actiCHamp Plus
Overview


the new versatile all-in-one lab amplifier
We are excited to announce the new actiCHamp Plus, offering a scalable and flexible solution for your laboratory EEG recordings. The actiCHamp Plus can be combined with all our active as well as passive electrode systems - incl. the R-Net, and is powered by a sturdy lithium-ion battery, the PowerUnit.
actiCHamp Plus at a glance
- Compatible with all our active and passive electrodes
- Scalable for high-density recordings
- Easy synchronization for multiple recording modalities
- Powerful lithium-ion battery pack
- Integration with EEGLAB, MATLAB®, LSL, OpenViBE
- Record with easy to prepare active electrodes* (actiCAP slim) for best data quality
- Easily switch to passive sponge-based electrodes (R-Net) when high channel counts and quick preparation times are crucial
- Choose gel-based passive electrodes in our fully customizable BrainCaps
- Modularity for recording 32 to 160 channels
- 8 additional AUX channels for including extra physiological sensors
- Up to 100 kHz sampling rate
- New clock synchronization outputs allow for easy integration with external devices (e.g. TMS, EMG)
- Forward incoming triggers to other signal acquisition systems (e.g. fNIRS)
- Ensure longer recording times with higher battery capacity
- Long battery life with low self-discharge rate
- actiCHamp Plus System without electrodes/caps
… including amplifier, battery and recording software to be used with active and passive electrodes
- actiCHamp Plus System with active electrodes
… including amplifier, battery, actiCAP slim electrodes* with snap caps and recording software
- Option “active only license”: recording software to be used with active electrodes only
- Option “full license”: recording software to be used with active and passive electrodes
- Option “active only license”: recording software to be used with active electrodes only
- actiCHamp Plus System with passive electrodes
… including amplifier, battery, R-Net and recording software (to be used with active and passive electrodes)
Interested in more?
- Learn more about actiCHamp Plus and PowerUnit
- Special offer for actiCHamp users: click here
- Request more information or a quote:
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- Contact your local distributor:
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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
Technical Data | |
Maximum sampling rate | 100,000 Hz (Please note that the maximum sampling rate depends on the number of channels used. The employed recording program and the computer used to record the data also have a significant impact on the maximum transmission speed.) |
Max. sampling rate in combination with BrainVision Recorder as of version 1.22 | |
160 channels + 8 AUX | 25 kHz |
128 channels + 8 AUX | 25 kHz |
96 channels + 8 AUX | 25 kHz |
64 channels + 8 AUX | 50 kHz |
32 channels + 8 AUX | 100 kHz |
16 channels + 8 AUX | 100 kHz |
Maximum number of channels | 160 EEG + 8 AUX |
Maximum bandwidth of the EEG channels | DC up to 7,500 Hz |
Digitization | 24-bit, one converter/channel |
Input impedance (for DC) |
EEG channels: > 1000 MOhm AUX channels: As of Rev. 01: 40 MOhm |
Input noise | 2 μVpp (DC – 35 Hz) |
Input voltage range | +/- 400 mV (EEG), +/- 4.8 V (AUX) |
Resolution (EEG channels) | 0.819.2 V⁄(2^24 Bit)≈0.04883 μV/Bit |
Resolution (AUX channels; As of Rev. 02) | 10 V/(2^24 Bit)≈0.596 μV/Bit |
Common-mode rejection (CMR) | 100 dB |
Trigger input | 8 bit TTL signals, 0 to +5 V, max. 10 mA |
Trigger output | 8 bit TTL signals, 0 to +5 V, max. 10 mA |
Use with active electrodes | Yes |
Use with passive electrodes | Yes |
Impedance measurement | Yes, three colors, displayed via LEDs |
Easy replacement of faulty active electrodes | Yes, by removal from splitter box |
Recording software | BrainVision Recorder (version 1.22.0001 or later) |
Integrated AUX/bipolar channels (base module) | Yes, 8 AUX channels |
Synchronization output | 3.5 mm stereo jack TTL signal, always ON Clock signal of A/D converter, based on the three basic sampling rates of the amplifier (10 kHz, 50 kHz, 100 kHz). |
Dimensions (H x W x D) | Approx. 68 mm x 160 mm x 187 mm |
Weight | Approx. 1.1 kg |
Medical device | No |
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). |
EMC-tested in accordance with EN 61326-1 | Yes |
Brochures
Combining Brain Products and EGI Equipment
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Flyer: actiCHamp Plus
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Flyer: EEG & Brain Stimulation Solutions
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Flyer: EEG & Eye Tracking Solutions
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Flyer: EEG & fNIRS Solutions
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Flyer: BCI Solutions
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Flyer: Infant EEG Solutions
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Poster: How to set up the actiCHamp Plus
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Manual, Tutorials & Downloads (only for registered users)
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Press Release Articles
8.2020
Communication with the trigger port: A beginner’s guide
by Dr. Robert Störmer
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8.2020
Brain Products LSL on GitHub
by Dr. Alex Kreilinger
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8.2020
Fully powered, high-density, EEG & fNIRS with Brain Products and NIRx
by Eduardo Bellomo, Ph.D.
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4.2020
New adaptors to easily combine Brain Products and EGI hardware
by Dr. Christina Florence Lavallée
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12.2019
Brain Products provides a new SDK for actiCHamp/actiCHamp Plus and LiveAmp
by Dr. David Medine
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12.2019
Out with the old, in with the new: Saying farewell to actiCHamp with a special trade-in offer
by Dr. Christina Florence Lavallée
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8.2019
Apply now for the Brain Products Open Access Grant
by Dr. Christina Florence Lavallée
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5.2019
Product update: A better splitter box for Brain Products outstanding active electrode system!
by Dr. Michael Schubert
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5.2019
Which amplifier is the best fit for R-Net? Easy: actiCHamp Plus!
by Dr. Michael Schubert
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12.2018
The PowerUnit – power your amplifier with Lithium-Ion technology
by Dr. Michael Schubert
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12.2018
Introducing the actiCHamp Plus – offering active and passive electrode recordings … and more!
by Dr. Michael Schubert
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