Portable Studio Assembly for High-Fidelity Mobile Audio Recording

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a lack of convenient and cost-effective solutions for music artists and non-musicians to record high-quality audio at any location, as traditional recording studios are often inaccessible and expensive, and existing portable recording solutions do not match the quality of professional studios.

Innovation Solution

A portable music studio assembly that includes a modular design with a carrying case, adjustable stand sticks, foam filters, a shock mount holder, pop filter, and connectivity options for cell phones and microphones, allowing for high-quality audio recording and playback in a compact, portable format.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If users go to a professional recording studio to record high quality audio, then the audio quality is improved, but the cost and accessibility are worsened

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaudio qualityVSAvoidaccessibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The professional recording studio system is segmented into portable components that can be assembled at various locations. The carrying case contains modular elements (foam filters, shock mount holder, stand sticks) that divide the complex studio setup into manageable, transportable parts, enabling high-quality recording anywhere without needing a fixed professional studio location.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The portable studio assembly acts as an intermediary between the user's mobile device and professional studio quality. The foam filters, shock mount holder, and pop filter serve as intermediary components that bridge the gap between consumer-grade mobile recording and professional studio standards, delivering near-studio quality through portable equipment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Measurement precision

If users create a homemade recording studio to record high quality audio, then the audio quality is improved, but the expense and complexity are worsened

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaudio qualityVSAvoidsetup complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Multiple essential recording components (foam filters, shock mount holder, stand sticks, pop filter, carrying case) are merged into a single integrated portable assembly. This consolidation reduces the complexity of setting up a homemade studio by combining what would otherwise be separate purchases and assembly steps into one unified product.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The portable studio assembly serves multiple functions: the foam filters provide acoustic isolation, the shock mount holder stabilizes the mobile device, the stand sticks provide adjustable positioning, and the pop filter reduces plosives. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate specialized equipment, reducing overall complexity while maintaining audio quality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Measurement precision

If traditional recording studios are used to record audio, then the audio quality is improved, but the portability and flexibility are worsened

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaudio qualityVSAvoidportability
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The portable studio assembly introduces dynamic adaptability to the recording process. The stand sticks can be adjusted to various heights and angles, the foam filters can be configured in different arrangements, and the entire assembly can be transported to different locations. This dynamic configuration capability provides both professional audio quality and the flexibility to adapt to various recording environments and scenarios.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

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

Enables users to record high-quality audio conveniently and cost-effectively at any location, matching the quality of professional studios while providing portability and ease of use through a comprehensive modular setup.

Implementation Method 1

a filter covering a plurality of surfaces within the portable carrying case and configured to filter noise during the audio recording

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAcoustic Absorption: Acoustic Absorption

Implementation Method 2

a shock mount holder configured to brace a mobile phone communicatively coupled to a microphone to receive or generate the audio recording

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVibration Damping: Damping

Data Source

PatentUS10359989B2Portable studio assembly
Publication Date: 2019.07.23 ARMSTRONG BRANDYN
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AI summary

A portable audio studio used in conjunction with a cell, wireless or mobile device (e.g., a mobile phone) having a music recording application, a microphone, pop filter, foam filter, stand sticks, a base and other components in order to give songs a higher quality and portability of audio design studio in with one modular and portable assembly unit or kit. The hardware consists of a small case that holds inside an expanding cell phone stand that can be used for a cellphone or microphone stand, a microphone, and a pop filter. Once the case is emptied, the case can then be used to act as a reflective filter having various foam filters, for example, lining within. When the case can be closed with all components being housed inside, making it very portable, a user can carry the studio assembly to record music and audio at any time or location desired.