Research EEG headset — EPOC X
14-channel wireless research-grade EEG headset. Official Emotiv supplier in Russia: configuration selection, training, and support in Russian.
EPOC X Overview: Key Features
EPOC X is one of the most widely used research EEG headsets in the world and the de facto standard for applied neuroscience. Fourteen channels are positioned according to the international 10–20 system and cover frontal, temporal, and parietal areas of both hemispheres: AF3, F7, F3, FC5, T7, P7, O1, O2, P8, T8, FC6, F4, F8, AF4 plus CMS/DRL references. This setup confidently addresses psychophysiology, cognitive research, neuromarketing, and brain-computer interface tasks.
The sensors are felt pads moistened with saline solution: contact stabilizes within minutes, without gel or standard clinical EEG preparation. Wireless transmission is via Bluetooth Low Energy or a proprietary 2.4 GHz USB receiver; the headset works for up to 9 hours on a single charge. The EPOC X is integrated with the complete Emotiv software stack—EmotivPRO, Cortex API, SDK for Python and other languages—and supports mental command detection, performance metrics, and facial expression detection.
Six reasons to choose EPOC X
Each feature translates to a specific benefit for your project: from participant preparation speed to data quality and total cost of ownership.
Validated research platform
Emotiv technology underlies more than 23,000 scientific publications. EPOC X provides reproducible data comparable between laboratories—this simplifies publication of results and collaborative projects.
Salt sensors: field research without a laboratory
Felt electrodes are moistened with a saline solution — participant preparation takes minutes, not half an hour as with gel. Recordings can be made in the office, at exhibitions, in schools — wherever a real context is needed.
Up to 9 hours of continuous recording
595 mAh battery lasts a full research day: a series of participants, a tour, operator change — without charging breaks (9 hours with USB receiver, up to 6 hours via Bluetooth).
Scientific signal accuracy
2048 Hz internal sampling with output of 128 or 256 SPS, 14/16-bit resolution (LSB 0.51/0.1275 μV), 0.16–43 Hz band with 50/60 Hz notch filters — honest data for analysis of evoked potentials and spectral power.
Ready-made detections and raw EEG
Mental commands (up to 4 trained), Excitement/Engagement/Stress/Attention metrics, and facial recognition—alongside full access to raw signal via EmotivPRO and Cortex API.
Compatibility with full Emotiv stack
EmotivPRO for experiments and recording, Cortex API and SDK for integrations, EmotivLABS for crowdsourced research—the headset integrates into existing infrastructure without workarounds.
EPOC X use cases
Psychophysiology and cognitive research
Research of attention, working memory, emotional regulation, and cognitive load with synchronous event marking.
Neuromarketing and UX research
Objective engagement, interest, and stress metrics when testing advertising, interfaces, and consumer experience.
Brain-computer interfaces (BCI)
Training and application of mental commands for controlling external devices, prosthetics, and applications.
Ergonomics and workload monitoring
Assessment of the functional state of operators, drivers, and specialists in real operational conditions.
Education and scientific workshops
Laboratory work in neuroscience: from EEG spectral analysis to student research projects.
EPOC X in detail
EPOC X Technical Specifications
| EEG channels | 14: AF3, F7, F3, FC5, T7, P7, O1, O2, P8, T8, FC6, F4, F8, AF4 |
|---|---|
| References | CMS/DRL at P3/P4 points (alternative — mastoid processes) |
| Sensor material | felt pads, moistened with saline solution |
| Sampling method | serial, one ADC; internal 2048 Hz → 128 or 256 SPS (configurable) |
| Resolution | 14/16 bits (user-selectable); LSB = 0.51 µV (14 bit) / 0.1275 µV (16 bit) |
| Frequency band | 0.16-43 Hz; digital notch filters at 50 and 60 Hz |
| Dynamic range | 8400 µV (peak-to-peak, input), AC coupling |
| Wireless connectivity | Bluetooth Low Energy (updated antenna) + proprietary 2.4 GHz USB receiver |
| Motion sensor | IMU ICM-20948, normalized 4D quaternions |
| Battery | lithium-polymer, 595 mAh |
| Battery life | up to 9 hours (USB receiver) / up to 6 hours (Bluetooth Low Energy) |
| Detections | mental commands (neutral + up to 4 trained), metrics: engagement, interest, stress, attention, relaxation, excitement; facial expression |
| Weight and dimensions | 170 g; 9 × 15 × 15 cm |
| Limitations | beta support for Ubuntu and Raspberry Pi, depends on OS version |
Software and integrations for EPOC X
The headset works within the Emotiv ecosystem: from ready mobile applications to open API for custom developments.
EmotivPRO
Platform for researchers: experiment design, synchronous EEG and marker recording, data export (EDF, CSV).
Cortex API and SDK
Access to raw signal, metrics, and mental commands from applications in Python, JavaScript, C#, Java.
Emotiv App / EmotivBCI
Quick signal check, neurogames, and mental team training without writing code.
EPOC X in the context of the entire Emotiv line
Compare models by channels, sensors, and battery life — or call us, and we'll select a device for your task in 10 minutes.
| Model | Format | Channels | Sensors | Sampling rate | Battery life | Main tasks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN8 | EEG in-ear earbuds | 2 | Dry, in-ear | internal 256 Hz | up to 6 h | Wellness and mobile applications |
| Insight | Headset headband | 5 | Semi-dry polymer | 128 Hz | up to 20 h | Development, education, BCI prototypes |
| EPOC X | 10–20 cap | 14 | Salt-felt | 128/256 Hz | up to 9 h | Applied research, neuromarketing |
| EPOC X PRO | 10–20 cap | 16 | Dry, active amplifiers | 128/256/512 Hz | workday + 8 hours memory | Next-generation research, field EEG |
| FLEX | Cap + controller | up to 32 | Gel or saline | 256 Hz | up to 6 h | Labs, neurofeedback, multimodal protocols |
Frequently Asked Questions about EPOC X
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