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Welcome to our Tool Box. Here on this page we will share with you some of the tools that we use in Paranormal Investigations and for simple ghost hunts. The acquiring of these tools can become very costly and depending on how deep you wish to get into paranormal investigations will determine your price tag. But, before you go buying any tools, make sure this is something you wish to do, for again, these tools can become very expensive. Time is on a persons side when purchasing such tools. Piece by piece and with time your collection of tools can grow. So not only is it important on the tools you purchase, but the care and storage is just as important. Hope you enjoy this page and we will give you a small information widow for each piece of equipment detailing some of its uses.
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We also are pleased to have added the Sony DVD Handycam Camcorder - DCRDVD910/ 2.3 Megapixel ClearVid CMOS. with Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound, to our paranormal tool box. This video camera has an optional 8 gig chip that holds hours and hours of video. This camera operates on mini dvd’s or from an memory chip. This set up allows you more options for getting your evidence ready for the web and for storing your evidence with its case folders, this camera makes it so much easier. MGHS recommends this camera as a must have for your paranormal tool box. We are very pleased to have this piece of equipment in our tool box. Excellent quality of videos, even in low light and during IRL recording. Of course, as always, this camcorder has Sony’s 0 Lux true nightshot, a must have for paranormal investigations. It is believed that the camera’s eye can see what the human eye is incapable of seeing. Therefore, bringing the paranormal into view. With 0 Lux nightshot bringing the paranormal into the view finder has greatly increased.
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Sony TRV-37 Camcorder
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Sony TRV-128 HI 8 Camcorder
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DCR-DVD308 DVD Handycam
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Sony IRL 9 lens light
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Video equipment plays a big role in paranormal investigations. They can be used to attempt to capture paranormal events as they occur and are also great for filming your group as you carry out an investigation. One more very important role for the video camera is to tape interviews for later records. The video also serves not only as a record for paranormal activity, interviews and a filming of the investigation, but also as a means of collecting EVP's from the video's internal microphone. With today's technology, Sony is the best bet, Sony puts out the best video camera for paranormal investigations, mainly because of the Night Shot capabilities and the price. With night shot you have instant Night Vision scope with recording of what you see. Because the Night Shot is true night vision, the camera can see things that are out of our human eyes capabilities. The Night vision sees at a different range then the human eye. It is highly recommended that you purchase the IRL optional light that extends the night vision distance from 10 feet to 90 feet. The TRV37 is a good camera and produces the same quality and recording as the more expensive models. Why waste money on options that you won't use. So for the money and quality, we recommend the TRV37 and the TRV128.
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Still Camera & Video Camcorder Tripod
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A tripod is a great tool for use in low light photography, both in still and video. Often times in low light photography we get an effect called camera shake. By using the Tripod we can eliminate this effect without having to increase lighting, especially if we are aiming to photograph in low light conditions. So we recommend a tripod for eliminating such effects as Camera Shake and it is great for setting up video in one room and monitoring it from another.
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Full HD Spectrum Comcorder
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UV HD Spectrum Comcorder
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Phantom Lite Infrared Illuminator Night Vision
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The B-PSB7 Spirit Box is a great compact tool for attempting communication with paranormal entities. It uses radio frequency sweeps to generate white noise which theories suggest give some entities the energy they need to be heard. When this occurs you will sometimes here voices or sounds coming through the static in an attempt to communicate.
This unit utilizes a milli-second adjustable Forward or Reverse frequency "sweep" technique coupled with a proprietary high frequency synthetic noise or "white noise" distributed between frequency steps. There are two discreet audio outputs; (1) Earphone, and (2) A Internal Speaker. It also features a bright LED back light display with manual ON/OFF select ideal for viewing in the dark.
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Spirit Box Model B-PSB7
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The FLIR i7 thermal imaging camera is an easy-to-use troubleshooting tool, weighing only 12 oz. Although compact in size, the FLIR i7 boasts a high accuracy of 2%, along with a thermal sensitivity of 0.1°C which is critical for condition monitoring of thermally sensitive targets. FLIR i7 thermal imaging cameras also offers a temperature range of 32°F to 482°F (0°C to 250°C) and a spectral range of 7.5 to 13µm.
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FLIR i7 Compact Infrared Camera
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Mel 8704R Paranormal Ghost Hunting 3 in 1 Instrument
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EMF and the Tri Field Natural meter are outstanding tools for the paranormal. We use the Tri field Natural meter and the Extech 480823 EMF meter with ELF (30 - 300 Hz) Frequency Range and a range of 0.1m - 1.99.9m Gauss or 0.0 - 19.99 Tesla. We started out with the Extech, but have found that it works great side by side with the Tri Field Natural meter. The Extech is excellent for the beginner and the professional alike. For it is standard enough to learn as a beginner, but reliable enough to use as a professional. With the Extech, when using the Gauss settings, ranges from 0.0 to 1.0 usually indicate natural fields are present. 1.0 - 8.0 usually indicated paranormal energy is present, with 8.0 and up indicating man made fields are present. For the Tri Field Natural, we recommend to really study this piece of equipment and learn the ranges for spirit energy that is present. It is very difficult to try and explain in a short note on the web as we are doing here. But we can say that the Tri Field Natural is an excellent piece of equipment and is outstanding for paranormal investigations. This Tri Field Natural can be optioned with a hookup for your lap top for monitoring an area at a distance. Click on the Trifield Natural Meter to visit Alpha Labs, Inc.
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EMF and GMF meters are great for Paranormal Investigations. First one needs to get a baseline reading at the place of investigation. With a baseline, if you get an influx in the field and you can find no man made interference, then you might have a reading that would indicate the paranormal. From this point, use of other equipment in an attempt to validate your EMF reading will support your paranormal evidence. No one piece of evidence should stand on it’s own.
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The PX is a blend between the Ovilus and the Puck. Built in speaker Serial Data Port Single 9v battery Operation, Handheld modes of operation: Dictionary Mode, using the environment to select words from the Dictionary, 1024 words, Phonetic Mode, Creates Speech using Phonemes, Revese Phonetic Mode, plays energy selected phonemes in reverse order, Proximity Alarm, Use to sense Touch, Replays up to the last 200 words spoken from dictionary mode, Computer Mode: PC or MAC, Dictionary Mode, using the environment to select words from the Dictionary, 4096 words, Phonetic Mode, Creates Speech using Phonemes, PK experiment mode, Energy Scope & Full Data logging, The PX is truly a blend of the Paranormal Puck and The Ovilus in a single device. Taking the Most popular features of both devices to create an new ITC tool. All Speech is handled directly from the PX itself , via Internal Speaker or headphones.
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A laptop computer is a Paranormal Investigators best friend in the field and in the office. In the field you can download your digital photos and audio files freeing up much needed space in your camera and digital audio chips. You can also journal your investigation as you go, thus taking the guess work out of times, dates and details of your investigation. The laptop is also great for keeping your digital investigation folders organized and up to date. With optional Wi-Fi one can do paranormal research on the road or at your investigation. The Possibilities are endless with this valuable piece of equipment.
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Another ideal piece of equipment for safety is the Cell Phone. Being a paranormal investigator puts you in very remote locations and opens you up to the elements. This is a very reliable insurance policy that could very well come to your rescue if the need ever arises. From automobile problems to the criminal elements this piece of equipment is well worth the price. You can get these without a monthly contract and use the pre pay system or you can commit to a contract with a monthly fee. Our choice was the contract. For we travel and are often in long distance charging areas, we are given free long distance with unlimited minutes
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The Room Guardian uses 360 degrees Passive Infrared motion detection and is completely self-contained and portable. It operates on a 9-volt battery or AC adapter (included) and can be mounted or placed in any location. The unit can also be armed and disarmed from up to 30 feet away with the handheld remote. PIR technology uses infrared radiation to detect temperature changes and it also uses an Infrasonic detector to measure shock waves and physical movement. Sensitivity on the unit can be easily adjusted. Produces a loud (100 db) alarm for 30 seconds when activity is detected. It is said, and we have experienced, that spirits can set these things off when they pass by. We do believe this to be true as we have experienced this on our investigation.
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We also use this Radio Shack Motion Sensor Alarm. It uses Passive Infrared and has a range of 30 feet with a detection angel of 60 degrees. This model is wireless and requires one 9V battery. It is pre set to an equivalent to 30 lbs of human weight before activation of the alarm, thus decreasing false alarms by pets, wind, lights, etc. and is used in paranormal investigations for a couple of things. One, it is great for securing an area that you are in and second, it has been said and we have witnessed the activation of these motion detectors by spirit energies. With this model, lights and many other interference's that often activate other motion detectors does not affect this model and has been proven to be very reliable and has alerted us of the presence of spirit energies numerous times.
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We use three different type of Tape Recorders. The desk top is a Sony model and is used primary for interviews. The Micro Cassette and the Digital recorders are used for EVP's. It is imperative to use external microphones with all recorders, even the ones used for interviews. This is for the event that during an interview that you capture a spirit voice and this will assist in eliminating motor noise from the recorder as being mistaken for the paranormal. So no matter what type of recorder you use, always use an external microphone. Also note that the batteries in all models must be up to par and always use a new tape for each EVP.
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Radio Shack Digital Thermal Scanner
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When spirit energy is present there is often a change in the temperature. This is due to the fact that Spirits rob surrounding energy and heat being energy, therefore it is robbed from its current location, making a cold spot. We use the digital thermal scanner, Thermal probe and the Fluke Meter. With the probe and a squeeze of the trigger you can get an instant reading on any target you point at. The laser shoots at a target and a portion of the laser returns giving you an instant reading. You can target orbs, or areas of a room and record changes in the temperature. The digital thermal scanner is great for monitoring a certain area. It is built with an alarm when the temperature drops to a pre programmed temperature that you program. This alarm notifies you of a change in temperature. This will allow you to probe the area after the alarm activates giving you alert to spirit energy. The Fluke is a contact thermometer ideal for checking cold spots in or on a chair, bed, etc. The rise and decline of degrees are instant with the Fluke Meter. An added goody for the paranormal tool box.
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This piece of equipment is self explanatory. But we do recommend this Military Style that comes with 4 lens filters. The Blue filter is for not drawing attention to yourself while in the field, Red is for using with Night Vision equipment, Clear is for standard uses, and White is for close distance visibility and for signaling without drawing attention to your self, interfering with the night vision of other team members, or interfering with equipment. Flashlights are a must have piece of equipment in the field.
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Military Style Flashlight with filters
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Here is some more pieces of equipment that we did not list with photos. They are just as important and are in need of mentioning. We use the following in our investigations and post investigations for evaluating evidence
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1. An open mind - If you go on an investigation or ghost hunt with predetermined thoughts and expectations, you might very well be disappointed. Keep an open mind and a keen eye and you just might be surprised by what you experience. With predetermined ideas, one might only look for what you want and you might miss the obvious. 2. Standard Compass - A compass can be used almost like a EMF Meter. If you use a compass in an investigation. Watch the needle and if it begins to point in a direction after it has been sitting in the previous direction for some time. Turn and follow the arrow. You will notice as you get closer to the suspected spirit energy, the needle will become very erratic and move around quickly and without pattern. 3. Baby Powder - This is a great marking tool. Place powder on floors, tables, or any other place you wish to capture unseen footprints, hand prints, or even a message written by an unseen spirit. 4. Very Small and light weight Wind chimes - This can help you detect cold spots that are carried with a slight draft. Or even pick up a small breeze when an disembodied spirit walks by. 5. Watch 6. Pen and note pad 7. Chalk - Use chalk to outline objects to mark there original location to see if an specter might move your object. 8. Extension cords 9. Batteries 10. Extendable Mirror - These are great for looking around corners as to not frighten off possible spirits from your presence. Not to mention observing paranormal activities from around the corner. 11. Extra tapes both audio and video 12. Film 13. Digital Chips 14. Desk top computer/Lap Top 15. Strobe Light - Using a strobe light during night vision cam cording can help in capturing paranormal events and even orbs. 16. Geiger Counter
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Once you collect evidence of the paranormal, one must analyze this evidence and study each piece with care and caution. We want to recommend a few computer programs that is an excellent tool for such examinations. For audio we highly recommend Cool Edit 2000 which is ideal for EVP evaluations. It can measure Hz Frequencies, dB Ranges and gives you the opportunity to clean up the audio from background noises and RFI's. A very good program for audio analyzing. One can also add effects, reverse, negative and so much more. This program has more effects, bells and whistles then what can be mentioned here. Another is Adobe Audition, which in essence is identical to Cool Edit. As a matter of fact, Adobe bought out Cool Edit. With that note, Adobe Audition is the latest of the programs with the latest updates.
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For Photography, we recommend ACDSEE . It is put out by ACDSYSTEMS and it is a very inexpensive program. But it does allow for the examination of photographs using a variety of tools, such as negative views, colonization and so much more. It allows you to convert images, resize, Crop, add special effects and so much more. A great program for the paranormal investigator. This program also comes with the ability to aquire images from your digital cameras and scanners.
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We hope that sharing with you about our equipment has answered some of your questions and if you have any questions that were not answered, please e-mail us and we will do what we can to answer your questions. Please watch this page as we share with you new tools and equipment. If you are interested in purchasing equipment for yourself, please compare so that you purchase items that fit your needs. For your needs might be different then others. Purchasing equipment is a big step and does require research on your part to ensure that you purchase what you need and for what you need it for.
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