Nokta Midi Hoard – Metal Detector for Kids

About the Nokta Midi Hoard Metal Detector for Kids

The Midi Hoard is Nokta's waterproof kids metal detector and an entry point for the next detectorist in the family. The full body, including the 7-inch coil, is rated IP68 to 1 meter (3 ft), so the machine handles wet beach sand and ankle-deep creeks without sealing concerns. Operation runs on a single 15 kHz frequency with three audio tones, two-level discrimination, three sensitivity steps, and a dedicated pinpoint button. The detector weighs 880 g (1.9 lbs) and retracts to 32.5 inches for car trunks and packs.

Key Specs

The numbers below are the published Nokta Midi Hoard metal detector for kids specs, pulled from the manufacturer's official datasheet.

• Operating frequency: 15 kHz
• Waterproof rating: IP68, submersible to 1 meter (3 ft)
• Search coil: 7 inch (18 cm)
• Weight: 880 g (1.9 lbs)
• Shaft length: Adjustable, 32.5 to 43 inches (83 to 109 cm)
• Audio tones: 3
• Sensitivity: 3 levels
• Discrimination: 2 levels (LED indicator covers pinpoint and discrimination)
• Depth indicator: 3 levels
• Volume control: 2 levels
• Battery: 2 x AA (not included)
• Display: Custom LCD
• Auto shut-off and low-battery alarm
• Ideal age range: 8 to 12 and up
• Warranty: 2 years (manufacturer)

Waterproofing in a Kids Metal Detector

IP68 covers full submersion to 1 meter (3 ft), which puts the Midi Hoard ahead of almost every other kids metal detector waterproof claim on the market. The rating covers shallow surf, creek walking, splash pools, and rain hunts. It is not a dive-rated machine for chest-deep water work. For the conditions a kid actually encounters on a beach or creek trip, the rating has plenty of headroom and the electronics will hold up to a splash or a brief dunk.

Who the Midi Hoard Is Built For

The Midi Hoard is built for kids ages 8 to 12 and up. It also fits first-time detectorists and parents who want a second swinger on the same hunt. The machine performs well on clad and shallow jewelry in low-to-moderate ground at parks, beaches, schoolyards, and creek banks. It is not built for chasing deep silver in heavy iron or running hot-rock-loaded gold country. Most kids machines top out at an LED and a buzzer. The Midi Hoard runs a custom LCD with depth and discrimination feedback plus a pinpoint button, so a new detectorist gets real target info instead of a noisy plastic toy.

What Comes in the Box

• Midi Hoard control housing and retractable shaft
• 7-inch search coil (attached)
• Coil cover (pre-installed)
• Armrest and hardware
• User manual and quick guide

Batteries are not included. Two AA cells, alkaline or rechargeable, drop in under the battery cover. For crowded parks and beaches, pair it with a small unit from our pinpointer collection for cleaner recoveries on tight digs.

Why Buy From Serious Detecting

We are an authorized Nokta dealer. Every Nokta Midi Hoard metal detector for kids ships with the full 2-year manufacturer warranty intact, and Nokta service is available directly if the unit ever needs it. Orders over $99 ship free in the US, and local pickup is available at our Ypsilanti, Michigan shop. We have swung this gear in the field and can walk a new owner through first-hunt setup and tuning on a call or chat. For experienced detectorists adding a kid-friendly machine to the family kit, the Midi Hoard is a low-risk way to put a second hunter on the beach without rotating your primary swing. Browse the rest of the kids and beginner detector lineup or compare against the wider metal detector catalog.