EEG Made Simple
APEX
Meet our wearable and user-friendly device that measures 24 or 32 channels of high-quality EEG signals. Its compact and lightweight design gives you the freedom to record measurements anywhere.
The APEX can be paired with various types of EEG accessories for use in various applications.
Why APEX?
APEX takes the complexity out of EEG measurements, delivering high-quality results through a simple and versatile setup—so you can put the focus on your research. Key Highlights:
-
Capture 24 or 32 channels of high-quality EEG signals in a compact design. APEX offers flexibility in signal referencing, from combining all channels to a single one, and supports a wide frequency range for detailed analysis.
-
APEX is ideal for both stationary and mobile research. With wired or wireless options, onboard memory (32GB) for up to 50 sessions, and a wearable cradle for easy recording on the move, it adapts to your needs in any setting.
-
Ensure accurate data with low-latency, high-quality EEG signals, continuous impedance measurement, and active shielding to reduce noise. APEX provides real-time feedback on the headcap connection, so you can record with confidence.
-
APEX is compatible with a variety of accessories, including gel caps, water-based electrode caps, and cEEgrids, providing you with multiple options to customize your setup for different research needs.
-
The intuitive APEX User Application simplifies signal monitoring and data recording. Easily configure settings, check impedance, and prepare data for analysis in MATLAB or Python, with direct Python integration for advanced workflows.
Precision in Mind, Anywhere You Go
Applications
The APEX EEG system is a versatile tool suitable for a wide range of research applications, including:
Neurological Disorders
Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs)
Neuropsychology
Cognitive & Behavioral Neuroscience
Developmental Neuroscience
Sleep Research
Hyperscanning
Technical Specifications
Inputs: 24 or 32 x unipolar, 1 x 4-bit trigger
Size: 150x75x30 mm
Maximum sampling rate: 1024 Hz
Resolution: 24 bits
RMS noise: < 1 µV
Input range: -150 mV to +150 mV
Input impedance: > 2 GΩ, < 1 pF
On-board memory capacity of 32 GB
Analog bandwidth: DC to 350 Hz
Typical battery life of 4 hours (possibility to extend with a certified powerbank)
Common mode rejection ratio: 100 dB at 50/60 Hz
Choose the most fitting EEG headcaps or accessories for your research
Infinity Gel Headcap
Infinity Water Headcap
APEX can be used with our EEG accessories, including gold-standard gel headcaps, innovative and convenient water headcaps, discreet around-the-ear cEEGrids, and multimodal options for fNIRS and TES.
Our accessories are available in a wide range of sizes and come equipped with Ag/AgCl electrodes, to ensure superior signal quality, and active shielded cables, to minimize noise and interference.
Synchronization and Triggering
APEX has options for synchronization and triggering, designed for seamless integration with other devices. We offer options such as Lab Streaming Layer (LSL), USB TTL Module for ERP measurements, and APEX’s Trigger Input.
External Integrations
APEX can be seamlessly integrated with external systems, including E-Prime Chronos for ERP measurements, Cometa Wave X for IMU and bipolar data, Movella for inertial data, and advanced eye-tracking technologies.
Software
We provide free software solutions to use with APEX. Get started instantly with our APEX User Application, which is designed specifically for its ease of use at any experience level. Alternatively, we offer an extensive TMSi Python Interface for those who want more advanced EEG recordings and to customize and build their workflow. Lastly, we have integration options for EEG data analysis.
Our free software for EEG measurements lets you configure APEX, measure impedances, view real-time data, and more! It is straightforward and accessible for users of all experience levels. It also provides possibilities for post-processing and analysis in MATLAB, Python, or other External Software Integrations.
APEX User Application
TMSi Python
We offer our TMSi Python library that interfaces APEX. Example EEG workflows show data acquisition, impedance plots, and signal visualization (i.e heat maps). It is Open Source, allows you to build your applications, and integrates with many processing, visualization, and workflow libraries available for acquisition and synchronization.
Analysis Integrations
MNE and MNELAB
MNE is an open-source Python library that can be used for exploring, visualizing, and analyzing EEG data, as well as other types of physiological data. MNE offers a range of visualization options, including topographic plots, power spectral densities, and visualizations of Event-Related Potentials (ERPs).
EEGLAB
EEGLAB is an open-source, interactive MATLAB toolbox for processing and visualizing EEG data. It can be accessed either through an interactive GUI or by utilizing the structured programming environment directly.
BESA
BESA is a widely-used EEG/MEG analysis software tool, which comes with a variety of data review tools, source analysis pipelines, and other types of EEG processing algorithms. BESA is considered an easy-to-use software, making data analysis more straightforward.
AcqKnowledge
AcqKnowledge (BIOPAC) is a software tool that can be used for acquiring and analyzing many different (electro-)physiological data streams, as well as video feeds, stimulus presentations, and more. APEX is one of the integrated hardware types that can be used with this software, bringing high-quality data into the AcqKnowledge ecosystem.
APEX Signal Demo Video
Designed, produced, and manufactured in the Netherlands, EU.
APEX research package
In the APEX suitcase, you will receive the following items:
APEX Amplifier
APEX Dongle
APEX User Application and Python Interface
First Year Warranty
APEX Equipment Kit:
APEX User Package (QR Code Sticker): Driver, APEX User Application, File Viewer, and User Manual
Patient Ground Electrode Cable (2 pieces)
Set of 2 Wristbands for the Patient's Ground
USB Cable
APEX Cradle Including Two Straps
EEG Products and Accessories
Artinis EEG/HD-EMG products are intended for research purposes only and are not designed, marketed, or authorized for use in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of any disease or medical condition.