Coming Soon By PIE!!! The SRRD (Self Recording Raudive Diode)

Coming next month by PIE the SRRD!!! This piece of equipment is a Raudive Diode that records without having to plug it into any recorder or other device. The way this item works: it has its own internal 8gb storage, it also has its own rechargeable battery. With a full charge it will run and record for 15 hours, it has a on/off switch, led light (to show when its recording, when it was shut off, low battery and charging). Its easy to upload the files it records to the computer via USB (that is also the way it charges). Basically you just turn it on and continue your investigation. It is small enough to either be hand held or just sit on a table when doing an EVP session. I also build a basic Raudive Diode that plugs into a recorder. If your not familiar with the Raudive Diode or have questions about how it works, email me at info@paranormalinvestigationsequipment.com, contact me from my website or message me on Facebook.

PIE's SRRD

Do People Do Research Before Purchasing Paranormal Investigation Equipment?

I can't speak for everyone, but it seems that there are people out there doing paranormal investigations that buy equipment just because it was seen on tv, the newest thing out or its something they think may help them on investigations. There are a lot of companies out there that mis-advertise things, say its one thing when just doing some research will show that it's clearly not, re-brand an item and sell it for more because its "for paranormal investigating" oh and by the way, its illegal to re-brand something that's already re-branded or slap the word ghost in front of it and claim its for paranormal investigating.

Yes I own an online paranormal equipment company, but I am not writing this so people will buy from me and not the other guys. I am writing this as a paranormal investigator myself and am tired of seeing people get ripped off. To many paranormal equipment companies are using the tv ghost hunting shows to sell there items. It doesn't matter if there's a better item, or less expensive item just like it out there, if the "pro ghost hunters on tv" use it, it must be good, or if the word ghost is put in front of the item, hell it must be something special and will attract spirits, lol.

99% of paranormal investigators don't charge to investigate a home, piece of property or building, so why wouldn't they do a little research on the equipment they are interested in and not just buy something caused they saw it on tv or there is the word ghost in front of the name?

I don't know maybe its just me, but before spending $100's of my hard earned money, I want to do as much research on the equipment I'm looking into. And actually purchase something that will be useful.  I understand that we know nothing about the paranormal and yes it may be a tool made for something besides paranormal investigating that catches the best evidence yet. All I'm saying is, just know a little about what your purchasing first, I mean you wouldn't purchase a tv without doing some research on brands, different things it can do or accessories, all I'm saying is treat your paranormal equipment purchase the same way.

Is the Zoom H2N recorder the best portable recorder for paranormal investigating? You decide!!!

Zoom H2n – Representing a new generation of portable recording, the H2n is Zoom’s most innovative handheld recorder to date. 

From film and broadcast, to journalism, podcasting, musical performance, songwriting and rehearsal, the H2n provides amazing recording quality.

New Mics, New Sound

The H2n features Zooms best microphones yet and is the only portable recorder with five mic capsules onboard. This design enables the H2n to offer four unique recording modes: Mid-Side (MS) stereo, 90-degree X/Y stereo, 2-channel and 4-channel surround sound.

The First Portable Mid-Side Recorder

The H2n is the first hand-held recorder to offer Mid-Side stereo recording, a technique used for many years in film and broadcast, where ambiance and surrounding noise are crucial. Mid-Side recording combines a uni-directional Mid mic that captures sound directly in front of you and a bi-directional Side mic that captures sound from your left and right. By increasing or decreasing the level of the Side mic, you can control the width of the stereo field, which gives you incredible flexibility over your recordings. If you record in RAW mode, you can even adjust the stereo width after recording.

X/Y Pattern

The H2n’s onboard 90-degree X/Y stereo condenser mics are arranged with the right and left mics on the same axis. This design ensures that the mics are always equidistant from the sound source for perfect localization and no phase shifting. The result is brilliant stereo recording with natural depth and accurate imaging.

Completely Surrounded

Using the H2n’s Mid-Side and X/Y mics together, you can create stunning 360-degree surround sound recordings. Choose between 2-channel mode, which combines the Mid-Side and X/Y mics, and 4-channel mode, which records two separate stereo files, allowing you even more post-production capability. No matter which mode you use, you’ll get perfectly balanced, surround sound recordings.

Streamline Your Recording Experience

The H2n is remarkably easy to use. With its newly designed user interface, critical controls are right at your fingertips and make studio-quality recording a breeze.

The H2n also houses an arsenal of comprehensive functions, including Auto-Gain, a compressor/limiter, time stamping and more.

Data Recovery Function

Never again will you have to worry about losing recorded data to unexpected errors. The H2n has you covered with its new data recovery function. Whether you experience battery loss or an accidental power-down, this feature will automatically restore your data the next time the H2n is powered on.

20 Hours of Battery Life

The H2n provides over 20 hours of continuous operation on just two standard AA alkaline batteries. This astonishing feature enhances the H2n’s flexibility and convenience. In addition, the H2n can also operate using an AC adapter, which is included in the optional APH-2n Accessory Pack (sold separately).

Paranormal Investigations Equipment's version of the Raudive (RAW-DEE-VAY) Diode (mic).

I just finished building my Raudive Diode, and with a few minor tweaks it is the same as the original Diode made by Konstantin Raudive a Latvian psychologist and philosopher. Below is a picture of the Raudive Diode I built. 

The Germanium Diode which is the major part of the Raudive Diode is essentially a non-physical microphone used in place of a physical microphone. The Germanium Diode acts as a microphone picking up only EVP's and not recording any ambient sounds (depending on the recorder used, when an external mic of any kind is plugged in, the recorder automatically shuts off the internal mic).

The copper disk mounted to the top is used as an antenna as its wired directly into the board containing the Germanium Diode. I believe copper is a better conductor rather than chrome or insulated wire. As you can see it plugs directly into the mic in or input socket on the recorder via a 3 foot cord. 

I use Zoom H2N recorders to plug these into during investigations, and let them sit constantly recording for the entire investigation. Also visit my online store for other paranormal investigating equipment.

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THE ITC DEVICE RAUDIVE (ROW-DEE-VAY) DIODE AND HOW DOES IT WORK?

Konstantin Raudive (Pronounced Row-dee-vay) was a Latvian psychologist and parapsychologist who studied under Carl Yung. In the '60s he carried-out many EVP experiments and devised a method where the microphone was replaced with a germanium diode device,
essentially a de-tuned 'crystal set'. This has become known as a 'Raudive Diode'. Raudive made recordings using a 'Raudive Diode' receiver connected to the microphone socket of a tape recorder. During the recording session he asked questions, encouraging the dead to communicate with him. On playing back the tape, voices were heard on the recording. These became known as 'Raudive Voices'. His work was published in his 1971 book 'Breakthrough'. Raudive died in 1974.
Because there is no "actual" microphone on this device, and it mainly uses the Germanium Diode as a receiver, there should be no ambient noise recorded when using the Raudive Diode. If you do want or need the ambient noise recorded, such as questions asked, noises made etc...then a second recorder is needed. However as far as I know, there are two makes of recorders that will allow the internal mic to be used at the same time as an external. The Sony recorders and the Zoom recorders. There are many different types of Raudive Diodes out there, below are some pictures of different models.

 Currently I am working on my own Raudive Diode which will be totally different internally and externally. (my version is pictured below)

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