Audio Processing System Automatic Property Retrieval
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing audio processing systems face difficulties in efficiently and accurately reconnecting external equipment due to the need for manual re-patching and setting of processing properties, leading to errors and increased setup time, especially when reconnecting frequently.
Innovation Solution
A method that automatically or semi-automatically retrieves processing properties for an audio signal by establishing type information based on audio content properties, allowing for flexible and fast reconnection by routing the signal to a selected audio processing channel, using a database that associates type information with processing properties.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If manual re-patching is used to reconnect external equipment, then flexibility in connecting different equipment is maintained, but setup time increases and errors occur
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically identifies the audio signal type and retrieves the corresponding processing properties without requiring manual user configuration. The audio processing system performs self-configuration by matching detected signal characteristics with stored profiles, eliminating the need for users to manually re-patch equipment while maintaining flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
Processing properties for different audio signal types are pre-configured and stored in the system's memory. When external equipment is connected, the system retrieves the pre-stored processing properties corresponding to the detected signal type, avoiding the need for real-time manual configuration and reducing setup time.
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual re-patching is used to reconnect external equipment, then flexibility in connecting different equipment is maintained, but accuracy decreases due to undetected errors
Solution Approach 1:
The system detects the audio signal type automatically and uses this feedback information to retrieve the correct processing properties. This closed-loop approach ensures that the system consistently applies the appropriate settings for each audio source type, eliminating manual configuration errors while preserving connection flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The manual mechanical process of re-patching and configuring settings is replaced with an automated signal detection and property retrieval system. The system uses audio signal analysis to automatically determine the correct configuration, replacing error-prone manual operations with automated electronic identification and retrieval processes.
3Loss of time
If fixed allocation between user interfaces and audio inputs is used, then setup time is reduced, but flexibility and scalability are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The system combines automatic detection (dynamic adaptation) with pre-configured processing properties. While the allocation between user interfaces and audio inputs remains fixed to reduce setup time, the system dynamically adapts by automatically detecting audio signal types and retrieving appropriate processing properties, thereby maintaining flexibility in handling different equipment without requiring manual re-patching.
4Loss of time
If automatic retrieval of processing properties based on audio content is implemented, then setup time is reduced and flexibility is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The complex manual process of identifying audio sources and configuring processing properties is replaced with automated audio signal analysis and database retrieval. The system uses audio content detection to automatically query and retrieve appropriate processing properties from stored profiles, reducing setup time and improving flexibility while managing complexity through automation rather than manual procedures.
Data Source
AI summary
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.