Purchasing the Gear
You do not need all the gadgets listed to carry out a paranormal investigation. Individuals who are into ghost hunting as a hobby and are not into advanced research and investigation can begin their investigations with as little as a light source, a compass, a voice recorder, and a camera.
What Do Pros Use?
T.R.I.P.R.G. lists this equipment as being helpful in an investigation:
Compass
Gauss multi-detector
Gauss meter
Air ion counter
K2 EMF meter
ELF meter
TriField Natural EM Meter
Infrared motion detector
Remote sensor wireless thermometer
Magnetic field sensor
Infrared thermometer
Digital thermal hygrometer
Hardwire thermometer
Two-way radios
Ionizing radiation meter (Geiger counter)
Closed-circuit TV
Night Vision equipment
Microcassette recorder
Four-channel multi-headphone amplifier
Dust mask
Sound level meter
Black light
Video camera (night vision capable)
Jacob's ladder
Laptop computer
Physiological tools/software
Mini-strobe light
Thermal imager
Facial composite software program
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Many paranormal researchers believe that solar activity has an effect on electronic equipment and even ghosts themselves. Geomagnetic field disturbances may damage power systems, cause false readings, or even give a boost of energy to spirit manifestations and interactions.
A Word of Caution
Equipment malfunctions far more frequently at some allegedly haunted locations. Batteries drain, monitors go dead, and all sorts of equipment problems occur. When equipment is removed from the site, their functionality usually returns.
