Abstract:
A system for multiplying the frequencies of a speech signal, or other audio signal, by a given multiplication factor, comprising an analog-digital converter for converting an audio signal to a digital signal having a bit rate f1 and means for temporarily storing that digital signal. The system further comprises apparatus for reading out the stored digital signal, in groups of n digits, at a bit rate f2, with means for synchronizing the readout apparatus to connect the groups of n digits in sequence. A digital-analog converter uses the digital readout to develop a speech signal modified in frequency in accordance with the rate f1/f2 but having the same time span as the original speech signal.
Abstract:
Shock isolation mounts for miniature microphones, sound reproducers, and other fragile devices, in which the device is suspended between thin film support members mounted on a rigid frame in a configuration such that shock stresses of substantial magnitude occurring in either direction along a given path are absorbed almost entirely by tensional stress of one or more of the film support members. Vibration isolation is also provided, separately from the shock isolation, by means of one or more vibration absorption elements, formed of rubber or other material of high resilience and high compliance in compression, interposed between the fragile device and support members or between the support members and the frame or between the frame and an external support structure. The support members are usually made of plastic, such as a polyester film, and may be pre-formed to fit the external configuration of the transducer or other device or may be flat strips with no pre-forming required.
Abstract:
A plural sound delay system for use in sound reinforcement in auditoria and in other applications, comprising a digital encoding system for converting an analog audio signal to digital form, a progressive digital data store for storing the digital signal, plural readout means for reading data from the store after any one of a plurality of different storage intervals, and at least one decoding system for regenerating a delayed audio analog signal from one of the digital readouts.