An active interface device comprising: - a transducer or sensor array comprising a plurality of transducers or sensors arranged to transform a cell activity into an electrical signal； - at least one detection unit for detecting the electrical signal(s)； - at least one recording unit for recording the electrical signal(s), comprising a plurality of recording channels arranged for being routed to said transducers or sensors； - at least one control unit； wherein said control unit is arranged for addressing said transducers or sensors to the detection unit(s), for activating transducers or sensors, and for routing the recording channels to activated transducers or sensors.
