Paranormal Encounters and Scientific Evaluations of New England
Germanium Diodes - The EVP Enhancer
Hey Gang,
I was discussing equipment with Leigh Bona(TK) and she brought up "GERMANIUM DIODES" for use with voice recorders. I had yet to hear of these by that name. Once I started reading up on them, using a simple google search, I realized that I had heard of these as "spirit mics".
A Germanium diode is a switch device used by electricians. The trick is that you take a diode and solder it to a microphone connector and plug it into your voice recorder. Reportedly this does not do any harm to your unit. The result is that all voices in the general vicinity cannot be heard and noise is cancelled out. What is left is noise phenomena. Be it voice or other. The only downfall that has been reported, to the best of my perusing abilities, is that you can inadvertently pick up AM frequency radio. This is quite an issue as if you are unfamiliar with your local AM programming, you might not be able to discern a talk radio program from a disembodied conversation in the spirit realm.
I have attached links to other organizations writings and some experiments and the reviews are somewhat still uncertain. Feel free to read, experiment and reveal any findings you have to me.
Thanks,
Tim Paige
P.E.A.S.E.
http://nnypg1.weebly.com/diode-amp-faraday-cage.html
http://www.liparanormalinvestigators.com/equipment.shtml
http://www.itcbridge.com/forum/view_topic.php?forum_id=3&id=83
I was discussing equipment with Leigh Bona(TK) and she brought up "GERMANIUM DIODES" for use with voice recorders. I had yet to hear of these by that name. Once I started reading up on them, using a simple google search, I realized that I had heard of these as "spirit mics".
A Germanium diode is a switch device used by electricians. The trick is that you take a diode and solder it to a microphone connector and plug it into your voice recorder. Reportedly this does not do any harm to your unit. The result is that all voices in the general vicinity cannot be heard and noise is cancelled out. What is left is noise phenomena. Be it voice or other. The only downfall that has been reported, to the best of my perusing abilities, is that you can inadvertently pick up AM frequency radio. This is quite an issue as if you are unfamiliar with your local AM programming, you might not be able to discern a talk radio program from a disembodied conversation in the spirit realm.
I have attached links to other organizations writings and some experiments and the reviews are somewhat still uncertain. Feel free to read, experiment and reveal any findings you have to me.
Thanks,
Tim Paige
P.E.A.S.E.
http://nnypg1.weebly.com/diode-amp-faraday-cage.html
http://www.liparanormalinvestigators.com/equipment.shtml
http://www.itcbridge.com/forum/view_topic.php?forum_id=3&id=83
Twenty common ghost hunting mistakes
From our friends at:
http://www.myspace.com/perishsociety
Twenty Common Ghost Hunting Mistakes
Never do the following:
1. NEVER Trespass: Watch out for any posted warning signs. Always ask
for permission before going onto someone else's property. Avoid all
areas where access is prohibited. Trespassing will only get you thrown
in jail or worse. Be careful.
2. NEVER Litter: Leave the area exactly as you found it. Pick up any
trash, containers, and scraps of paper and tape. Wipe off any chalk
marks unless the site is a secluded area and you plan on returning.
3. NEVER Go alone: Have at least one partner on ghost hunts. Even if
the person doesn't know anything about ghost hunting. This provides a
little more safety and also a witness to any strange events that might
occur. If you're alone and there's an unforeseen accident or
emergency, who will help?
4. NEVER Forget to Carry ID: If the police ever question you about
being in a private area, you will need some form of picture
identification. Preferably a divers license. They do have the right to
ask any citizen for an ID and if you don't have one they also have the
right to detain you for questioning.
5. NEVER Forget to tell people where you are: Tell someone where
you'll be at and how long you plan on being gone. If you run late in
the ghost hunt, call and explain the situation. Never leave friends or
loved ones wondering where you are.
6. NEVER Record false equipment readings: Test all of your equipment
several times before leaving on an investigation. Replace batteries as
needed. Learn to correctly use all of the equipment before even
thinking about trying to use them in the field. Remember to take
background readings at the site.
7. NEVER Go directly to a site at night: Thoroughly check over the
site in the daylight for any dangerous obstacles that may be invisible
in the darkness.
8. NEVER Smoke, drink alcohol or use drugs: Don't do anything that
will impair your judgment or infect the site's environment. Use common
sense.
9. NEVER Wear colognes, after shave, or perfumes: Never wear anything
that creates a noticeable odor. The smells may infect other ghost
hunter's judgments. The air needs to be clear to detect any abnormal
odors. Some outside ghost hunts may require misquote repellants. Use
odor free bug sprays. Log their use.
10. NEVER Forget to carry a notebook: Everything needs to be recorded
and logged. No detail is too small. Keep lists of events, actions, and
times. Record with audio and video if possible.
11. NEVER Forget to wear a watch: This goes along with the Logbook.
You can't record times if you don't know what time it is.
12. NEVER Whisper: Always speak clearly, especially if you're
recording the ghost hunt. You don't want to later confuse your
whispering as something supernatural. If there are ghosts around your
voice is not going to scare them off.
13. NEVER Forget to do research and profiles: To many ghost hunters
don't do the proper research before going out into the field. What
they are failing to understand is that good research will only help
them with the possibilities of seeing a ghost.
14. NEVER Use a car's headlights as a main source of light: Sometimes
a car's headlights come in handy for setting up campsites or
equipment, but don't use them as a long-term light source. You could
drain the battery enough that the car will not start.
15. NEVER Try to bring everything: Don't try to carry along every
piece of equipment. Just bring the basics and the equipment that you
absolutely need. Getting bogged down will only take your attention
away from the ghost hunt.
16. NEVER Forget to bring flashlights: Always have plenty of working
flashlights. Everyone should have two flashlights on hand.
17. NEVER Forget extra batteries: Know what kind of batteries each
piece of equipment takes and how to change them. Always carry extra
sets of batteries.
18. NEVER Forget to take lots of pictures: Take as many photographs as
you can. That goes the same for video. You can't have enough of
either. Just keep an eye on your film supplies. Don't run out before
the ghost hunt is over. Always have emergency rolls of film.
19. NEVER Forget to bring food and drinks: It may sound trivial, but
you would be surprised how many ghost-hunts have been ruined or have
been cut short because of the lack of snacks.
20. NEVER Go into any physically dangerous location: It may be temping
to conduct ghost hunts in old condemned buildings or on the edge of a
spooky cliff side, but don't do it. The risk is simply not worth it.
Also, never go to any place when the weather conditions are bad. Ghost
hunts are meant to be fun and it won't be fun if someone gets hurt,
has to go to the hospital, or worse.
Thanks to them for the use of this information...
Tim Paige
P.E.A.S.E.
http://www.myspace.com/perishsociety
Twenty Common Ghost Hunting Mistakes
Never do the following:
1. NEVER Trespass: Watch out for any posted warning signs. Always ask
for permission before going onto someone else's property. Avoid all
areas where access is prohibited. Trespassing will only get you thrown
in jail or worse. Be careful.
2. NEVER Litter: Leave the area exactly as you found it. Pick up any
trash, containers, and scraps of paper and tape. Wipe off any chalk
marks unless the site is a secluded area and you plan on returning.
3. NEVER Go alone: Have at least one partner on ghost hunts. Even if
the person doesn't know anything about ghost hunting. This provides a
little more safety and also a witness to any strange events that might
occur. If you're alone and there's an unforeseen accident or
emergency, who will help?
4. NEVER Forget to Carry ID: If the police ever question you about
being in a private area, you will need some form of picture
identification. Preferably a divers license. They do have the right to
ask any citizen for an ID and if you don't have one they also have the
right to detain you for questioning.
5. NEVER Forget to tell people where you are: Tell someone where
you'll be at and how long you plan on being gone. If you run late in
the ghost hunt, call and explain the situation. Never leave friends or
loved ones wondering where you are.
6. NEVER Record false equipment readings: Test all of your equipment
several times before leaving on an investigation. Replace batteries as
needed. Learn to correctly use all of the equipment before even
thinking about trying to use them in the field. Remember to take
background readings at the site.
7. NEVER Go directly to a site at night: Thoroughly check over the
site in the daylight for any dangerous obstacles that may be invisible
in the darkness.
8. NEVER Smoke, drink alcohol or use drugs: Don't do anything that
will impair your judgment or infect the site's environment. Use common
sense.
9. NEVER Wear colognes, after shave, or perfumes: Never wear anything
that creates a noticeable odor. The smells may infect other ghost
hunter's judgments. The air needs to be clear to detect any abnormal
odors. Some outside ghost hunts may require misquote repellants. Use
odor free bug sprays. Log their use.
10. NEVER Forget to carry a notebook: Everything needs to be recorded
and logged. No detail is too small. Keep lists of events, actions, and
times. Record with audio and video if possible.
11. NEVER Forget to wear a watch: This goes along with the Logbook.
You can't record times if you don't know what time it is.
12. NEVER Whisper: Always speak clearly, especially if you're
recording the ghost hunt. You don't want to later confuse your
whispering as something supernatural. If there are ghosts around your
voice is not going to scare them off.
13. NEVER Forget to do research and profiles: To many ghost hunters
don't do the proper research before going out into the field. What
they are failing to understand is that good research will only help
them with the possibilities of seeing a ghost.
14. NEVER Use a car's headlights as a main source of light: Sometimes
a car's headlights come in handy for setting up campsites or
equipment, but don't use them as a long-term light source. You could
drain the battery enough that the car will not start.
15. NEVER Try to bring everything: Don't try to carry along every
piece of equipment. Just bring the basics and the equipment that you
absolutely need. Getting bogged down will only take your attention
away from the ghost hunt.
16. NEVER Forget to bring flashlights: Always have plenty of working
flashlights. Everyone should have two flashlights on hand.
17. NEVER Forget extra batteries: Know what kind of batteries each
piece of equipment takes and how to change them. Always carry extra
sets of batteries.
18. NEVER Forget to take lots of pictures: Take as many photographs as
you can. That goes the same for video. You can't have enough of
either. Just keep an eye on your film supplies. Don't run out before
the ghost hunt is over. Always have emergency rolls of film.
19. NEVER Forget to bring food and drinks: It may sound trivial, but
you would be surprised how many ghost-hunts have been ruined or have
been cut short because of the lack of snacks.
20. NEVER Go into any physically dangerous location: It may be temping
to conduct ghost hunts in old condemned buildings or on the edge of a
spooky cliff side, but don't do it. The risk is simply not worth it.
Also, never go to any place when the weather conditions are bad. Ghost
hunts are meant to be fun and it won't be fun if someone gets hurt,
has to go to the hospital, or worse.
Thanks to them for the use of this information...
Tim Paige
P.E.A.S.E.
