A microphone

Abstract

The application describes a microphone, which comprises: a microphone body; a support movably connected with the microphone body; an audio interface assembly arranged on the support, the audio interface assembly comprising at least three different types of audio interfaces, the audio interfaces being connected with external devices through external wires; thus, the microphone of the application can have multiple types of audio interfaces to meet the connection requirements of different devices, and the audio interfaces are arranged on the support, so as not to occupy the internal space of the microphone body, to provide space for subsequent optimization of the acoustic cavity, or to arrange more sound effect function modules in the microphone body to enrich the functions of the microphone; in addition, since the audio interfaces are arranged on the support, when the microphone body is adjusted in angle, the external wires connected with the audio interfaces will not be pulled, so as to ensure the stable connection of the audio interfaces and the external wires, thereby improving the stability of the signal connection.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of audio equipment technology, and more particularly to a microphone. Background Technology

[0002] In existing microphones, the audio interface is usually located on the microphone body, and external devices are connected to the audio interface via cables.

[0003] As user demands increase, some microphones are equipped with multiple audio interfaces to accommodate different device connections. However, the addition of audio interfaces also takes up internal space in the microphone body, affecting the design of the internal acoustic cavity and resulting in a decrease in sound quality. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned existing situation, this application provides a microphone that can improve the problem of the microphone body's internal space being occupied by the increase of audio interfaces.

[0005] The present invention provides a microphone, comprising: a microphone body; a bracket movably connected to the microphone body; and an audio interface assembly disposed on the bracket, the audio interface assembly including at least three different types of audio interfaces, the audio interfaces being connected to external devices via external cables.

[0006] Optionally, the audio interface component includes an XLR connector, a USB connector, and a headphone jack.

[0007] Optionally, the audio interface assembly further includes an interface socket and an interface circuit board connected to each other, with the audio interface disposed on the interface circuit board; the microphone further includes a master control circuit board and a connecting cable, with the master control circuit board disposed inside the microphone body, and the interface circuit board and the master control circuit board connected via the connecting cable.

[0008] Optionally, the interface socket includes a housing and an inner housing, the inner housing being connected inside the housing, and the interface circuit board being connected to the inner housing; the inner housing includes a plug-in surface facing the ground, and the audio interface passing through the plug-in surface.

[0009] Optionally, the interface circuit board is perpendicular to the plug-in surface, and the interface circuit board has a notch that is recessed in a direction away from the plug-in surface; the XLR interface is located in the notch, and the plug-in ends of the XLR interface, the USB interface, and the headphone jack are all flush with the plug-in surface.

[0010] Optionally, the interface circuit board includes a first side and a second side, with the XLR connector portion located on the first side and the other portion of the XLR connector located on the second side; the headphone jack is connected to the first side, and the USB interface is connected to the second side.

[0011] Optionally, the XLR interface includes three connector pins, two of which are connected to the first side and one of which is connected to the second side.

[0012] Optionally, the inner shell includes a first connecting portion, which is spaced apart from the interface circuit board and located in the direction of the interface circuit board toward the second side; the outer shell portion is recessed toward the inner shell, and the outer wall of the outer shell has an arc-shaped surface.

[0013] Optionally, the inner shell further includes a second connecting part, to which the interface circuit board is connected; the XLR interface is located on one side of the second connecting part, and the USB and the headphone jack are located on the other side of the second connecting part.

[0014] Optionally, the inner shell further includes a limiting part, the XLR interface is located inside the limiting part, and the inner wall of the limiting part abuts against the outer wall of the XLR interface.

[0015] The microphone involved in this invention includes a microphone body, a bracket, and an audio interface assembly. The microphone body is movably connected to the microphone body. The audio interface assembly is disposed on the bracket and includes at least three different types of audio interfaces. The audio interfaces are connected to external devices via external cables. Therefore, the microphone of this application not only has multiple types of audio interfaces to meet the connection needs of different devices, but also, since the audio interfaces are all disposed on the bracket, they do not occupy the internal space of the microphone body, providing space for subsequent optimization of the acoustic cavity, or allowing for the inclusion of more sound effect modules within the microphone body to enrich its functionality. Furthermore, because the audio interfaces are disposed on the bracket, the external cables connected to the audio interfaces will not be pulled when the microphone body is adjusted, ensuring a stable connection between the audio interfaces and the external cables, thereby improving the stability of the signal connection. It also prevents the microphone body from erroneously changing its angle due to accidental contact with the external cables, thus ensuring the accuracy of the microphone body in capturing sound. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] To gain a more complete understanding of this application and its beneficial effects, the following description will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein the same reference numerals in the following description denote the same parts.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram showing the overall structure of the microphone involved in this application.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a partial exploded view of the microphone involved in this application.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a partial exploded view showing another perspective of the microphone involved in this application.

[0021] Figure 4 This is another partial exploded view showing the microphone involved in this application.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of the audio interface component in the microphone involved in this application.

[0023] Figure 6 This is another partial structural schematic diagram of the audio interface component in the microphone involved in this application.

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram showing the inner shell of the microphone involved in this application.

[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram showing another partial structure of the microphone involved in this application.

[0026] Figure 9 This is another partial exploded view showing the microphone involved in this application.

[0027] Figure 10 This is another partial exploded view showing the microphone involved in this application.

[0028] Figure 11 This is a cross-sectional view showing the microphone transfer shaft involved in this application.

[0029] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram showing the structure of the microphone transfer shaft involved in this application.

[0030] Reference numerals: 1. Microphone body; 2. Stand; 3. Audio interface assembly; 31. XLR connector; 32. USB interface; 33. Headphone jack; 34. Interface socket; 341. Outer shell; 342. Inner shell; 343. Plug-in surface; 344. First connecting part; 345. Second connecting part; 346. Curved surface; 347. Limiting part; 35. Interface circuit board; 351. First side; 352. Second side; 36. Notch; 4. Connecting cable; 5. Hinge; 6. Cable routing channel. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The preferred embodiments of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the same reference numerals are used for the same components, and repeated descriptions are omitted. Furthermore, the drawings are merely schematic diagrams, and the proportions of the components or their shapes may differ from actual dimensions. It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of this application are only used to explain the relative positional relationships and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0032] It should also be noted that when a component is described as "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intervening component present. When a component is described as "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component present.

[0033] Reference Figure 1 This application provides a microphone, which includes a microphone body 1, a bracket 2 and an audio interface component 3. The bracket 2 is movably connected to the microphone body. The audio interface component 3 is disposed on the bracket 2 and includes at least three different types of audio interfaces. The audio interfaces are connected to external devices through external cables.

[0034] Based on the above structure, the microphone of this application not only has multiple types of audio interfaces to meet the connection needs of different devices, but also all audio interfaces are located on the bracket 2, without occupying the internal space of the microphone body. This provides space for subsequent optimization of the acoustic cavity, or allows for the installation of more sound effect modules inside the microphone body 1, enriching the microphone's functionality. Furthermore, because the audio interfaces are located on the bracket 2, the external cables connected to the audio interfaces will not be pulled when the microphone body is adjusted, ensuring a stable connection between the audio interfaces and the external cables. This improves the stability of the signal connection and prevents the microphone body from erroneously changing its angle due to accidental contact with the external cables, thus ensuring the accuracy of the microphone body's sound capture.

[0035] Specifically, the microphone in this application can be a desktop microphone, and the stand 2 can be placed on an external surface such as a desktop. The microphone body is rotatably connected to the stand 2, allowing the user to adjust the relative angle between the microphone body and the stand 2 so that the microphone head is aligned with the user's mouth, thus enabling more accurate sound collection.

[0036] Reference Figures 2 to 6 In some embodiments, the audio interface component 3 includes an XLR connector 31, a USB connector 32, and a headphone jack 33. The microphone in this embodiment has three different types of audio interfaces to meet the connection needs of different devices. The XLR connector 31, also known as an XLR interface or Cannon connector, is a professional audio signal interface that can typically connect to equipment such as mixing consoles and offers high signal transmission stability. The USB connector 32 is a common device interface that can connect to devices such as computers. The headphone jack 33 provides a connection for wired headphones. Therefore, these three types of audio interfaces can meet the needs of most users, allowing users to flexibly connect devices according to their usage scenarios.

[0037] Reference Figures 2 to 6 In some embodiments, the audio interface assembly 3 further includes an interface socket and an interface circuit board 35 interconnected with each other, with the audio interfaces disposed on the interface circuit board 35; the microphone also includes a master control circuit board and connecting cables 4, with the master control circuit board disposed inside the microphone body 1, and the interface circuit board 35 and the master control circuit board connected via the connecting cables 4. Therefore, by providing the interface circuit board 35 within the interface socket, multiple audio interfaces can be connected to the interface circuit board 35, which is then connected to the master control circuit board via the connecting cables 4, making the planning of the four connecting cables more convenient. Conversely, if the interface circuit board 35 is not provided, each audio interface requires a corresponding connecting cable 4, which can easily lead to confusion among the multiple connecting cables 4, and even cause tangling between different connecting cables 4.

[0038] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the interface socket includes a housing 341 and an inner housing 342, with the inner housing 342 connected inside the housing 341 and the interface circuit board 35 connected to the inner housing 342. The inner housing 342 includes a plug-in surface 343 facing the ground, with the audio interface extending through the plug-in surface 343. This design ensures the audio interface opening faces downwards, reducing dust accumulation and the frequency of cleaning and maintenance. Furthermore, it prevents dust and debris from affecting the contact performance of the audio interface, thereby improving connection stability.

[0039] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6In some embodiments, the interface circuit board 35 is perpendicular to the plug-in surface 343. The interface circuit board 35 has a notch 36, which is recessed in a direction away from the plug-in surface 343. The XLR interface 31 is located within the notch 36, and the plug-in ends of the XLR interface 31, the USB interface 32, and the headphone jack 33 are all flush with the plug-in surface 343. It is understood that the XLR interface 31 is relatively large; therefore, the interface circuit board 35 has a notch 36 to accommodate the XLR interface 31, so that the plug-in ends of the XLR interface 31, the USB interface 32, and the headphone jack 33 are all flush with the plug-in surface 343. Thus, the plug-in ends of the three audio interfaces are all flush, avoiding the inconvenience caused by recessed or protruding parts of the three plug-in ends, making it more convenient and faster for users to plug and unplug cables. Secondly, the flush design of the three audio interface connectors helps maintain the microphone's overall neat appearance, preventing a cluttered look caused by uneven connectors. Furthermore, because all audio interface connectors are flush, the connectors are less susceptible to impact or damage during placement or transportation, improving the microphone's durability.

[0040] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the interface circuit board includes a first side 351 and a second side 352. A portion of the XLR connector 31 is located on the first side 351, and the other portion is located on the second side 352. A headphone jack 33 is connected to the first side 351, and a USB connector 32 is connected to the second side 352. Thus, the XLR connector 31 is relatively large. In this embodiment, the XLR connector 31 can span both sides of the interface circuit board, preventing it from protruding excessively from one side. Furthermore, the headphone jack 33 and USB connector 32 can be evenly distributed on both sides of the interface circuit board, allowing the audio interfaces to be evenly arranged on both sides. Therefore, the overall structure of the interface socket is more balanced, without any part protruding excessively, making the overall structure of the microphone more uniform and compact. This optimizes the internal space utilization of the interface socket, makes the microphone more symmetrical and aesthetically pleasing, reduces the increase in size and weight unevenness caused by the concentration of interfaces, and improves the stability and durability of the microphone.

[0041] In this application, the XLR interface 31 can be a three-pin XLR interface 31, also known as a 3-pin XLR interface. It has three pins internally. The first pin connects to the cable shielding layer, providing grounding and noise reduction. The second and third pins transmit the positive and negative phases of the audio signal respectively, transmitting the signal in a balanced manner to effectively reduce electromagnetic interference. The three-pin XLR interface 31 can provide stable and reliable signal transmission, offering clearer audio quality.

[0042] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the XLR interface 31 includes three connecting pins: two connecting pins are connected to the first side 351, and one connecting pin is connected to the second side 352. Specifically, corresponding to the three-pin XLR interface 31, the three connecting pins correspond to the three pins of the three-pin XLR interface 31. In this embodiment, the three connecting pins are distributed on both sides of the interface circuit board, thereby effectively distributing the circuit components on the interface circuit board and optimizing the circuit layout.

[0043] Reference Figure 7 In some embodiments, the inner shell 342 includes a first connecting portion 344, which is spaced apart from the interface circuit board and located in the direction facing the second side 352 of the interface circuit board; the outer shell 341 is partially recessed towards the inner shell 342, and the outer wall of the outer shell 341 has an arc-shaped surface 346. Thus, the outer shell 341 is recessed as much as possible to reduce the overall volume of the interface socket, making it more compact and space-saving. Furthermore, the arc-shaped surface 346 on the outer wall of the outer shell 341 not only reduces the volume of the interface socket but also improves the overall aesthetics and avoids potential injury to users or external objects from sharp edges. Specifically, using a plane parallel to the insertion surface 343 as a cross-section, the outer contour of the entire interface socket is approximately triangular in shape.

[0044] In some embodiments, the inner housing 342 further includes a second connecting portion 345 to which the interface circuit board is connected; the XLR interface 31 is located on one side of the second connecting portion 345, and the USB and headphone jacks 33 are located on the other side of the second connecting portion 345. Thus, the second connecting portion 345 not only serves as a connecting component for the interface circuit board but also as a separator between the two audio interfaces, achieving a dual function with a single component. Specifically, the second connecting portion separates the XLR interface 31, preventing it from being too close to the USB interface 32 and the headphone jack 33, thus avoiding interference during connection.

[0045] In some embodiments, the inner housing 342 further includes a limiting portion 347, within which the XLR connector 31 is located, and the inner wall of the limiting portion 347 abuts against the outer wall of the XLR connector 31. It is understood that, due to the relatively large size of the XLR connector 31, simply connecting it to the interface circuit board may not be secure enough, especially during insertion and removal operations, where the connector is prone to shaking, thus affecting the stable transmission of audio signals. Therefore, the limiting portion 347 effectively secures the XLR connector 31, providing additional support and fixation, thereby enhancing the stability of the XLR connector 31.

[0046] In this application, since the audio interface component 3 is mounted on the bracket 2, there is a connecting wire 4 between the main control circuit board and the interface circuit board. If the wiring is not properly planned, the connecting wire 4 is easy to get stuck between the microphone body 1 and the bracket 2, which can not only easily damage the connecting wire 4, but also affect the adjustment angle of the microphone body 1.

[0047] In some embodiments, the bracket 2 may have a wiring path, and the connecting wire 4 is laid along the wiring path. Specifically, the connecting wire 4 can be glued to the bracket 2 along the wiring path, thereby preventing the connecting wire 4 from protruding and thus securing it between the microphone body and the bracket 2.

[0048] Reference Figure 9 and Figure 10 In some embodiments, the bracket 2 has a cable routing channel 6, which is laid along the cable routing path. The two ends of the cable routing channel 6 are distributed at the cable passage holes and the connection port, respectively. Thus, the portion of the connecting cable 4 passing through the bracket 2 can be hidden within the cable routing channel 6, making the microphone's appearance cleaner and reducing the clutter caused by exposed connecting cables 4. Furthermore, the location of the connecting cable 4 within the cable routing channel 6 also serves to limit and protect the connecting cable 4, thereby reducing the probability of damage to the connecting cable 4 and improving the microphone's durability.

[0049] Reference Figure 11 and Figure 12 In some embodiments, the microphone body and the bracket 2 are connected by a hinge 5, which also has a wiring channel 6. Specifically, the hinge 5 also has a wiring channel 6 inside. Thus, the hinge 5 not only supports the rotation of the microphone body 1 but also provides a wiring channel 6 for the connecting cable 4, allowing the compact hinge 5 to have dual functions and making the overall structure of the microphone more streamlined and compact. Furthermore, the wiring channel 6 can hide the connecting cable 4, preventing it from being exposed and making the microphone wiring clearer and more orderly. The wiring channel 6 also protects the connecting cable 4, reducing the probability of damage. The end of the hinge 5 with the cable outlet is located inside the microphone body 1, and the cable outlet on the periphery of the hinge 5 faces the bracket 2. The wiring channel 6 of the hinge 5 connects the two cable outlets. In this way, the connecting cable 4 can smoothly enter the wiring channel 6 from inside the microphone body 1.

[0050] In summary, the microphone of this application not only features multiple types of audio interfaces to meet the connection needs of different devices, but also has all audio interfaces mounted on the bracket 2, without occupying internal space of the microphone body. This provides space for subsequent optimization of the acoustic cavity, or allows for the installation of more sound effect modules within the microphone body 1, enriching the microphone's functionality. Furthermore, because the audio interfaces are located on the bracket 2, the external cables connected to the audio interfaces will not be pulled when the microphone body is adjusted, ensuring a stable connection between the audio interfaces and the external cables. This improves signal connection stability and prevents accidental changes in the microphone body's angle due to accidental contact with external cables, thus ensuring the accuracy of sound capture by the microphone body.

[0051] In the description of this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0052] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.

[0053] The embodiments, implementation methods, and related technical features of this application can be combined and substituted for each other without conflict.

[0054] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application in any way. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of this application without departing from the scope of the technical solution of this application shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of this application.

[0055] While the present invention has been specifically described above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments, it is to be understood that the above description does not limit the present invention in any way. Those skilled in the art can make modifications and variations to the present invention as needed without departing from the essential spirit and scope of the invention, and all such modifications and variations fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A microphone, characterized in that, include: Microphone body; The bracket is movably connected to the microphone body; An audio interface assembly is provided on the bracket, the audio interface assembly includes at least three different types of audio interfaces, the audio interfaces are connected to external devices via external cables.

2. The microphone according to claim 1, characterized in that, The audio interface components include an XLR connector, a USB connector, and a headphone jack.

3. The microphone according to claim 2, characterized in that, The audio interface assembly also includes an interface socket and an interface circuit board connected to each other, with the audio interface disposed on the interface circuit board; The microphone also includes a master control circuit board and a connecting cable. The master control circuit board is located inside the microphone body, and the interface circuit board is connected to the master control circuit board via the connecting cable.

4. The microphone according to claim 3, characterized in that, The interface socket includes an outer shell and an inner shell, the inner shell being connected inside the outer shell, and the interface circuit board being connected to the inner shell; The inner shell includes a plug-in surface facing the ground, and the audio interface extends through the plug-in surface.

5. The microphone according to claim 4, characterized in that, The interface circuit board is perpendicular to the plug-in surface, and the interface circuit board has a notch that is recessed in a direction away from the plug-in surface; The XLR connector is located within the notch, and the plug ends of the XLR connector, the USB connector, and the headphone jack are all flush with the plug surface.

6. The microphone according to claim 3, characterized in that, The interface circuit board includes a first side and a second side, with the XLR connector portion located on the first side and the other portion of the XLR connector located on the second side; The headphone jack is connected to the first side, and the USB port is connected to the second side.

7. The microphone according to claim 6, characterized in that, The XLR connector includes three pins, two of which are connected to the first side and one of which is connected to the second side.

8. The microphone according to claim 7, characterized in that, The inner shell includes a first connecting portion, which is spaced apart from the interface circuit board and located in the direction of the interface circuit board toward the second side; The outer shell portion is recessed toward the inner shell, and the outer wall of the outer shell has an arc-shaped surface.

9. The microphone according to claim 4, characterized in that, The inner shell also includes a second connecting part, and the interface circuit board is connected to the second connecting part; The XLR connector is located on one side of the second connection part, and the USB and headphone jacks are located on the other side of the second connection part.

10. The microphone according to claim 4, characterized in that, The inner shell also includes a limiting part, the XLR interface is located inside the limiting part, and the inner wall of the limiting part abuts against the outer wall of the XLR interface.

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