What is wireless EEG?
A wireless EEG system records brain electrical activity without cables, using standard EEG electrodes and a compact amplifier that transmits data in real time — to a laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Mobile EEG has historically been associated with low channel counts and limited signal fidelity — Smarting systems challenge that assumption directly, delivering signal quality (common mode rejection over 140dB) that closes the gap with traditional wired setups. With up to 64 channels and sampling rates up to 4 kHz, they reach high-density territory. Synchronization is fully supported via both LSL and TTL — the same protocols used by traditional wired systems — enabling seamless integration with stimulus hardware, eye trackers, and motion capture.
Why choose mbt wireless EEG devices?
Choose mBrainTrain wireless EEG devices when you need research-grade brain recordings even outside the limits of a traditional lab. Our systems are built for real-life neuroscience: portable, wireless, reliable, and designed to capture high-quality EEG while participants move, interact, and behave naturally. From single-subject recordings to hyperscanning and multimodal setups, mbt devices give researchers the flexibility to study the brain in motion, in context, and at scale — without compromising signal quality, usability, or experimental control. Choose one of our systems that provide from 16 to 64 recording EEG channels with sampling resolutions up to 4kHz.
Explore each system
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Smarting S – 16ch – 250-500 Hz
Smarting S is mbt’s entry-level wireless EEG system — and a serious research tool. Weighing under 70 grams with a 16-channel recording cap, Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, and over 10 hours of battery life, it’s designed for researchers who need reliable, high-quality EEG data outside the lab without complex setup. When paired with a PC, it delivers submillisecond time precision and real-time raw data streaming — everything you need to get started with mobile EEG research.
Smarting PRO – 32ch – 250-2000 Hz
Smarting PRO is the all-rounder. While Smarting S is your entry point into mobile EEG, PRO takes it further — 32 channels, sampling rates up to 2000 Hz, and a built-in 9D motion sensor that tracks every movement in real time. It streams live to your PC or Android phone, records to internal memory for offline use, and switches seamlessly between indoor, outdoor, and hyperscanning modes. The same device has been used in research aboard the International Space Station. Whatever your study design, Smarting PRO is built to handle it.
Smarting PRO X – 64ch – 250-4000 Hz
When 32 channels aren’t enough, PRO X takes over. Built on the same architecture as Smarting PRO, the PRO X doubles the channel count to 64, adds 8 configurable ExG inputs, and pushes sampling rates up to 4000 Hz on internal memory — all without giving up the mobility the PRO line is known for. For researchers running high-density source localisation studies, complex multimodal setups, or anything that demands maximum data resolution in the field, PRO X sets a new benchmark for portable EEG.
Smarting Spectra – 16ch/user – 4+ users
Smarting Spectra is built for one thing: studying multiple brains at once. While the PRO line handles single-participant setups with ease, Spectra takes it into social neuroscience territory — 4 or more participants, each wearing a distinctively colored amplifier, all synchronized to a single PC with microsecond precision. The entire setup fits in a backpack. Whether you’re running studies in a lab, a classroom, or a theatre, Spectra removes the complexity from hyperscanning so you can focus on the science.
Compare systems
mbt’s four wireless EEG systems share the same core — fully wireless, research-grade signal quality, and real-world mobility. What sets them apart is scale: channel count, sampling rate, and the type of study they’re built for. Whether you’re running a solo fieldwork experiment or a multi-participant hyperscanning study, the table below breaks down the key differences.
| System | Channels | Sampling rate | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smarting S | 16ch | 250-500 Hz | Simplest Mobile EEG device, something to start with |
| Smarting PRO | 32ch | 250-2000 Hz | Professional full resolution EEG for any study setup |
| Smarting PRO X | 64ch | 250-4000 Hz | High-density, high-frequency, research-grade synchronisation options, source localisation |
| Smarting Spectra | 16ch/user | 250-500 Hz | Hyperscanning, 4+ users, operate as a single system |
Curious which setup could work for your research?
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Smartfones add on
Smartfones is a hardware add-on compatible with the Smarting S, PRO, and PRO X. It connects your amplifier directly to a smartphone, removing the need for a separate computer – ideal for ultra-lightweight fieldwork and ecological studies. Designed for unobtrusive EEG recordings, it combines standard over-ear headphones with 11 semi-dry electrodes — perfectly positioned for auditory and cognitive studies. Smartfones enables simultaneous auditory input and high-quality EEG signal streaming, making it ideal for music neuroscience, auditory cognitive research, and real-life study setups.
Compatible with: Smarting S, Smarting PRO, and Smarting PRO X.
