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Protocol for precise signal synchronization of electrophysiology, videography, and audio recordings using a custom-made pulse generator

Precise signal synchronization is vital for accurate analysis in systems neuroscience. Here, we present a protocol for synchronizing electrophysiology, videography, and audio recordings using a custom-made pulse generator. We describe steps for building the pulse generator, installing software, conn...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Dagher, Sarah, Ishiyama, Shimpei
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier 2023
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10199308/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37178112
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.xpro.2023.102306
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Sumario:Precise signal synchronization is vital for accurate analysis in systems neuroscience. Here, we present a protocol for synchronizing electrophysiology, videography, and audio recordings using a custom-made pulse generator. We describe steps for building the pulse generator, installing software, connecting devices, and running experimental sessions. We then detail signal analysis, temporal alignment, and duration normalization. This protocol offers flexibility and cost-effectiveness, addressing limited shared knowledge and providing a solution for signal synchronization in various experimental setups.