Paranormal Investigation Equipment Information

Digital camcorder with Night Vision Digital camcorders are great for recording orbs and light anomalies and any other strange events. Ideally, your camcorder should have night vision and a built in light and a microphone. Always carry a spare battery and plenty of tapes or memory cards if you have a digital camcorder for when you are out on an investigation.

EMF Meter

EMF meters detect the electro-magnetic fields oftentimes associated with ghosts and haunting activity. However, do not be fooled into thinking that EMF's are exclusive to the paranormal. First make sheer the possibility of an electrical source must be ruled out. Appliances, televisions, digital alarm clocks, power lines, etc. all emit EMF's while in use. To get a feel for your EMF meter, we suggest you begin by scanning your home. Put it close to the T.V. set while it is both on and off. When you get a reading, scan to see actually, how far the EMF extends away from the set itself. When scanning for ghosts, do not just hold the device in your hand. Put your detector into the area you wish to scan. Be sure to scan chairs, couches and other sitting surfaces, corners, closets and anywhere you think a ghost might go. Move your meter in all directions while scanning. For example, do not simply put it in a closet shortly; scan the closet top to bottom, left to right.

Digital /Analogue Voice recorder

Use of a digital voice recorder is recommended. If using analogue equipment, try to use a recording device that has a microphone separate from the case. Microphones that are in-frame tend to record noise generated from internal motors and turning wheels. Detached mice will significantly minimize this type of unwanted noise. Place your recorder in an area where haunting activity is suspected to occur and when no people will be present during recording.

Infrared Thermometer

If you intend to take temperature readings at an investigation, consider a digital thermometer. Not only do they keep a memory of the highest and lowest monitored temperatures, most come equipped with alarms and take measurements several times a minute. The alarm feature is especially helpful in letting you know when sudden and drastic changes occur and allows you the convenience to focus your attention elsewhere. A more expensive option for instant temperature measurements are the new infrared laser scanners. A point-and-shoot device that detects temperature differences using infrared technology.

Compass

If you cannot afford an EMF meter initially, you can use a compass to detect magnetic fields. A ghostly anomaly will usually tilt the needle at least 30 degrees off Magnetic North. Again, be sure to rule out a possible electrical source.

Infra Red Motion Sensor

Try leaving an Infra Red Motion Sensor in an area where there is suspected activity. This will quickly alert you to any movement detected in that area allowing you to get there fast to investigate. Be sure that everyone attending the investigation knows the location of the sensor to prevent accidental activation.

Two Way Radios

Two Way Radios are recommended if the investigation involves splitting in to teams. This way you can easily communicate with the other team. Check that all radios are communicating on the same channel. Before commencing.

Pendulums and Dowsing Rods

 It is alleged that both devices can pick up the electro-magnetic energy field of a ghost. Dowsing has been in use for many years. In ancient times, a ‘Y’-shaped stick would be used to trace underground water sources. Today people tend to use a pair of specially prepared dowsing rods made of thick wire. Each rod is a basic ‘L’ shape but with a shorter foot and a longer upright. A rod is taken in each hand, with the shorter length held firmly in each fist and the longer end sticking straight out in front. Upon reaching an area of psychic activity, the rods will begin to swing wildly and cross over each other. Before attributing a dowsing rod reaction to paranormal activity, however, checks should be made to ensure there are no underground streams or other sources of water in the area. It is said that most paranormal activity takes place in areas where many ley lines are present or at the junction of ley lines, so if investigators are aware of the location of these lines, they will have a clearer idea of where to commence their dowsing. To discover where these lines run, initially investigators would have to make enquiries of people at the locations or conduct prior research. They could of course spend many long hours walking backwards and forwards trying to determine the route of ley lines, but that could well be a complete waste of time as they could find that they had simply been following the route of an underground stream or water source. Pendulums may also be used in psychic investigations. A pendulum is a length of cord, which is attached, or, as is my preference, a small quartz crystal suspended from a light chain approximately seven or eight inches in length. Hold the end of the chain, allowing the pendulum to hang straight down. The pendulum must be completely still. It must then be asked to indicate ‘yes’ and ‘no’. It will respond by either revolving in a clockwise or an anticlockwise direction; it may swing from side to side or backwards and forwards. It is up to each individual to establish the relevant response and its meaning, as these can differ from person to person. Once you have established the relevant pendulum reactions for ‘yes’ and ‘no’, you can ask the pendulum many questions. It can also be used to locate psychically active areas in much the same way as dowsing rods. It will swing or spin more and more rapidly as it comes closer to psychic energy or a spirit presence. The A.D.P.I. team use dowsing rods or pendulums, they can add an interesting element to paranormal investigations.

Trigger Objects

Trigger Objects are essential to good Paranormal Investigation. Try using trigger objects in areas where there has been reports of things being moved. Lay down a piece of paper, select an object ornament, wooden cross, conies or etc, place the object on the piece of paper and accurately draw round it with a pen or pencil . Leave the area alone for a while and then return to see if the object has moved. Be sure to alert everyone on the investigation to the whereabouts of any trigger objects to avoid accidental movement of the object. You can also use a Motion Sensor in conjustion with the trigger object; this will alert you to any movement. Try taking photographs of the object before you leave, and then again, when you return. Remember to use items that have a link to the ghost or spirit make sheer that it was in the time they where living.

Batteries

Often batteries mysteriously lose their charge at an investigation. We recommend you bring at least one extra set of batteries for each piece of equipment that requires them.