Tools. Not proof.
A sensible kit starts with a question: what are you trying to record? Her equipment selections are being prepared, with the criteria that will guide them.
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Portable audio recorder
Keep the original file and its context. An unusual sound is a starting point for analysis, not an identification of its cause.
- Uncompressed recording options
- Manual levels and monitoring
- Clear file dates and easy export
Camera and lens
Document the wider scene as well as the interesting detail. A crop can hide the very thing that would explain a photograph.
- Useful manual controls
- Low-light trade-offs documented
- Original files retained
Tripod and support
A stable frame makes comparisons easier. Record where the camera stood and how the scene was lit rather than relying on memory.
- Stable on the intended surface
- Suitable load rating
- Repeatable framing
Torch and small LED light
Record which lights were on and where they pointed. Reflections and moving shadows need that information before they need a story.
- Output and beam pattern
- Colour consistency
- Practical power options
Temperature and humidity logger
Environmental measurements need a baseline and a time. A changing number does not establish the reason for the change.
- Stated accuracy and limits
- Time-stamped records
- Exportable readings
Notebook and archive storage
A dated note and an untouched original file can be more useful than a dramatic reading. Record ordinary activity as well as the unusual moment.
- A consistent incident log
- Location and witness context
- Backups of original files
How equipment is covered.
Say what it measures.
A specification describes a tool’s capabilities and limits. It does not establish that a reading has a paranormal cause.
Separate use from research.
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