JP4180136B2 - How to display / set the set value of the audio mixing device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a display / setting method for setting values of an acoustic device, particularly a so-called audio mixing device that adjusts and mixes sound.
[0002]
[Prior art]
FIG. 6 is a schematic external view of the entire audio mixing apparatus. 101 is a fader unit, and 102 is a fader detail setting unit.
[0003]
FIG. 7 is a schematic external view showing details of the fader unit, 111 is a fader, and 112 is an access switch for setting detailed setting unit data.
[0004]
FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing the appearance of the detail setting unit, 121 is a dynamics setting unit, 122 is an equalizer setting unit, and 123 is a notch filter setting unit.
[0005]
FIG. 9 is a schematic functional block diagram of the input unit of the audio mixing apparatus, wherein 131 is a fader, 132 is an equalizer unit, 133 is a notch filter unit, and 134 is a dynamics unit.
[0006]
Next, the operation of the conventional example will be described. In the conventional audio mixing apparatus, by operating the fader 111 provided in each fader unit 101, the fader 131 is controlled in conjunction so that the volume of each channel when mixing can be adjusted. It has become.
[0007]
In such an audio mixing apparatus, when the access switch 112 is pressed, the set values of the equalizer unit 132, the dynamics unit 134, and the notch filter unit 133 attached to each channel are respectively set to the equalizer setting unit 122. , The data is moved to the dynamics setting unit 121 and the notch filter setting unit 123, so that the details of each channel are displayed on the data detail display unit in each setting unit of FIG.
[0008]
As described above, the detailed setting of each channel of the mixing apparatus can be confirmed by the above-described conventional audio mixing apparatus and the setting panel having a limited display area.
[0009]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the conventional audio mixing apparatus described above, for example, when confirming the contents of a plurality of channels including a stereo source, it is necessary to confirm the contents after pressing the access switch. Had the problem of having difficulty in sex.
[0010]
The present invention solves such problems, and provides an excellent audio mixing device display / setting method for confirming the setting contents between a plurality of channels and improving the convenience of operation in the setting. For the purpose.
[0011]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention for solving the above-fader module includes a fader, a plurality of switches, composed of a channel selection means for selecting a channel, a further plurality of setting panels respectively corresponding to the plurality of switches A method for displaying a setting value of an audio mixing device, wherein the content of a channel to which a corresponding fader belongs is displayed on a setting panel corresponding to the switch by pressing one of the plurality of switches. Yes, by displaying the contents of the channel to which the fader belongs on the setting panel, you can check the setting status of the audio mixing device while comparing the setting values of multiple channels, increasing the convenience of operation Have
[0012]
The present invention also fader module, set the audio mixing apparatus having a fader, a plurality of switches, composed of a channel selection means for selecting a channel, a further plurality of setting panels respectively corresponding to the plurality of switches A method for setting a value by pressing one of the plurality of switches to display the contents of a channel to which the corresponding fader belongs on a setting panel corresponding to the switch and operating the setting panel. Thus, the content of the channel to which the fader belongs can be set, and the setting can be performed while comparing the setting values of a plurality of channels and referring to one of the channels.
[0013]
The present invention also fader module, set the audio mixing apparatus having a fader, a plurality of switches, composed of a channel selection means for selecting a channel, a further plurality of setting panels respectively corresponding to the plurality of switches A method of setting a value, wherein by pressing one of the plurality of switches, the content of the channel to which the corresponding fader belongs is displayed on a setting panel corresponding to the switch, and between the plurality of setting panels. For example, when operating a sound source with strong data correlation between multiple channels, such as a stereo source, after setting a single channel. By copying the data, it is possible to reinforce the convenience of data setting more easily A.
[0014]
The present invention also fader module, set the audio mixing apparatus having a fader, a plurality of switches, composed of a channel selection means for selecting a channel, a further plurality of setting panels respectively corresponding to the plurality of switches A method of setting a value, wherein by pressing one of the plurality of switches, the content of the channel to which the corresponding fader belongs is displayed on a setting panel corresponding to the switch, and between the plurality of setting panels. The setting values can be linked to each other. For example, when operating a sound source with strong data correlation between multiple channels, such as a stereo source, In addition, it is possible to make multiple data settings with a single channel setting while producing sound. An effect that can reinforce the convenience of data set.
[0015]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5.
[0016]
FIG. 1 is an external view of an audio mixing apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention, in which 11 is a first detail setting unit that is a setting panel, 12 is a second detail setting unit that is a setting panel, and 13 is a fader unit. ing.
[0017]
FIG. 2 is a detailed detailed view of the fader section. The fader section 13 shows details of the fader section 13 in FIG. 1 and is composed of eight fader modules 26a to 26h. The fader modules 26a to 26h have the same panel layout, and the fader modules 26a to 26h further include a first access switch 21, a second access switch 22, a fader 23, a two-channel selection knob 24, and a channel selection, respectively. The confirmation switch 25 is held.
[0018]
FIG. 3 is a detailed view of the appearance of the first detail setting unit 11 and the second detail setting unit 12, in which 31 is an A / D setting unit, 32 is a delay setting unit, 33 is a dynamics setting unit, and 34 is an equalizer setting unit. , 35 is a bus transmission setting unit, 36 is a channel number setting unit, and 37 is a data setting unit.
[0019]
FIG. 4 is a schematic block diagram of a signal processing unit that performs various types of processing of audio according to the present invention. 41 is an A / D processing unit, 42 is an input patch (selection) unit, 43 is an equalizer unit, 44 is a dynamics unit / A delay unit 45 is a fader interlocked with the fader 23, and 46 is a mixing unit.
[0020]
FIG. 5 is a schematic block diagram of the hardware of the present invention. Reference numeral 52 denotes a fader unit. The number of fader units 52 corresponding to the number of faders 23 is provided. Reference numeral 53 denotes a first channel control unit, 54 denotes a second channel control unit, and 55 denotes a processor unit.
[0021]
The n fader units 52, the first channel control unit 53, and the second channel control unit 54 have similar control means, which include a CPU 56, an I / O port unit 57, a panel switch and a display unit 58. , A memory unit 59 and a network interface unit 60. The processor unit 55 has a signal processing unit 61 in addition to the same configuration as the fader unit. The signal processing unit 61 includes an A / D converter, a digital signal processor, and a D / A converter, and performs signal processing of an audio mixing apparatus as shown in FIG.
[0022]
Further, the panel switch and display unit 58 in the fader unit 52 is a display and setting unit composed of the fader 23 and various LEDs and switches as shown in FIGS.
[0023]
Further, the fader unit 52, the first channel control unit 53, the second channel control unit 54, and the processor unit 55 can perform data communication through a shared network line via the network interface unit 60, respectively. Yes.
[0024]
Next, the operation of the audio mixing apparatus configured as described above will be described. First, when a channel selection operation of each fader module 26a to 26h is performed by operating the 2-channel selection knob 24 and the channel selection confirmation switch 25 in a certain fader module 26a to 26h, the signal processing unit 61 and The logical data are combined. For example, in the fader module 26a, when the first channel of the input channel shown in FIG. 4 is selected by the operation of the two-channel selection knob 24 and the channel selection confirmation switch 25, when the fader 23 is operated, the network interface 60 is used. The first channel of the signal processing unit 61 is controlled, and as a result, the volume of the first channel can be adjusted. At this time, when the first access switch 21 is pressed, the pressing information is given to the signal processing unit 61 through the network interface unit 60. Then, the signal processing unit 61 gives the setting content of the first channel to the first channel control unit 53 through the network interface unit 60. The first channel control unit 53 that has received this data sets data in the panel switch and display unit 58 through the I / O port unit 57 by the action of the internal CPU 56. As a result, the contents of the first channel of the signal processing unit 61 are displayed on the first detail setting unit 11 of FIG. In this case, the logical channel number (in this case, “1”) of the module 26 a that has pressed the first access switch 21 that has instructed the call is displayed on the channel number setting unit 36.
[0025]
Similarly, for example, when the second channel of the input channel shown in FIG. 4 is selected by the operation of the 2-channel selection knob 24 and the channel selection confirmation switch 25 in the fader module 26a, when the fader 23 is operated, the network interface The second channel of the signal processing unit 61 is controlled through the unit 60, and as a result, the volume of the second channel can be adjusted. At this time, when the second access switch 22 is pressed, the pressing information is given to the signal processing unit 61 through the network interface unit 60. Then, the signal processing unit 61 gives the setting content of the second channel to the second channel control unit 54 through the network interface unit 60. The second channel control unit 54 that has received this data sets data in the panel switch and display unit 58 through the I / O port unit 57 by the action of the internal CPU 56. As a result, the contents of the second channel of the signal processing unit 61 are displayed on the second detail setting unit 12 of FIG. In this case, the logical channel number (in this case, “2”) of the fader module 26 a that has pressed the second access switch 22 that has instructed the call is displayed on the channel number setting unit 36.
[0026]
As described above, according to the first embodiment, the first access switch 21 and the second access switch 22 are provided in the vicinity of the fader 23, and the first access switch 21 and the second access switch 22 corresponding to the first access switch 21 and the second access switch 22 are provided. By having the detail setting unit 11 and the second detail setting unit 12 and pressing the first access switch 21 or the second access switch 22, the contents of the first or second channel to which the fader 13 belongs are displayed in the corresponding detail setting unit. It is configured to display, and the setting state of the audio mixing apparatus can be confirmed while comparing the setting values of a plurality of channels, and the operation convenience is increased.
[0027]
In the first embodiment, the first detail setting unit 11 and the second detail setting unit 12 have obtained the effect using the display function of the LED, the switch, etc., but the first detail setting unit 11 The second detail setting unit 12 can be replaced with a CRT in a so-called personal computer or the like. In this case, further graphical display can be performed, and convenience can be further improved.
[0028]
Next, the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
[0029]
The operation of connecting the specific fader module and the specific channel via the network interface unit 60 in the first embodiment has already been described, and the operation of the first access switch 21 and the second access switch 22 in the specific fader module has already been described. Thus, it is shown that the operation of logically connecting to the first detail setting unit 11 and the second detail setting unit 12 can be performed.
[0030]
In the second embodiment, when the logical setting is further performed, for example, when the equalizer setting unit 34 of the detailed setting unit in FIG. 3 is operated, the CPU 56 and the network interface unit 60 are operated by the operation. Thus, it is possible to control a specific channel in the signal processing unit 61.
[0031]
Therefore, according to the second embodiment, the first access switch 21 and the second access switch 22 are provided in the vicinity of the fader 23, and the first detailed setting corresponding to the first access switch 21 and the second access switch 22 is provided. Unit 11 and second detail setting unit 12, and by pressing the first access switch 21 or the second access switch 22, the channel to which each fader 23 belongs is assigned to the first detail setting unit 11 and the second detail setting unit 12. The contents are logically connected, and further, for example, the equalizer setting section 34 in the first detail setting section 11 and the second detail setting section 12 is operated to set the contents of the channel to which the corresponding fader 23 belongs. While comparing the setting values of multiple channels and checking the setting status of the audio mixing device It has an effect that can be performed set with reference to one side.
[0032]
In the first embodiment, the logical connection between the specific input module and the channel in the signal processing unit 61 is set by operating the two-channel selection knob 24 and the channel selection confirmation switch 25. In the embodiment, the same logical connection can be set by operating the channel number setting unit 36 in the detailed setting unit. In this case, for example, when “3” is set in the channel number setting unit 36 of the first detail setting unit 11, logical connection with the third channel of the signal processing unit 61 is performed. That is, by operating the first detail setting unit 11, a specific channel of the signal processing unit 61 can be set directly.
[0033]
In the second embodiment, the first detail setting unit 11 and the second detail setting unit 12 have obtained the above effect using the display function of the LED, the switch, etc., but the first detail setting unit 11 The second detail setting unit 12 can be replaced with a CRT and a so-called touch panel in a so-called personal computer. In this case, it is possible to perform further graphical display, and it is possible to operate the audio mixing apparatus more directly by directly touching the screen, thereby further improving convenience.
[0034]
Next, a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. In FIG. 3, reference numeral 38 denotes a copy switch for copying provided in both the first detail setting unit 11 and the second detail setting unit 12.
[0035]
When the copy switch 38 is pressed in the first detailed setting unit 11, the pressed information is given to the processor unit 55 through the network interface unit 60. In the processor unit 55, data is set in a processing channel logically combined with the data setting content of the signal processing unit 61 in the second detailed setting unit 12, and this data is passed through the network interface unit 60 through the second detailed setting unit 12. Set to Similarly, when the copy switch 38 in the second detail setting unit 12 is pressed, the data setting as described above is performed in the signal processing unit 61 and the data setting is performed in the first detail setting 11.
[0036]
As described above, according to the third embodiment, setting values between the first detail setting unit 11 and the second detail setting unit 12 in the second embodiment can be copied to each other. When operating a sound source with a strong correlation of data between multiple channels, such as a source, copying data after setting a single channel makes it easier to set the data. It has the effect that it can be reinforced.
[0037]
Next, a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Reference numeral 39 denotes a link switch that is provided in both the first detail setting unit 11 and the second detail setting unit 12 and instructs a linked operation of settings.
[0038]
For example, when the link switch 39 is pressed in the first detail setting unit 11, the link switch 39 starts illumination, and the pressing information is given to the processor unit 55 through the network interface unit 60. Then, in the processor unit 55, data is subsequently set in conjunction with the processing channel logically combined in the second detail setting unit 12 with the data setting content of the signal processing unit 61. In addition, this data is set in the second detailed setting unit 12 through the network interface unit 60, and the link switch 39 in the second detailed setting unit 12 is turned on. On the contrary, when the link switch 39 in the second detail setting unit 12 is pressed, the data setting as described above is similarly performed in the signal processing unit 61 and the data setting is performed in the second detail setting unit 11.
[0039]
In this interlock setting state, the interlock setting operation is continued until either the link switch 39 of the first detail setting unit 11 or the second detail setting unit 12 is pressed again.
[0040]
As described above, according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the setting values between the setting panels in the third embodiment can be set in conjunction with each other. For example, a plurality of channels such as a stereo source are provided. When operating a sound source with strong correlation between data, maintaining the linked setting state allows multiple data settings to be made with a single channel setting while making sound settings easier. It has the effect of enhancing the convenience.
[0041]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention configured as described above, a plurality of switches are provided in a fader module in an audio mixing apparatus, and a plurality of setting panels corresponding to these switches are provided. The content of the channel to which the fader belongs is displayed, and the setting status of the audio mixing device can be checked while comparing the setting values of multiple channels, resulting in increased operational convenience. .
[0042]
Also, the fader module in the audio mixing device is equipped with multiple switches, and there are multiple setting panels corresponding to those switches. By pressing the switch, the contents of the channel to which the fader belongs are logically connected to the setting panel. By operating the setting panel, the contents of the channel to which the fader belongs can be set, and the settings can be made while referring to one of the settings while comparing the setting values of multiple channels. It has the effect.
[0043]
Furthermore, setting values between multiple setting panels can be copied to each other. For example, when operating a sound source with strong data correlation between multiple channels, such as a stereo source, By copying the data after setting the channel, there is an effect that the convenience of the data setting can be reinforced more easily.
[0044]
Furthermore, setting values between multiple setting panels can be set in conjunction with each other. For example, when operating a sound source with a strong correlation of data between multiple channels, such as a stereo source, By maintaining the interlocking setting state, it is possible to perform a plurality of data settings with a single channel setting while producing a sound, and it is possible to easily reinforce the convenience of data setting.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an external view of an audio mixing apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a detailed detailed view of an external view of a fader. FIG. 3 is a detailed external view of a detailed setting unit. Block diagram [Fig. 5] Schematic block diagram of hardware [Fig. 6] Schematic external view of the entire conventional audio mixing device [Fig. 7] Schematic detailed view of the fader portion of the conventional audio mixing device [Fig. 8] Conventional audio mixing FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an outline function of an input unit of a conventional audio mixing apparatus.
11 First Detail Setting Unit 12 Second Detail Setting Unit 13 Fader Unit 21 First Access Switch 22 Second Access Switch 23, 45 Fader 24 2 Channel Selection Knob 25 Channel Selection Confirmation Switches 26a to 26h Fader Module 31 A / D Setting Unit 32 Delay setting section 33 Dynamics setting section 34 Equalizer setting section 35 Bus transmission setting section 36 Channel number setting section 37 Data setting section 41 A / D processing section 42 Input patch (selection) section 43 Equalizer section 44 Dynamics section / delay section 46 Mixing Unit 52 fader unit 53 first channel control unit 54 second channel control unit 55 processor unit 56 CPU
57 I / O port section 58 Panel switch and display section 59 Memory section 60 Network interface section 61 Signal processing section

Claims (4)

Fader module, there a fader, a plurality of switches, composed of a channel selection means for selecting a channel, by further display method setting of the audio mixing apparatus having a plurality of settings panels respectively corresponding to the plurality of switches The setting of the audio mixing device is characterized in that the content of the channel to which the corresponding fader belongs is displayed on the setting panel corresponding to the switch by pressing one of the plurality of switches. How to display the value. Fader module, there a fader, a plurality of switches, composed of a channel selection means for selecting a channel, by further setting the set value of the audio mixing apparatus having a plurality of settings panels respectively corresponding to the plurality of switches By pressing one of the plurality of switches, the contents of the channel to which the corresponding fader belongs are displayed on the setting panel corresponding to the switch, and the corresponding fader is operated by operating the setting panel. A method for setting a setting value of an audio mixing apparatus, wherein the contents of a channel to which the user belongs can be set. Fader module, there a fader, a plurality of switches, composed of a channel selection means for selecting a channel, by further setting the set value of the audio mixing apparatus having a plurality of settings panels respectively corresponding to the plurality of switches By pressing one of the plurality of switches, the contents of the channel to which the corresponding fader belongs are displayed on the setting panel corresponding to the switch, and the setting values between the plurality of setting panels are mutually displayed. A method for setting a set value of an audio mixing apparatus, wherein copying is possible. Fader module, there a fader, a plurality of switches, composed of a channel selection means for selecting a channel, by further setting the set value of the audio mixing apparatus having a plurality of settings panels respectively corresponding to the plurality of switches By pressing one of the plurality of switches, the contents of the channel to which the corresponding fader belongs are displayed on the setting panel corresponding to the switch, and the setting values between the plurality of setting panels are mutually displayed. A method for setting values for audio mixing devices that can be linked.

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