Investigate the unknown. Document the evidence.
A considered equipment guide for curious first-timers, experienced investigators and established teams—built around useful data, controlled methods and kit you can actually carry into the field.
The right tool is the one you can use well.
Expensive equipment does not make evidence stronger. Repeatable technique, clean baseline readings and careful notes do. Start simple, learn the limitations of every device, then add specialist tools only when your investigation method demands them.
Built, adapted or field-tested?
We identify the people and projects behind the kit. Some devices were created specifically for paranormal work; others are ordinary recording or measurement tools adopted by investigators.
Gary Galka
Inventor of the Mel Meter, REM-POD and P-SB7/P-SB11 lines. His company, DAS Distribution, has built test and measurement equipment since 1982.
Official device history ↗Chris Fleming
Paranormal researcher and co-creator of the original SB7 Spirit Box, also associated with introducing the K-II direct-response method.
Researcher profile ↗Shawn Porter
GhostStop was founded by paranormal team tech manager Shawn Porter and manufactures equipment designed around field-investigation needs.
GhostStop history ↗Bill Chappell
Creator of the Ovilus and Digital Dowsing range. GhostStop now manufactures the Ovilus 5 under his direction, preserving a direct line to the original inventor.
Official Ovilus history ↗A clean, credible first kit.
For solo explorers and new teams learning how a location behaves. These tools are affordable, easy to interpret and useful for building disciplined observation skills without drowning you in questionable readouts.
EMF meters
K-II EMF Meter
A simple five-light meter for spotting changes in electromagnetic fields. Best used after checking nearby wiring, phones and radios.
K2 Meter Black
A compact entry-level meter for walk-through sweeps and trigger experiments, with a clear five-light display.
Rook EMF Meter with Sound
Designed and built by GhostStop investigators, with progressive light and sound alerts that let you watch the room rather than the display.
Audio recorders
Sony ICD-PX Series
A straightforward digital voice recorder for controlled EVP sessions and spoken investigation logs.
Olympus WS Series
A pocket recorder with good speech clarity and organised file storage—useful for time-stamped room sessions.
Investigator-built starter kits
EMF & Laser Grid Kit
A purpose-selected bundle from Shawn Porter’s investigator-led GhostStop team: Rook EMF meter, laser grid and flashlight.
Paranormal Kit 2 — Beginner
A UK bundle with a K2 meter, EVP recorder, touch-trigger balls and a compact REM-style sensor, all supported by one retailer.
The best piece of equipment you’ll ever use is common sense.Jason Hawes — Ghost Hunters / TAPSOriginal video source ↗
If you want to investigate, use a recording device on your phone to try to capture what you’re hearing.Amy Bruni — Ghost Hunters / Kindred SpiritsRead the interview ↗
Expand the investigation, not the noise.
For investigators comfortable with baselines and review. This tier adds controlled radio sweeps, environmental monitoring and visual trigger devices—tools that become more useful when paired with written logs and independent cameras.
Spirit boxes
SB7 Pro Spirit Box
Part of the sweep-radio line invented by engineer and investigator Gary Galka; the original SB7 was co-created with investigator Chris Fleming.
P-SB7 Spirit Box
A widely recognised sweep-radio format with adjustable speed and direction for structured sessions.
ANC-Mini Noise Control
A compact filter and amplifier interface for compatible sweep radios. Use sparingly: processing can reshape ambiguous sounds.
Trigger objects
REM-POD Rev3
Invented by electrical engineer and paranormal researcher Gary Galka. It alarms when its local antenna field is disturbed; place it away from people and radios.
Ghostly Music Box
An infrared motion-triggered object for fixed-position experiments in corridors or empty rooms. Mark its detection zone before use.
Laser Grid Pen
Projects a reference grid to reveal movement or shadow changes on a fixed camera. Secure it so the pattern cannot shift.
With radio scanners we can get false positives.Steve Huff — ITC investigator and device makerRead the interview ↗
Creating the ideal conditions for Spirit to respond, by no means guarantees that Spirits will engage in communication with you.Gary Galka — engineer and SB7 inventorRead the SB7-Pro guidance ↗
Build a record another team can audit.
For established teams conducting long investigations or producing evidence for public review. Professional kit prioritises multi-track audio, low-light coverage, environmental data and redundancy—not theatrical readouts.
Full-spectrum & low-light cameras
Phasm Cam
A 4K full-spectrum and night-vision camera designed and made by GhostStop investigators, with built-in IR and flexible mounting.
Kodak PixPro FZ45 Full Spectrum
A compact 1080p camera converted by SpiritShack for IR and UV sensitivity. Keep an unmodified comparison camera alongside it.
360° Ghost Cam
A purpose-built room camera from investigator/manufacturer Shawn Porter’s GhostStop, designed to reduce blind spots during locked-off monitoring.
Multi-track field audio
Zoom H5 Recorder
A multi-input field recorder for separated microphones and clean, reviewable WAV files with manual gain control.
Tascam DR-40X
A four-track recorder with adjustable stereo microphones, XLR inputs and a safety-track mode for sudden level changes.
Environmental data & advanced ITC
Rook 2 Data Logger
Built by GhostStop investigators to record EMF and temperature readings to a memory card for time-based review.
FLIR ONE Thermal Camera
A phone-connected thermal imager for checking heat patterns, draughts and equipment faults. Thermal images show temperature—not entities.
Ovilus 5
Bill Chappell’s best-known ITC device converts sensor readings into words from an onboard database. Log raw conditions and treat every output as experimental.
Our FLIR thermal cameras have been one of the most important pieces of equipment to use in the field.Jason Hawes — Ghost Hunters / TAPSRead the FLIR interview ↗
For me, this passing of the torch is a chance to entrust the next generation with the technology and passion that I’ve been developing for so many years.Bill Chappell — Ovilus inventorRead the inventor statement ↗
The equipment that gets everybody home.
Evidence is secondary to the team. Every field pack should cover footing, first aid, independent light, power, water, food, warmth, notes and a route home. Add satellite communication only when the site is genuinely beyond reliable mobile coverage.
This same baseline applies in a locked building, at a skywatch site or in remote woodland; adjust it to the terrain, weather, local law and your team’s medical needs.
National Park Service Ten Essentials ↗ Red Cross first-aid checklist ↗Shared field kit
Salomon X Ultra 5 Mid GORE-TEX
A grippy, waterproof mid-height hiking boot for wet grass, mud and uneven ground. Fit matters more than brand: try boots with investigation socks and break them in before a night in the field.
Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight / Watertight .7
A compact water-resistant first-aid kit sized for one or two people. Add personal medication, blister care and anything identified by your training; inspect contents and expiry dates before every trip.
Petzl ACTIK CORE
A 625-lumen rechargeable headlamp with red mode and AAA backup compatibility. Keep a separate hand torch and spare cells so one failure cannot leave the team in darkness.
Anker Prime Power Bank 20K
A 20,100mAh USB-C bank for phones, recorders and compatible cameras. Charge and test it before leaving, carry the correct cables and keep it dry and away from damaged cells.
Garmin inReach Messenger Plus
A two-way satellite communicator for genuinely remote sites beyond mobile coverage, with messaging, location sharing and interactive SOS. It requires an active subscription and a clear-sky test before departure.
Stanley Classic Legendary Bottle 1.0 qt
A rugged one-litre vacuum flask for hot or cold drinks. Also pack plain water and more no-cook food than the planned session needs; a hot drink does not replace hydration.
Pack every time
Evidence begins before the first alert.
Use every product as a measuring instrument, not an answer machine. A compelling event is one that survives careful review, has context from more than one source and cannot be reproduced under ordinary conditions.