Wireless EEG headsets — MN8
In-ear EEG headphones with dry sensors: brain activity in a familiar format. Official Emotiv supply in Russia: configuration selection, training, and support in Russian.
MN8 overview: key features
The MN8 is a neurointerface of a new format: wireless in-ear headphones with built-in dry EEG sensors that record brain electrical activity directly in the ear canal. The device is unnoticeable to others and requires no wires, gel, or preparation—the employee or research participant simply puts on the headphones and continues working. The signal is processed by Emotiv algorithms and converted into understandable metrics of cognitive states: attention, stress, productivity, relaxation.
The headphones connect to a smartphone or computer via Bluetooth Low Energy and work with the Emotiv App mobile application and the EmotivPRO professional platform. The built-in microphone and high-quality sound allow the MN8 to be used as regular TWS headphones—for calls, music, and podcasts—without interrupting brain activity recording. This makes the model optimal for corporate wellness programs, concentration and meditation applications, functional state monitoring of personnel, and large-scale behavioral research.
Six reasons to choose MN8
Each feature translates to a specific benefit for your project: from participant preparation speed to data quality and total cost of ownership.
Familiar headphone format
The MN8 is put on in seconds and is indistinguishable from ordinary wireless earbuds. Users willingly wear them all workday — you get long continuous brain activity recordings instead of short laboratory sessions.
Dry in-ear sensors
A hypoallergenic elastomer conductor inside the earbuds captures EEG directly in the ear canal — without gel, paste, or head washing after a session. According to Emotiv, in-ear registration provides a more stable and consistent signal than behind-the-ear sensors.
Microphone and high-quality sound
Built-in microphone allows taking calls, and the audio tract lets you listen to music and podcasts. Brain activity recording continues even during phone calls or online meetings.
6-axis motion sensor
6-axis IMU tracks head position and rotation: algorithms separate motion artifacts from neural signals, and developers can build gesture-based controls.
A full workday without charging
Up to 6 hours of continuous recording on a single charge — enough for a full work shift or a series of sessions. Charging via standard cable.
Ready Emotiv ecosystem
The Emotiv App shows mental states in real-time and progress over days, while EmotivPRO provides 'raw' EEG for research. No need to write a separate application — integrations via Emotiv API.
MN8 use cases
Employee wellness programs
Equipping your team: the device does not distract from work, and stress and concentration metrics help manage workload and prevent burnout.
Apps for concentration and meditation
Ready-made hardware backend for wellness services: neurosignals power attention training, breathing practices, and neurogaming.
Functional state monitoring
Operators, drivers, dispatchers, shift workers — early diagnosis of fatigue and overload based on EEG pattern dynamics.
Massive behavioral research
Low entry barrier for participants enables collecting samples unreachable for classic laboratory encephalographs.
Neurogaming and interactive applications
Compatibility with Emotiv Play games and SDK opens 'mind control' scenarios for entertainment and marketing.
MN8 in detail
MN8 technical specifications
| EEG channels | 2 (+ 4 reference electrodes) |
|---|---|
| Sensor positions | left and right auditory channels |
| Sensor technology | dry, from non-toxic hypoallergenic conductive elastomer |
| Resolution | 14 bits per channel |
| Sensitivity (LSB) | 0.51 μV |
| Dynamic range | ±4.17 mV |
| Motion sensor | 6-axis IMU, 4 quaternions |
| Microphone | built-in, calls during recording |
| Audio | music and podcast playback |
| Wireless connectivity | Bluetooth Low Energy |
| Battery life | up to 6 hours |
| Preparation time | less than 1 minute, no gel |
| Applications | Emotiv App (iOS, Android), EmotivPRO (Windows, macOS) |
| Limitations | Ubuntu and Raspberry Pi support is not provided |
Software and integrations for MN8
The headset works within the Emotiv ecosystem: from ready mobile applications to open API for custom developments.
Emotiv App
Mobile app for iOS and Android: real-time mental states, breathing exercises, daily statistics, and weekly progress.
EmotivPRO
Professional research platform: raw EEG recording, experimental protocols, data export for analysis.
Emotiv API and SDK
Integration of attention and stress metrics into corporate applications and services — via Cortex API.
MN8 in the context of the Emotiv product 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 |
MN8 FAQ
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