actiCAP
Overview


actiCAP* - The third generation of active electrodes
actiCAP is a ground-breaking development aimed at raising EEG and ERP research to the next level. It combines active electrodes based on high-quality Ag/AgCl sensors with impendance conversion at electrode level leading to much lower noise levels compared to conventional passive electrodes.
In June 2017 we launched a new and further improved version of our actiCAP system: actiCAP slim and actiCAP snap.
Low weight, low profile, electrode arrangement flexibility, plus all the benefits of the original actiCAP technology ... more details.
Quick Links
- Visual Publication on "Coherence between Brain Cortical Function and Neurocognitive Performance during Changed Gravity Conditions"
- various videos on moblile EEG applications
Our products are scientific equipment for INVESTIGATIONAL USE ONLY! Medical use e.g. for diagnosis, treatment of disease or other such purposes is strictly forbidden.








Technical Specifications
Acquisition mode | |
Amplification | 1 |
Input impedance | > 200 MΩ |
Operating frequency | DC - 5000 Hz |
Inherent noise (incl. electrode noise) | < 2 μVpp for 0.1 – 35 Hz band |
Dynamic range | ± 1000 mV |
Offset voltage | < 20 mV (incl. electrodes offset) measured in 0.9 % saline (NaCl) |
Active Shield submode | |
Gain REF-GND electrode | -10 |
Impedance mode | |
Measuring frequency | 30 Hz |
Measuring range | 1 - 500 kΩ |
Measuring current | < 7.5 μA |
Measuring cycle time | < 4 s (128 channels) |
Battery operation | |
Type | 4 x AA NiMH rechargeable batteries (2100 mA/h minimum capacity) |
Rated voltage of batteries | 4.8 V |
Voltage threshold (Replace Battery LED lights up) | 4.0 V (the actiCAP cannot be operated for more than 30 min.) |
Operating time | < 6 hours in acquisition mode with fully charged batteries |
Maximum power consumption in acquisition and test signal mode | 45 mA / actiCAP - 32 70 mA / actiCAP - 64 90 mA / actiCAP - 96 110 mA / actiCAP - 128 |
Maximum power consumption in impedance mode | 185 mA / actiCAP - 32 460 mA / actiCAP - 64 230 mA / actiCAP - 96 255 mA / actiCAP - 128 |
USB interface | |
Related voltage | 5 V (± 15 %) |
Maximum power consumption in acquisition and test signal mode | 60 mA / actiCAP - 32 90 mA / actiCAP - 64 120 mA / actiCAP - 96 150 mA / actiCAP - 128 |
Maximum power consumption in impedance mode | 250 mA / actiCAP - 32 500 mA / actiCAP - 64 310 mA / actiCAP - 96 340 mA / actiCAP - 128 |
Power consumption in standby mode | 50 mA |
Power consumption in power-saving mode | < 0.5 mA |
Physical isolation | Galvanic isolation of the USB port in the actiCAP ControlBox |
Computer | |
USB cable length | 2 m |
Supported operating systems | Windows® 7 Service Pack 1 (32-bit and 64-bit) Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) Windows® 10 (64-bit) |
Minimum configuration | - Intel® Pentium 4 Processor 2.4 GHz or higher - 1 GB RAM - Graphics adapter with 1024 x 768 pixel resolution, 32768 colors and 512 MB internal memory - 4 GB space on hard disk (for Installation) - 1 USB 2.0 slot to connect the actiCAP ControlBox |
Miscellaneous | |
Suitable for use in MR scanner room | no |
Medical product | no |
Electrical safety according to IEC 60601 | Protection class II |
CE marking | The Brain Products GmbH confirms the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of this product according to the Directive 2014/30/ EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. The Brain Products GmbH confirms the RoHS compliance of this product according to Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and the Council of 8 June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (recast published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 1 July 2011) as well as all its amendments up to and including the Commission delegated directive (EU) 2015/863 of 31 March2015 (published in the 0fficial Journal of the European Union on 4 June 2015). |
Available EEG amplifier adapter | |
Brain Products | all amplifiers |
Neuroscan | SynAmps ssp, NuAmps |
Deymed | all amplifiers |
Nihon Kodhen | all amplifiers |
ANT | all amplifiers |
G-Tec | all amplifiers |
MicroMed | all non MR |
EGI | all non MR |
Other: | Yes, pls. Send Email |
Brochures
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Manual, Tutorials & Downloads (only for registered users)
Press Release Articles
8.2020
Easycap EEG recording caps: An overview
by Falk Minow
Type: Weblink
4.2017
actiCAP active Electrodes Walkthrough
by Dr. Thomas Emmerling
Type: Weblink
7.2016
User Research: Men at work - Mobile EEG as a new tool for neuroergonomics
by Edmund Wascher & Stephan Getzmann
Type: Weblink
7.2016
NEW actiCAP and actiCHamp caps with improved & unified layout
by Lydia Timm, Ph.D.
Type: Weblink
3.2016
User Research: Using resting state EEG to investigate long-term stability in children’s frontal EEG alpha asymmetry
by Barbara C. N. Müller & Markus Paulus
Type: Weblink
12.2015
New video publication on infant EEG. "Novel Experimental and Analytical Approach to the Multimodal Neural Decoding of Intent During Social Interaction in Freely-behaving Human Infants"
by Stefanie Rudrich
Type: Weblink
7.2015
EEG-NIRS Workshop in Berlin – organized by Brain Products Germany GmbH and NIRx Medizintechnik GmbH
by Dr. Baris Yesilyurt
Type: Weblink
10.2014
When neuroscience gets wet and hardcore: Neurocognitive markers obtained during whole-body water immersion
by Stefan Schneider, Jeffrey J. H. Cheung and Sebastian Dern
Type: Weblink
7.2014
Paralyzed man in mind-controlled exoskeleton kicks off FIFA World Cup 2014
by Stefanie Rudrich
Type: Weblink
7.2014
CapTrak: Brain Products´ accurate, fast electrode localization tool designed for actiCAP active electrodes
by Pierluigi Castellone
Type: Weblink
12.2013
Combining EEG with NIRS
by Pierluigi Castellone
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10.2013
Trouble-shooting actiCAP
by Lydia Timm, PhD
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12.2012
Alpha Race Competition at Japanese Museum
by Atsushi Kitade
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4.2012
MOVE2actiCAP and MOVE2actiCHamp Adapter Kits
by Dr. Manfred Jaschke and Stefanie Rudrich
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4.2012
A journey to MARS – Exercise as neurocognitive enhancement
by by Stefan Schneider & Vera Abeln
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12.2011
The human brain during changed gravity conditions
by Birgit Trogisch
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10.2011
EEG recorded during gross-motor behavior
by K. Hoedlmoser, J. Birklbauer, S. Rigler, E. Mueller & M. Schabus
Type: pdf Size: 1.2 MB
10.2011
Brains Swinging in Concert
by Prof. Dr. Ulman Lindenberger, Dr. Viktor Müller and Johanna Sänger
Type: pdf Size: 1.2 MB
7.2011
Did you know ...!? Brain-Computer Interfaces (4)
by Thorsten Zander
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4.2011
actiCAP ControlBox II
by Pierluigi Castellone
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4.2011
EEG in weightless conditions
by Stefanie Rudrich
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4.2011
Exploring the EEG correlates of meditation
by Maria Kozhevnikov and James Elliott
Type: pdf Size: 1.5 MB
4.2011
Brain Products is moving forward in the BCI field
by Stefanie Rudrich
Type: pdf Size: 1.5 MB
4.2011
Did you know ...!? Brain-Computer Interfaces (3)
by Thorsten Zander
Type: pdf Size: 1.6 MB
12.2010
Did you know ...!? Brain-Computer Interfaces (2)
by Thorsten Zander
Type: pdf Size: 1.4 MB
10.2010
eXtreme EEG on FMX/Motocross
by Saül Martínez-Horta
Type: pdf Size: 1.2 MB
10.2010
Did you know ...!? Brain-Computer Interfaces (1)
by Thorsten Zander
Type: pdf Size: 1.6 MB
7.2010
eXtreme EEG on Mountain Bike...
by David Kadlec
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7.2010
actiCAP Control Software Version 1.2.1.0
by Dr. Davide Riccobon
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7.2010
Official patent approval for the “actiCAP” EEG cap approaches
by Stefanie Rudrich
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3.2010
EEG caps in a nutshell – New tutorial on how to select a suitable recording cap
by Katja Wust, Technical Writer
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12.2009
EEG in a Rollercoaster - eXtreme EEG measured in the Europa-Park Rust
by Dr. Michael Jachan, Maria Schatt, Patrick Britz and Dr. Achim Hornecker, Software Development
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12.2009
The actiCAP has come of age
by Bernd Picht, Head of R&D Department
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8.2009
FaSor (Fahrer als Sensor) - The driver as sensor
by Alexander Svojanovsky, Brain Products General Manager
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8.2009
Brain Products goes eXtreme EEG - Recording EEGs in the Nepalese Himalayas
by Pierluigi Castellone, Sales Manager
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8.2009
Demonstration of Dry Electrode "actiCAP" in Berlin
by Alexander Svojanovsky, General Manager
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8.2009
actiCAP - Technical Innovations
by Davide Riccobon, Product Manager
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4.2009
Brain Products & Team PhyPa present Brain-Controlled Computer Game at MEDICA 2008
by Stefanie Rudrich, Marketing
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4.2009
Welcome to eXtreme EEG: Tabletennis
by Patrick Britz, Sales & Support
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12.2008
Brains in Space II – Brain research at the German Aerospace Centers’ (DLR) Short Arm Human Centrifuge
by Dr. Stefan Schneider, Dr. Sven Baerwalde and Simon Guardiera (German Sport University Cologne and Ge
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9.2008
Taking Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) research onto the track. Potential and challenges for increasing traffic safety
by Sebastian Welke, Center of Human-Machine Systems, Team PhyPA, Technische Universität Berlin,
Type: pdf Size: 292.8 KB
9.2008
actiCAP_ControlSoftware II
by Bernd Picht, Technical Coordinator Research & Development
Type: pdf Size: 141.0 KB
1.2008
SuperVisc: New Electrolyte Gel for Active Electrodes
by Falk Minow, EasyCap‘s General Manager
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