Sensors, Meters & Recorders
When you approach a ghost or haunting it is
possible to use a number of methods to capture images and data or analyze the location in
a variety of ways. When we use a meter or any type of detector it is common to refer
to the data as 'readings'. This is not to be confused with a reading givin by a
psychic medium.
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Sensors
Your Senses - As a
human you are equipt with a variety of internal and external methods for deducing the
characteristics of a situation. Use your basic instincts and senses to first ascertain the
basics of a situation. In other words, if you feel cold then take a meter reading to
confirm your initial feelings. Dont deny the body as a powerful tool that can sense and
pick up many types of intangible stimuli.
What follows is a list of accessories to
help to extend your own personal input devices.
Microphones - These
everyday devices range from ordinary and cheap to very selective, sensitive high end
sensors.
Condensor Microphones
Dynamic Microphones
Electret Microphones
Drawbacks: When using a temperture
probe to determine the validity of anomolous cold spots, we often run into a very mundane
solution behind the seemingly paranormal problem.
Thermometers - This is your
basic way of measuring and detecting variations of temperature in a room or area.
Drawbacks: When using a temperture
probe to determine the validity of anomolous cold spots, we often run into a very mundane
solution behind the seemingly paranormal problem.
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Meters & Detectors
EMF Detectors & Tri Field Meters
- This type of meter will detect any type of electromagnetic fields or interference. These
fields are often associated with ghostly phenomenon and apparitions. There are two basic
types of EMF meter. The way the older meter type works is actually pretty simple. A single
receiving coil is stepped up and connected to a resistive shunt. The coil picks up on
magnetic fields and amplifies them, then displays the degree within a calibrated range.
The second type of EMF meter is more modern and digital it uses a specially designed
*In Depth on EMF Meters
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Recorders
35 mm Cameras - This is one
of the most popular and widely recommended tools used by the ghost hunter. When using 35mm
film we are basically exposing a compressed layer of emulsified light sensitive chemicals
to light. The shutter speed, film speed, ambient light, humidity, familiarity with the
camera, and numerous other factors will affect the outcome of the picture.
Tape Recorders - This is a
very basic peice of equiptment used to record sounds within a certain range. Considered
the
Digital Cameras -
Digital Video Recorders -
This
Video Cameras - A reliabe
VHS/Hi8 analog type video tape recorder is a mainstay of most ghost hunters. This is a
cheap format that can provide upfront images and also provide corroberating images as a
monitor camera. The VHS and Hi8 analog style tapes used in the video tape recording
machines work on the same principals as the basic tape recorder. Only with a video tape
recorder the amount of information is much greater as there are more signal inputs.
IR Video Cameras - This is
a feature added to many new cameras known as
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