Description
The SDC 2300 finds sub-gram gold by whispering, and a goldfield is a loud place to listen for a whisper. This is Minelab's own answer: the ML100 over-ear headphone in a dedicated wired configuration for the SDC 2300, with a detachable cable that locks into the SDC's connector so brush, straps, and pack buckles cannot yank your audio out mid-session.
At a glance: Part 3011-0417 is Minelab's wired headphone set for the SDC 2300 gold detector: an over-ear ML100 headphone, about 9.5 oz / 270 g, with a detachable cable ending in the SDC 2300's dedicated connector. The cable locks with a quarter turn and is replaceable separately (part 3011-0415), so a damaged cord no longer means replacing the whole headphone.
Why this set instead of any 1/4 inch headphone
The SDC 2300 does not use a standard headphone jack, and it has no Bluetooth; its military-style connector needs a matched plug. This set is built around that connector, and the detachable cable is the practical genius of it. Cables are what die on goldfield headphones, chewed by rocks, doors, and detector shafts. Here the cable comes off with a quarter turn and a replacement is an inexpensive part, not a new set of headphones. That is also why serious SDC operators buy it as insurance on a machine they run in rough country.
Specs that matter in the field
| Spec | What it means on the goldfield |
|---|---|
| Over-ear ML100 design, 9.5 oz / 270 g | Full ear coverage blocks wind and brush noise so threshold shifts stay audible |
| Dedicated SDC 2300 connector | Locks to the SDC's audio output; no adapters, no guessing |
| Detachable quarter-turn locking cable | Cannot snag loose; replaceable separately (part 3011-0415) if damaged |
| Wired, no battery | Nothing to charge; audio that lasts as long as the hunt |
Compatibility, stated plainly
Built for: the Minelab SDC 2300, and only the SDC 2300. The connector is specific to it.
| Your detector | SDC 2300 wired set compatible? |
|---|---|
| Minelab SDC 2300 | Yes, built for it |
| SDC 2300 in rain or water | No, use the waterproof SDC 2300 headphones (part 3011-0258) |
| Manticore, Equinox 700/900, X-Terra | No, use the ML85 or ML105 low latency wireless headphones |
| Equinox 600/800, Vanquish 540, GPX 6000 | No, use the ML80 or ML100 Bluetooth headphones |
| Vanquish 460 / 560 | No, use Bluetooth LE Audio (LC3) headphones such as the ML60 earbuds, or their wired jack |
Not for: any other detector. GPX 6000, Equinox 600/800, and Vanquish 540 owners want the Bluetooth ML100 or ML80; Equinox 700/900, X-Terra, and Manticore owners want the ML85 or ML105 wireless. Detecting the SDC in rain or in the water? Minelab's waterproof SDC 2300 headphones (part 3011-0258) are the wet-weather tool; this set is the dry-land one.
What's included
- ML100 wired over-ear headphones
- Detachable SDC 2300 connector cable (quarter-turn locking)
Honest limits
This set is not waterproof and is not the submersible SDC option. It fits one detector, on purpose. It carries a 3-year Minelab warranty as an SDC 2300 accessory.
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