Gaming headset with programmable audio paths
A headset having game, chat and microphone audio signals is provided with a programmable signal processor for individually modifying the audio signals and a memory configured to store a plurality of user-selectable signal-processing parameter settings that determine the manner in which the audio signals will be altered by the signal processor. The parameter settings collectively form a preset, and one or more user-operable controls can select and activate a preset from the plurality of presets stored in memory. The parameters stored in the selected preset can be loaded into the signal processor such that the sound characteristics of the audio paths are modified in accordance with the parameter settings in the selected preset.
1. A system comprising:
a signal processor operable to:
detect one or more control tones in a first audio signal, and
generate a second audio signal by modifying the first audio signal in accordance with the one or more control tones, wherein the one or more control tones are selected prior to being embedded in the first audio signal, and wherein the system comprises a control device, and wherein the modification of the first audio signal is enabled via the control device, and wherein the control device is operable to receive a voice command.
2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the system comprises:
a data port connection operable to receive one or more settings that control the modification of the first audio signal.
3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the system comprises a headset, and wherein the signal processor is located in the headset.
4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the control device is operable to wirelessly communicate with the signal processor.
5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more control tones are programmed via a computer.
6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the signal processor is reprogrammable.
7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the signal processor comprises a plurality of signal paths, wherein each signal path in the plurality of signal paths includes a noise gate to remove undesired sounds below a preset threshold.
8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the system comprises one or more speakers and a volume limiter, and wherein the volume limiter is operable to limit a maximum volume level sent to the one or more speakers such that it does not exceed a predetermined amplitude.
9. The system of claim 1 , wherein the system comprises a sound storage device that announces a prerecorded message in accordance with the one or more control tones.
10. The system of claim 1 , wherein the control signal is generated by a video game.
11. A headset comprising:
a signal processor operable to:
detect one or more control tones in a first audio signal, and
generate a second audio signal by modifying the first audio signal in accordance with the one or more control tones, wherein the one or more control tones are selected prior to being embedded in the first audio signal, and wherein the signal processor is reprogrammable.
12. The headset of claim 11 , wherein the headset comprises a control device, and wherein the modification of the first audio signal is enabled via the control device.
13. The headset of claim 12 , wherein the control device is operable to wirelessly communicate with the signal processor.
14. The headset of claim 11 , wherein the signal processor comprises a plurality of signal paths, wherein each signal path in the plurality of signal paths includes a noise gate to remove undesired sounds below a preset threshold.
15. The headset of claim 11 , wherein the headset comprises one or more speakers and a volume limiter, and wherein the volume limiter is operable to limit a maximum volume level sent to the one or more speakers such that it does not exceed a predetermined amplitude.
16. The headset of claim 11 , wherein the headset comprises a sound storage device that announces a prerecorded message in accordance with the one or more control tones.
17. The headset of claim 11 , wherein the control signal is generated by a video game.
18. A system comprising:
a signal processor operable to:
detect one or more control tones in a first audio signal, and
generate a second audio signal by modifying the first audio signal in accordance with the one or more control tones, wherein the one or more control tones are selected prior to being embedded in the first audio signal, and wherein the signal processor comprises a plurality of signal paths, and wherein each signal path in the plurality of signal paths includes a noise gate to remove undesired sounds below a preset threshold.
19. The system of claim 18 , wherein the system comprises:
a data port connection operable to receive one or more settings that control the modification of the first audio signal.
20. The system of claim 18 , wherein the system comprises a headset, and wherein the signal processor is located in the headset.
21. The system of claim 18 , wherein the system comprises a control device, and wherein the modification of the first audio signal is enabled via the control device.
22. The system of claim 21 , wherein the control device is operable to wirelessly communicate with the signal processor.
23. The system of claim 18 , wherein the one or more control tones are programmed via a computer.
24. The system of claim 18 , wherein the signal processor is reprogrammable.
25. The system of claim 18 , wherein the system comprises one or more speakers and a volume limiter, and wherein the volume limiter is operable to limit a maximum volume level sent to the one or more speakers such that it does not exceed a predetermined amplitude.
26. The system of claim 18 , wherein the system comprises a sound storage device that announces a prerecorded message in accordance with the one or more control tones.
27. The system of claim 18 , wherein the control signal is generated by a video game.
28. A system comprising:
a signal processor operable to:
detect one or more control tones in a first audio signal, and
generate a second audio signal by modifying the first audio signal in accordance with the one or more control tones, wherein the one or more control tones are selected prior to being embedded in the first audio signal, and wherein the system comprises one or more speakers and a volume limiter, and wherein the volume limiter is operable to limit a maximum volume level sent to the one or more speakers such that it does not exceed a predetermined amplitude.
29. The system of claim 28 , wherein the system comprises:
a data port connection operable to receive one or more settings that control the modification of the first audio signal.
30. The system of claim 28 , wherein the system comprises a headset, and wherein the signal processor is located in the headset.
31. The system of claim 28 , wherein the system comprises a control device, and wherein the modification of the first audio signal is enabled via the control device.
32. The system of claim 31 , wherein the control device is operable to wirelessly communicate with the signal processor.
33. The system of claim 28 , wherein the one or more control tones are programmed via a computer.
34. The system of claim 28 , wherein the signal processor is reprogrammable.
35. The system of claim 28 , wherein the system comprises a sound storage device that announces a prerecorded message in accordance with the one or more control tones.
36. The system of claim 28 , wherein the control signal is generated by a video game.
37. A system comprising:
a signal processor operable to:
detect one or more control tones in a first audio signal, and
generate a second audio signal by modifying the first audio signal in accordance with the one or more control tones, wherein the one or more control tones are selected prior to being embedded in the first audio signal, and wherein the system comprises a sound storage device that announces a prerecorded message in accordance with the one or more control tones.
38. The system of claim 37 , wherein the system comprises:
a data port connection operable to receive one or more settings that control the modification of the first audio signal.
39. The system of claim 37 , wherein the system comprises a headset, and wherein the signal processor is located in the headset.
40. The system of claim 37 , wherein the system comprises a control device, and wherein the modification of the first audio signal is enabled via the control device.
41. The system of claim 40 , wherein the control device is operable to wirelessly communicate with the signal processor.
42. The system of claim 37 , wherein the one or more control tones are programmed via a computer.
43. The system of claim 37 , wherein the signal processor is reprogrammable.
44. The system of claim 37 , wherein the control signal is generated by a video game.
45. A system comprising:
a signal processor operable to:
detect one or more control tones in a first audio signal, and
generate a second audio signal by modifying the first audio signal in accordance with the one or more control tones, wherein the one or more control tones are selected prior to being embedded in the first audio signal, and wherein the control signal is generated by a video game.
46. The system of claim 45 , wherein the system comprises:
a data port connection operable to receive one or more settings that control the modification of the first audio signal.
47. The system of claim 45 , wherein the system comprises a headset, and wherein the signal processor is located in the headset.
48. The system of claim 45 , wherein the system comprises a control device, and wherein the modification of the first audio signal is enabled via the control device.
49. The system of claim 48 , wherein the control device is operable to wirelessly communicate with the signal processor.
50. The system of claim 45 , wherein the one or more control tones are programmed via a computer.
51. The system of claim 45 , wherein the signal processor is reprogrammable.
52. A headset comprising:
a signal processor operable to:
detect one or more control tones in a first audio signal, and
generate a second audio signal by modifying the first audio signal in accordance with the one or more control tones, wherein the one or more control tones are selected prior to being embedded in the first audio signal, and wherein the signal (processor comprises a plurality of signal paths, and wherein each signal path in the plurality of signal paths includes a noise gate to remove undesired sounds below a preset threshold.
53. The headset of claim 52 , wherein the headset comprises a control device, and wherein the modification of the first audio signal is enabled via the control device.
54. The headset of claim 53 , wherein the control device is operable to wirelessly communicate with the signal processor.
55. The headset of claim 52 , wherein the headset comprises one or more speakers and a volume limiter, and wherein the volume limiter is operable to limit a maximum volume level sent to the one or more speakers such that it does not exceed a predetermined amplitude.
56. The headset of claim 52 , wherein the headset comprises a sound storage device that announces a prerecorded message in accordance with the one or more control tones.
57. The headset of claim 52 , wherein the control signal is generated by a video game.
58. A headset comprising:
a signal processor operable to:
detect one or more control tones in a first audio signal, and
generate a second audio signal by modifying the first audio signal in accordance with the one or more control tones, wherein the one or more control tones are selected prior to being embedded in the first audio signal, and wherein the headset comprises one or more speakers and a volume limiter, and wherein the volume limiter is operable to limit a maximum volume level sent to the one or more speakers such that it does not exceed a predetermined amplitude.
59. The headset of claim 58 , wherein the headset comprises a control device, and wherein the modification of the first audio signal is enabled via the control device.
60. The headset of claim 59 , wherein the control device is operable to wirelessly communicate with the signal processor.
61. The headset of claim 58 , wherein the headset comprises a sound storage device that announces a prerecorded message in accordance with the one or more control tones.
62. The headset of claim 58 , wherein the control signal is generated by a video game.
63. A headset comprising:
a signal processor operable to:
detect one or more control tones in a first audio signal, and
generate a second audio signal by modifying the first audio signal in accordance with the one or more control tones, wherein the one or more control tones are selected prior to being embedded in the first audio signal, and wherein the headset comprises a sound storage device that announces a prerecorded message in accordance with the one or more control tones.
64. The headset of claim 63 , wherein the headset comprises a control device, and wherein the modification of the first audio signal is enabled via the control device.
65. The headset of claim 64 , wherein the control device is operable to wirelessly communicate with the signal processor.
66. The headset of claim 63 , wherein the control signal is generated by a video game.
67. A headset comprising:
a signal processor operable to:
detect one or more control tones in a first audio signal, and
generate a second audio signal by modifying the first audio signal in accordance with the one or more control tones, wherein the one or more control tones are selected prior to being embedded in the first audio signal, and wherein the control signal is generated by a video game.
68. The headset of claim 9 , wherein the headset comprises a control device, and wherein the modification of the first audio signal is enabled via the control device.
69. The headset of claim 68 , wherein the control device is operable to wirelessly communicate with the signal processor.