Electrophysiology Recording Planner
Calculate data rates, storage requirements, and file counts for electrophysiology recording sessions with probe presets for Neuropixels, tetrodes, silicon probes, EEG, and EMG.
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- Estimate storage requirements before purchasing drives for a new ephys rig
- Calculate data rates to verify your acquisition system can sustain continuous recording
- Plan file management for multi-session, multi-day recording experiments
- Check electrode impedance against expected ranges for your probe type
- Compare storage requirements across different probe configurations
Don't use for
- For spike sorting or signal processing — use Kilosort, MountainSort, or SpikeInterface
- For real-time impedance measurement — use your acquisition system's built-in impedance tester
- As a substitute for manufacturer specifications — always verify with your hardware documentation
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