectits]

Cheers mate 👌

[@BasildonYidArmy]

Cheers for the video, what are the rest of your settings for the accept and reject in advance menu. T1 = 2 T2 T3 T4 ? Cheers

[@TheDetectits]

No probs buddy. Accept reject is -9 T1-2 T2-9 T3-18 T4-25 Thanks for watching 👌 and good luck

[@godsbeast.69]

Awesome video. Is that a public park/field. Is one aloud to dig on the above as long as they are filled in afterward’s.. Advice appreciated.

[@TheDetectits]

Thanks mate. This is the local parish hall in my village and I have full permission in writing to go anytime as my partner's grandmother runs it. Youll need to get permission before detecting everywhere buddy 👌 Glad you enjoyed 😁

[@godsbeast.69]

The Detectits thank you for the quick reply. There are a few farm lands by Myself, No harm in asking permission.👍 May I ask another question with regards to permission. Is it the usually agreement to split any finds 50/50 Is this a common/standard practice. Also with regards to a possible hoard, I believe that has to be reported to the appropriate governing bodie/s. Hope I’ve got this correct. Just subbed.👍

[@TheDetectits]

@@godsbeast.69 yes mate its normally 50/50 unless stated otherwise. Without permission though its legally the land owners. Any items over 300 years old have to be reported to the finds liaison officer and they decide if they are declared treasure or not. You can also record finds on the P.A.S (portable antiques scheme). Hope this helps

[@godsbeast.69]

The Detectits it does. Great advice. And again. Thank you for the info. 👍

[@TheDetectits]

@@godsbeast.69 👌

[@g0tue_cw]

top man, good video, well explained - and sensible! thank you.

[@TheDetectits]

Thanks mate 👍👍👍

[@rogeryoung1618]

I was anxious to hear your setup but noise in the background (music) makes it too hard to sort out what you're saying. Good luck. I'll find another source of information.

[@TheDetectits]

👍

[@garymiller9539]

i have the equinox 600 with less advanced settigs how would i setup the 600 to your settings THANKS GARY

[@LEEMC41]

Hi can this be done on the 900 or something similar? Thanks

[@tommy88777]

What are 4x4 settings for Nox 600 please 🙏 Do you have them .

[@AboutFocusTV]

New to the hobby myself, quick question did you have to get permission to detect on this land or given that it was part of the Parish and open to the Public was specific permission not necessary ?

[@TheDetectits]

Hi and thanks for getting in touch. All land is owned by someone so permission is always needed unless on certain beaches. I have full permission to roam here because a family member is on the trustees committee and I've been authorised 🙂

[@therhino1973]

I’m new to the machine but looking forward to trying this out tomorrow with my son 😃

[@TheDetectits]

Good luck mate. If it's all over the place turn the sensitivity down. Dig loud solid targets that scream to dig them. Listen for abnormal noises in the tones. If there is an abnormal gap or noise in a tone I'd say 99% of the time it will be junk. Please let me know how you get on

[@therhino1973]

Great thanks for the advice and will let you know.

[@therhino1973]

Thanks it worked really well. We dug a couple of the abnormal noises and they were junk. All the strong signals were something much easier to hear and differentiate 😃👍

[@TheDetectits]

Glad it worked for you mate. It's now my go to program every day and I've done so so well using this. Thanks for letting me know buddy 👌

[@toyotasubaru7314]

We need great settings for the beach mode please if you don't mind. Regards

[@TheDetectits]

Hi I'm currently testing new things and trying to perfect a program I've made. I'll let you know when it's done. For now the 4x4 program is pretty good on beach. Set it up on beach 1

[@jjgg1847]

Very informative video great stuff 😎

[@TheDetectits]

Glenn Evans thankyou buddy 👌

[@elcampellodetectoristintheUk]

Another cracking video 🖐TC SS GL&HH 🤜🏻🤛🏻👍🏻

[@TheDetectits]

Thanks phill mate! 👌 hope your well!

[@elcampellodetectoristintheUk]

@@TheDetectits all's good now I'm back to some kind of norm. lool ha

[@TheDetectits]

@@elcampellodetectoristintheUk good stuff mate 🙂👍

[@wainandrews9174]

Thanks so much just started using this programme and got my first hammered on a field I have been over many many times. I got very little trash. Going to go back to some other permissions now to double check 👨🏻‍🦯

[@TheDetectits]

Cheers wain, great settings and suit me well. Glad your having as much luck 😎

[@electricwheels411]

Awesome video on the NOX Program buddy and shared on my Twitter for you. It certainly looks like you have it set up right for your fields ATB GL & HH LittleJohn_MD 🇬🇧

[@TheDetectits]

Thankyou john! Your a true gent 👌 ATV & HH buddy 😁

[@Greengrass1972]

Well done, great video buddy

[@TheDetectits]

Thankyou mate 😁👌👌👌

[@shirleymoss9742]

Great video as always

[@TheDetectits]

thankyou

[@asanducu]

Do you have to put your phone on flight mode whilst detecting?

[@TheDetectits]

I'd recommend it mate. Sometimes I do get interference

[@stevenwilson7665]

When u noise cancel do u just lift coil off the ground or hold it up towards the sky some people have told me to point it up ?

[@TheDetectits]

personally i just lift it up so its inbetween about mid height. just make sure its off the floor

[@IffySignals]

Great video bud 👍👍

[@TheDetectits]

Thanks mate 👌

[@iKiCookGamingVideos]

Nice mate keep up the videos!

[@TheDetectits]

Thanks mate

[@patricklennon8345]

Hi after setting the 4x4 prog in the 800 with stock coil iam in doors testing so i know its not like in the field but watching your demo on assortment of coins when i do a half cut i can hardly pick it up any idea what i am doing wrong i never noised cancelled in doors its picking it up but only a few inches

[@TheDetectits]

Hi mate dont worry about air testing because when they are in the ground the soil around it gets very conductive and gives a bigger signal. The nox is an absolute beast at finding silver and you wont miss it. Noise cancelling in the field and a sensitivity suiting your ground between 19 and 23 normally is what I do. Also make sure your in all metal mode. Trust me if it's there you will find it

[@neilshuttleworth8699]

Got the second pound coin correct👍

[@marcculliford9022]

Hi is this program for UK fields coins and rings and stuff all I find is American videos

[@TheDetectits]

Yes mate it is

[@Wiiggz]

Hi mate, I’m going to use these settings in a Roman field. I’ve been on a few days using different settings but it’s full of iron, I’m now ignoring the low iron hums but any decent signal I get it ends up being aluminium cans. Is there a way I can ignore these too or is it just pot luck on those hits?

[@TheDetectits]

Hi mate unfortunately you've hit it on the head with what you've said. Just remember that the bronze roman coins about will be iffy signals. If you know there is roman there and you've had plenty then personally on a field like this I would run iron bias at 1 and recovery speed at 6 and dig everything. You will dig lots of trash but roman iron items can be worth digging. If your fed up with junk and don't wanna do this then use this programme and see how you go but ideally a faster recovery speed should help you in trashy areas. Hope this helps

[@Wiiggz]

@@TheDetectits thanks for the reply mate, I know Romans used these fields as a path all them years ago. The iron hits are always super deep too. If it’s not pieces of big iron it’s always things like modern cans. The only decent thing I found so far is a toasted cartwheel. I’ve only been detecting for 4 days so that was my first proper find.

[@TheDetectits]

Ah I see, yes I'd use the program as it is in this case then. If the machine is chattery in the fields then make sure you manually ground balance the machine and turn your phone off.

[@Wiiggz]

@@TheDetectits thanks mate, I’ll see how it goes! Appreciate the reply

[@TheDetectits]

No problem good luck! And anytime 🙂👌👍

[@marcculliford9022]

I'm following your video but for some reason when I get to the tones bit it only goes up to 2 tones not 5 please help

[@TheDetectits]

Hi mate, go over on the menu first to where it says target tones and hold the cog setting wheel. You want it to say 5 tones not 2 tones. Watch the video a little further on and it will show you what I mean then start it again.

[@TheDetectits]

Watch it from 3 mins 20 to change it to 5 tones immediately first. Then start the video again mate and it will be sorted👍👍👍

[@marcculliford9022]

Sorted mate thanks I'm going to use this tomorrow. Any tips on stopping the chatter near electric fences as I'm on a site with horses 🐎

[@TheDetectits]

@@marcculliford9022 yes just reduce sensitivity when in the field to suit. It may still pick up the fence but just don't get too close. Also take a look at the beach to land settings as a back up incase. Wishing you the best of luck tomorrow mate. Let me know how you get on. Feel free to send any pics to our Facebook page or to [e-mail]

[@hi-holesilver]

What brand red Velcro ties are you using?

[@TheDetectits]

Hi bud it's just off ebay. The cheap stuff, works well and is still like new 🙂👌

[@toyotasubaru7314]

Dear i maked already this program but 1 of coin type i cant hear it why . Do you have any private messanger.

[@TheDetectits]

Yes search facebook (the detectits) Or [e-mail]

[@metaldetectingmickyuk2538]

brilliant thanks really helpful :)

[@TheDetectits]

No problem mate 🙂👍👌

[@DetectoristulHazliu]

Fe 4 and fe2????

[@teamstrm6613]

awesome vid

[@TheDetectits]

Thanks mate

[@hertz5833]

Great vido

[@TheDetectits]

Thankyou my friend 👌

[@pedrovision6987]

Great video...paused at 2:55 ...please turn the background muzac DOWN (or eliminate it altogether)...SO distracting...trying to concentrate on the valuable info in your presentation...OK, back to the vid... Thank you in advance for the great information!! Regards!

[@TheDetectits]

Hi Pedro I have turned the music down on all future videos from now. Thanks for the feedback mate

[@georgezink8256]

Why do we have to spend all this time making all adjustments ? How about just 1/3 of this adjustment

[@daveholmes3274]

can you set this for the nox600 please... don't have one yet thanks

[@TheDetectits]

Hi mate you can set it pretty identical. If and When you get it message me on my facebook page privately and I'll assist you

[@wesscratchperry6680]

Nice 1 👍✊✌

[@TheDetectits]

Thankyou wes 13 👌

[@peterevans8194]

Not sure why some people struggle with the Nox, stick it in this 4x4 program or something similar and you are away. More experienced users can squeeze a bit more performance out of the Nox but this program will find stuff and is fairly mild mannered too...

[@TheDetectits]

👌 exactly pete Cheers mate

[@patricklennon8345]

how does this 4x4 program work on the stock call

[@TheDetectits]

Very good mate

[@petercollins3333]

When I put these settings into field one, they notch out in places, is that correct?

[@TheDetectits]

What do you mean notch out?

[@petercollins3333]

The Detectits blank segments on horse shoe

[@TheDetectits]

@@petercollins3333 inbox me a short video to my facebook page via messenger... I'll take a look for you but you shouldn't have a problem because I've input these settings into lots of machines. Are you sure it's in 5 tones and are you sure you've followed it properly?

[@TheDetectits]

Ok... if they notch out Go to accept reject and use the minus and plus sign to manoeuvre the icon up and down where they are notched out then use the tick button to put the notches back in. Hope this helps

[@lewis523]

That spade must be horrendous on the back 😂

[@TheDetectits]

Still going strong 😉

[@lewis523]

@@TheDetectits im impressed, when I see other detectorists using those small spades, their backs are proper arched over. I just think that cant be healthy 😂

[@TheDetectits]

@@lewis523 your totally right mate and being honest, it does do your back in! I will be upgrading some point soon to an evolution i think or black ada

[@lewis523]

@@TheDetectits www.lpmetaldetecting.com/products/black-ada-gladius-stainless-943-p Can't recommend that one any more higher than I already do. Perfect height, light and has the foot pedal. They do one with a plastic D handle instead of just the stainless steel t-bar handle but I had to return mine after 2 digs because the rivets on the plastic handle came loose. Could have been a one off but weren't going to chance it again

[@TeamBFGM1]

Do Pilates strengthen your bottom back works for me

[@DiscusRussell]

I don't agree with you about scratchy targets, Why didn't you dig it to prove your point.

[@a.g.9360]

with this program i have to carry my shawl on my shoulder and cant run full sensitivity 😢

[@TheDetectits]

Its not always ideal to run full sensitivity

[@Mattzspace80]

No background music next time 🤦‍♂️

[@TheDetectits]

Had a vote on this on our facebook page. 95% voted to keep the background music. Sorry bud 😁👌

[@highplainsdrifter842]

Detec-tits, Great name

[@hamshackleton]

Broken tone at 12.17 you should have dug it to show what it was, as you are demo'ing the machine - it's possibly junk. I'd have dug it to find out!

[@TheDetectits]

Cheers for the feedback pal. I was ill when making this video and full of cold and it was requested by a few people that wanted the video asap before a dig so I probably just forgot. Did do an example further on though. Cheers for pointing out 👌

[@fellanomadearthsurftreasur6503]

Complete waste of time doing an air test completely different numbers in the ground 😞

[@TheDetectits]

I know mate but only slightly. This is the reason I tested it in the field afterwards, when digging targets I've always noticed the numbers dont change too much with the equinox unless your in very very rocky land and I've found alot of stuff. Generally with this machine in this program it's quite accurate. 👍

[@mcxravin]

I think he was doing an air test more for sounds and tones which his program will give. To be fair the target ID range of the enquixox is not that great anyway. Ground mineralisation would probably make little difference in the way of tones and numbers. If he was trying to demonstrate depth, then I would 100% agree that an air test would not be truly accurate. Great video dave as always. And thank you for taking time out of your own busy life to help fellow detectorists. GL HH.

[@TheDetectits]

@@mcxravin thankyou

[@carlholdstock6178]

You on Facebook dave

[@TheDetectits]

Yes mate, day moss

[@garymiller9539]

i have the equinox 600 with less advanced settigs how would i setup the 600 to your settings THANKS GARY