Author: Hauntgears Staff

The HauntGears staff is a small team of paranormal enthusiasts dedicated to helping investigators choose practical, dependable ghost-hunting equipment. We research EVP recorders, EMF meters, spirit boxes, cameras and other investigation tools, explaining how they work without exaggerated promises. Our goal is to make paranormal equipment easier to understand for beginners and experienced investigators alike. Some links on HauntGears are affiliate links, which may earn us a commission at no additional cost to you.

Stop Pareidolia: 7 White Noise EVP Steps for Investigators

Reduce pareidolia and capture repeatable, analyzable EVP with science informed white noise and audio best practices.

6 Signs a Spirit Portal Opened: Explained and Tested

A balanced explainer of spirit portals, listing six common signs, mundane causes to rule out, and a safety first investigator checklist with EMF baselines.

9 Haunted Places in Gettysburg With Park Rules and Safe Gear Advice

Explore nine of Gettysburg’s most reported haunted places, with park rules and safety first gear advice for responsible, legal ghost hunting.

White Noise EVP: Recording Guide & Common False Positives

Understand white noise EVP, follow a controlled recording checklist, compare recorder features, and review ambiguous sounds for ordinary explanations.

K2 Meter Explained: 5 LED Readings and 7 Setup Steps

Understand what a K2 meter’s five LED readings detect, why wiring and devices cause false spikes, and follow a 7‑step field protocol with HauntGears…

100–150 ms Sweep: Field Tested Spirit Box Recording for Investigators

Field tested workflow for investigators: pair a spirit box with a separate recorder, capture WAV at 44.1–48 kHz, use 100–150 ms sweeps, and review…

Photograph Ghosts with 10 Second Exposures: 4 Setups for Investigators

Practical, evidence-first camera methods for ghost photos. Learn long and multiple exposures, full-spectrum capture, four tested setups and four checks to…

Before You Go to New Orleans’ Haunted Sites: Legal Rules for Visitors

Plan legal, respectful visits to New Orleans’ haunted sites. Find which require licensed cemetery tours, best routes and times, accessibility notes, and…

Laser Grid Setup: Five Step Field Checklist to Avoid False Positives

Field ready guide to set up a laser grid: five step checklist with camera and EMF pairing, battery and mount tips to avoid false positives.

30–50% More LEDs? How Sensor QE Picks 850nm or 940nm for Engineers

Use your camera’s quantum efficiency to pick 850nm or 940nm. Read field sizing rules, range tradeoffs, and the 30–50% LED cost for 940nm.