Items marked with *** are the minimum pieces of equipment we use in any preliminary or  full investigation

 Normal per/team investigations equipment includes

*  1 digital camera

*  1 Digital voice recorder

*  EMF meter

plus

*  1-video camcorder per investigation

*  1-35mm camera per investigation

*  1- IR non contact thermometer per investigation

***Digital Camera***

  CONCORD  4 MP   OLYMPIA 5 MP  SC-2100

This is a must have Item for us. Digital cameras can catch objects out of our normal sight such as infrared.

 Still and video photography - using infrared, digital, night vision, and even disposable film cameras to capture evidence of possible visual manifestations, such as orbs, mist, apparitions, and ectoplasm

35 mm Camera

PENTAX K1000           KODAK

35mm can also pick up anomolies.  a good one to use  has infrared setting

***EMF METER***

This is a must have item for us.  EMF (electomagnetic field) meters detect fluctuations in the magnetic field indicating the presesnce of things like ghost, spirits, and house wiring.

        EMF measurement - using electromagnetic field meters to detect possible unexplained magnetic fields which some attribute to the presence of ghosts and spirits, and at times used to spirit communication

INFRA-RED NONCONTACT THERMOMETER

 Temperature measurement - using infrared, and thermal cameras, imaging video cameras, and/or hand-held infrared surface and ambient temperature sensors to detect changes in the environment, such as "cold spots", which some believe accompany paranormal activity.

MULTI- METER /w thermal attachment

 CRAFTSMAN BRAND W/THERMAL PROBE

We use this primarily to test all batteries before going out,(a dead battery at the wrong time is frustrating)  also with this version it works as a stationary tempature gauge

***DIGITAL VOICE RECODER***

 RCA/ RP5120-A       RCA

A digital voice recorder for us is a must have item.  It will pick up sounds that are out of our hearing range and though digital technology lets us hear it when played back.  Cassettes recorders can be used also. Some models have a USB so you can download it straight to your computer(picture #1)---others may have to hook up to computer in a "line in" (picture #2--this one needs a cord with 2 male 1/8" stereo jacks)

  Digital and analog audio recording - to capture anomalous audio, including voices and sounds that may be interpreted as electronic voice phenomena, which some theorize are attempts at communication by paranormal entities

***DIGITAL VOICE RECORDING SOFTWARE***

AUDICITY FREE DOWNLOAD  and copy to a wav. or MP3 file for Windows Media Player.http://www.aaevp.com/index.htm

HI-FI SUPER 8 VIDEO CAMERA/ 8mm cameras

 SONY SUPER 8       Kodak 8mm magazine

We use these to record video,generally in a stationary position with a microphone attached to it to reduce noise

DOWSING RODS

I made a set of dowsing rods by clipping and straightening a wire clothes hanger and one end of each, I bent at a 90 degree angle for the handles. I used it on one Investigation with good results

 Dowsing rods - usually constructed of brass and bent into an L-shape, dowsing rods may be used by those who feel they help indicate the presence of ghosts and spirits

history of dowsing http://www.dowsers.org/history.htm

***FLASHLIGHTS***

MINI-MAGLIGHT

We issue each member with one and the we have a couple with red lens filter, we  also use  IR flashlights.

2-Way Radios

These are issued 1 each to each team on an investigation.  It helps keep the teams in constant real time contact. Our particular models have a selection of channels we can choose from.

Compass

The compass works somewhat the same as an EMF meter,  It will detect disturbances in a magnetic field.  If the area you are in has a high IRON content in the soil  it may also give you false readings.

Misc.

 HEADPHONES        M.P. TOOL          Modified guitar tuner   Camera Tripods

We use headphones for listening to recorded EVPs'

Multi-tool is a nice thing to have on hand for general purpose

Modified guitar tuner will pick up sounds from a stationary position and alert through the LED lights.  Works somewhat like a motion detector except detects noise

Camera Tripods/floor models and table top models

Maps and Atlas

We use an atlas (those $20 state atlases that even show cow trails)  and county plat maps

these give give us good details to help reduce drive times, names of the owners of land in rural areas(to get permission)

Atlas, Maps--Free--$20

 Various places

 County Plat Books- about $22

at the court house recorders office

Motion Sensors

 A set of Motion sensors. They will detect movement from solid or Infra-red source. We set them up at locations in the investigation area that we aren't physically in. Our particular models have an 80 degree sweep zone out to about 40'.  They can be plugged into an outlet or run on a 9 volt battery.

First Aid Kit

 We keep a first aid kit somewhere near our investigation site whether its in the vehical or at are control center, because ya never know when you may need it. With any luck at all it will get dusty

Electronic Technicians Tool Kit          

We keep this along with us in case we need to adjust or fix any equipment on location

Portable Television AC/DC    10" x 8" x 8"

This item works well when we want to moniter one of our stationary camcorders.  We can watch the screen while recording.  It is able to plug into a 110 outlet or run on "D" cell batteries or we can plug it into a car cigerette lighter