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Portable Multi-Functional Audio Sound System and Method Therefor

  • US 20100180756A1
  • Filed: 03/30/2010
  • Published: 07/22/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/14/2005
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An audio sound system, comprising:

  • an enclosure for providing structural support, the enclosure including,(a) a folded chassis,(b) a cabinet formed around the folded chassis,(c) a vinyl covering over a portion of the cabinet,(d) a control panel with a display mounted to the folded chassis, the control panel having programmable buttons and data wheel capable of bi-directional rotation for dynamic assignment of audio sound system features,(e) a speaker mounted within the cabinet, and(f) a cloth grille over the speaker;

    an audio input coupled for receiving a live audio signal from a musical instrument or microphone;

    a digital input coupled for receiving musical instrument digital interface (MIDI) data; and

    an electronic circuit disposed within the enclosure and receiving user commands from the control panel and displaying configuration information on the display, the electronic circuit including,(g) a microcontroller coupled for receiving the MIDI data and controlling routing of the MIDI data,(h) a synthesizer coupled to the microcontroller for receiving the MIDI data and generating a synthesized audio signal from the MIDI data, and(i) a digital signal processor (DSP) coupled for receiving the live audio signal and synthesized audio signal and generating an audio output signal by digital signal processing of the live audio signal and synthesized audio signal, the audio output signal being routed to the speaker.

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