If you walk on highly mineralized soil, decrease the sensitivity level, this will allow you to avoid false signals. Garrett’s ACE APEX is an easy to use metal detector. The APEX is designed more for the beginner but there is something for everyone using this machine. The APEX is also Garrett’s first multi-frequency or Multi-Flex metal detector which is designed to help you find more targets spread across a number frequencies instead of hunting in a single VLF frequency all the time. Many Garrett fans were hoping for a new waterproof machine but they didn’t get it. The APEX is waterproof from the coil all the way up to the control interface. The control interface is only water resistant not submersible. I would not suggest standing in a rain storm and expect the Apex to weather the storm. Why Does the ACE APEX Have a Smaller 6″ x 11″ Search Coil? The Standard Multi Frequency mode is for all kinds of search not involving water. The Multi-Salt frequency option was created specifically for beach search on seashore, where the mineralization of water and wet sand distorts the signal. Jewelry’ is a perfect option for those looking for chains, earrings, and other jewelry made from precious metals.

Initially used for testing, it can adjust the way the detector “views” iron. Iron is the detectorists nemesis and has the ability to give off ferrous and non ferrous signals depending on its size and orientation. Minelab’s “Apt X” system allows you to connect to Minelab Apt X headphones at much increased transfer speeds and a very low latency. (This transfer lag in the signal)

Garrett Ace Apex vs Minelab Vanquish 540

The detector uses that information and works alongside the built-in discrimination system to identify iron in an instant. You’ll hear subtle nuances in the audio alert tone, which may make it easy to ignore items you don’t want. Think of it as feeling the object with sound. 2. Target Identification and Analysis Minelab call their system “Multi IQ” and is now available in their latest range of machines called the Minelab Vanquish which start with the 340, then the 440 and top out at the 540. Garrett’s Multi Flex technology, fueled by a cutting edge, broad-bandwidth digital platform, simply gives you more versatility with the Apex than can be found on any detector in its price range! Choose from powerful single frequencies to enhance detection on specific targets*, or select one of Apex’s simultaneous multifrequency modes to achieve excellent detection on all targets in all soils.

Indeed, it is simple enough and won’t take you more than couple of hours testing it to understand most of the features it brings to the table. Selecting the correct search mode also depends on the terrain type, targets you want to find, expected size, and depth. The available detection mode in the ACE Apex include: The value of the identifier ID changes according to the metal you have found. Detectorists who have a lot of expertise and experience are able to associate the various target IDs to specific metal types.Perhaps the best thing about this very machine is that is it created for detectorists with the middle level of skill. This means both newbies and more experienced searchers can make use of it. Such opportunity is very promising for newbies, since they can give it a try with multi frequency technology, and the learning curve will not be so steep. More seasoned treasure hunters, in their turn, will be able to apply multi frequency and other additional features like multiple frequency shift channels, without managing complicated settings and tuning every single time. New Garrett 6×11 ACE Viper DD Search Coil I will, hopefully, update this part when new issues will arise! Also, please if you know any issues related to this machine, please let me know. Final Thoughts … The Garrett ACE Apex comes with 2 years of manufacturers’ warranty. However, the warranty is on limited parts and labor involved. The detector is manufactured in the United States.