Field Test Makro Multi Kruzer

As always, it was a real delight to be asked to examine the latest detector to be released into the highly respected Makro range.

- Stephen Grey

As always, it was a real delight to be asked to examine the latest detector to be released into the highly respected Makro range. The Multi Kruzer is not a complex machine to operate in my opinion, and if I was to sum it up in one word it would be ‘versatile’. I was already aware from its existing reputation that it is a very capable machine to use in the fields, on the beach and even underwater, so I was really keen to try it out myself.

First Impressions

Well it certainly looks the part; assembly is a doddle, it goes together very easily and the lower carbon fibre stem sets it all off very nicely. I really like the design of the control box too, each control and menu button is laid out very neatly just under the screen. The buttons are rubberised and do not protrude from the control box surface. The controls are easy to navigate at a glance but most importantly, being flush, they will not snag on anything whilst out in the field.

A first for Makro is the built-in rechargeable 3700mAh lithium battery which the manufacturer says will last around 9-19 hours depending on how you use the machine. For instance, if you are using the speaker or running it on 5 kHz frequency, these factors will drain the battery faster. My own personal experience is that the battery lasted me for a full day out in the fields, which is all I need. If, however, you are looking for further options to extend the battery life, the Multi Kruzer has another trick up its sleeve. You can purchase an external battery pod as an optional extra that screws to the top of the arm rest at the rear. I have used this and I really like it. Once attached it looks the part and does not affect the balance of the machine in any way. This pod takes 4 AA batteries and also has an input port for wired headphones if you need them.

Wireless Headphones