EVP Classification
Modified by GHOULI
The
following EVP Classification System, modified by GHOULI, has been adopted by the
Eerie Oklahoma team
Class A - 100% audible, clear voice &
intelligent or reactive responses, not random noise or words. Example: having
direct questions responded to or reaction statement. Audible to the human ear no
enhancements needed, no question to what the voice is saying. Low Hz levels do
not always apply with true Class A EVP. Some have registered on a higher
frequency as the team present, other data to support the potential EVP claim,
such as other tape recorders, and/or video gear.
Class B - Practically audible, some doubt
to the interpretation, syllables & consonant pronunciation is questionable.
Appropriate tone & timing to question or statement made by team member.
Frequency levels are also undetermined, but usually found on the low end of the
spectrum. Non English EVP are placed in this category.
Class C - Frequency levels support this
unexplainable voice, not always audible, but some constants are present. Timing
& tone apply to this category. Direct response is not required. Random voices or
tones apply in this category. Out of text words or phrases that are not
explained by correlating data. Audible, but faint, not a whisper or murmur those
will fall into the Class G category.
Class D - Non published or announced EVP.
This may be an EVP, but it is too questionable to declare as paranormal.
Whispers, faint murmurs, breath like sounds and airy sounding voices. This
classification is not the trash barrel for EVP; it is simply a holding area
until the EVP has been validated by all data. Usually Class D EVP are not
published or presented as paranormal phenomena.
Class G - If you have to work that hard
to clarify or understand the potential EVP, then its probably not an EVP. G
stands for GARBAGE. Trash it & keep trying.
These classifications are above most standards set within the community. We
try to categorize EVP while we are at locations. Attempting to get the same
voice with a different phrase is key to understanding the phenomena &
intelligence levels behind EVP. Getting intelligent and responsive reactions to
direct questions or comments is the best way to validate a potential EVP. Random
noises and unexplainable whispers are not valid EVP because of possible noise
contaminants at each and every location.
Setting higher standards within the community has shown proof that every
type of environment can produce a potentially false EVP. Awareness of your
surroundings and controlling the environment as best as you can has been proven
to benefit a team's EVP collection efforts. Working with natural acoustics &
sound waves within a room or location is also beneficial to EVP collection.
We believe our standards of validation shows that there can be spoken truth
about the afterlife. Direct responses and answers to our questions is what we
seek. We do not condone the use of audio editing software to enhance EVP.
We believe if the voice is truly paranormal, it will be audible and clear enough
to validate as a voice from beyond. Collecting EVP in its natural state, working
with sound waves within the environment has profited our team and our questions
about the unknown.
Listen to the EVP collected at the Wilson House during GHOULI's investigation
More EVP Listed Throughout site