-EMF detector/K-2 meter: measures electromagnetic fields
-flashlight with 3 settings: regular, blacklight, and laser pointer
-temperature gun: measures the temperature using a laser pointer
-video and audio recording devices
-seismograph: measures vibrations
-laser grid: detects shadows and other visual disturbances
-Geiger counter: measures radiation
The Carolina Ghostbusters also offered some ghost hunting tips:
-Always research the place you're investigating in the daylight, so you can identify environmental factors (animals in the attic, etc.) before you walk into a dark house at night.
-Before you begin investigating, walk around the house/building with the EMF meter to see what sets it off; almost anything electrical can cause the EMF detector to go off, so this will prevent you from getting false readings.
-If you want to use a ghost box in your investigations, you can make one yourself with a radio instead of paying a lot for one you find online (and this website tells you how to do it:
http://angelsghosts.com/ghost_box_how_to_make)
-A "ghost camera" is the same thing as a regular camera, so don't be fooled by ads for expensive cameras claiming to be specifically for ghost hunting.
Ghost Hunting Tech was a very interesting panel, and though I don't want to do any paranormal investigating myself (I get creeped out enough just watching paranormal TV shows), I'm glad I learned more about it from the very informative and entertaining Carolina Ghostbusters. If you think your house might be haunted or you just want to know more about the Carolina Ghostbusters, check out their website!
http://carolinaghostbusters.com/
I would like to address their Ghost Hunting tips:
ReplyDelete1. "Always research the place you're investigating in the daylight, so you can identify environmental factors (animals in the attic, etc.) before you walk into a dark house at night"
Great tip and one reason why you arrive at the location while it is still daylight. And also why flashlights are a must.
2. "Before you begin investigating, walk around the house/building with the EMF meter to see what sets it off; almost anything electrical can cause the EMF detector to go off, so this will prevent you from getting false readings."
This is called a base reading. My team always checks the breaker boxes and appliances for high EMF reading as soon as we arrive. And I also recommend having a digital recorder running as you do the walkthrough. I have caught some pretty amazing EVPs during a walkthrough
3. "If you want to use a ghost box in your investigations, you can make one yourself with a radio instead of paying a lot for one you find online."
I have played with a "ghost box" (also called a Frank's box). I don't really recommend them. They scan frequencies and you catch random words from various radio stations. It's like using a ghost app on your phone. Fun to play with but not good to use as evidence (And don't get me started on those!)
4. "A "ghost camera" is the same thing as a regular camera, so don't be fooled by ads for expensive cameras claiming to be specifically for ghost hunting."
If you fall for the ads for expensive "ghost cameras", you should be slapped... A FujiFilm digital camera from Walmart costs half and works just fine lol
Thanks for expanding on these ghost-hunting tips...it's nice to have comments from someone who has experience in investigating the paranormal. : )
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