Compact EEG headset — Insight
Compact 5-channel headset for entering neurotechnology and BCI development. Official Emotiv supplier in Russia: configuration selection, training, and support in Russian.
Insight overview: key features
Insight is the lightest entry point into the world of brain-computer interfaces. The five-channel wireless headset records EEG at frontal (AF3, AF4), temporal (T7, T8), and parietal (Pz) locations according to a simplified 10–20 scheme, covering the most informative areas for attention, emotion, and mental command tasks. Semi-dry polymer sensors are activated with a few drops of liquid from the included bottle and require no gel.
The headset is fully compatible with the Emotiv software ecosystem: Emotiv App and EmotivBCI provide ready-made mental command, facial expression, and performance metric detections, while the Cortex API provides raw signal access for custom applications in Python, JavaScript, and other languages. Universities choose Insight for teaching laboratories, developers for prototyping neurointerfaces, and researchers for pilot projects before moving to research models.
Six reasons to choose Insight
Each feature translates to a specific benefit for your project: from participant preparation speed to data quality and total cost of ownership.
Easy and quick setup
The headset is set up in minutes: a drop of activating liquid on the sensors—and you're ready to work. The low entry threshold makes Insight ideal for first projects in neurotechnology.
Semi-dry polymer sensors
Hydrophilic polymer provides contact without gel: signal is more stable than dry electrodes but without the mess and long preparation of gel systems. The three-contact Pz pad works reliably through hair.
Up to 20 hours of autonomy
Record battery life in the lineup (480 mAh) lasts through a full seminar, lab practicum, or several sessions without recharging.
Bluetooth Low Energy 5
Modern radio module with an updated antenna maintains a stable connection to smartphones and computers — you can record outdoors and in classrooms.
9-axis motion sensor
ICM-20948 accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer enable head tracking scenarios and help control motion artifacts in recordings.
Full ecosystem and SDK
Emotiv App, EmotivBCI, and Cortex API: ready-made detections and metrics 'out of the box' plus open access to the raw signal for your own BCI applications.
Insight use cases
BCI application prototyping
Quick validation of brain-computer interface ideas: mental commands, emotion detection, neurocontrol — without the cost of research equipment.
Educational labs and hackathons
Affordable and safe headset for student labs, neuro clubs, and competitions — withstands intensive use by beginners.
Basic educational research
Demonstration of EEG rhythms, evoked activity, and neurofeedback in psychophysiology and neuroscience classes.
Gaming and interactive installations
Mind control in games, neuro-installations at events, interactive exhibits for museums and science fairs.
Pilots before scaling
Testing protocols and metrics on Insight before purchasing a fleet of research EPOC X or FLEX headsets.
Insight in detail
Insight Technical Specifications
| EEG channels | 5: AF3, AF4, T7, T8, Pz |
|---|---|
| Reference electrodes | CMS/DRL on left mastoid |
| Sensor technology | hydrophilic semi-dry polymer; three-contact Pz sensor for hair penetration |
| Sampling rate | 128 samples per second per channel |
| Resolution | 16-bit, 1 LSB = 0.1275 µV |
| Frequency band | 0.5–43 Hz, notch filters at 50 and 60 Hz |
| Filtering | built-in 5th-order digital Sinc filter |
| Dynamic range | 8400 µV (peak-to-peak), AC coupling |
| Motion sensor | IMU ICM-20948: accelerometer ±8g, gyroscope ±2000 dps, magnetometer ±12 gauss; 32 Hz, 16 bits |
| Wireless connectivity | Bluetooth Low Energy (antenna with Bluetooth 5 support) |
| Battery | lithium-polymer, 480 mAh |
| Battery life | up to 20 hours |
| Weight | lightweight body — comfortable for extended wear |
| Applications | Emotiv App, EmotivBCI, EmotivPRO, Cortex API |
Software and integrations for Insight
The headset works within the Emotiv ecosystem: from ready mobile applications to open API for custom developments.
Emotiv App
Free mobile app: attention, stress, and relaxation metrics, exercises, and neurogames.
EmotivBCI
Training of mental commands and facial expression detection — the basis for neuro-controlling devices and applications.
Cortex API / SDK
Open access to raw EEG signal and events: develop your own applications in Python, JavaScript, C# and other languages.
Insight in the context of the 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 Insight
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