Category: Equipment Guides

Understand what ghost-hunting equipment measures and records. Compare features, setup requirements and limitations before choosing cameras, recorders, EMF meters, spirit boxes or a complete kit. Equipment readings do not establish paranormal activity.

Start with our spirit box comparison, EMF meter options, newer digital recorder guide or classic recorder comparison. These guides cover different devices and buying needs; check exact model versions and current manuals.

Phasm Cam Review: GhostStop Camera and Light Pros and Cons

Our Phasm Cam review examines a published camera-and-light test, including overnight light runtime, 4K recording capacity, magnetic mounting, and a frame-fitting issue to avoid.

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…

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.

EMF Microphone vs Audio Recorder: What Each Captures

Learn the difference between an EMF microphone and an audio recorder, what the GhostStop EMF / EVP Mic captures, and how to check compatibility.

Wrist Recorder vs Handheld for Ghost Hunting

Compare a wrist recorder vs handheld recorder for ghost hunting: placement, movement, controls, and the questions to ask before choosing your setup.

Which EMF Meter Should I Buy? A Ghost Hunting Buying Guide

Compare five EMF meters by the features you will actually use: simple LED feedback, separate field readings, rechargeable power, three-axis sensing and saved logs.

Geophone Explained: How It Works and How to Set It Up

Learn how a geophone detects vibration, why firm surface contact matters, and how to reduce false readings during a paranormal investigation.