Audio Signal Processing System Dry Wet Switching Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional audio signal processing systems require cumbersome individual settings for audio signal processing devices and Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs), leading to operational inefficiencies, particularly in switching between dry and wet signals, which hinders quick and easy monitoring operations.
Innovation Solution
An audio signal processing system that includes an audio signal processing device and a computer connected via a communication path, with a selection control that allows users to choose between dry and wet signals, remotely controlling the DAW to manage signal flow and display status, improving operability by simplifying the logical connection and monitoring processes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If individual settings are performed for both the audio signal processing device and the DAW, then proper signal processing can be achieved, but the operational complexity and time required increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the setting operations for both the audio signal processing device and the DAW into a single unified operation. When the user performs one setting action, both devices are configured simultaneously through their respective control interfaces, eliminating the need for separate individual settings and reducing operational complexity while maintaining proper signal processing configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The control device is designed to universally control multiple devices (audio signal processing device and DAW) with a single interface. This multi-functional control system allows the user to manage both devices through one unified control mechanism, improving ease of operation while ensuring both devices receive appropriate configurations.
2Reliability
If manual switching between dry and wet signals is implemented, then signal monitoring can be achieved, but the switching speed and ease of operation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the control of dry and wet signal routing into a single unified control mechanism. Instead of requiring separate manual operations to switch between dry signal monitoring and wet signal monitoring, the system allows simultaneous control of both signal paths through one interface, enabling rapid switching while maintaining reliable signal monitoring capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements dynamic switching capability where the signal routing can be quickly changed in real-time. The control mechanism allows the user to dynamically switch between dry and wet signal monitoring without manual reconfiguration, adapting rapidly to different monitoring needs while ensuring proper signal flow control.
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AI summary
In a mixer system having a digital mixer having functions of processing an audio signal in an input channel and outputting the signal via an ST bus, and a PC executing a DAW application realizing a function of plural tracks to record waveform data, a WET button corresponding to the input channel is provided to the digital mixer to select a DRY mode for inputting signal which is inputted from outside the device to the input channel, to the ST bus without sending the signal to the DAW application, or a WET mode for inputting signal which are inputted from outside the device to input channel, to the ST bus after sending the signal to the DAW application for processing and being sent back to the digital mixer, in response to a pressing of the WET button.