Minelab WM 09 Wireless Audio Module for Equinox 700/900, X-Terra Pro, X-Terra Elite, and Manticore

The WM 09 wireless audio module is compatible with the Minelab Equinox 700, Equinox 900, X-Terra Pro, X-Terra Elite, and Manticore metal detectors. Minelab designed the module to work across these five platforms, so one WM 09 can serve your entire Minelab lineup if you own multiple detectors. The module pairs wirelessly with the detector's control box and delivers low-latency audio to any wired headphones you connect to the 3.5mm jack. The wireless connection enables precision detection responses and greater freedom of movement during your hunts.

The WM 09 accepts any wired headphones with a 3.5mm (1/8-inch) plug, including studio over-ear models, noise-isolating earbuds, and consumer headphones. The module's headphone jack is a standard 1/8-inch socket, so you're not locked into Minelab's proprietary wireless headphone models. If your headphones use a 1/4-inch plug (common on professional audio gear), you can connect a 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch adapter cable to the WM 09's threaded socket. Minelab sells the adapter cable separately as Part No. 3011-0369. Wireless Bluetooth headphones won't work with the WM 09 because the module requires a wired connection to deliver the low-latency audio Minelab detectors need for accurate target ID.

The WM 09 is not waterproof, so you need to keep the module above the waterline when you're hunting in wet environments or wading shallow water. Minelab specifies that the WM 09 wireless audio module is rated for dry use only. If you're planning beach hunts in the surf or river wading where the module might get submerged, you'll need to use alternative audio solutions that connect directly to your detector's waterproof headphone port. The WM 09 is a better fit for dry-land hunts where you want the freedom of wireless audio without worrying about water exposure.

The WM 09 charges via a USB cable with a magnetic connector that snaps into place on the module's charging port. Minelab includes the charging cable in the box, and the magnetic design simplifies field recharges because you don't need to align a micro-USB or USB-C plug. Connect the USB end of the cable to any standard USB power source (wall adapter, laptop, or power bank), and the magnetic connector attaches to the WM 09's charging port automatically. For more practical detecting tips on managing battery life and field equipment, our team has compiled answers from working detectorists.

The WM 09 does not have a built-in speaker, so you need to connect headphones to the 3.5mm jack to hear audio from the detector. The module is designed for detectorists who prefer wired headphones and want the freedom of a wireless connection between the detector and the audio module. If you want the option to run without headphones, you can use the detector's built-in speaker on the control box instead of the WM 09. The headphone-only design keeps the module compact and lightweight while delivering low-latency wireless audio to your preferred wired headphones.

The WM 09 delivers low-latency wireless audio, meaning the time delay between the detector sensing a target and the audio reaching your headphones is minimal. Minelab doesn't publish a specific latency measurement in milliseconds, but the module is engineered to preserve the precision target ID tones and threshold shifts that Equinox and Manticore detectors rely on for discrimination. The low-latency design is critical for accurate target identification and separation in challenging ground conditions. High-latency wireless systems (like consumer Bluetooth adapters) introduce enough delay to throw off target ID accuracy, but Minelab designed the WM 09 specifically to avoid that problem and maintain the detection precision these platforms are known for.

The WM 09 is not compatible with the Equinox 600 or 800 detectors. Minelab designed the module for the Equinox 700, Equinox 900, X-Terra Pro, X-Terra Elite, and Manticore platforms, which use a different wireless protocol than the original Equinox 600/800 series. The WM 09 represents Minelab's updated wireless audio design for their newer detector platforms, and the hardware isn't backward-compatible with the 600/800 series. If you're running an Equinox 600 or 800, you'll need to check with Minelab for compatible wireless audio solutions designed specifically for those detector models.

The WM 09's headphone socket is threaded to accept Minelab's 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch adapter cable (Part No. 3011-0369), which lets you connect professional headphones with quarter-inch plugs. The adapter converts the WM 09's 3.5mm jack to a standard 1/4-inch socket, expanding your headphone compatibility options. Minelab sells the adapter cable separately, so it's not included with the WM 09. If your headphones already use a 3.5mm plug, you don't need the adapter. The threaded socket design provides a secure connection point for the adapter cable when you need to use quarter-inch headphones with the wireless audio module.

Minelab doesn't publish a specific wireless range for the WM 09, but the module uses a low-latency wireless connection designed for detectorists who want to clip the module to their belt or backpack strap while the detector's control box stays mounted on the shaft. The WM 09 isn't designed for long-range wireless operation where you'd leave the detector on the ground and walk significant distances away. The wireless connection prioritizes low latency over extended range to maintain the precision audio response that Equinox and Manticore detectors require for accurate target identification. Keep the module within reasonable proximity to the control box for reliable wireless audio performance during your hunts.

The WM 09 is a wireless audio module that accepts any wired headphones via a 3.5mm jack, while Minelab's wireless headphones are complete headphone units that integrate directly with compatible detectors. The WM 09 gives you the flexibility to use your preferred wired headphones (studio over-ear models, noise-isolating earbuds, or any consumer headphones you already own) instead of being locked into specific wireless headphone models. If you already own high-quality wired headphones and want wireless freedom between the detector and your audio setup, the WM 09 is the better fit. The module delivers low-latency wireless audio while letting you choose the headphone style and sound quality that works best for your detecting preferences.