Does it make a continuous humming sound that grows in intensity near metal, or does it only signal over metal?
209337
The best way I can think to describe is a "zip" noise. It's not continuous.
209338
HI! it only makes a sound over metal! =-) It is a really great little detector. In time my son (12 years ole and brilliant) LOL does want a more professional one that will actually filter out junk from the good stuff . Those are a few hundred dollars so that will be when he is much older. For now he LOVES this thing and when we bring it to the playground or beach he has a ton of little followers that are intrigued beyond belief. SO far my son has found an old belt buckle (1800's) old medicine bottle (again (1800's era) tons of coins. =-)
209339
No humming sound when metal is near, the detector will only begin beeping when it's over the metal. It's a decent detector as my son, who's 12, is okay with it but he would like to upgrade the detector to one that will distinguish between "good" metal and "junk" metal.
209340
From what I have seen of it I THINK it only makes a signal over the metal. I purchased this as a gift and not for myself.
209341
Mine is silent until it senses metal. With experience you can learn to differentiate the tone with the size and depth of the objects.
209342
In fact it makes humming sound, when Hunter finds trash it doesnt sound, this is marvelous. I just found one rare coin I must to avaluate it. When Hunter found it sounded one and another time with great intensity. I'm so happy with my Bounty Hunter Gold Digger
58590
It makes a little noise but not too much. It is just a low hum in the background
47066
It detects a metal object of sufficient mass. Vibration is not a detection. Could be a loose connection is closing and opening due to the vibration. I returned mine, it seemed cheaply made, worked only sporadically and I was confident it not last.
263083
I have found this will pick up all types of metal at a range of 4 inches with a strong signal, You can use it like a wand and wave it over the grass. I have even got things at 5-6 inches but the signal is weak. I don't regret buy this its great. Pinpointing at its BEST!
2140760
It doesn't as far as I have seen so far. It's strange. I'm not sure how it works. It emits a high pitched noise when it's working. (earplugs recommended) The wire that is suspended between the metal arms heats up, but the arms do not, not sure why, maybe they are insulated somehow.
192364
Yes, it does emit piercing sound when it detects someting within the range. But the sound changes to different sounds at intervals, which makes it interesting and tolerable. The sound triggered indicates the effective distance that the device is detecting. Actually the sound is not far different from singings of some birds which visit our front garden. I had expected much worse sounds. When gardeners have to work nearby, I disconnect the unit beforehand.
1705081
i've never noticed a hum. The red LED is a bit distracting, but I just turn it away from my line of sight. Seems to work just fine overall.Note: I am not an audiophile and don't hear frequencies much above 10 kHz. Sometimes other people hear things that I don't. FYI.
569376
Yes it does have a hum to it. Is is on metal or wood. Ours is on wood and in the garage so we don't hear it unless we r in there. Hope this helps
1666750
Yes. It'll make the humming sound but that'll be all. The other sounds are made when moving the saber or when you clash it.
1238354
It makes a faint sound, more like "thud, thud, thud". I have one on my desk and it's audible. But I barely notice it.
137032
This one does emit that noise, but the noise is not continuous, it goes away.
1157502
Well, I've never even noticed the noise. So I'm thinking not loud at all! It's magnetic so maybe a "ping" sound. There's no added electronic sound effects.
771195
The noise is not loud, instead it is an audible hum. It does not go away and really is a great white noise. After a while you will forget it even hums.
1370318
Yes Amy, the unit makes a low humming sound with a slight vibration when in use. Make sure you use a little bit of liquid soap or jewelry cleaner in with the water.
1451651
No. After it goes around, the sound changes slightly. It keeps on going, though.
263081
If there is metal below the surface of the ground it will signal the presence of it. So if you can bring it closer to the ground it should work up to four inches above the ground.
1706206
I know it's a little hard to tell, but if you put it close to your ear/cheek, you can hear and feel a faint humming. I know it's not the best way, but that's all I've been able to figure you. the blue light flashes quickly when it goes on. You can also tell by the cleaning odor in the fridge.