filtering EEG data - notch filter

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rkamile
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filtering EEG data - notch filter

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Hello,

I wanted to ask something regarding data filtering. I use Unicorn EEG device from g.tec and I am sending the data through LSL to OpenVibe. I send the data out from OpenVibe as OSC message to the network and receive it with another program in order to program sound.Image

I am trying to do some filtering in between and I managed to add bandpass filter (0.5-30Hz) which works nicely,

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but I also want to add 60Hz Notch filter. I don't know how to do this. Shall I take the same temporal filter? I tried this but probably it doesn't make sense:

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Could you please help me with this? I want my data to be a little bit more stable because now I feel like there is still too much noise and I can't trust it. All insights of how it could be improved are highly welcomed!

Thank you very much.
Best,
Kamile

Thibaut
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Re: filtering EEG data - notch filter

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Hi,
If you have a band pass of 0.5-30, you have only frequency between this 2 values so filter of 60Hz is useless.^^
The noise can come from your setup (maybe electromagnetic, move, not enough gel....)
Thibaut

rkamile
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Re: filtering EEG data - notch filter

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Thank you Thibaut for your answer. However, notch filter is meant to remove the interference of the mains or electrical power supply that leak through everywhere... So I figured that in my country it is 50Hz, 220V. I understand what you say but the makers of the EEG device recommends to use both notch and bandpass filter.

Thibaut
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Re: filtering EEG data - notch filter

Post by Thibaut »

HI,
I think it depends your algorithm, you can use a band stop filter if your wan't but irt's useless.
Thibaut

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