No, we don't use magic hats or witches brooms, but we do employ a variety of devices during our investigations to obtain positive proof of the paranormal. With few exceptions, most of this equipment is standard issue for paranormal research organizations. It is important that participants of these groups familiarize themselves with every aspect of equipment function, use, and maintenance. The following list is not all inclusive, but representative of our inventory:
Here, improperly shielded wiring produced high electromagnetic fields throughout the basement of this private residence that extended to the upper floors. At such consistently high levels, the homeowner might suffer from headaches, nausea, dizziness, chills, and the feeling that there is a strange presence lurking in the house.
Other factors such as faulty plumbing, house settlement, wind, vibration, and assorted electrical problems can cause a homeowner to suspect ghostly activity. Effective use of SCOPE
equipment can help identify these environmental influences.
Some of the equipment in the SCOPE inventory.
No ghosts here! Just high EMFs.
SCOPE will always attempt to rule out natural causes for observed phenomena before we make any conclusions regarding paranormal activity.
A van or SUV is a practical way to transport the equipment to the investigation site.
A tri-meter with an audio alarm feature is positioned on a bench in the cellar of a Civil War era house in Gettysburg. Bogus Confederate money was strewn about the meter as bait to lure spirits from that era. A camcorder (out of the picture) was trained on the meter to document the experiment.
Michelle is using a combination ambient temperature and humidity device with a digital readout.
Steve wears a hard hat. Specialized equipment such as this is essential when investigating dangerous ruins or other venues where falling debris can lead to a serious injury.
Carol uses a Investigation Record Form to list important data. SCOPE maintains detailed information for every investigation.
Checking remote camera positions on the monitor prior to investigating the Jenny Wade House in Gettysburg.
Sound of a Dr. Gauss analog meter detecting EMF! Though not as sophisticated as some of our other EMF detectors, its audio alert can be an asset during certain investigations.
- Digital and conventional video and still cameras:
Sony, Canon, SVP, Aiptek, Olympus, Polaroid.
- Lorex day/night vision remote camera system;
including DVR and LED monitor
- EMF detectors: Digital, analog, and LED: K2;
Trifield 100XE; Dr. Gauss; and EMF-822A.
- Direct and ambient temperature thermometers:
Radio Shack; General PTH8708; and PT-100.
- Digital voice recorders: Olympus and Sony.
- Extech Flir i5 Thermal Imaging Camera
- Geiger Counter CDV-700.
- Moultrie day/night vision trap cameras.
- Geophone vibration detector.
- Night Owl NONM3X night vision monocular.
- Motorola walkie-talkies.
- E-Pod static charge detector
- Bushnell Backtrack GPS.
- Brunton digital weather instrument package.
- Full Spectrum, UV, and IR illuminators: Sima;
Vortex Ghost Gear, Phantom FSX light.
- Strobe light.
- Green matrix laser and stand.
- Buzz stick for audio EMF analysis.
- Dousing Rods.
- Compass.
- Ryobi sonic tape.
- Assorted flashlights: some with IR, UV, and filters.
- Strike Alert Lightning Detector
- MEL-ATDD Digital Multi-Use EMF/Temp. meter.
- Troy-Bilt TB7000 XP Generator
Click button for sound!
Steve, our Tech Manager, tests the Extech Flir i5 thermal imaging camera on Oliver before taking it on our next investigation.
A Mel-ATDD Digital multi-use EMF/Temp. meter and an E-Pod static charge detector were placed in a fireplace location of a private residence where phenomena has been reported. A temperature drop audio alert from the Mel meter's thermistor correlated with EVP results.
SCOPE NJ will be testing the updated P-SB7 Ghost Box as featured Ghost Adventures and Psychic Kids.
We'd love to hear from any paranormal researchers who have field tested this piece of equipment.
See note re: P-SB7 Ghost Box at bottom of this page!
480 TVL Motion DVR Video Camera
P-SB7 Ghost Box
View Sonic PJD5123 SVGA DLP Projector
