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Equipment


The equipment a paranormal investigator uses is not specifically a "ghost detector". We have to borrow and adapt instruments from other fields of study that have direct and proven results as "ghost detectors". C.S.I. uses any and all of the following during an investigation.


E.M.F. Meter

(see theories)

Electromagnetic Field Meters measure the amount of Electromagnetic Fields in the surrounding area. Everyday appliances cause E.M.F- televisions, radios, cell phones, computers, ect. All of these are examples of appliances that cause E.M.F. It is believed that when a ghost is present the amount of E.M.F. increases noticeably, which is the cause of failure to televisions and other electrical equipment interference.


IR Thermometers

Infrared Thermometers measure the temperature of the room or an object from a distance. Ghosts can change the temperature of the air significantly, sometimes up to sixty degrees.


Mercury Thermometers

A more conventional method of detection, mercury thermometers can be used in conjunction with IR thermometers.


Cameras

Most often used is the 35mm kind. Speed of the film varies. Usually the faster film is better. Indoor 400 is ok, outdoor 800 is better. Dark lighting is tricky. If you have a flash, use it. However, flashes are usually only good for around 10-40 ft. Using 1600 speed film with an open iris for around 1 second is good. Infrared film has had some decent results, but can be difficult to find, use and develop.


Camcorders

Some really interesting footage has been recorded using camcorders. Such recordings have been objects spinning, traveling orbs (see ghosts) and others. But by far the best is the SONY NIGHT SHOT. It uses infrared night vision technology. Some of the best footage investigators have gathered has been with the NIGHT SHOT technology.


Cassette Recorders

Cassette recorders is how we collect E.V.P. Cassette recorders use magnetic tape and since ghosts disrupt the electromagnetic field (See theories) their voices can be recorded on tape. We use an external microphone to cut down on gear noise, and brand new tapes to eliminate record over noise.


Motion Detectors

IR motion detectors are used to secure room and determine when a ghost is present, the same way the SONY NIGHT SHOT camcorder can pick up more ghost presences, so can an IR motion detector. We set up multiple detectors in the room to detect when humans are not present.


Black Lights

There are forms of light that the human eye cannot see. X-Ray, Infarred, ect. There have been some incidents of illumination of ghosts in the field using a black light. This piece of equipment is still being tested.


X-Ray Filters

Along with the black light theory, an X-Ray filter on the SONY NIGHT SHOT camcorder is used on special occasions.


K-9's

K-9's (dogs) seems to have a heightened sense for the paranormal/supernatural. This has also been documented in the case of volcano's, earthquakes, and other natural disasters, where dogs seem to behave differently just before the disaster happens. If a home that is haunted has dogs, they will bark at empty chairs, or growl at seemingly nothing. It is like having someone who can see the ghost working with you. They are not always though, as some people have a fear of allergy of the pets.