Cinema audio processor and audio equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses a cinema audio processor and audio equipment, the cinema audio processor comprises a casing, a main control board, a power supply input interface, a surround bass management channel output interface and a volume adjusting knob, the front end of the casing is provided with a front panel, and the rear end of the casing is provided with a rear panel; the main control board is arranged in the shell; the main control board is connected with the front panel and the rear panel through wires. The power input interface is arranged on the rear panel; the surround bass management channel output interface is arranged on the rear panel; the volume adjusting knob is arranged on the front panel and used for adjusting the volume output by the surround bass management channel output interface. By arranging the surround bass management channel output interface on the cinema audio processor, the surround sound effect in the cinema environment is realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of audio equipment, in particular to a cinema audio processor and audio equipment. Background Art

[0002] Cinema audio processors are commonly used in many large electronic devices. They help us control music or soundtracks, producing different sound effects in different scenarios, increasing the impact of the music or soundtrack, and also control many on-site audio functions. For example, in conference halls, multi-purpose halls, cinemas and other application venues, cinema audio processors can perform noise reduction, equalization, reverberation and other processing on the audio, thereby reducing interference and distortion and producing different sound effects.

[0003] However, in current cinema environments, the sound effects output by cinema audio processors are average, especially in large viewing halls, where the bass surround effect is poor and cannot meet audio-visual requirements.

[0004] Therefore, the existing technology still needs to be improved and developed. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the above-mentioned deficiencies in the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a cinema audio processor and audio equipment, aiming to solve the problem that the existing cinema audio processor has poor sound output effect in the bass area and the surround sound effect does not meet the use requirements.

[0006] The technical solution of the utility model is as follows:

[0007] A cinema audio processor, comprising:

[0008] A housing, wherein the front end of the housing is provided with a front panel, and the rear end of the housing is provided with a rear panel;

[0009] A main control board is provided in the housing; the main control board is connected to the front panel and the rear panel via wires;

[0010] A power input interface is provided on the rear panel;

[0011] A surround bass management channel output interface is provided on the rear panel; and

[0012] The volume adjustment knob is provided on the front panel and is used to adjust the volume output by the surround bass management channel output interface.

[0013] The cinema audio processor includes a monitoring speaker, which is arranged on the front panel for monitoring the output volume; and sound holes are arranged in an array at positions opposite to the monitoring speaker on the front panel.

[0014] The cinema audio processor, wherein the front panel is provided with a volume control knob, the volume control knob is electrically connected to the main control board, and is used to control the output volume of the monitoring speaker.

[0015] The cinema audio processor, wherein the rear panel is provided with a monitoring unbalanced output interface, the monitoring unbalanced output interface is electrically connected to the main control board for outputting the monitoring signal.

[0016] The cinema audio processor includes a backup power supply, which is arranged in the housing and electrically connected to the main control board.

[0017] The cinema audio processor, wherein the rear panel is provided with an external power input interface, and the external power input interface is connected to the backup power supply for supplying power to the backup power supply.

[0018] The cinema audio processor includes an HDMI interface board, which is electrically connected to the main control board; the HDMI interface board is provided with multiple gold finger input interfaces; the front panel is provided with a signal source button, which is connected to the main control board and is used to disconnect or connect the signal source connected to the gold finger input interface.

[0019] The cinema audio processor, wherein the front panel is provided with a display screen, which is connected to the main control board and is used to display the signal source type.

[0020] The cinema audio processor, wherein the rear panel is provided with a parallel interface, and the parallel interface is used to connect parallel wires to connect two cinema audio processors.

[0021] The present application also discloses an audio device, which includes any of the above-mentioned cinema audio processors.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the embodiment of the present invention has the following advantages:

[0023] The cinema audio processor disclosed by the present utility model can be connected to external audio devices such as microphones and media players when working, and can independently process audio information through the main control board, control the output volume of the bass, and create accurate bass surround sound effects, which is conducive to presenting surround sound effects that meet work requirements in larger closed environments, such as large viewing halls. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cinema audio processor in the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the cinema audio processor in the utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the cinema audio processor in the present invention from another angle.

[0028] Among them, 10, casing; 11, front panel; 111, sound outlet; 12, rear panel; 13, USB interface; 20, main control board; 30, power input interface; 40, surround bass management channel output interface; 50, volume adjustment knob; 60, monitoring speaker; 70, volume control knob; 80, monitoring unbalanced output interface; 90, backup power supply; 100, HDMI interface board; 101, gold finger input interface; 110, signal source button; 120, display screen; 130, parallel interface. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] In order to help those skilled in the art better understand the present invention, the following will provide a clear and complete description of the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0030] See Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3In one embodiment of the utility model application, a cinema audio processor is disclosed, which includes: a casing 10, a main control board 20, a power input interface 30, a surround bass management channel output interface 40 and a volume adjustment knob 50. The front end of the casing 10 is provided with a front panel 11, and the rear end is provided with a rear panel 12; the main control board 20 is arranged in the casing 10; the main control board 20 is connected to the front panel 11 and the rear panel 12 through wires; the power input interface 30 is arranged on the rear panel 12; the surround bass management channel output interface 40 is arranged on the rear panel 12; the volume adjustment knob 50 is arranged on the front panel 11, and is used to adjust the volume output by the surround bass management channel output interface 40.

[0031] The cinema audio processor disclosed in this embodiment works as an independent device and can be used as a built-in processor of a 5.1, 7.1 or 15.1 cinema audio system and a data converter of an independent media module. It can create good surround sound effects to meet special theater sound requirements, such as the construction requirements of a DTS Surround Cinema theater solution.

[0032] Specifically, in this embodiment, a network control interface is provided on the front panel 11 or the rear panel 12, allowing for connection to external audio devices such as microphones and media players. During operation, a power cord is plugged into the power input interface 30, and the main control board 20 disposed within the housing 10 independently processes the audio information. The output volume is adjusted using the volume control knob 50, creating a precise bass surround sound effect. This facilitates the presentation of surround sound effects that meet work requirements in larger enclosed environments, such as large theaters.

[0033] like Figure 2 As shown, in another embodiment of this embodiment, the front panel 11 may also be provided with a USB port 13 for upgrading the program of the main control board 20 or connecting to an external electronic terminal. By continuously updating and upgrading the control program of the main control board 20, the operating capabilities of the theater audio processor are enhanced. To facilitate the operator's understanding of the audio control status, the front panel 11 may also be provided with a display screen 120, such as an LED screen or an LCD screen. Display screen 120 can be configured as a touch screen, which not only displays image information but also facilitates the operator's control of input and output power.

[0034] Specifically, in this embodiment, multiple function buttons, such as an AES button, a Nonsync button, a MIC button, a Mute button, a Bypass button, a MENU button, etc., can be set on the front panel 11 to flexibly process audio information.

[0035] Specifically, in another implementation of this embodiment, a power switch may be provided on the front panel 11 or the rear panel 12 to facilitate control of startup and shutdown of the device.

[0036] Specifically, in another embodiment of this invention, a cooling component, such as a fan or heat exchange tube, can be installed within the housing 10 to cool the main control board 20, thereby preventing excessive temperatures within the housing 10 from affecting the efficiency of audio information processing. Furthermore, an exhaust hole can be provided in the housing 10, and a fan can blow hot air toward the exhaust hole, thereby achieving a rapid cooling effect. Preferably, the exhaust hole is located on the rear panel 12 for easy shielding and reduced dust ingress.

[0037] Specifically, the rear panel 12 disclosed in this embodiment may also be provided with a microphone input interface and microphone gain adjustment keys to facilitate connecting the microphone audio source when necessary. For example, during cinema operation, if a lost or found notice or a missing person notice needs to be broadcast to the movie theater, the microphone can be directly connected to the cinema audio processor for manual broadcasting. The rear panel 12 disclosed in this embodiment may also be provided with an AES input interface to facilitate the input of encrypted data.

[0038] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, as an implementation of this embodiment, it is disclosed that the cinema audio processor includes a monitoring speaker 60, and the monitoring speaker 60 is provided on the front panel 11 for monitoring the output volume; the front panel 11 is provided with a sound outlet 111 in an array at a position opposite to the monitoring speaker 60. In a cinema environment, the playback room and the screening room are separated, so the sound output through the surround bass management channel output interface 40 cannot be heard in the playback room, resulting in the operator being unable to understand the real-time sound effect of the playback. In this embodiment, a monitoring speaker 60 is provided, and when outputting audio, it is output from both the surround bass management channel output interface 40 and the monitoring speaker 60. The operator can determine the sound effect currently being played through the sound transmitted from the sound outlet 111, so as to make timely adjustments and maintain a good sound effect.

[0039] For example Figure 1 As shown in FIG. 1 , as another implementation of this embodiment, a volume control knob 70 is provided on the front panel 11. The volume control knob 70 is electrically connected to the main control board 20 and is used to control the output volume of the monitoring speaker 60. By setting the volume control knob 70, the volume of the monitoring speaker 60 can be flexibly controlled, so that the operator can adjust the volume to a suitable level and obtain sound information accurately and clearly.

[0040] For example Figure 3As shown, as another implementation of this embodiment, a monitoring unbalanced output interface 80 is provided on the rear panel 12. The monitoring unbalanced output interface 80 is electrically connected to the main control board 20 and is used to output the monitoring signal. During use, the monitoring signal can be output through the monitoring unbalanced output interface 80 by connecting an external device such as headphones. The operator can use the headphones to better hear the audio signal and reduce ambient sound interference.

[0041] For example Figure 3 As another implementation of this embodiment, the cinema audio processor includes a backup power supply 90, which is located within the housing 10 and electrically connected to the main control board 20. In this embodiment, the backup power supply 90 is located within the housing 10 for emergency use. If the external power supply is unexpectedly disconnected, the backup power supply 90 can provide a short-term power supply to ensure the normal operation of the cinema audio processor. Specifically, a 12V battery can be used as the backup power supply 90, and this can be a rechargeable battery.

[0042] For example Figure 3 As shown in another embodiment of this invention, an external power input interface 30 is provided on the rear panel 12. The external power input interface 30 is connected to the backup power supply 90 for supplying power to the backup power supply 90. By supplying power to the backup power supply 90 through the external power input interface 30, the backup power supply 90 can be reused, thereby allowing the cinema audio processor to be used in a mobile manner and reducing the constraints of the working environment.

[0043] For example Figure 3 As shown, as another implementation of this embodiment, the cinema audio processor is disclosed to include a high-definition multimedia interface board (High Definition Multimedia Interface, referred to as HDMI board), and the HDMI interface board 100 is electrically connected to the main control board 20; the HDMI interface board 100 is provided with multiple gold finger input interfaces 101; the front panel 11 is provided with a signal source button 110, and the signal source button 110 is connected to the main control board 20 for disconnecting or connecting the signal source connected to the gold finger input interface 101.

[0044] In this embodiment, multiple gold finger input interfaces 101 are provided to connect to multiple signal sources of various types, such as AC3 or DTS, thereby being compatible with different types of audio signals and increasing the flexibility of the cinema audio processor. When a signal cable is plugged into some of the gold finger input interfaces 101, pressing the corresponding signal source button 110 will activate the corresponding audio processing program.

[0045] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, as another implementation of this embodiment, a display screen 120 is provided on the front panel 11. The display screen 120 is connected to the main control board 20 and is used to display the signal source type. In this embodiment, the display screen 120 can be provided to display the signal type of the currently connected signal source, and the information is intuitively fed back to the operator through a graphical display. Specifically, in this embodiment, a display screen 120 can be provided on the front panel 11 to simultaneously display information such as volume, signal source type, input power, and output power in partitions, making it convenient for the operator to observe simultaneously. The operator can then integrate all of this information to control the adjustment amplitude of the audio signal, thereby improving the adjustment accuracy.

[0046] For example Figure 3 As shown, as another implementation of this embodiment, a parallel interface 130 is disclosed on the rear panel 12. The parallel interface 130 is used to connect parallel wires to connect two cinema audio processors. In this embodiment, the parallel interface 130 can be used to connect two or more cinema audio processors to operate simultaneously, improving work efficiency and enhancing signal processing capabilities. For example, the parallel interface 130 can be an RS485 interface, so that two 16-channel cinema audio processors can be combined to operate as a 32-channel audio processor.

[0047] As another embodiment of the present application, an audio device is disclosed, which includes any of the cinema audio processors described above.

[0048] In summary, the present application discloses a cinema audio processor, which includes: a housing 10, a main control board 20, a power input interface 30, a surround bass management channel output interface 40, and a volume adjustment knob 50. The housing 10 is provided with a front panel 11 at the front end and a rear panel 12 at the rear end; the main control board 20 is disposed within the housing 10; the main control board 20 is connected to the front panel 11 and the rear panel 12 by wires; the power input interface 30 is disposed on the rear panel 12; the surround bass management channel output interface 40 is disposed on the rear panel 12; and the volume adjustment knob 50 is disposed on the front panel 11 and is used to adjust the volume output by the surround bass management channel output interface 40. When the cinema audio processor disclosed in this embodiment is connected to an external audio device such as a microphone or a media player, the main control board 20 can independently process audio information and control the output volume of the bass to create a precise bass surround sound effect, which is conducive to presenting a surround sound effect that meets work requirements in a larger enclosed environment, such as a large viewing hall.

[0049] It should be noted that, unless there is any conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other.

[0050] It should be noted that the present invention uses a cinema audio processor as an example to introduce the specific structure and working principle of the present invention, but the application of the present invention is not limited to cinema audio processors, and can also be applied to the production and use of other similar workpieces.

[0051] It should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the precise structure described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present invention is limited only by the appended claims.

[0052] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cinema audio processor, characterized in that: include: A housing, wherein the front end of the housing is provided with a front panel, and the rear end of the housing is provided with a rear panel; A main control board is provided in the housing; the main control board is connected to the front panel and the rear panel via wires; A power input interface is provided on the rear panel; A surround bass management channel output interface is provided on the rear panel; and The volume adjustment knob is provided on the front panel and is used to adjust the volume output by the surround bass management channel output interface.

2. The cinema audio processor according to claim 1, characterized in that The cinema audio processor includes a monitoring speaker, which is arranged on the front panel and is used to monitor the output volume; sound holes are arranged in an array at positions on the front panel facing the monitoring speaker.

3. The cinema audio processor according to claim 2, characterized in that A volume control knob is provided on the front panel. The volume control knob is electrically connected to the main control board and is used to control the output volume of the monitoring speaker.

4. The cinema audio processor according to claim 2, characterized in that The rear panel is provided with a monitoring unbalanced output interface, which is electrically connected to the main control board and is used to output the monitoring signal.

5. The cinema audio processor according to claim 1, wherein: The cinema audio processor includes a backup power supply, which is arranged in the housing and electrically connected to the main control board.

6. The cinema audio processor according to claim 5, characterized in that An external power input interface is provided on the rear panel, and the external power input interface is connected to the backup power supply and is used to supply power to the backup power supply.

7. The cinema audio processor according to claim 1, characterized in that The cinema audio processor includes an HDMI interface board, which is electrically connected to the main control board; the HDMI interface board is provided with a plurality of gold finger input interfaces; A signal source button is provided on the front panel, and the signal source button is connected to the main control board and is used to disconnect or connect the signal source connected to the gold finger input interface.

8. The cinema audio processor according to claim 7, characterized in that The front panel is provided with a display screen, which is connected to the main control board and is used to display the signal source type.

9. The cinema audio processor according to claim 1, wherein: A parallel interface is provided on the rear panel, and the parallel interface is used for connecting parallel wires to connect the two cinema audio processors.

10. An audio device, characterized in that: The method comprises the cinema audio processor according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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