Hi,

I just wanted to share with everyone the methods we use when attempting to collect evp’s or electronic voice phenomena. When we go into the investigation site, we start recording with our audio recording equipment. Let me take a moment to discuss audio recorders.   At present time we use digital audio recorders.  There are many different types of digital audio recorders.   They can be priced from 30.00 to a couple hundred dollars.  The features you will need or want are:  

1)  A recorder that will record long enough to capture your entire investigation.

2) You will also want a recorder that connects to your computer via USB cable.  Other wise, if you record six hours of audio it will take you six hours to upload it to your computer. 

3) Another handy feature is the ability to record to different file folders. For example, your investigation covers multiple bldgs. or floors in a large building,  you can record each location to a different folder.  (we do not use external microphones at this time. If you choose to do so, a small omni-directional microphone will work fine.)

 Now back to the evp collecting!  As I mentioned before we have at least one audio recorder on when we enter the investigation site.   If we leave the area to take a break or investigate another area, we leave the recorder running.  We also note any or all happenings out loud to the recorder.   So if anyone farts or their tummy rumbles we note it. Believe me stomach growls can be very scary when your listening to the recording later.   Also if we hear a sound with our ears we state it for the record.  We also use the info on the recorder to type up investigation reports later.   An example would be start time, location, file identifier and investigators present.

When we hold an evp session we normally shoot for half an hour. We ask such questions as:   Can you tell us your name?   Why are you still here?   Is their anyone here that would like to communicate with us?   Are there others here with you?  etc.  We also explain why we are there, and if they want us to leave, show us a sign.   After the session we try to remember to thank the spirits for their time and participation. 

If you are holding a repeat investigation, you can also reflect on evidence you may have captured during the previous investigation.   The team members take turns asking questions, usually two or three questions a piece until the entire team has had an opportunity to ask questions. 

Toward the end of the session, we  include what we call banter or idle chatter.   The team openly talks about  anything kids,  jobs,  the weather,  etc.  At times we have found that the spirits like to join in the conversation. 

When the session is over we leave the recorder running.   We then continue with our tests or experiments.   When the investigation is over we note it on the recording and turn the recorder off.

Now the fun part begins!   We have to listen to every second of the recording,  sometimes three or four times.  When we come to an interesting segment on the audio we cut it out, give it an identifying number, and jot down important information on a note pad.  When we are done with the recordings we go back and listen to the individual clips.   If the EVP or disembodied sound can be easily heard, we leave it AS IS, but usually you will have to amplify the clip by 10-20 decibels and apply a small amount of hiss/noise reduction.   If we  are not sure, we get second or third opinions as to what the voice or sound is.   Always save the original clip in your records.   This method has worked very well for us.

In 8 investigations we have captured a couple hundred evp’s/disembodied sounds.   I hope this helps investigators just starting out, or even those wondering how we collect and decipher EVP’s.

YOU CAN LISTEN TO OUR EVP’S HERE

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