Quiet Audio in the 5000

[Leroy]

This might seem an outdated question but I've been given lots of conflicting opinions so I might as well get some expert advice on this forum.
I always try to run in normal audio on the 5000, very seldom Quiet. Does running in Quiet lose you much depth? I have been told "lots", very little or virtually none at all. What are your valued opinions.

 

[Yellow Hornet]

Leroy.
I think I met you out near Amherst a while back.
My 5000 was almost always run with audio in quiet. Sensitivity could be cranked right up and the best size v depth was 5gram at 14 inches in caprock (measured) with the 11" Commander Mono. As far as losing depth I would say it is negligible.

 

[user 4485]

IMO the manual best sums up the audio types. I'd only be using quiet audio where conditions dictate i.e. very noisy ground or bad EMI or a combination of both.

The Audio Type function allows you to change the way that the detector interprets a signal and how that signal is produced as an audio response.
Quiet
This setting gives the most reduction of both ground noise and interference. The signal response is slightly quieter compared to the other Audio Types. Quiet should only be used in the most extreme situations.
Normal
This is the most versatile setting and should be used for general detecting conditions. Normal provides the best compromise for signal response and Threshold stability.
Deep
This setting is the preferred Audio Type when searching for larger targets at depth. It works well in combination with the Slow Motion setting, where target signals are distinct, but noise from the ground and electrical interference are somewhat filtered out.
Boost (GPX 5000)
This is a more aggressive Audio Type. Boost will provide very sharp target signals but will also increase any signal caused by ground noises or electrical interference. It is best used in milder soils and well away from electrical interference.

Note: Each Audio Type will have a different optimum Rx Gain setting so you should check the level of Rx Gain if you make changes to Audio Type.

 

[PhaseTech]

I'm using Quiet Audio more and more with the new gen coils. You will not lose depth as long as your Stabilizer is above 12.

 

[old hand]

On the 5000 I have found running the audio in quiet smooths the detector down it just makes the threshold smooth
on a 45oo you can run the audio in normal
regards john

 

[user 4485]

You can run a 5000 very nicely with audio in normal too

 

[old hand]

I was in a prospecting club and every so often would take a group out detecting ,starting off checking all detectors see how they were set up and what was not right ,over the years I would come across some 5000 that were exceptional they were very stable and the threshold was smooth in normal audio.
Its the same with all detectors there is a margin as long as they come with in it they are OK that's with all models