JP2003122377A - Microphone for karaoke - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a karaoke microphone device which is very easily used to accurately and quickly select a music and to conduct a reproducing operation. SOLUTION: The microphone device is provided with a connecting mechanism which is used to make a connection with an external audio output device, a mechanism which is used to mix audio signals outputted from the external audio output device and audio signals inputted from a microphone and a mechanism which converts the audio signals obtained by the mixing above into FM wave signals and transmits the signals.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a karaoke microphone provided with a connection mechanism with an external audio output device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional karaoke apparatus, a karaoke apparatus body is generally provided with a karaoke music reproducing mechanism, and a voice input from an external microphone is mixed by the karaoke apparatus body and output from a speaker. . In recent years, due to the increased demand for karaoke use outdoors, and the increased demand for simple karaoke, karaoke music data is provided in the microphone body, the karaoke music data is reproduced, and the karaoke music signal and the voice input signal from the voice input unit are supplied. A microphone device that mixes and outputs images and sounds from the TV online, and a karaoke music data is provided in the microphone body, reproduces the karaoke music data, and mixes the karaoke music signal and the audio input signal from the microphone. Then, the mixed audio signal is converted into an FM wave and transmitted.
A microphone device has been devised which receives a transmitted voice signal and outputs a voice by a wave receiving radio or the like.

The karaoke music data of the microphone device is updated by replacing the dedicated cassette storing the karaoke music data due to the structure of the device. However, the user of the microphone device had to purchase a dedicated cassette each time a new song came out. In addition, when selecting a song, it is necessary to select a cassette containing a desired song from a plurality of cassettes, set it in a microphone device to select a song, and thus there is a problem of poor operability.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and solves the above-mentioned problems of the prior art all at once, making it very easy and accurate for the user. Moreover, it is an object of the present invention to provide a karaoke microphone device capable of performing music selection and reproduction operations quickly.

[0005]

The present inventors have completed the present invention as a result of intensive studies to solve the above problems. That is, according to the present invention, it has a microphone function, and further has a mechanism for connecting to an external audio output device, a mechanism for mixing an audio signal output from the external audio output device and an audio signal input from the audio input mechanism. And a mechanism for outputting the mixed audio signal to the outside of the microphone, the microphone for karaoke is provided. Further, according to the present invention, there is provided a karaoke microphone, which is provided with a mechanism for converting a mixed audio signal into an FM wave and transmitting the FM wave. Further, according to the present invention, there is provided a karaoke microphone characterized in that a mechanism for connecting a mixed audio signal to an external audio device via a cable and outputting audio from the audio device is provided. Further, according to the present invention, there is provided a karaoke microphone in which the external audio output device is a mobile phone. According to the present invention, an audio signal output from an external audio output device,
Provided is a karaoke microphone, which is provided with a mechanism for changing the balance and / or the volume of a voice signal input from a voice input mechanism to give an effect. Further, according to the present invention, there is provided a karaoke microphone in which the shape of the karaoke microphone is a handy type.
Further, according to the present invention, there is provided a karaoke microphone in which the shape of the karaoke microphone is an income type. Also, according to the present invention, there is provided a duet karaoke microphone, characterized in that the audio signal input from the audio input mechanism is connected to the mixing mechanism of the karaoke microphone. Further, according to the present invention, there is provided a duet karaoke microphone, which is provided with a mechanism for changing the balance and / or the volume of a voice signal input from the voice input mechanism to give an effect.

[0006]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The present invention will be described in detail below based on preferred embodiments.

A detailed description will be given below with reference to the drawings. Figure 1
Fig. 1 shows a usage pattern of the karaoke microphone of the present invention. In the figure, 10 is a karaoke microphone of the present invention, 11 is a mobile phone, 12 is a data transmission cable for connecting the data transmission terminal 13 provided on the mobile phone and the microphone 10, and 14
Is an antenna for transmitting FM waves from the karaoke microphone.

As the mobile phone 11, for example, a mobile phone connectable to the Internet or the like can be used. A mobile phone that can be connected to the Internet or the like means one having a function such as a model mobile phone compatible with the Internet connection service "i-mode" for mobile phones of NTT Docomo, Inc.

The mobile phone 11 can access a specific homepage via the Internet and download favorite song data from the karaoke music database provided therein. The downloaded music data is recorded in a memory device provided in the mobile phone or an external storage medium connectable to the mobile phone, for example, an external connection type memory device.

Further, as the data transmission terminal 13, specifically, an earphone jack or the like can be used.

FIG. 2 schematically shows the configuration of one usage mode of the karaoke microphone of the present invention. The karaoke music data downloaded to the memory of the mobile phone 20 is reproduced by the mobile phone, transmitted as a music signal to the karaoke microphone of the present invention through a cable, and sent to the volume control mechanism 22. The volume adjusting mechanism 22 adjusts the volume to an appropriate level by the user's operation, and then sends it to the effect imparting mechanism 23.
In the effect imparting mechanism 23, the effect is added by the operation of the user. Specific examples of the effect include echo addition, tempo adjustment, and pitch adjustment. The effected music signal is sent to the mixing mechanism 24.

On the other hand, the voice signal input from the voice input mechanism 21 is sent to the volume control mechanism 22 '. The volume adjusting mechanism 22 'adjusts the volume to an appropriate level by the user's operation, and then sends it to the effect imparting mechanism 23'. In the effect imparting mechanism 23 ', the effect is added by the operation of the user.
As a concrete example of the effect, an echo can be given. The audio signal to which the effect is added is mixed by the mixing mechanism 2
Sent to 4.

The music signal and the audio signal sent to the mixing mechanism 24 are mixed and sent to the transmitter mechanism 25 as an output signal. Transmitter mechanism 2
In 5, the output signal is converted into an FM wave and transmitted. The transmitter mechanism 25 uses a switch (not shown)
The frequency can be changed for the FM wave to be transmitted, and the FM frequency can be arbitrarily set according to the usage situation. FM
The waves are transmitted from the antenna 26, and the FM receiving radio 2
It is received at 7 and output from the radio speaker.

Further, each mechanism of the karaoke microphone of the present invention is operated by a power supply mechanism (not shown) such as a battery or an AC adapter.

Although the present invention has been described in detail based on the preferred embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and changes can be made. For example, in the above description, the volume of the music signal reproduced by the mobile phone is adjusted and the effect is added on the microphone side of the present invention, but the volume and effect may be adjusted on the mobile phone side.

Further, the music signal and the voice signal input to the microphone of the present invention are sent in the order of the volume adjusting mechanism and the effect imparting mechanism, but this order is not particularly limited. An adjusting mechanism may be provided between the mixing mechanism and the transmitter mechanism.

In the above description, the mobile phone is used as the external audio output device, but instead of this, a cassette tape for karaoke, a CD for karaoke, an MD for karaoke, etc. may be reproduced by each reproducing device and used. Good. The music signal in this case is output from an earphone jack, an audio output terminal, etc. provided in the playback device, transmitted through a cable, and input to the karaoke microphone of the present invention.

Further, in the above description, the voice signal is converted into the FM wave by the transmitter mechanism and then transmitted from the antenna. However, the voice signal does not pass through the transmitter mechanism and the microphone of the present invention and the external acoustic device are connected by a cable. It is also possible to connect and output sound from the speaker of the audio device. Examples of the audio device include a cassette player, a CD player, an MD player, and a television.

Furthermore, in the above description, a normal microphone type microphone has been described, but an intercom type microphone as shown in FIG. 3 can also be used.

The present invention is not only used in a configuration of only one microphone of the present invention for one external audio output device, but only of the audio signal having the configuration shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. Can be used as a duet microphone by connecting to the mixing mechanism of the microphone body via a cable.

[0021]

According to the present invention, since the above configuration is adopted, it is possible to access a dedicated homepage via the Internet using a mobile phone without purchasing a music data cassette dedicated to a karaoke microphone. By downloading the music data for karaoke from there and reproducing it, it becomes possible to enjoy the favorite karaoke anytime and anywhere. In addition, by using a cassette player, a CD player, an MD player or the like instead of the mobile phone, more karaoke songs can be enjoyed. You can also enjoy a duet by using a microphone with a specific configuration.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a usage pattern of a karaoke microphone of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing a configuration of a usage pattern of the karaoke microphone of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing another mode of the karaoke microphone of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing a configuration of a duet microphone used at the same time as the karaoke microphone of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Karaoke microphone 11 mobile phones 12 cables 13 Data transmission terminal 14 antenna 20 mobile phones 21 microphone 22, 22 'Volume control mechanism 23, 23 'Effect imparting mechanism 24 mixing mechanism 25 Transmitter mechanism 26 antenna 27 FM reception radio 30 Income type microphone 31 mobile phone 32 microphones 33 Operation switch 40 microphone 41 Volume control mechanism 42 Effect imparting mechanism

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A mechanism having a microphone function, further comprising a connection mechanism for connecting to an external audio output device, a mechanism for mixing an audio signal output from the external audio output device and an audio signal input from the audio input mechanism, A microphone for karaoke, comprising a mechanism for outputting the mixed audio signal to the outside of the microphone. 2. The karaoke microphone according to claim 1, further comprising a mechanism for converting a mixed audio signal into an FM wave and transmitting the FM wave. 3. The microphone for karaoke according to claim 1, further comprising a mechanism for connecting the mixed audio signal to an external audio device via a cable and outputting the audio from the audio device. 4. The microphone for karaoke according to claim 1, wherein the external audio output device is a mobile phone. 5. A mechanism for changing the balance and / or the volume of a voice signal output from an external voice output device and a voice signal input from a voice input mechanism to provide an effect. The microphone for karaoke according to any one of 1 to 4. 6. The karaoke microphone according to claim 1, wherein the karaoke microphone is a handy type. 7. The microphone for karaoke according to claim 1, wherein the microphone for karaoke is an income type. 8. A karaoke for a duet characterized in that a voice signal inputted from a voice input mechanism is connected to the mixing mechanism of the karaoke microphone according to any one of claims 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7. Microphone. 9. The karaoke microphone for a duet according to claim 8, further comprising a mechanism for changing the balance and / or the volume of the audio signal input from the audio input mechanism to give an effect.