Audio Mixing Console Wireless Channel Labeling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing audio mixing consoles face inefficiencies in labeling input channels, often requiring manual handwritten lists or two-person communication, which are cumbersome and time-consuming.
Innovation Solution
An audio mixing console system that uses a remote device with a wireless access point to transmit label signals to the console, allowing users to easily and efficiently assign labels to channels via a user interface, using wireless communication protocols like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or cellular networks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual handwritten lists or two-person communication methods are used for labeling, then labeling can be completed, but the process is cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical labeling processes (handwritten lists, physical communication between users) with an automated electronic system. The mixing console automatically receives audio signals, identifies input ports, and assigns labels through wireless communication from a remote device, eliminating the need for manual intervention and significantly improving labeling efficiency while reducing time consumption.
2Productivity
If automated wireless labeling is implemented, then labeling efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mixing console is designed with multi-functionality, serving both as an audio processing device and an automated labeling system. The wireless access point and processor are integrated into the existing console architecture, allowing it to perform both audio mixing and automatic channel labeling functions. This approach increases productivity while minimizing the addition of separate dedicated components.
3Ease of operation
If traditional labeling methods are used, then system simplicity is maintained, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service labeling where the mixing console automatically identifies input ports and assigns labels without requiring manual intervention or communication between users. The remote device simply transmits the desired label, and the console handles the entire labeling process autonomously, significantly improving ease of operation.
4Productivity
If manual labeling processes are used, then reliability is maintained through direct user control, but productivity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates feedback mechanisms where the mixing console receives wireless signals from the remote device, automatically identifies the corresponding input port based on the audio signal source, and confirms the label assignment. This automated feedback loop ensures both high productivity through rapid processing and reliability through accurate automatic identification and association of labels with the correct channels.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This solution eliminates the need for manual labeling and two-person processes, providing a more reliable, efficient, and flexible method for channel labeling, enabling customizable and accurate label management.
Implementation Method 1
a wireless access point configured to wirelessly receive a label signal including a channel label to be assigned to the channel
Implementation Method 2
a wireless transmitter configured to wirelessly transmit the label signal
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AI summary
An audio mixing console labeling system may include an audio mixing console having a processor and configured to receive an audio signal at a first input port from one of a microphone and a musical instrument, the first input port being associated with a first channel of the audio mixing console, receive a label signal including a channel label to be assigned to the first channel from a remote device, and assign the channel label to the first channel in response to receiving the audio signal at the first input port.