BrainAmp MR series
BrainAmp MR: Superior solutions for recording EEG in the MR environment
Our BrainAmp MR amplifiers are gold standard solutions for simultaneous EEG-fMRI co-registrations. They have been on the market since the early 2000s and their extremely high data quality (in the MR and the lab environment), their ease of use, as well as unparalleled scientific and technical support make them a first choice for researchers around the world. There are hundreds of scientific publications in the EEG-fMRI field citing our BrainAmp MR amplifiers and the number is still growing.
Outstanding technical features (BrainAmp MR plus)
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- Sampling rate: 5 kHz per channel
- Input noise: ≤ 1 μVpp
- Common-mode rejection (CMR): ≥ 110 dB
- Operating time between battery charges: Typically 30 hours (when used with one amplifier)
Powered by lead gel technology (the PowerPack)
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- Fully eliminates 50/60 Hz mains noise originating from power supplies, ensuring highest quality EEG/ERP recordings
- Can be used for continuous acquisitions of up to 30 hours and allows for more than 1000 recharging cycles
- Labeled “MR conditional” and therefore suitable for safe EEG recordings in the MR scanner
Excellent data quality and high safety standards
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- Shielded amplifier which can be taken directly inside the MRI chamber and placed in the bore right behind the participant’s head
- Sends digitized signal via fiber optic cable to the USB interface (USB2 Adapter / BUA) located in the control room, i.e. no artifacts are added along the way
- Short cable length connecting electrode cap and amplifier fulfills the highest safety requirements for the participant and guarantees outstanding data quality
Flexibility
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- Several 32 channel units can be stacked to expand the number of channels up to 128 in the MR environment (even up to 256 channels in the lab environment)
- Can be used in combination with passive gel-based electrodes (BrainCap MR) or passive sponge-based electrodes (R-Net MR) in the MR environment (and also with active dry or gel-based electrodes in a non-MR lab environment)
Expandability
The EEG amplifier systems can be combined with the BrainAmp ExG MR to add the capability to record bipolar and peripheral signals, such as EOG, ECG, EMG, GSR/EDA, Respiration, Acceleration, etc. in a compact setup.
BrainAmp MR
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- Only offers AC recording mode
- Comes with amplifier, battery (PowerPack), USB2 Adapter/BUA (connection to computer), Signaltester, carrying box and all required cabling
BrainAmp MR plus
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- Includes all features of the BrainAmp MR with the addition of a DC recording mode and multiple hardware filtering options. The amplifier setup is fully controllable via the recording software. It is possible to switch from DC to AC recording mode as well as to select different hardware bandwidths with just one “click” in the software.
- Comes with amplifier, battery (PowerPack), USB2 Adapter/BUA (connection to computer), Signaltester, carrying box and all required cabling
BrainAmp ExG MR
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- Bipolar 16 channel amplifier to record EOG, ECG, EMG and other peripheral signals such as GSR (Galvanic Skin Response), respiration, and acceleration in the MR environment
- Based on the same technology as BrainAmp MR and MR plus
- Available as an extension or stand-alone system
- Comes with amplifier, battery (PowerPack), USB2 Adapter/BUA (connection to computer), AUX box (connection of sensors), Signaltester and all required cabling
| BrainAmp | Technical specifications | ||
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| Amplifier | BrainAmp MR | BrainAmp MR plus | BrainAmp ExG MR |
| Number of channels (per unit) | 32 | 32 | 16 |
| Channel type / reference | Referential channels/acquisition of a reference using a single electrode (unipolar) | Referential channels/acquisition of a reference using a single electrode (unipolar) | 8 bipolar + 8 AUX by means of ExG AUX Box |
| Input impedance | 10 MΩ (for DC) | Switchable: 10 MΩ / 10 GΩ (for DC) | 10 MΩ (for DC) |
| Input noise | ≤ 1 μVpp | ≤ 1 μVpp | ≤ 2 μVpp |
| Common-mode rejection (CMR) | ≥ 90 dB | ≥ 110 dB | ≥ 100 dB |
| Lower cutoff frequency (high pass) | 0.016 Hz/10 s | 0 Hz in DC mode or 0.016 Hz/10 s in AC mode; switchable between AC and DC modes | 0 Hz in DC mode or 0.016 Hz/10 s in AC mode; switchable between AC and DC modes |
| Filter type | First-order filter with 6 dB/octave | First-order filter with 6 dB/octave | First-order filter with 6 dB/octave |
| High-cutoff frequency (low-pass)/time constant | 250 Hz | 1000 Hz / 250 Hz (switchable for the resolutions 0.1 μV / 0.5 μV per bit) | 1000 Hz / 250 Hz (switchable for the resolutions 0.1 μV / 0.5 μV per bit) |
| Filter type | Fifth-order Butterworth filter with 30 dB/octave | Fifth-order Butterworth filter with 30 dB/octave | Fifth-order Butterworth filter with 30 dB/octave |
| Measuring range | ±16.384 mV | ±3.28 mV / ±16.384 mV (switchable) | ±3.28mV / ±16.384 mV (switchable) |
| Resolution | 0.5 μV per bit | 0.1 μV / 0.5 μV per bit (switchable) | 0.1 μV / 0.5 μV per bit (switchable) |
| Power Supply | PowerPack (external rechargeable battery) | PowerPack (external rechargeable battery) | PowerPack (external rechargeable battery) |
| Power consumption (in operation) | Max. 150 mA | Max. 150 mA | Max. 150 mA |
| Power consumption (in standby) | Typically 7 mA | Typically 7 mA | Typically 7 mA |
| Amplitude accuracy | ±2% | ±2% | ±2% |
| Bit width of the A/D converter (EEG and AUX) | 16 bit | 16 bit | 16 bit |
| Sampling rate | 5 kHz per channel | 5 kHz per channel | 5 kHz per channel |
| DC offset tolerance | ±300 mV | ±300 mV | ±300 mV |
| Signal transmission | Optically coupled using duplex fiber optic cables | Optically coupled using duplex fiber optic cables | Optically coupled using duplex fiber optic cables |
| Operating time between charges | Typically 30 hours with one amplifier, 15 hours with two amplifiers | Typically 30 hours with one amplifier, 15 hours with two amplifiers | Typically 30 hours with one amplifier, 15 hours with two amplifiers |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | Approx. 68 mm x 160 mm x 187 mm | Approx. 68 mm x 160 mm x 187 mm | Approx. 68 mm x 160 mm x 187 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 1.1 kg | Approx. 1.1 kg | Approx. 1.1 kg |
| Integrated impedance measurement | Present; measurement includes ground electrode and reference electrode | Present; measurement includes ground electrode and reference electrode | Present; measurement includes ground electrode and reference electrode |
| Unlocking function | Present | Present | Present |
| Locking of unused channels | Present | Present | Present |
| Suitable for use in MR scanner room | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | Technical specifications |
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| PowerPack | |
| Number of amplifiers supplied | 1 or 2 |
| Charging voltage | 9 V DC |
| Charging current | 670 mA |
| Rated capacity | 6,500 mAh |
| Output voltage | 5.6 V DC |
| Output current | 300 mA |
| Total Operating time | Approx. 4,000 hours |
| Charging | Using external charger (Charger V9); only outside the scanner room |
| Charging time | Approx. 17 hours (with empty battery at room temperature) |
| Rechargeable battery type | Lead gel rechargeable battery |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | Approx. 68 mm x 160 mm x 187 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 1.9 kg |
| Electrical protection class | II |
| Suitable for use in MR scanner room | Yes |
| PowerPack charger V9 | |
| Input voltage range | 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Rated power consumption | Max. 145 mA |
| Output voltage | 9 V DC |
| Output current | Max. 670 mA |
| Suitable for use in MR scanner room | No |
| Weight | Approx. 130 g (without power adapter) |
| Miscellaneous | Applicable to all of the above |
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| Medical devices | No |
| CE markings | The Brain Products GmbH confirms the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of these products 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 these products 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 March 2015 (published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 4 June 2015). |
Safe recordings with BrainCap MR, R-Net MR, and BrainAmp MR amplifiers (MR, MR plus, ExG MR) require close adherence to our safety instructions.
