I am in a deadly mood
So, today is Ghost Day… You have seen the 25 tips already for a successful ghost hunting?
http://tjeezers.org/2009/12/if-you-want-to-be-a-ghost-hunter/
Today we are going to TALK with them. It`s actually a method that is tested very well by very smart people, and there are actually recordings of Ghosts talking, but you and I we`re never there, so anyone could fool us. For this reason I think we can find out ourselves also. Herby some useful information to have a chitchat with your ghosty stalker!
The information is taken from Ghoststudy.com, my thanks to them:
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How to capture ghost voices!
The dead do talk, and with the help of electronic devices we can hear them! It seems that when ghosts catch on to what we’re doing they try and respond. I must tell you though, it’s usually the ones that are distressed and saddened with despair.
Let’s Get started…
First of all There are three proven ways to gather ghost recordings on tape.
1. Lay the unit down with MIC extended, ask a few questions and walk away for twenty minutes. Or,
2. This time lay the unit down and stay there asking questions and pausing for a response.
3. Gently carry the recorder around with you as you walk. Stop and ask a question, pause for answer then move on to the next stop.
Here are 15 helpful tips
- Only use new name brand tapes, not department store specials. The better tapes will increase the clarity of the voice you capture and is worth the difference in cost. A tape labeled “normal” from a company such as TDK or Maxell are affordable and fine for use with EVP. Remember, it’s not professional to use a previously recorded tape for something as important as this.
- If possible, use an EXTERNAL microphone. This will drastically cut down on the motor noises and internal sounds from the recording device. Extend the MIC away from the unit when recording.
- If you have to talk on an investigation, do it in a normal voice. Whispering can sound like a ghost voice when playing back the tape.
- Always maintain a positive attitude and expect to get results.
- As you are recording, be sure to make note of any sounds or noises so as to not confuse it with something paranormal during playback
- If you’re recording unit has a sensitivity level, adjust it to the highest level possible. A ghost voice is usually very faint and anything we can do will help..
- Consider setting your unit to “voice activated” mode if it has it. But only do this if your unit is extra sensitive or has the ability to adjust the sensitivity to high.
- Both digital and regular tape recorders seem to work fine. However, some say that reel to reel and full size cassette players work the best. That could very well be true, especially when using an external MIC, but I haven’t noticed a distinct difference.
- At the beginning of your recording session state your location, the time, and the weather conditions. This can be very helpful later on
- Ask the spirits to talk loudly and even shout if possible. We need that voice as loud and clear as possible
- On playback do not confuse background noise and garble as a ghost voice! If it sounds like it could be background noise, then it most likely is just that
- There are several programs that can be used to edit your voice results. You can find some of these on the web at Downloads.com & Tucows.com.
- Oh, and here’s a secret…..when asking questions for a ghostly response, never say “is anyone there?.” ALWAYS act like you know they are there. So say something like “what is your name?” or “is there something I can do for you?” Try it.
- During playback it is advised that you use earphones that completely cover your ears as to not allow distractions when you’re reviewing for the first time. Oh, and when adjusting the volume make sure it is at a safe level so that a sudden loud burst will not deafen you
- Always express your gratitude at the end of the recording session. They like it when you say Thank you
That will cover your ass in a 1on1 with a ghost. Remind tip 15, it`s like leaving the restaurant without tipping the waiter, you know he will curse you on the moment you leave his place not appreciating his efforts to help you. You tip the waiter, you thank the ghost.
Now here is a story from a reader:
A field hunt to collect Ghost Voice recordings ( An example of how it might be done )
We entered the Claymont cemetery at 7:05 pm. It was dusk so we walked the grounds to familiarize ourselves with the terrain before dark. We also wanted to allow the spirits to become used to our presence before starting the actual investigation. Tonight we would only be collecting ghost voices known as EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomena).
At 7:25 pm we pulled out the equipment. Tonight it would just be audio recording devices for this particular hunt. We would also take the usual cell phone and pepper spray for our own protection. I knew the spirits would be curious about us and I felt confident that they would be willing to communicate with us through our recording devices.
We walked down a path to a secluded area that felt warm and inviting. I pulled out my digital recorder. I made sure the sensitivity setting was on high and that “voice activation” was selected. With this setting, only actual noises and voices would be recorded, thus cutting down on playback time. After hitting the record button, I stated the time (7:45), and that we were at Clayton cemetery. I also noted the conditions as the time.
I preceded to ask three questions. I’m sorry, I know that you are there but I can’t see you, do you see us? What is your name? Do you mind us being here? I mentioned that we would be back in 20 minutes, and for those present to please talk into the recording device. I explained that we would be able to hear their response. We quietly walked away to return in twenty minutes.
My partner had then pulled out his full-sized audio cassette recorder with a fresh, name brand tape inserted. He connected an external MIC and placed it out in front of him in order to avoid feedback and noises from the machine itself. We began walking. He would occasionally ask a question as we walked and then pause for a response. I made a mistake of whispering to him at one point and he quickly noted it on the tape so as not to confuse it as a ghost voice during playback. We felt comfortable as if we were excepted by those around us. As we walked back to retrieve my digital unit, my partner stepped on a branch. He again quickly made note of it on the tape as not to confuse it with something paranormal later on.
We arrived back to where my digital recorder had been placed previously. My partner turned off his recorder and we listened to mine. Since I had it set as voice activated, it only recorded when a noise or voice was heard. So the total recording time was only about four minutes and that included us walking away and returning. There were however, two voices as well! The first sounded very clear of a young woman saying “I’m here” (a class A recording!). The second voice was that of an old man saying “It’s no use”. This voice was not as clear or as loud as the first but definitely and older mans voice (class b recording).
We were very pleased with the results. I and my partner again turned on our recorders and I said thank you for talking to us. I told them we now knew who was there and is there anything else they wanted to say to us before we left? I and my partner both recorded for two more minutes, I then stated the time and said thank you! Nothing else was captured by our recorders but we walked away with great satisfaction in knowing that we made contact that evening!
By the way, we found out later under careful review of my partners tape that he to had collected a class b recording of what sounded like a young child yelling from a distance. It gave us chills! We would return again to Claymont Cemetery.
Well that was it, have a nice conversation!!

