Disclaimer: The content below was generated with the assistance of AI and then reviewed and edited by BrainMaster Technologies, Inc. It is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.
1. Overview of the EEG Audio Control Panel #
The EEG Audio Control Panel is an optional feedback tool included with BrainMaster’s AVI Audio/Video Interface. It provides continuous and reward-based auditory feedback during neurofeedback sessions, enhancing trainee awareness of EEG activity patterns.
2. Accessing EEG Audio Through AVI Extensions #
Users can open the EEG Audio program through the AVI Extensions browser, which contains:
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The EEG Audio application
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EEG Audio documentation
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Any additional AVI extensions installed
Launching EEG Audio opens the main control panel used to configure and run sound-based feedback. (Page 1)
3. How EEG Audio Feedback Works #
The program plays overlapping sound files that provide both continuous and event-driven auditory cues reflecting EEG activity. (Page 2)
3.1 Background Sounds #
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Play continuously
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Represent the relative averaged EEG energy between two selected component frequency bands
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The band with greater average energy triggers its corresponding background sound
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Example: “river” sound vs. “surf” sound
3.2 Reward Sounds #
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Played when either EEG component exceeds its threshold momentarily
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Example: high-pitched “bing” vs. lower “bong”
This method is particularly suited for Alpha/Theta training but supports other dual-enhance protocols.
4. Real-Time Monitoring & Indicators #
Upon selecting Start Session, EEG Audio receives live EEG data from BrainMaster and displays:
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Threshold
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Instantaneous Value
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Damped (averaged) Value
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Above-threshold metric
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Inhibit status (e.g., high beta “stop” inhibiting reward sounds)
(Page 2)
If the system is not enabled, all numeric indicators will show “-1”, prompting users to contact BrainMaster. (Page 3)
5. Customizing Sound Files #
Users may modify the four .wav files used for:
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Background 1
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Reward 1
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Background 2
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Reward 2
A dedicated Change Sounds panel enables selection of alternate sounds. (Page 3)
Default examples include:
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Alpha background → continuous stream
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Alpha reward → light “bing”
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Theta background → surf sound
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Theta reward → deep “bong”
(Page 4)
Users may also add custom .wav files by placing them into designated folders within \brainm.20\assist\Sounds.
6. Software Requirements & Installers #
To operate EEG Audio, the following must be installed:
6.1 Microsoft Forms 2.01 #
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Included with Microsoft Office
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If missing, run EEG Audio Forms Installer from the AVI Extensions folder
6.2 Visual Basic Runtime Files #
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Install via vbrun60sp3.EXE
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Required only once per PC
Both installers are provided by Microsoft with free licenses. (Page 4)
