JPH11143390A - Method for displaying and setting up set value for audio mixing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the convenience of operation for checking and setting up set contents between plural channels. SOLUTION: First and second access switches 21, 22 are arranged in the vicinity of each of plural faders 23 in an audio mixing device and plural setting panels corresponding to the 1st and 2nd access switches 21, 22 are arranged. When both the switches 21, 22 are depressed, the contents of a channel to which each fader 23 belongs are displayed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method for displaying and setting a set value of an audio device, particularly a so-called audio mixing device for adjusting and mixing sound.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 6 is a schematic view showing the overall appearance of an audio mixing apparatus, in which reference numeral 101 denotes a fader unit, and reference numeral 102 denotes a fader detailed setting unit.

FIG. 7 is a schematic external view showing details of a fader unit. Reference numeral 111 denotes a fader, and 112 denotes an access switch for setting data of a detailed setting unit.

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing the appearance of a detailed setting section, where 121 is a dynamics setting section, 122 is an equalizer setting section, and 123 is a notch filter setting section.

FIG. 9 is a schematic functional block diagram of an input section of the audio mixing apparatus. 131 is a fader, 132 is an equalizer section, 133 is a notch filter section, and 134 is a dynamics section.

Next, the operation of the above conventional example will be described.
In the conventional audio mixing device, each fader unit 1
By operating the fader 111 provided in the “01”, the fader 131 is controlled in conjunction with it, so that the volume of each channel when mixing is performed can be adjusted.

In such an audio mixing apparatus, when the access switch 112 is depressed, the equalizer section 13 as shown in FIG.
The setting values of the dynamics unit 134 and the notch filter unit 133 are moved to the equalizer setting unit 122, the dynamics setting unit 121, and the notch filter setting unit 123, respectively. It is displayed on the data detail display section in each setting section.

As described above, the detailed setting of each channel of the mixing device can be confirmed with the above-described conventional audio mixing device and the setting panel having a limited display area.

[0009]

However, in the above-described conventional audio mixing apparatus, when confirming the contents of a plurality of channels such as a stereo source, for example, the access switch is pressed and the contents are depressed. Has to be confirmed, which has a problem in convenience.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention solves such a problem. A method of displaying and setting a set value of an excellent audio mixing apparatus which has improved the convenience of operation for confirming and setting the settings between a plurality of channels. The purpose is to provide.

[0011]

According to the present invention, there is provided a fader module comprising a fader, a plurality of switches provided near the fader, and a channel selection means for selecting a channel. A method for displaying a set value of an audio mixing device having a plurality of setting panels respectively corresponding to the plurality of switches, the method comprising: pressing one of the plurality of switches to correspond to the switch. The contents of the channel to which the fader belongs are displayed on the setting panel, and the contents of the channel to which the fader belongs are displayed on the setting panel. It is possible to confirm the setting state of the device, and it has the effect of increasing operational convenience.

Further, the present invention has a plurality of fader modules each having a fader, a plurality of switches provided in the vicinity of the fader, and channel selecting means for selecting a channel. A setting value of an audio mixing apparatus having a plurality of setting panels, wherein one of the plurality of switches is pressed to switch a channel to which a corresponding fader belongs to the setting panel corresponding to the switch. By displaying the content and by operating the setting panel, the content of the channel to which the fader belongs can be set, and while comparing the set values of a plurality of channels, the setting can be performed while referring to one of the channels. It has the effect of being able to do it.

Further, the present invention has a plurality of fader modules each having a fader, a plurality of switches provided near the fader, and a channel selecting means for selecting a channel. A method for setting a set value of an audio mixing device having a plurality of setting panels, wherein one of the plurality of switches is pressed to select a channel to which a corresponding fader belongs to the setting panel corresponding to the switch. In addition to displaying the contents, the setting values between the plurality of setting panels can be mutually copied,
For example, when operating a sound source such as a stereo source that has strong data correlation between multiple channels, the data can be copied more easily by setting the single channel and then copying the data. It has the effect of enhancing convenience.

The present invention also includes a plurality of fader modules each having a fader, a plurality of switches provided in the vicinity of the fader, and channel selection means for selecting a channel, and further comprising a plurality of fader modules corresponding to the plurality of switches. A method for setting a set value of an audio mixing device having a plurality of setting panels, wherein one of the plurality of switches is pressed to select a channel to which a corresponding fader belongs to the setting panel corresponding to the switch. In addition to displaying the contents, the setting values of the plurality of setting panels can be set in conjunction with each other. For example, a sound source having a strong correlation between data of a plurality of channels, such as a stereo source, is operated. In this case, by maintaining the interlock setting status, multiple data settings can be set with a single channel setting. And it can be performed While playing, such an action can be further reinforced the convenience of data set easily.

[0015]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 1 is an external view of an audio mixing apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Reference numeral 11 denotes a first detailed setting unit which is a setting panel, 12 denotes a second detailed setting unit which is a setting panel, and 13 denotes a fader. Part is shown.

FIG. 2 is a detailed view of the external appearance of the fader section. This fader section 13 shows details of the fader section 13 in FIG. 1, and is composed of eight fader modules 26a to 26h. I have. The fader modules 26a to 26h have the same panel layout, and the fader modules 26a to 26h have a first access switch 21, a second access switch 22, a fader 23, a two-channel selection knob 24, and a channel selection knob, respectively. It has a decision switch 25.

FIG. 3 is a detailed view of the appearance of the first detailed setting unit 11 and the second detailed setting unit 12, wherein 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 denotes a channel number setting unit, and 37 denotes a data setting unit.

FIG. 4 is a schematic block diagram of a signal processing unit for performing various processings of audio according to the present invention. Reference numeral 41 denotes an A / D processing unit; 42, an input patch (selection) unit; 43, an equalizer unit; A dynamics section / delay section, 45 is a fader linked to the fader 23, and 46 is a mixing section.

FIG. 5 is a schematic block diagram of the hardware of the present invention. Reference numeral 52 denotes a fader unit. The fader unit 52 has n corresponding to the number of faders 23.
It is installed individually. Reference numeral 53 denotes a first channel control unit, 54 denotes a second channel control unit, and 55 denotes a processor unit.

The n fader units 52, the first channel control unit 53, and the second channel control unit 54 have similar control means.
It comprises an / O port unit 57, a panel switch and display unit 58, a memory unit 59, and a network interface unit 60. The processor section 55 has a configuration similar to that of the fader unit, and further includes a signal processing section 61. 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 device as shown in FIG.

The panel switch and display section 58 of the fader unit 52 are display and setting means, each comprising the fader 23 and various LEDs and switches, as shown in FIGS.

Further, these fader units 52,
First channel control unit 53, second channel control unit 5
4, and the processor unit 55 can perform data communication through a shared network line via the network interface unit 60, respectively.

Next, the operation of the audio mixing apparatus configured as described above will be described. First, in a certain fader module 26a to 26h, a 2-channel selection knob 24 and a channel selection confirmation switch 2
5, the fader modules 26a to 26h
Is performed, logical data is combined with the signal processing unit 61 by the operation of the CPU 56. For example, in the fader module 26a,
When the first channel of the input channels shown in FIG. 4 is selected by operating the two-channel selection knob 24 and the channel selection confirmation switch 25, the fader 2
3 is operated, the network interface unit 60 is operated.
The control of the first channel of the signal processing unit 61 is performed through, 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 pressed information is given to the signal processing unit 61 through the network interface unit 60. Then, the signal processing unit 61 gives the setting contents of the first channel to the first channel control unit 53 through the network interface unit 60. Upon receiving this data, the first channel control unit 53
The data is set in the panel switch and display unit 58 through the I / O port unit 57 by the action of. As a result, the contents of the first channel of the signal processing unit 61 are displayed on the first detailed 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 instructing the call is displayed on the channel number setting unit 36.

Similarly, for example, the fader module 26
In FIG. 4A, when the second channel of the input channels shown in FIG. 4 is selected by operating the two-channel selection knob 24 and the channel selection confirmation switch 25, when the fader 23 is operated, a signal Of the second channel is performed, 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 pressed information is given to the signal processing unit 61 through the network interface unit 60. Then, the signal processing unit 61 gives the setting contents of the second channel to the second channel control unit 54 through the network interface unit 60. Upon receiving this data, the second channel control unit 54 operates through the I / O port unit 57 by the operation of the internal CPU 56 to
Data is set on the panel switch and the display unit 58. As a result, the contents of the second channel of the signal processing unit 61 are displayed on the second detailed setting unit 12 in 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 instructing the call is displayed on the channel number setting section 36.

As described above, according to the first embodiment, the first access switch 21 and the second access switch 22 are provided near the fader 23 and correspond to the first access switch 21 and the second access switch 22. When the first access switch 21 or the second access switch 22 is pressed, the first or second channel to which the fader 13 belongs to the corresponding detail setting unit is provided. Is displayed, and the setting state of the audio mixing device can be confirmed while comparing the set values of a plurality of channels, and the operation convenience is increased.

In the first embodiment, the first detailed setting unit 11 and the second detailed setting unit 12 obtain the above-mentioned effect by using a display function of an LED, a switch or the like. The setting unit 11 and the second detailed setting unit 12
A CRT in a so-called personal computer or the like can be used instead. In this case, more graphical display can be performed, and convenience can be further improved.

Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. FIG.

In the first embodiment, the specific fader module and the network interface 6
In addition to the description of the operation of connecting to a specific channel via the first fader module 0, the operation of the first access switch 21 and the second access switch 22 in the specific fader module causes the first detailed setting unit 11 and the second detailed setting unit 12 to logically operate. It is shown that the operation to connect to each other can be performed.

In the second embodiment, for example, when the operation of the equalizer setting unit 34 of the detailed setting unit in FIG. 3 is performed in a state where such a logical connection is made, the CPU 56 and the network interface Part 6
The control of a specific channel in the signal processing unit 61 can be performed via the control signal 0.

Therefore, according to the second embodiment, the first access switch 21 and the second access switch 22 are provided near 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. Each of the faders 23 is assigned to the first detailed setting unit 11 and the second detailed setting unit 12 by holding the first detailed setting unit 11 and the second detailed setting unit 12 and pressing the first access switch 21 or the second access switch 22. Logically connect the contents of the channels to be set, and furthermore, a first detailed setting unit 11 and a second detailed setting unit 1
For example, by operating the equalizer setting section 34 in the section 2, the content of the channel to which the corresponding fader 23 belongs can be set, the set values of a plurality of channels are compared, and the setting of the audio mixing device is performed. This has the effect of making settings while referring to one while checking the state.

In the first embodiment, the logical connection between a specific input module and a 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 second embodiment, the same logical combination can be set by operating the channel number setting unit 36 in the detailed setting unit. In this case, for example, the first detailed setting unit 11
When "3" is set in the channel number setting unit 36, logical connection with the third channel of the signal processing unit 61 is performed. That is, by operating the first detailed setting unit 11, it becomes possible to directly set a specific channel of the signal processing unit 61.

Further, in the second embodiment, the first detailed setting section 11 and the second detailed setting section 12 obtain the above-mentioned effect by using the display function of the LED, the switch and the like. The setting unit 11 and the second detailed setting unit 12
A CRT and a so-called touch panel in a so-called personal computer or the like can be used instead. In this case, a graphical display can be further performed, and by directly touching the screen, the operation of the audio mixing device can be performed more directly, and the convenience can be further improved.

Next, a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. FIG. In FIG. 3, 38
Is a copy switch for copying provided in both the first detailed setting unit 11 and the second detailed setting unit 12.

When the copy switch 38 is pressed in the first detailed setting section 11, the pressed information is given to the processor section 55 through the network interface section 60. In the processor unit 55, the data setting content of the signal processing unit 61 is set to the processing channel logically combined in the second detailed setting unit 12, and this data is passed through the network interface unit 60.
This is set in the second detailed setting unit 12. Similarly, when the copy switch 38 in the second detailed setting unit 12 is pressed, the above-described data setting is performed in the signal processing unit 61 and the data setting is performed in the first detailed setting 11.

As described above, according to the third embodiment, the set values between the first detailed setting unit 11 and the second detailed setting unit 12 in the second embodiment can be copied to each other. For example, when operating a sound source such as a stereo source that has strong data correlation between multiple channels, the data can be copied more easily by setting the single channel and then copying the data. It has the effect of enhancing convenience.

Next, a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Reference numeral 39 denotes a link switch provided in both the first detailed setting unit 11 and the second detailed setting unit 12, and instructing an interlocking operation of the setting.

For example, when the link switch 39 is pressed in the first detailed setting unit 11, the link switch 39 starts illuminating and the pressed information is given to the processor unit 55 through the network interface unit 60. Then, in the processor unit 55, the signal processing unit 6
Thereafter, data is set in conjunction with the processing channel logically combined in the second detailed setting unit 12 with the data setting content of No. 1. Moreover, this data is transmitted to the second detailed setting unit 1 through the network interface unit 60.
2 and the second detailed setting unit 1
The link switch 39 in 2 is turned on. Conversely, when the link switch 39 in the second detailed setting unit 12 is pressed, the data setting as described above is similarly performed.
1 and data setting in the second detailed setting unit 11.

In such an interlock setting state, the interlock setting operation is continued until the link switch 39 of either the first detailed setting section 11 or the second detailed setting section 12 is pressed again.

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 association with each other. For example, like a stereo source, When operating a sound source that has strong data correlation between multiple channels, maintaining the linked setting state allows multiple data settings to be made while producing sound with a single channel setting, making it even easier. This has the effect of enhancing the convenience of data setting.

[0041]

According to the present invention constructed as described above, a plurality of switches are provided near a fader in an audio mixing apparatus, and a plurality of setting panels corresponding to the switches are provided, and the switches are pressed. This allows the settings panel to display the contents of the channel to which the corresponding fader belongs, and allows the user to check the settings of the audio mixing device while comparing the set values of multiple channels. The effect of increasing is obtained.

A plurality of switches are provided in the vicinity of the fader in the audio mixing apparatus, and a plurality of setting panels corresponding to the switches are provided. By pressing the switch, the contents of the channel to which the fader belongs to the setting panel are displayed. By logically connecting and operating the setting panel, it is possible to set the contents of the channel to which the corresponding fader belongs, while comparing the set values of multiple channels and referring to one , Setting can be performed.

Further, setting values between a plurality of setting panels can be copied to each other. For example, when operating a sound source such as a stereo source, which has strong data correlation between a plurality of channels. By setting data for a single channel and then copying the data, there is an effect that the convenience of data setting can be more easily enhanced.

Further, the setting values between a plurality of setting panels can be set in conjunction with each other. For example, a sound source such as a stereo source having a strong correlation of data between a plurality of channels is operated. In this case, by maintaining the interlocking setting state, a plurality of data settings can be made with a single channel setting while producing sound, and the convenience of data setting can be reinforced more easily.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external view of an audio mixing device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a detailed detailed view of a fader section appearance.

FIG. 3 is a detailed view of the appearance of a detail setting unit.

FIG. 4 is a schematic block diagram of a signal processing unit.

FIG. 5 is a schematic block diagram of hardware.

FIG. 6 is a schematic external view of an entire conventional audio mixing device.

FIG. 7 is a detailed schematic diagram of a fader section of a conventional audio mixing device.

FIG. 8 is an external view of a detailed setting unit of a fader unit of the conventional audio mixing device.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a schematic function of an input unit of a conventional audio mixing device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 1st detailed setting part 12 2nd detailed setting part 13 Fader part 21 1st access switch 22 2nd access switch 23,45 fader 24 2 channel selection knob 25 channel selection decision switch 26a-26h Fader module 31 A / D setting section Reference Signs List 32 delay setting unit 33 dynamics setting unit 34 equalizer setting unit 35 bus transmission setting unit 36 channel number setting unit 37 data setting unit 41 A / D processing unit 42 input patch (selection) unit 43 equalizer unit 44 dynamics unit / delay unit 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 unit 58 panel switch and display unit 59 memory unit 60 network interface Scan unit 61 signal processing unit

Claims (4)

[Claims] A plurality of fader modules each including a fader, a plurality of switches provided near the fader, and channel selection means for selecting a channel;
A method of displaying a setting value of an audio mixing device having a plurality of setting panels respectively corresponding to the plurality of switches, wherein a setting panel corresponding to the switch is pressed by pressing one of the plurality of switches. And displaying the contents of the channel to which the corresponding fader belongs. 2. A plurality of fader modules each having a fader, a plurality of switches provided near the fader, and channel selection means for selecting a channel.
Further, there is provided a method of setting a set value of an audio mixing device having a plurality of setting panels respectively corresponding to the plurality of switches, wherein a setting switch corresponding to the switch is pressed by pressing one of the plurality of switches. By displaying the contents of the channel to which the corresponding fader belongs, and operating the setting panel,
A method of setting a set value of an audio mixing device, wherein the content of a channel to which the corresponding fader belongs can be set. 3. A plurality of fader modules each having a fader, a plurality of switches provided near the fader, and channel selecting means for selecting a channel.
Further, there is provided a method of setting a set value of an audio mixing device having a plurality of setting panels respectively corresponding to the plurality of switches, wherein a setting switch corresponding to the switch is pressed by pressing one of the plurality of switches. And displaying the contents of the channel to which the corresponding fader belongs, and allowing the setting values of the plurality of setting panels to be mutually copied. 4. A plurality of fader modules each having a fader, a plurality of switches provided near the fader, and channel selection means for selecting a channel,
Further, there is provided a method of setting a set value of an audio mixing device having a plurality of setting panels respectively corresponding to the plurality of switches, wherein a setting switch corresponding to the switch is pressed by pressing one of the plurality of switches. And a setting value of the audio mixing apparatus, wherein the setting value of the channel to which the corresponding fader belongs is displayed, and the setting value between the plurality of setting panels can be set in conjunction with each other.