volume on headphones

[Mike RB.]

When detecting for small gold nuggets using a gold bug 2 with headphones, how do you set your volume?

Do you turn the volume on the detector all the way up to 10 and then adjust the headset volume or do you lower the volume on the detector and raise the volume on the headset?

Does it make a difference how it's done?

Thanks for your input.

 

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[Oakview2]

As a rule I never run volume pots wide open, as it may tend to induce distortion. Use both pots at equal settings to achieve desired volume. Jmho

 

[Steve Herschbach]

Not arguing with the above but I do just the opposite. I always run my detectors at max volume. I wave the coil over a large item to set max headphone volume on a large target low enough to be comfortable, THEN set the threshold control to a faint buzz. That way I can hear the smallest variation in threshold and pass over a large junk item without possible damage to my hearing.

 

[Ausgoldhunter]

I agree with Steve, I set my detector to max, then adjust the headphones to a comfortable level... biggest mistake i see people making is having the threshold cranked WAY up..

 

[Oakview2]

I would not argue with Steve, but usually, amplifiers and preamps don't produce more volume over about 60%. I would adjust the same way as suggested, just wouldn't start with detector volume wide open. Just a rule of thumb after working many years in studios and with professional amplifiers. JMHO

 

[DesertNuggets]

I run my GB2 volume at 10 and adjust the threshold in the back to about the sound of a mosquito buzzing around.

 

[DesertNuggets]

I would not argue with Steve, but usually, amplifiers and preamps don't produce more volume over about 60%. I would adjust the same way as suggested, just wouldn't start with detector volume wide open. Just a rule of thumb after working many years in studios and with professional amplifiers. JMHO

Interesting. I'll give it a try next time I'm out.