Our equipment is privately owned, with each investigator
having and using there own preference in items. But the base of Haunted
North Carolina is research, so we make sure we have as much available
a possible and being prepared means bringing extras of everything in case
something quits working. Our equipment includes the following (although
it's not limited to it!)...We have included some photos and descriptions/uses
for some items to help answer questions we often get about what we use.
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David's video camera set up is a Sony
Digital8 Handycam with LCD screen and night vision. At night
he uses an infrared light (also Sony) that allows filming in total
darkness with a 100 foot range with a controllable light volume. Hint:
want to keep your batteries going as long as possible? Don't use the
LCD screen while filming. |
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David also uses a Sony digital camera
that features a 6x precision digital zoom. This model can record directly
onto a floppy disk or onto a memory stick. |
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One of our audio recording setups.
A simple GE full size recorder utilizing an external microphone, high
quality music grade tapes and for listening back, a set of "cover
the entire ears" earphones. We use several full size recorders
on any given investigation. |
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A field compass. Frequently changes
in the magnetic field occur in conjunction with anomalies or paranormal
experiences. While we use several EMF detectors, a simple compass
will also alert us to changes by fluctuating from magnetic north...
as much as 30 degrees or more. And it doesn't require batteries.
This one has glow in the dark markers making it easy to see in the
pitch dark. |
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TriField Natural EM Meter. This is
considered to be one of the best EMF detectors out there. The Trifield
Natural is designed to ignore AC electro magnetic fields such as power
lines and appliances. |
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This is probably the least expensive
EMF detector out there and very simple to use. The 3 LED lights
measure certain ranges of Electromagnetic Field emissions. The
Safe is below 2.5 milligauss, the caution is 2.5 to 7 Milligauss and
of course, the Danger is higher. The widely accepted idea is
that the 2-7 milligauss range is a signifier of paranormal activity,
however we can find no data to back this up. What we do find
is that fluctuations often accompany paranormal activity. An
important use we have with this tool is the ability to walk through
a location and check baseline readings that have revealed electrical
wiring, coaxial cables, etc. and we can then note these things and
keep them from being mistaken in our reports and findings. If you
plan to use one you might consider using a better quality one as this
has only limited use. |
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AlphaLab's Air Ion Counter. Reads both
positive and negative ions in the air. Fluctuations in these ion readings
have been linked to paranormal activity. |
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Simply motion detector with both sound
and light warnings. Sometimes we do use these to secure a location
against accidental or intentional entry from live people. And
sometimes also set up with the possibility an unseen entity could
trigger the infrared beam. |
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2 of our multiple two way radios.
No matter how we split up or work, everyone is ALWAYS in radio contact
with each other. The radios we use are pretty powerful with
long range and have been tested in everything from battlefields to
private homes. Headsets allow us to remain in communication while
keeping our hands free for other work. |
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A SLR 35 mm camera. This is a
Nikon F28 that has proven itself time and again as reliable and good
quality. Everything on this one is entirely manual - from F/stops
to focusing - requiring a thorough working knowledge of it to get
the best results. |
(Photo from GhostHunter
Store) |
This is the CellSensor AC EMF detector
use by Jim. Using both audio and visual alerts, it's hard to miss
it when it picks up something. |
