EEG / ERP

Equipment and facilities

The center is equipped with four EEG systems, installed in 3 dedicated soundproof chambers. Each chamber is equipped with two BrainAmp DC®amplifier: in addition to the normal features of an AC amplifier, this system includes a DC recording mode that offers multiple hardware filtering options. We also have the new ActiCHamp amplifier from Brain Products, capable of recording up to 160 channels and 8 auxiliary channels

Using Brain Recorder® recording software it is possible to control all the amplifier options, including switching from DC to AC recording mode and selecting different filtering bandwidths. The Brain Amp DC® system is more stable than older EEG systems for a variety of applications, and supports simultaneous EEG/TMS and EEG/MEG input for use in Brain Computer Interfaces and Neurofeedback.

We have three chambers equipped with 64-channel amplifiers, and we also have the Brain Amp DC® portable amplifiers which connect to any laptop and can be powered with batteries. Thus, these amplifiers can also be used for experiments run outside the center (e.g., in schools or hospitals). Furthermore, two testing booths are equipped with an EyeLink 1000 eye tracker for simultaneous eye-movement recording.

Electrodes and recording systems

Each chamber is also equipped with Acticap Slim active electrodes that can be arranged on EasyCaps® in whatever pattern is needed for a given experiment. Each cap has 74 equidistant electrode positions; several different sizes are available, including one suitable for children.

On the other hand, we have the Brain Products R-Net EEG system, which features passive electrodes and is well-suited for use with children due to its short setup time.