Syfy

Using a Digital Recorder to Capture EVPs (Electronic Voice Phenomena)

By: Steve Gonsalves

Intro

It's the contention of many paranormal experts, and my own personal experience, that voices from the other side can manifest as EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomena). EVPs are generally inaudible to the human ear, but can sometimes be picked up on electronic recording devices. At TAPS, we use digital and analog recorders to attempt to capture EVPs.

Because of the inexpensive cost of good analog and digital recorders—in the range of $50 to $80—and the relative ease of using them, they have become one of the most widely used tools for collecting evidence in a paranormal investigation.

TAPS has two primary ways we use digital and analog recorders to do EVP work.  The first is called “Stationary Recording”.  This is when you activate a recorder in a specific location. An investigator may or may not remain in proximity to the recorder and recording may last the duration of your investigation.

The second is to stage a recorded Q&A session where you are doing your EVP work. Here, an investigator must be present to ask a spirit questions and sometimes even provoke it into communicating.

At TAPS, we typically like to start our investigations with EVP work.  You can either be mobile and take the recorder with you or remain stationary in a single location.

Based on the high success rate we’ve had capturing EVPs I highly recommend using digital and analog recorders in your own investigations.  Whether you’re investigating using a single or multiple recorders, you should follow the following guidelines to stage an effective recording session.

Next Step