APOGEE ELECTRONICS CORPORATION (20240248673). Digitally Controlled Microphone with Audio Compressor simplified abstract

Digitally Controlled Microphone with Audio Compressor

Organization Name

APOGEE ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

Inventor(s)

Lucas Van Der Mee of Los Angeles CA (US)

Digitally Controlled Microphone with Audio Compressor - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240248673 titled 'Digitally Controlled Microphone with Audio Compressor

• • Simplified Explanation:**

This patent application describes a digitally controlled microphone with an audio compressor that converts sound waves into an analog audio signal, compresses it, amplifies it, and outputs it in both digital and analog formats.

• • Key Features and Innovation:**
• Capsule converts sound waves into analog audio signal
• Compressor circuitry compresses the analog audio signal
• Preamp amplifies the analog audio signal
• Microphone body encloses compressor circuitry, capsule, and preamp
• Interface outputs compressed digital audio signal
• XLR connector outputs amplified analog audio signal and provides phantom power to the preamp during analog-only mode operation

• • Potential Applications:**

This technology can be used in professional audio recording, live sound reinforcement, podcasting, broadcasting, and other audio production applications.

• • Problems Solved:**

This technology addresses the need for high-quality audio recording with built-in compression and amplification capabilities in a compact microphone design.

• • Benefits:**
• Improved audio quality with built-in compressor and preamp
• Compact and convenient design for various audio recording applications
• Dual output options for digital and analog audio signals

• • Commercial Applications:**

The digitally controlled microphone with an audio compressor can be used in recording studios, radio stations, podcasting setups, live music venues, and other professional audio environments.

• • Questions about the Technology:**

1. How does the compressor circuitry work to compress the analog audio signal? 2. What are the advantages of having both digital and analog output options in this microphone design?

Original Abstract Submitted

a digitally controlled microphone with audio compressor includes a capsule that converts sound waves into an analog audio signal; a compressor circuitry that receives and compresses the analog audio signal; a preamp positioned within the microphone body that amplifies the analog audio signal; a microphone body that encloses the compressor circuitry, capsule, and preamp; an interface that outputs the compressed digital audio signal; and an xlr connector that outputs the amplified analog audio signal. the xlr connector may enable the provision of phantom power to the preamp during an analog-only mode operation.