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Electromagnetic Phenomena
In paranormal studies, electromagnetic phenomena come in several forms. Most commonly, investigators look for electromagnetic fields (EMF) with any of several devices designed to detect them, and for electronic voice phenomena (EVP) with analog or digital sound recording devices. EMFs and EVPs represent some of the most tangible evidence of paranormal activity. They, like all other forms of evidence, can also be deceiving.
1. The following essay on EMFs and EVPs appears in different forms on different websites, but this version is updated.
What Are Electromagnetic Phenomena?
2. This is an example of how EMF meters can be used in investigations. I prefer meters that beep so that the experience can be documented using a digital recorder. The recording is self-explanitory.
3. These are examples of meaningful EVP:
Copper Queen Narrative - Copper Queen EVP
Hotel Vendom Narrative 1 - Hotel Vendom EVP1
Hotel Vendom Narrative 2 - Hotel Vendom EVP2
4. This is an example of an EVP, the origin of which is not so clear. If the investigator has had full control over the recording, then it can be considered as evidence. If it was recorded under unknown circumstances, or submitted by someone whose credentials are unknown as this one was, then it should be taken with a grain of salt. Maybe it is; maybe it isn't.
5. This example was recorded during a recording test. It is always a good idea to test recording devices in locations that are probably not haunted--public parking lots near airfields, military bases, radio stations, etc. are good places. I usually try to check the neighborhood before doing an investigation. This EVP was picked up while driving past a trucking center on the left and a microwave relay on the right. Based on the context and on the characteristics of the voice and inflections, it is almost certainly a radio transmission. A woman's voice, first laughing, then making a three syllable, unintelligible statement, is barely audible over the car noise, but you can hear it. It sounds like something you might hear from across the room at a party.