C Scope CS3MXi Metal detector

The best just got better. The new C Scope CS3MXi follows in the same tradition as it predecessor but with improved circuitry and a plug-in coil (i stands for interchangeable) so accessory coils (coming soon!) can be fitted adding eve more versatility to an already very capable metal detector. The C Scope CS3MXi  is a metal detector built to withstand the rigours of the detecting environment. Apparently, the design came from C Scope's industrial side making detectors for use on construction sites, so it's certainly up to the job! Another neat feature is the ability to fit the control box on a belt leaving an extremely lightweight stem and search-head on the business end. The C Scope CS3MXi comes with belt clip supplied. Although balance with or without the control box mounted is excellent.
Electronically, the C Scope CS3MXi has a classic straightforward style of operation which most professional detectorists have as their ideal.  8 x AA batteries deliver 12 volts of power, again, perfect for this class of metal detector.  Switch on the power and turn up the sensitivity to where you like it. Many prefer a silent threshold but plenty of detectorists like to keep their detectors on the absolute limits of performance with a constant background tone and the 3mx allows you to do this. Variable discrimination and target pin-point button complete the C Scope CS3MXi enthusiast styled format.
We tested the C Scope CS3MXi on some recently ploughed farmland. Heavy going for both detectorist and detector, especially when its clay soil. This is when you really appreciate a lightweight metal detector to go up and down and round the furrows as everything inevitably gets caked in mud. The C Scope CS3MXi performed exceptionally well, the high 17KHz operating frequncy certainly proving itself to be extremely sentitive. Some detectorists like to move fast so speed of response can be very important, or you can easily miss a weak signal. I am pleased to say the C Scope CS3MXi passes this test with flying colours. The response is quick and the good signals ring out clear and sharp. Large iron tends to produce a 'sputter' or signal which I can only describe as 'woolly'. Little hammered coins can be recognised often before you dig purely by the clipped crisp quality of the signal. The pin-point button is a really neat feature which momentarily puts the detector into non-motion mode and position the find exactly.  The C Scope CS3MXi feels precise
and powerful. Like any good tool, the C Scope CS3MXi gives you the confidence that you're doing a good job. My stint with the C Scope CS3MXi was just such a job well done, producing plenty of non ferrous targets of various sizes and no rubbish, though there was plenty of old iron around, the C Scope CS3MX-i eliminated the lot !

The C Scope CS3MXi is a very good metal detector. C Scope have listened to experts and designed a metal detector based on what they have been told. Experts will love its sheer performance and the fact it is so well built it seems indestructable. Beginners will love its no nonsense simplicity and the fact that within a short space of time they too will be experts!

Features                           
Power On/Off & sensitivity control.
Fully adjustable discrimination level
Highly tuned 17KHz electronics.
Adjustable stem length.
balanced stem with armrest.
Automatic motion retune.
Target pin-point control.
Headphone socket.

Specifications
Operating system-VLF Motion metal Detector
Operating Frequency-17KHz
Search Head-8" (20cm) Concentric 'polo'
Battery type-8 X 'AA'
Battery life-30hrs nominal

This video is for information purposes only, as this model has been replaced with the CS3MX-i, offering interchangeable search head option. However, the set up, discrimination and operation are still correct.