Abstract: An apparatus that enhances the functionality of a fixture is provided. The fixture may include a light. The light may include an illuminating portion. The fixture may also include a loudspeaker. The fixture may also include a casing that houses at least a substantial portion of the loudspeaker. The casing may also include a slot adapted to allow the sound to be transmitted from the loudspeaker to a surrounding area. The slot may be disposed between the loudspeaker and the illuminating portion of the light. Finally, the fixture may include a sound diffuser. The sound diffusor can preferably direct sound from the loudspeaker radially outward through the slot. In an alternative embodiment the fixture may include a tan in addition to, or instead of, the light.

Abstract: The invention disclosed is a room volume control that simultaneously and automatically controls both the loudness and the loudness compensation of sound from speakers of an audio system as the volume level is changed. A resistive volume control having a movable contact provides a different resistor value from an input terminal of the volume control to the movable contact for controlling the loudness of an audio signal. A parallel circuit of an inductor and a capacitor coupled through the movable contact is in series with the resistor value of the resistive volume control from the input terminal to the movable contact for controlling the loudness compensation of the audio signal.