The Minelab MANTICORE is a next-generation metal detector engineered for advanced performance across land, beach and shallow water. Built around Minelab’s Multi-IQ+® technology, it combines high sensitivity, detailed 2D target ID and modern ergonomics in a fully waterproof, lightweight design.
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The MANTICORE is designed to improve target separation and identification in complex environments, including iron-contaminated ground and saltwater beaches. Multi-IQ+ processes multiple frequencies simultaneously or allows single-frequency selection, giving users flexibility based on site conditions.
It performs well in common UK scenarios such as pasture, ploughed land, parks and coastal beaches, with full waterproofing allowing confident use in wet weather, surf and shallow water.
Multi-IQ+ allows simultaneous multi-frequency detection or operation at single frequencies ranging from 5 kHz to 40 kHz. This helps balance sensitivity to small targets with stable performance on deeper or higher-conductive items.
Dedicated All Terrain, Beach and Goldfield modes are optimised for specific environments, each with sub-profiles to suit trash levels, target conductivity and ground conditions.
The full-colour display shows a two-dimensional target trace, combining ferrous and conductive data to help users better assess targets before digging.
Features such as adjustable display and keypad backlighting, built-in flashlight and proportional vibration alerts improve usability during low-light or noisy detecting sessions.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Search Modes | All Metal, All Terrain, Beach, Goldfield, Custom |
| Operating Frequencies | 5, 10, 15, 20, 40 kHz & Multi-IQ+® |
| Sensitivity Range | 1 – 35 |
| Target ID System | 2D IDs: 100 Conductive / 50 Ferrous |
| Waterproof Rating | IP68, waterproof to 5 m (16 ft) |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Length | 63 cm collapsed / 144 cm extended |
| Display | Full Colour LCD with adjustable backlight |
| Warranty | 3 years (control box and coil) |
The MANTICORE supports wired 3.5 mm headphones and Minelab low-latency wireless audio. It is supplied ready for use and allows both automatic and manual adjustment of key detection settings. Users should confirm compatibility when purchasing additional coils or accessories.
