*Stomps foot* But I wanna play with my toyyyyssss....

Yeah - I want to do what Chad does, too - and throw in my SpeakJet box.

You guys should try the experiment both ways then! I'm curious what your results will be. Please share when you're done! Curious minds want to know...

Hi There,

This is the first time I have posted in here. I read your article on Paranormal experiments and found it very helpful in how to do it. I run a small group here in New Zealand and will try this with the group, to help the group understand a little more of the paranormal. Thankyou. Anne Marie.

Anne Marie, welcome to Paranormal Underground. I'm glad that you found the article useful, and if I can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to let me know. I would be more than happy in assisting you and your group in developing a methodology for your investigations. Once again, welcome! I hope that you enjoy the underground as much as we do.

Hi There,

This is the first time I have posted in here. I read your article on Paranormal experiments and found it very helpful in how to do it. I run a small group here in New Zealand and will try this with the group, to help the group understand a little more of the paranormal. Thankyou. Anne Marie.

Welcome to Paranormal Underground Anne Marie!

I'm very excited that you're going to try out the experiment with your group. Please fill us in with the results you uncover.

I'd also love to hear more about your group in New Zealand. /smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' />

This is the first time I have posted in here. I read your article on Paranormal experiments and found it very helpful in how to do it. I run a small group here in New Zealand and will try this with the group, to help the group understand a little more of the paranormal. Thankyou. Anne Marie.

Chad, in order to eliminate bias within the experiment, all preconcieved notions of what an EVP is must be left behind. By adding a white noise generator, you would be conducting a comparative analysis of the spirit mike vs, the digital recorder. Before this can be done, a soid baseline to compare your results to must be established. The experiment that you mention would come later, after the establishment of a baseline. By doing this, you are putting the "cart before the horse" so to speak. Baby steps my friend. Excellent question and good insight!

*Stomps foot* But I wanna play with my toyyyyssss....

Yeah - I want to do what Chad does, too - and throw in my SpeakJet box. But I can do the recorder in a room thing, first. I can do them simultaneously. My guess is that each recorder will have barking, growling little yappy ankle biter dogs on it. Unless I do it somewhere else besides my house (which is haunted only by the dust bunnies under my bed).

I'm going to try and take it one step further. I am going to leave a Digital Voice Recorder, as well as another Digital Voice Recorder hooked to my Spirit Mike in both locations. One question though, I am under the assumption that spirits need a noise source in order to make EVP's. Should I use a white noise generator to give the spirits something to use for their communications? I would think that as long as that is noted as being part of the experiment, then what harm could it cause?

Now I just need to find two separate locations in which to do this. I think that in itself will be harder than conducting the actual experiment.

Chad, in order to eliminate bias within the experiment, all preconcieved notions of what an EVP is must be left behind. By adding a white noise generator, you would be conducting a comparative analysis of the spirit mike vs, the digital recorder. Before this can be done, a soid baseline to compare your results to must be established. The experiment that you mention would come later, after the establishment of a baseline. By doing this, you are putting the "cart before the horse" so to speak. Baby steps my friend. Excellent question and good insight!

I'm going to try and take it one step further. I am going to leave a Digital Voice Recorder, as well as another Digital Voice Recorder hooked to my Spirit Mike in both locations. One question though, I am under the assumption that spirits need a noise source in order to make EVP's. Should I use a white noise generator to give the spirits something to use for their communications? I would think that as long as that is noted as being part of the experiment, then what harm could it cause?

Now I just need to find two separate locations in which to do this. I think that in itself will be harder than conducting the actual experiment.

I have NEVER used a "noise source" in order to record EVPs. Why don't you take it another step further and try it both ways?

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Now I just need to find two separate locations in which to do this. I think that in itself will be harder than conducting the actual experiment.

This is a relatively simple experiment that can be performed almost anywhere by anyone. In order to conduct this experiment, you will need a small notepad, a digital recorder, and two separate locations of similar size to record in.

In science, comparative analysis is used to find similarities and differences within like experiments. These types of experiments are useful in establishing the baseline for broader studies of the subject matter. In this experiment, the subject matter will be EVP’s.

WHAT YOU NEED

In order to conduct this experiment, you will need a digital recorder, and two rooms of similar size and shape in different locations (you do not want to use different rooms within the same building, you want TWO separate locations).

HOW TO SET UP

Place the digital recorder in your first study location and try to minimize the amount of exterior noise that it will be subjected to. If the room has a door, close it. If the room has windows close them. NOTE: Try to make sure that both study locations are similar i.e. same number of windows and doors and similar size and shape. This does not have to be exact, but should be as close as possible. Next determine the amount of time that the recorder will be left in the room. This MUST be the same for both rooms. Record in you notepad where in the room the recorder was placed, its approximate distance from windows and doors, and any perceived outside noise that may affect your recording. (Remember to take into account any nearby objects that can cause anomalies on your recording such as nearby machinery or appliances, proximity to heating and cooling units that cycle on and off, ect.) After these steps are taken, leave the area and return at the designated time to retrieve your recording.

ANALYSIS

Compare the recordings and notes from both of your experiment locations. What are the similarities? What are the differences? Was one of you locations known to have paranormal activity? If so, was it reflected in the results? These are just a few of the research questions that should arise from an experiment like this. As mentioned earlier, experiments like these help to establish baselines in broader experiments of a similar nature. I look forward to seeing and discussing your results. Good Luck!

PARTICIPATION

Please post your intention to participate in the comment section of this forum. Also, post your results in the comment section so that we may discuss them further. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at: scienceeditor@paranormalunderground.net Thanks everyone, I’m looking forward to see what you’ve found.