The pioneers of the static
The science of hearing ghosts
Gadgets, gear, and ghost boxes
Global hauntings and pop culture
007skaty Modern digital voice recorders use highly sensitive technology to capture sound.
007skaty Digital Recorder Bitrates
That whisper in your recorder is just a low-bitrate glitch.
007skaty Electromagnetic field meters measure electrical currents and track paranormal activity
007skaty Mechanical friction, tape hiss, and degradation in reel-to-reel and cassette recorders provide the background noise that triggers auditory illusions
007skaty The controversial spirit box scans radio static to capture electronic voice phenomena
007skaty Decode static audio frequencies to learn how electromagnetic energy is captured as sound.
The spirit box: The original 'Frank's Box' was built using parts from a discarded AM/FM car radio and a small motor to continuously turn the tuning dial.
A modified radio receiver that continuously sweeps through frequency bands to produce static. In 2002, Frank Sumption built the first prototype of this device for real-time spirit communication.
Why did early parapsychologists prefer magnetic tape over other media for recording electronic voice phenomena?
What mechanical sound is a common source of false EVPs on older cassette tape recorders?
Who is credited with inventing the first "spirit box" device, originally known as "Frank's Box," in 2002?
What was the original, non-paranormal purpose of electromagnetic field (EMF) meters?
What built-in feature of digital voice recorders can make a silent room sound like it is filled with whispers?