Independent game and chat volume control
Methods and systems are provided for independent audio volume control. For example, an audio component (e.g., implemented in an element of an audio setup) may control generation and/or outputting of a combined-game-and-chat audio signals. The audio component may receive user input comprising one or both of: a setting for a desired volume of a chat audio component of the combined-game-and-chat audio signal, and a setting for a desired volume of a game audio component of the combined-game-and-chat audio signal. The audio component may determine, based on the user input, a corresponding mix setting for mixing together of the chat audio component and the game audio component in an audio source to generate the combined-game-and-chat audio signal and a corresponding volume setting applicable at an audio output element; provide the mix setting to the audio source; and provide the volume setting to the audio output element.
1. A system comprising:
a circuit for controlling generation and/or outputting of a combined-game-and-chat audio signal, wherein said circuit is operable to:
receive user input comprising one or both of separate selections comprising:
a selection of a desired volume of a chat audio component of said combined-game-and-chat audio signal, and
a selection of a desired volume of a game audio component of said combined-game-and-chat audio signal;
determine, based on said user input and based on a mixing data set associated with an audio source, a corresponding mix setting for mixing together of said chat audio component and said game audio component in said audio source, to generate said combined-game-and-chat audio signal, wherein:
said mixing data set comprises a mapping between a plurality of chat-and-game combinations and corresponding selections for each of said chat audio component and said game audio component; and
said mixing data set defines for each chat-and-game combination, corresponding parameters for adaptively controlling and/or managing mixing in said audio source;
determine based on said user input, a corresponding volume setting applicable at an audio output element;
provide said mix setting to said audio source; and
provide said volume setting to said audio output element.
2. The system of claim 1 , wherein said mixing data set relates to characteristics of said mixing of said chat audio component and said game audio component in said audio source, and/or characteristics of said combined-game-and-chat audio signals in relation to said mixing.
3. The system of claim 1 , wherein said mixing data set is pre-programmed or determined based on testing of said audio source.
4. The system of claim 1 , wherein said circuit is operable to adaptively provide one or both of said mix setting and said volume setting.
5. The system of claim 4 , wherein circuit is operable to adaptively provide one or both of said mix setting and said volume setting by using a plurality of ramp up or down steps, to effectuate gradual or stepped changes.
6. The system of claim 1 , wherein circuit is operable to adaptively delay providing of one or both of said mix setting and said volume setting, based on one or more pre-defined delay time values.
7. The system of claim 1 , wherein said circuit is operable to provide said volume setting such that volume adjustments based on said volume setting are time synchronized to mixing changes based on said mix setting.
8. The system of claim 1 , wherein said audio output element is a headset.
9. The system of claim 1 , wherein said audio source is a game console, and said audio output element is a game console audio peripheral.
10. A method comprising
in a system comprising an audio source that is operable to generate a combined-game-and-chat audio signal and at least one audio output element that is operable to output said combined-game-and-chat audio signal:
receiving user input comprising one or both of:
a selection of a desired volume of a chat audio component of said combined-game-and-chat audio signal, and
a selection of a desired volume of a game audio component of said combined-game-and-chat audio signal;
determining, based on said user input and based on a mixing data set associated with said audio source, a corresponding mix setting for mixing together of said chat audio component and said game audio component in the audio source, to generate said combined-game-and-chat audio signal, wherein:
said mixing data set comprises a mapping between a plurality of chat-and-game combinations and corresponding selections for each of said chat audio component and said game audio component; and
said mixing data set defines for each chat-and-came combination, corresponding parameters for adaptively controlling and/or managing mixing in said audio source;
determining based on said user input, a corresponding volume setting applicable at an audio output element;
providing said mix setting to said audio source; and
providing said volume setting to said audio output element.
11. The method of claim 10 , wherein said mixing data set relates to characteristics of mixing of said chat audio component and said game audio component in said audio source, and/or characteristics of said combined-game-and-chat audio signals in relation to said mixing.
12. The method of claim 10 , wherein said mixing data set is pre-programmed or determined based on testing of said audio source.
13. The method of claim 10 , comprising adaptively providing one or both of said mix setting and said volume setting.
14. The method of claim 10 , comprising adaptively delaying providing of one or both of said mix setting and said volume setting, based on one or more pre-defined delay time values.
15. The method of claim 14 , comprising adaptively providing one or both of said mix setting and said volume setting by using a plurality of ramp up or down steps, to effectuate gradual or stepped changes.
16. The method of claim 10 , comprising providing said volume setting such that volume adjustments based on said volume setting are time synchronized to mixing changes based on said mix setting.
17. The method of claim 10 , wherein said audio output element is a headset.
18. The method of claim 10 , wherein said audio source is a game console, and said audio output element is a game console audio peripheral.
19. A system comprising:
a headset comprising circuitry operable to control mixing together, by an audio source, of a chat audio component and a game audio component to generate a combined-game-and-chat audio signal, wherein the control of the mixing comprises:
reception of user input comprising one or both of:
a selection of a desired volume of said chat audio component, and
a selection of a desired volume of said game audio component;
determine based on said user input and based on a mixing data set associated with said audio source, a corresponding mix setting for said mixing together of said chat audio component and said game audio component, wherein:
said mixing data set comprises a mapping between a plurality of chat-and-game combinations and corresponding selections for each of said chat audio component and said game audio component; and
said mixing data set defines for each chat-and-game combination, corresponding parameters for adaptively controlling and/or managing mixing in said audio source; and
determine, based on said mix setting, a corresponding gain or attenuation to be applied to said combined-game-and-chat audio signal in said headset.
20. The system of claim 19 , wherein said user input is received via one or more user controls of said headset.