Abstract

An audio mixer system and method is provided. The audio mixer system includes an audio interface, an audio signal processor, and a control circuit. The control circuit is configured to recognize a source type of an audio signal at the audio interface based on analyzing the audio signal. The control circuit is configured to control a setting of a signal path of the audio signal from an input of the audio interface through the audio signal processor to an output of the audio interface based on the recognized source type.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 1/00 - Details of transmission systems, not covered by a single one of groups Details of transmission systems not characterised by the medium used for transmission
• G06F 3/16 - Sound inputSound output
• H04H 60/04 - Studio equipmentInterconnection of studios
• G06N 3/04 - Architecture, e.g. interconnection topology
• G06N 3/08 - Learning methods
• H02B 1/00 - Frameworks, boards, panels, desks, casingsDetails of substations or switching arrangements

Abstract

An audio mixing system for providing an audio processing interface at a mobile device may include a mobile device including an interface configured to present a display screen to receive user input to control a remote audio mixer that is operably coupled to at least one musical instrument, transmit, via a wireless network, a mobile device command indicating an audio setting, the command being generated in response to user input, receive, via the wireless network and in response to the mobile device command, first mixer data indicative of audio settings of the remote audio mixer, and present an updated display screen, the updated display screen reflecting the first mixer data as a result of the mobile device command to present a real-time display of the audio settings of the remote audio mixer.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/16 - Sound inputSound output
• G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
• G10H 1/00 - Details of electrophonic musical instruments
• G10H 1/46 - Volume control

Abstract

An audio processing apparatus is configured to process audio signals from a plurality of sources. The audio processing apparatus may include a digital interface to receive status data indicating a status of at least one source, and an optical output device having a plurality of groups of graphics display areas which are respectively assigned to one of a plurality of audio channels of the audio processing apparatus. The audio processing apparatus may also include a control device configured to receive the status data, to determine at least one group of graphics display areas based on the received status data, and to control a graphics display area of the determined at least one group to display graphics generated based on the received status data.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04R 29/00 - Monitoring arrangementsTesting arrangements
• H04H 60/04 - Studio equipmentInterconnection of studios

Abstract

Audio mixer system (100), comprising - an audio interface (160, 170), - an audio signal processor (150, 159, 190), and - a control circuit (123, 110, 120, 130) wherein the control circuit (123, 110, 120, 130) is configured to recognise the source type of an audio signal at the audio interface (160, 170) based on analysing the audio signal, wherein the control circuit (123, 110, 120, 130) is configured to control a setting of a signal path of the audio signal from an input of the audio interface (160, 170) through the audio signal processor (150, 159, 190) to an output of the audio interface (160, 170) based on the recognised source type.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04H 60/04 - Studio equipmentInterconnection of studios

Abstract

Techniques for storing and retrieving processing properties for processing an audio signal in an audio processing system, such as, an audio mixing console are provided. The processing properties specify audio effects and/or audio mixing applied to the audio signal. Type information is established which relates to audio content properties of the audio signal. The type information allows classifying audio signals based on their audio content. Based on the type information, processing parameters are stored in a database and/or retrieved from the database.

IPC Classes  ?

• G10H 7/00 - Instruments in which the tones are synthesised from a data store, e.g. computer organs
• G10H 1/00 - Details of electrophonic musical instruments
• H04R 27/00 - Public address systems
• H04H 60/04 - Studio equipmentInterconnection of studios
• H04S 7/00 - Indicating arrangementsControl arrangements, e.g. balance control

Abstract

An audio mixing console can process at least one audio signal. The audio mixing console includes a main housing with a plurality of outer surfaces. The audio mixing console also includes a wireless transceiver provided substantially outside the main housing and an interface connected to the wireless transceiver. The audio mixing console further includes a radio-frequency permeable housing detachably coupled to a second outer surface of the main housing, wherein the wireless transceiver is positioned within the radio-frequency permeable housing.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 1/38 - Transceivers, i.e. devices in which transmitter and receiver form a structural unit and in which at least one part is used for functions of transmitting and receiving
• H04B 1/3827 - Portable transceivers
• H04H 60/04 - Studio equipmentInterconnection of studios

Abstract

A method for generating a signal having a defined bandwidth and a desired crest factor is disclosed. The signal is composed of a number of individual sinusoidal signals, each having an amplitude and a frequency. The method includes determining an exponent to be used in a specific exponential function and corresponding to the desired crest factor, the exponent being determined based on an a priori known relationship between crest factor and exponent; calculating a phase value for each sinusoidal signal using the specific exponential function and the previously determined exponent; and superposing the sinusoidal signals to obtain the signal having the desired crest factor, whereby the phases of the individual signals are maintained.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 23/00 - Arrangements for measuring frequenciesArrangements for analysing frequency spectra
• H03B 29/00 - Generation of noise currents and voltages
• G06F 11/30 - Monitoring
• H04R 29/00 - Monitoring arrangementsTesting arrangements

Abstract

A loudspeaker grille is disclosed. In accordance with one example, a loudspeaker grille includes a louver arrangement to be arranged in front of a chassis of a loudspeaker to protect membrane and suspension thereof. The louver arrangement includes a first and a second louver arranged on opposing sides of a center plane. Both louvers include a plurality of fins which are arranged slanted with respect to the center plane and which are spaced such that a clearance is provided between projections of neighboring fins to the center plane. The fins of the first louver are inversely slanted to the fins of the second louver. Further, the fins of the first louver are shifted in a lateral direction within the to center plane with respect to the fins of the second louver.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04R 1/02 - CasingsCabinetsMountings therein

Abstract

An audio processing apparatus is configured to process audio signals from a plurality of sources. The audio processing apparatus may include a digital interface to receive status data indicating a status of at least one source, and an optical output device having a plurality of groups of graphics display areas which are respectively assigned to one of a plurality of audio channels of the audio processing apparatus. The audio processing apparatus may also include a control device configured to receive the status data, to determine at least one group of graphics display areas based on the received status data, and to control a graphics display area of the determined at least one group to display graphics generated based on the received status data.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04R 29/00 - Monitoring arrangementsTesting arrangements
• H04H 60/04 - Studio equipmentInterconnection of studios

Abstract

An audio mixing console comprises a first amplifier, an analogue to digital converter, a second amplifier and a gain range control unit. The first amplifier may receive an analogue audio input signal and amplify the received audio input signal with a first adjustable gain. The analogue to digital converter may receive the amplified analogue audio input signal and generate a digital audio signal by an analogue to digital conversion of the analogue audio signal. The second amplifier may receive the digital audio signal and amplify the received digital audio signal with a second adjustable gain. The gain range control unit may identify a signal level overload at the analogue to digital converter and control the gain of the first and second amplifiers, respectively.

IPC Classes  ?

• H03F 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• H03M 1/18 - Automatic control for modifying the range of signals the converter can handle, e.g. gain ranging
• H03G 7/00 - Volume compression or expansion in amplifiers
• H03G 3/30 - Automatic control in amplifiers having semiconductor devices

Abstract

A loudspeaker having a magnet system and a method of assembling the magnet system is disclosed. The magnet systern comprises a magnet that has a first surface, a second surface and an aperture; an armature core that has a first surface, a second surface and an aperture and that is mounted on the magnet, where the second surface of the armature core contacts the first surface of the magnet; a shell pot configured to receive the magnet and the armature core in a hollow interior, where the second surface of the magnet contacts a base surface of the shell pot; a shaft that interlocks with the magnet, the armature core and the shell pot, that extends through the aligned apertures included in each of the magnet, the armature core and the shell pot, and that is, on one end, mechanically connected to the shell pot; and a push-on fastener that has an aperture through which the shaft passes and that is secured to the shaft at another end of the shaft such that it applies pressure onto the first surface of the armature core to fixedly position the armature core and the magnet with respect to the shell pot.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04R 9/02 - Transducers of moving-coil, moving-strip, or moving-wire type Details
• H04R 31/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for the manufacture of transducers or diaphragms therefor

Abstract

An audio console system includes an input for receiving an audio signal. The system may also include a user adjustable input amplifier which may amplify audio signals received from the input with a predefined gain. The system may additionally include a direct out output amplifier provided after the adjustable input amplifier. The direct out output amplifier may output a direct out output signal. The direct out output amplifier may adjust a gain of a signal transmitted from the adjustable input amplifier. The direct output amplifier may be configured in such a way, that, upon a user adjustment of the adjustable input amplifier, the direct out output amplifier may adjust the gain of the direct out output signal inversely to the adjustment of the input amplifier resulting in a predefined gain of the audio signal from the at least one input to the direct out output being maintained.

IPC Classes  ?

• H03G 3/00 - Gain control in amplifiers or frequency changers
• H03F 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass

Goods & Services

audio decoders; video decoders; audio receivers; audio-visual receivers; home theatre systems comprising DVD players, compact disc players [, audio speakers and headphones ] ; audio amplifiers; preamplifiers; power amplifiers; [ electronic sound pickup cartridges for use with record players; loudspeakers; ] stereo tuners; [ electrical connecting leads; electronic crossovers; ] compact disc players; audio visual processors; video disc players; digital and analogue converters; remote controllers for electronic equipment; digital audio processors; audiovisual decoders and amplifiers

Goods & Services

CONSUMER ELECTRONICS, NAMELY, AUDIO AMPLIFIERS, PREAMPLIFIERS, POWER AMPLIFIERS, ELECTRONIC SOUND PICKUP CARTRIDGES FOR USE WITH RECORD PLAYERS, LOUD SPEAKERS, TUNERS, ELECTRICAL CONNECTING LEADS, ELECTRONIC CROSS-OVERS, COMPACT DISC PLAYERS, DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORS, DVD PLAYERS, AUDIOVISUAL PROCESSORS, VIDEO DISC PLAYERS, DIGITAL AND ANALOG CONVERTERS, REMOTE CONTROLLERS FOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT, DIGITAL AUDIO PROCESSORS, AUDIO VISUAL DECODERS AND AMPLIFIERS

Goods & Services

Electrical and electronic apparatus and instruments for use in audio and audio-visual technology; audio amplifiers, preamplifiers, power amplifiers, phon pick-up cartridges, loud speakers, tuners, connecting leads, electronic cross-overs, compact disc players and transport mechanisms, DVD players, audiovisual processors, video disc players, digital and analogue converters, remote controllers, digital audio processors, audio visual decoders and amplifiers.

Goods & Services

Portable combined audio mixers and amplifiers for use by musicians, churches, schools, and conferences for live performance or sound reinforcement

Goods & Services

Audio, video, cinematographic, signalling, surveying, measuring, scientific and optical apparatus and instruments; electric and electronic apparatus and instruments; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound and/or images; apparatus for altering the tonal characteristics of an audio signal; audio equalizers; magnetic data carriers; recording discs; data processing equipment; teaching and instructional equipment; computers; computer software; computer hardware; computer peripherals; apparatus and instruments, all for recording, producing, transmitting, editing or processing audio and/or video signals; audio processing apparatus; high fidelity sound and video equipment; computer sound systems and apparatus; loudspeaker systems; loudspeakers, transducers, radios, navigation systems and telematics; in-car audio apparatus and instruments; signal processing equipment, digital signal processing equipment, digital voice signal processors; sound processors, amplifiers, pre-amplifiers, power-amplifiers, receivers, audio video receivers; tuners, home cinema processors, DVD players, compact disc players, compact disc and DVD transports, optical disc players and transports; remote controls, subwoofers, microphones, headphones, integrated sound systems, televisions, video monitors, home theatre systems; audio mixing consoles; audio compressors and processors; equalisers; audio crossovers; loudspeaker management systems; telephones; cables; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.

Goods & Services

Audio, video, cinematographic, signalling, surveying, measuring, scientific and optical apparatus and instruments; electric and electronic apparatus and instruments; apparatus, instruments, devices and media for the storage, recording, transmission, manipulation, processing, display, broadcast and reproduction of signals, data, information, code, sounds and images; communications and networking apparatus and instruments; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound and/or images; magnetic data carriers; recording discs; data processing equipment; teaching and instructional equipment; computers; computer software; computer hardware; computer firmware; computer peripherals; apparatus and instruments, all for recording, producing, transmitting, editing or processing audio and/or video signals; audio processing apparatus; high fidelity sound and video equipment; computer sound systems and apparatus; loudspeaker systems; loudspeakers, transducers, radios, navigation systems and telematics; in-car audio apparatus and instruments; signal processing equipment, digital signal processing equipment, digital voice signal processors; sound processors, amplifiers, pre-amplifiers, power-amplifiers, receivers, audio video receivers; tuners, home cinema processors, DVD players, compact disc players, compact disc and DVD transports, optical disc players and transports; remote controls, subwoofers, microphones, headphones, integrated sound systems, televisions, video monitors, home theatre systems; audio mixing consoles; audio compressors and processors; equalisers; telephones; cables; wires, leads and interconnects; teaching and instructional equipment; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods; but not including any such goods relating to the world wide web.

Goods & Services

Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; audio mixing, processing and routing equipment, apparatus and instruments; communications apparatus and instruments; parts, fittings and control devices for all the aforesaid goods.

Goods & Services

Audio, video, cinematographic, signalling, measuring, scientific and optical apparatus, instruments and systems; apparatus, instruments, systems, devices and media for the storage, recording, transmission, manipulation, processing, display, broadcast, and reproduction of signals, data, information, code, sounds and images; communications and networking apparatus, instruments and systems; computer software, hardware and firmware relating to the control of audio and/or video equipment; wires, lines, leads and interconnects; teaching and instructional equipment; non-printed publications; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Construction, installation, repair and maintenance relating to the following: audio, video, cinematographic, signalling, measuring, scientific and optical apparatus, instruments, systems and structures; apparatus, instruments, systems, devices and media for the storage, recording, transmission, manipulation, processing, display, broadcast, and reproduction of signals, data, information, code, sounds and images; communications and networking apparatus, systems and instruments; computer hardware relating to the control of audio and/or video equipment; wires, lines, leads and interconnects; teaching and instructional equipment; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods; consultancy, assistance and advice for all the aforesaid services. Surveying; engineering; electrical and electronic engineering; computer analysis, design and programming services relating to the control of audio and/or video equipment; advice, assistance, consultancy and design services relating to the following: audio, video, cinematographic, signalling, measuring, scientific and optical apparatus, instruments, devices and media for the storage, recording, transmission, manipulation, processing, display, broadcast, and reproduction of signals, data, information, code, sounds and images; communications and networking apparatus, instruments and systems; computer software, hardware and firmware relating to the control of audio and/or video equipment; wires, lines, leads and interconnects; teaching and instructional equipment; non-printed publications; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods; rental, leasing and licensing of computer software and hardware relating to the control of audio and/or video equipment and of intellectual property; consultancy, assistance and advice for all the aforesaid services; construction, installation, repair and maintenance services relating to software and firmware relating to the control of audio and/or video equipment.

Goods & Services

audio processing devices and computer hardware and computer software for use in connection, coordination and control applications of audio processing equipment used in the field of sound reinforcement and public address systems

Goods & Services

Electrical and electronic apparatus and instruments for use in audio and audiovisual technology; audio amplifiers, preamplifiers, power amplifiers, phono pickup cartridges, loudspeakers, tuners, connecting leads, electronic crossovers, compact disc players and transport mechanisms, audio visual processors, video disc players, digital and analogue convertors, remote controllers, digital audio processors, audiovisual decoders and amplifiers; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.

Goods & Services

(1) Hi-fidelity audio equipment, namely amplifiers, tuners, receivers, compact disc players, digital to analogue converters, loudspeakers, phono cartridges and accessories therefor, namely cables.

Goods & Services

(1) Digital and analogue audio and video mixing, routing, processing and storage equipment for the professional broadcasting, live performance and recording industries; parts, fittings and control devices for any of the foregoing.

Goods & Services

AUDIO AND VIDEO EQUIPMENT, NAMELY, DIGITAL AND ANALOGUE MIXERS, ROUTERS, PROCESSORS, CONTROLLERS, AND STORAGE APPARATUS FOR PROFESSIONAL BROADCASTING, PERFORMING AND RECORDING, AND PARTS THEREOF

Abstract

An audio processing apparatus is configured to process audio signals from a plurality of sources. The audio processing apparatus has a digital interface to receive status data indicating a status of at least one source, and an optical output device having a plurality of groups of graphics display areas which are respectively assigned to one of a plurality of audio channels of the apparatus. A control device is configured to receive the status data, to determine at least one group of graphics display areas based on the received status data, and to control a graphics display area of the determined at least one group to display graphics generated based on the received status data.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 7/26 - Radio transmission systems, i.e. using radiation field for communication between two or more posts at least one of which is mobile
• H04R 1/08 - MouthpiecesAttachments therefor
• H04R 5/04 - Circuit arrangements
• H04S 7/00 - Indicating arrangementsControl arrangements, e.g. balance control

Abstract

The invention relates to an audio console processing audio signals comprising at least one input receiving an audio signal, a user adjustable input amplifier amplifying the audio signal received from said at least one input with a predefined gain, and a direct out output provided post of the adjustable input amplifier for outputting a direct out output signal. The audio console further comprises a direct out output amplifier provided pre of the direct out output and post of the adjustable input amplifier for adjusting a gain of the direct out output signal, wherein the direct output amplifier is configured in such a way, that, upon a user adjustment of the adjustable input amplifier, the direct out output amplifier adjusts the gain of the direct out output signal inversely to the adjustment of the input amplifier resulting in a predefined gain of the audio signal from the said at least one input to the direct out output.

IPC Classes  ?

• H03G 3/00 - Gain control in amplifiers or frequency changers
• H03G 3/02 - Manually-operated control
• H03G 3/20 - Automatic control
• H04R 3/00 - Circuits for transducers