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Sound input apparatus

  • US 5,675,655 A
  • Filed: 04/10/1995
  • Issued: 10/07/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/28/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A sound input apparatus for providing stereophonic sound output comprising:

  • (a) first sound pick-up means for converting sound into an electrical signal;

    (b) second sound pick-up means, disposed to have its maximum directivity to be oriented in a direction different from a direction of maximum directivity of said first sound pick-up means, for converting sound into an electrical signal;

    (c) subtraction means for outputting a signal obtained by subtracting an output of said second sound pick-up means from an output of said first sound pick-up means;

    (d) level control means for controlling the level of the signal outputted from said second sound pick-up means in accordance with the level of the signal outputted from said subtraction means; and

    (e) circuit means receiving said signals outputted from said subtraction means and said signal outputted from said second sound pickup means for providing first and second stereophonic output signals.

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