Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP) refers to electronically generated noises that resemble speech or messages from unknown sources. These sounds are typically found on electronic recordings when no such sound was audible at the time of the recording, leading many to believe they are voices of deceased spirits. EVP recordings can range from barely audible whispers and short words to full sentences, and are often discovered upon playback, sometimes requiring amplification or specific audio filters to discern. It has become a significant tool in paranormal investigation, offering a potential means of communication with entities beyond our immediate perception.
Researchers and paranormal investigators use various devices to capture EVP, including digital voice recorders, reel-to-reel tape recorders, and even dedicated spirit box devices that scan through radio frequencies. While skeptics often attribute EVP to pareidolia (the tendency to perceive a specific, often meaningful, image or sound in a random or ambiguous stimulus), auditory artifacts, or radio interference, proponents argue that the coherent and context-specific nature of many recorded messages defies conventional explanation. The pursuit of clear and verifiable EVP remains a central, yet controversial, aspect of modern paranormal research, aiming to provide empirical evidence of spiritual existence.
