Mastering the Spirit Portal: A Step-by-Step Guide to Effective EVP Sessions

1. Introduction: Beyond the Static

You’ve invested in one of the most advanced pieces of paranormal investigation gear available: the clean sweep Spirit Portal. Congratulations! Unlike traditional spirit boxes that often leave investigators guessing through noisy radio sweeps, the Spirit Portal is engineered to create a clearer, more consistent energetic channel. This guide will walk you through the precise steps to prepare your device, conduct a focused EVP session, and maximize your chances of receiving intelligent, compelling communication.

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2. Preparation: Setting the Scene for Clear Communication

Step 1: Optimize Your Environment

Before powering up, the environment is key.

  • Minimize Interference: Turn off all non-essential electronics, mobile phones (or put them on airplane mode), and other devices that might generate extraneous EMF, which can interfere with the Portal’s delicate workings.
  • Establish Quiet: Choose a time and location where external noise (traffic, heating systems) is minimized. The Spirit Portal excels at clear audio, and external noise will degrade the quality of any responses.
  • Get Ready to Record: The Spirit Portal’s best feature is real-time communication, but evidence must be logged. Use a dedicated digital audio recorder or a voice memo app on a separate device to record the entire session. This allows for later review and validation of potential EVP hits.

Power and Familiarization

Ensure your Spirit Portal is fully charged or has fresh batteries. Take a moment to understand the controls—specifically, the volume, sweep rate, and any adjustable filter controls. For beginners, start with the recommended factory settings, adjusting only the volume to a comfortable, medium level.


The Session: Asking the Right Questions

The Introduction and Intent Setting

Don’t just turn it on and wait. Begin every session by clearly addressing the energy in the room. This shows respect and structure.

  • State Your Purpose: “Hello. We are here respectfully to conduct a communication experiment. We mean you no harm.”
  • Confirm the Device: Clearly state that you are using a Spirit Portal and that you are inviting intelligent response through the device. This educates the entity on the medium you are using.
  • Be Patient: Give the energy a few moments to understand your intent and gather the necessary energy to communicate.

Structuring Your Questions

The quality of your questions dictates the quality of your evidence. Avoid yes/no questions at first, and focus on those that require more complex, intelligent responses.

  • Good Starter Questions: “What is your name?” “What year did you live here?” “Can you tell us what we are holding?” (This prompts interaction with the device itself.)
  • Wait Time: After each question, allow a full 10 to 15 seconds of silence for a response to form through the Portal before moving on. Do not interrupt a potential communication attempt.
  • Persistence: If you receive a clear response, follow up immediately. If the voice says “Help,” ask, “How can we help you?” Intelligent follow-ups are the hallmark of a successful session.

Post-Session and Review

Logging and Reviewing Evidence

Once the session is complete, thank the energy present and formally end the communication experiment. This is crucial for investigator safety and maintaining control.

  • Log Immediately: Note the time, location, any environmental factors (was a door slammed?), and any responses you heard in real-time.
  • Detailed Review: The real work begins now. Listen to your recorded audio on headphones. Often, faint voices or responses you missed in the moment will become clear upon review.
  • Cross-Reference: Did the Spirit Portal give a name while your Spirit Bridge detected a sharp EMF spike? This cross-referencing of equipment data (as detailed in our Beginner’s Guide (link to Pillar)) dramatically strengthens your evidence.

Conclusion: Your Gateway to Intelligent EVP

The Spirit Portal is the clear choice for investigators in the UK serious about intelligent spirit communication. By following this structured approach, you move away from random noise and toward direct, verifiable contact.

Ready to experience the difference a premium communication device makes?

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 Read our full guide: The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Ghost Hunting Equipment in the UK 

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Ready to take your first steps into the world of paranormal investigation? Choosing the right ghost hunting equipment in the UK is the most crucial part of any successful investigation. Forget shaky handheld cameras and vague feelings; modern paranormal gear allows us to gather clear, repeatable data and present credible evidence to the paranormal community whether that be within your own group or to your followers on social media platforms. This comprehensive guide from Infraready breaks down the essential tools, explains how they work, and helps you select the best paranormal investigation gear to start capturing your own evidence.



Capturing the Unseen Voice (EVP & Communication)

The Art of Conversation: EVP and Spirit Communication Devices

The most common sign of a spirit is a voice—often called an Electronic Voice Phenomenon (EVP). Simple digital recorders are the basic starting point, but experienced investigators in the UK know that direct communication tools can yield immediate, intelligent responses. These devices often use radio frequencies or complex algorithms to give spirits the energy and means to communicate.

Lets take a closer look at some of these devices.

  1. The Spirit Portal: The Gold Standard for Real-Time Communication For the beginner looking for serious results, the Spirit Portal is revolutionary. It moves beyond simple radio sweeps by blending frequencies and providing a constant, energetic stream that spirits can manipulate for clear, real-time responses. If you want to move past simple static and hear full words or phrases, this is the device you need.

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  1. The Alice Box: Advanced Algorithmic Communication The Alice Box is a sophisticated piece of ghost hunting equipment that uses complex algorithms and word-banks, allowing you to ask questions and receive relevant answers through synthesized speech. This removes the ambiguity of static and helps filter out false positives, offering some of the clearest communication available for paranormal investigators.

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Detecting Energy and Presence (EMF & Sensors)

Understanding the Energy: EMF Meters and Environment Sensors

Fluctuations in the Electromagnetic Field (EMF) are a classic indication of a paranormal presence. A simple handheld EMF meter is a non-negotiable item in any ghost hunting kit. It’s used to detect unexplained spikes in magnetic energy, which many theories suggest spirits use to manifest or move. However, the best equipment goes further, tracking not just EMF, but temperature, light, and motion.

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The aove link will take you to our selection of trigger objects and meters for;

Monitoring EMF Spikes: Precise measurement of magnetic fields.

Temperature Drops: Pinpointing the notorious ‘cold spots.’

Vibration and Motion: Detecting movement that could indicate interaction.

Capturing Visual Proof (SLS and Cameras)

The Proof is in the Picture: Advanced Visual Documentation

While audio evidence can be compelling, visual proof is the gold standard and is the easiest way to present evidence to others for consideration. In the darkness of a haunted location, a standard camera is useless. You need devices that can see beyond the human eye—specifically, infrared and full-spectrum technology. The traditional choice is a basic infrared (IR) camera, which only captures a flat, 2D image.

The Game Changer: The V2 SLS Camera
For groundbreaking, compelling visual evidence, the V2 SLS (Structured Light Sensor) Camera is unmatched. Unlike a flat IR camera, the SLS system projects a grid of infrared light into the environment. Its sensor then tracks any distortions in that grid, reconstructing it into a 3D skeletal figure in real-time.

SLS Camera For Ghost Hunting V1 And V2 Stickman Sensors and Apps

3D Mapping: Captures the shape of an entity, proving the anomaly is not just dust, shadow, or lens flare.

Real-Time Evidence: See potential non-human figures moving and interacting with the environment as it happens.

Our V2 is a trusted piece of paranormal investigation gear designed for high-performance and durability.

By combining the V2 SLS with an EMF meter, you can visually confirm a figure right as an energy spike occurs.

Essential Core Gear

The Essentials: Gear You Must Always Carry

Before you invest in advanced communication gear, every investigator needs to cover the basics. These are the items that ensure safety, reliable documentation, and logistical success:

Lighting: A durable, reliable flashlight (torch) and a headlamp (to keep hands free). Always carry spare batteries!

Recording: A high-quality digital audio recorder for traditional EVP sessions.

Safety: A first aid kit and a portable power bank (you don’t want your gear dying mid-investigation).

Documentation: A pen and notebook for logging environmental data, personal experiences, and timestamping events.

Starting Your Journey as a UK Paranormal Investigator

The goal of ghost hunting isn’t just to buy equipment—it’s to gather credible evidence. By starting with foundational gear and strategically investing in advanced, high-performance tools like the Spirit Portal, V2 SLS, and Spirit Bridge, you are giving yourself the best chance to capture ground-breaking evidence in the UK’s most haunted locations.

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We sell a wide range of IR illuminators which complement any full spectrum device, allowing stills and movies to be taken in complete darkness.  The effective range of illuminators can vary depending on several factors including your device, the type of illuminator used, the conditions and whether you are indoors or outdoors.  When indoors, the range of an illuminator in small to medium sized rooms will bounce of surfaces and increase its effectivity.  To give you a good idea of how our illuminators perform, we have paired one of our Full Spectrum Modified camcorders with two types of illuminator to capture this footage outdoors.  Watch the movies below…

48 LED Infrared Illuminator Demo (Outdoors)

Infrared Floodlight Demo (outdoors)


You’ve possibly seen our tutorial video showing you how to add sound to your KII meter. Its a tricky but easy enough mod to add a chirping noise to one of the most well known pieces of equipment used for ghost hunting and seeking out EMF.

Importing all of KII meters directly from KII Enterprises means that we only stock genuine KII devices and are only one of two companies within the UK that do. The majority of KII meters found on Ebay are a fraction of the cost but unfortunately fake! Another benefit of buying our KII meters directly from KII is that all of our latest stock of K-II meters have the latest S2a Revision Printed Circuit Boards inside. Due to the smaller size of components used on the new style boards, there is a little more room left inside the device of which Infraready have taken full opportunity to squeeze in some additional circuitry and have released two new modded KII meters to the paranormal field for testing throughout February 2020.

KII Mark Williams of The Ghost Finder Paranormal Society kindly offered to road test our latest KII Mods at Ettington Park.

Movie clips of the new mods can be seen at the bottom of the page and assuming that all tests go well will be available at infraready.co.uk on 1st March 2020

Ettington Park February 2020
KII Mod with REMPOD Detector by Infraready
KII Mod with Radar Movement Detector by Infraready

Help! My House Is Haunted S2 Equipment included several devices from Infraready Ghost Hunting Equipment Store.

Barri Ghai, Jayne Harris and Chris Fleming get the second series underway investigating several houses located around the UK.

The international team of paranormal experts meet up with the owners of various haunted house, during which several of our devices were used.

The series, created by Zak Bagans, can be seen on the Really channel.

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The Infraready REM TEMP being used by Barri Ghai

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Our very own Infraready Spirit Portal alongside Chris, Barri and Jayne.

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The Team Signed and Returned our RemTemp Infrapod!!
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Our REMPOD Combined with Laser Matrix was also used during the series.

All of these devices can be found online at our ghost hunting store, https://infraready.co.uk

We are proud to have supported such a well established show and hope to extend our support further in coming series in both the UK and US.


#Paraunity At The Village Mansfield With Infraready, Lee Roberts and Ryan Griffiths of The Hauntings, Ash Buckenham, Mark Williams and Kate Ray of The Ghostfinder Paranormal Society, Miki York, Andy Bavington of TeamSpiritz, Cee n Dee, Fox Trot Oscar, Kelly J Ellis and Ness, The Hauntings, Ross and Team From Wednesbury Paranormal And A Host Of Amazing Guests. An not forgetting Spooks and Crooks who was recording their latest Podcast.

Lee Roberts The Village

So how could I let the #Paraunity opportunity pass? Ash Buckenham had arranged a ~Paraunity events at the Village, Mansfield. A Haunted Location managed by the One and Only Mr Lee Roberts. (Top Bloke!)

Unfortunately I was not in a position to attend the #Paraunity event and as such had to decline the invite. Having work closely with Mark Williams, one of the GPS team members for many months developing equipment for upcoming events and TV for his fellow team members Barri Ghai, he convinced me that I should turn up as a suprise which I clearly did!

Ryan was the first to recognise my face, closely followed by Lee. the Penny then dropped with Ash, he was very grateful of my attendance to
#Paraunity .

The Village is an excellent place, even better with so many great paranormal enthustiasts under the one roof. The group split into three, all grpus rotated through three zones. i had the pleasure of having free reign and spent time with all of the teams and #Paraunity guests. Several of the newbies were closely protected by Kate as they seemed to be targetted by what was out there.

Before the #Paraunity event got in to full swing, I was interviewed by Spooks and Crooks. They was very suprised when I responded to their first question asking me whether I had seen a ghost. i explained that I was a skeptic, they found that quite amusing due to the fact that I own Infraready and build and sell ghost hunting equipment and paranormal kit.

I explained that when I started Infraready, converting digital cameras for photography was the sole purpose of my business, Infra Red cameras Ready To Shoot Photos, Infraready was born!

After being contacted by many Paranormal Enthusiasts since 2010 my services providing similar cameras that allowed full spectrum nightvison capable recordings became very popular and the transition rapidly moved Infraready from being a Camera Store to A Full Blown Ghost Hunting Equipment Specialist who gets frequent invites to events such as
#Paraunity.

I explained to Spooks and Crooks that without such close contacts within the paranormal Circles, the credibility of my business as a skeptic would be questionable but in a sense it works extremely well. Experts such as Lee, Ash, Ryan, Miki have all inspired me to develop and build new equipment which has helped me to evolve Infraready and has allowed them to explore new areas during investigations.

So its a win-win situation, true #Paraunity . The paranormal experts receive the latest quality ghost hunting equipment built to spec which is fully tested out in the filed before it goes on sale to the general public. So before I take money out of the hands of my customers, all equipment has been throughly tested and is fit for purpose. So as a skeptic I have on tap supply of expert resource out within the field that road test all of Infrareadys ghost hunting equipment, advise improvements and provide true and accurate descriptions for the equipment thats up for sale.

Now thats what you called #Paraunity

So thats enough about me and Infraready, or at least for now. I’ll tell you a bit more about some of the Lead Investigators.

Andy Bavington Founder Of Team Spiritz

https://teamspiritz.webs.com/meettheteam.htm

I am Spirit Sensitive been doing paranormal Investigations for 12 years now (with a 3 year break when I had Cancer)

Team Spiritz been running for 10 years and only work on an independent basis and dont do event, but me personally are happy to tag along and guest on other Teams events,I am sceptical on Paranormal Equipment but am more than happy to work alongside it for any sort of intelligent response from any residing spirit, 

As a team we work more on the spiritual side with traditional methods, such as Glass divination, Pendulm work, and trigger objects with very little use of Paranormal Technology,

It was an honour to be asked by Ashley to join the Paraunity team and work alongside everyone and doing my own section with the energy Circle, which brought forward some very strong energy and affected a few people within the circle, and I will look forward to more Paraunity Events in the Future as it’s a great way to put ideas forward to each other and work as one.


Haunted Live Host Some Amazing Ghost Hunts Around The UK, One Location Which They Frequent Is Bosworth Hall.

The Group members are Jason, Simon, Andy And Paul, While I have written an article for the Haunted Magazine, I have never had the opportunity to meet the team until late.

The https://www.haunteddigitalmagazine.com/

I have supplied Paul with Equipment on past occasions to test out in the field for the live stream sessions. I was delighted when Paul contacted me again earlier in 2019 regarding an opportunity to test out more ghost hunting equipment built by Infraready and a request to build an new illuminator for use during their livestreams.

I was kindly invited along to Bosworth Hall to join the team, I must say it was a tota delight, a really great bunch who know their stuff (and lay on a wicked buffet before the night started).

Infraready presented their lastest spirit portal with reverb and DSP sound effects including reverse and spee control sampling for the team to put to the test, the results were very pleasing.

While at the event I also had the privelage to meet Vicky, Author of the Dead Central Paranormal Blog, check out the link
https://deadcentral.blog/

Finally, I also met Neil Packer, Founder of the Haunted Antiques Paranormal Research Centre. Neil is an absolute star, a pleasure to talk to, you can find out more about the centre on his facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/hauntedresearch/


You Can Catch the Guys On Nick Groffs VidiSpace here

https://vidi.space/portfolio/haunted-live/

Paul explained the concept of Haunted Live…

“We visit haunted locations and ghost hunt for two hours, the difference being is that we do it LIVE on Facebook, no script, no ad breaks, just completley raw, live and unedited PLUS the viewer can interact and tell us what they’ve seen, they’ve heard and be our extra eyes and ears. #DontBeNormal BE PARANORMAL!!We also run ghost events… they’re very good, even though we do say so ourselves”

So a great night had by all, with some great results from our equioment.

Check out https://infraready.co.uk/ to see our full range of ghost hunting equipment, v1 and v2 sls camera stickman tablets and spirit portals with reverb.


Tom Buckmaster is well known for his work in the extremely popular online TV series Haunted Finders and is also a Professional Tarot Reader.

Tom Buckmaster Ghost Hunting

Toms Facebook profile can be found below.

https://www.facebook.com/pg/tombparanormal/about/?ref=page_internal

Tom and The Haunted Finders Team Will Be Using An SLS Camera Built By Infraready In Their Upcoming Series At Various Locations Around The UK During the Summer Of 2019.

Our Wide Range Of V1 and V2 Kinext SLS Stickman Cameras Have Been A Massive Hit With Investigators Around The Globe Along With Our Spirit Portals And Extensive Range Of Proven Ghost Hunting Equipment.

Our Paranormal Tools And Ghost Hunting Equioment kits Can Be Found On Our Website At Infraready.co.uk

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Andy From Infraready Ghost Hunting equipment Meeting the Haunted Finders Filming On Location At Moira Furnace.


Visage Paranormal have chosen to support the Andy’s Man Club Charity in 2019.

Why the Andy’s Man Club charity?

Infraready have decided to support this charity as it is very close to one of our team members hearts and we will be supplying some great ghost hunting equipment for the team to raffle off. They have a very personal reason for us supporting this charity. The team member themselves will be participating in fund raising activities this year so we thought it would be good idea to support his efforts by doing this as well. Let’s see if we can raise quite a bit of money for this worthy charity.

How are we going to raise funds?

We are going to be doing this by way of holding paid raffles on ALL of our events in 2019.

What do we mean by paid raffles?

Well in a nutshell as well as our regular FREE RAFFLE where guests will be given a raffle ticket we will also be selling raffle tickets on the night of the event and a raffle draw will take place for you to win some fantastic prizes.

Where do the prizes come from?

We have sent emails and letters out to various companies and individuals who have kindly donated the raffle prizes to us. We are please to announce this will include donations by Infraready Ghost Hunting Equipment.

What is Andy’s Man Club?

Andy’s Man Club was set up to raise awareness for the high suicide rate in males aged under 45. They have regular meetings every week in various locations up and down the country. The issues surrounding mental health in the UK have been widely documented and this charity sees more and more people walking through their doors every week. If you would like more information about the charity and what they do please visit their website at www.andysmanclub.co.uk. Andys Man Club is a Registered Charity in England and Wales (1179647) and a Company Limited by Guarantee, registered in England and Wales (11118153).

If you are coming to one of our events please help us raise these much needed funds.

Remember #itsokaytotalk #andysmanclub

https://www.visageparanormal.co.uk/2019/02/03/doing-our-bit-for-charity/