Abstract: A retractable microphone assembly embeddable in desks, comprising a housing, a frame provided with an opening and a cover for the opening, a microphone, a mobile structure for supporting the microphone, for moving the microphone between a lower hidden position and an upper position of use, means for actuating and guiding the mobile support structure, comprising a centering element for the microphone which can be moved between a position wherein the upper portion thereof is hidden below the frame and a position wherein it projects from the frame through the opening, said centering element being provided with lighting means, such that the functions of centering the microphone, applying pressure to the cover and visual indication of the operational status of the microphone can be carried out.

Abstract: A video monitor attachment for microphones, the video monitor attachment having a top portion having a first opening, a bottom portion having a second opening, and a plurality of sides, the first opening and the second opening communicating with a channel adapted to receive a handle of the microphone, at least one selectively moveable monitor pivotally mounted on a coupling member positioned on the video monitor attachment, and a plurality of self-adjusting gripping assemblies. Each self-adjusting gripping assembly can include at least one biasing member and a gripping member coupled to at least one biasing member, the plurality of self-adjusting gripping assemblies adapted to secure a handle of the microphone. The at least one selectively moveable monitor can be coupled to a selectively moveable first monitor. The coupling member can include a hinge or a ball joint on which to pivotally mount the at least one selectively moveable monitor.

Abstract: An acoustically isolated support and handle system for a sound pickup system includes vibrationally isolated, releasable connections for an adjustable microphone adapter in front of the reflector and for a pair of support handles and optionally a universal mounting bracket at the rear of the reflector. The handles provide a connection bracket for the optional use of a neck strap that would allow an operator to shift at least a portion of the weight of the device to the operator's neck and back while also providing the option for handheld aiming.

Abstract: Provided is a narrow-angle directional microphone in which a microphone unit is attached to an acoustic tube, the acoustic tube is accommodated a microphone case and which prevents the rattling of components provided in the microphone case and has high mechanical strength. A narrow-angle directional microphone 1 includes a microphone unit 2, an acoustic tube 3 that has an opening formed in a circumferential wall along an axis direction and a rear end to which the microphone unit is connected, a cylindrical microphone case 4 that accommodates the acoustic tube, and fixing means 3a, 4a, 10, and 20a that fix the acoustic tube in the microphone case, with stress being applied to the acoustic tube in the microphone case in the axis direction from the leading end side of the acoustic tube using the rear end of the acoustic tube as a fulcrum.

Abstract: A microphone holder is provided that allows a microphone to be attached and detached by a one-touch operation and to be securely held. A first and a second magnet 77a and 72b are provided at positions where a holding frame 5 and a clamp arm 6 overlap with each other such that different poles are opposed to each other. The magnets are magnetically attached to each other to lock the movement.

Abstract: In a microphone holder, a microphone can be attached and detached by a one-touch operation and to be securely held. A microphone grip is pressed into between clamp arms in a state where front ends are opened. This causes the microphone grip to press rear ends of the clamp arms to swing the front ends in closing directions. Thus, the microphone can be attached and detached by a one-touch operation without causing collision noise and the like.

Abstract: A microphone assembly is operable to be removably attached to a surface. The microphone assembly includes a microphone and a microphone support that operably supports the microphone. The microphone assembly further includes a coupling assembly that is operable to removably connect the microphone support to the surface. The coupling assembly includes at least one magnet that magnetically and removably attaches the microphone support to the surface.

Abstract: A combined headphone set including a speaker assembly. The headphone set includes a headband having a speaker headphone on opposing ends of the headband. Each of the speaker headphones includes an exterior speaker for public listening and an interior speaker for personal listening by the user. One of the speaker headphones includes switching means for listening to the interior speaker or to the exterior speaker or to the interior and exterior speakers simultaneously from each of the speaker headphones. Each of the speaker headphones includes an audio signal wire connected from an output jack of an audio device to the speaker headphones.

Abstract: An apparatus for an ear of a user comprising a custom-fitted, in-the-ear earmold, receiver electronics detachably connected to the earmold and amplifier electronics detachably and electrically connected to the receiver electronics. In some embodiments, the amplifier electronics include a wireless communications module with wireless communications electronics disposed in the wireless communications module, wherein the wireless communications electronics support wireless communications between the user and a device. Such teachings in various examples are applied to occluding and non-occluding hearing device embodiments. Additional systems and apparatus can be found in the specification and as provided by the attached claims and their equivalents.

Abstract: A microphone assembly is operable to be removably attached to a surface. The microphone assembly includes a microphone and a microphone support that operably supports the microphone. The microphone assembly further includes a coupling assembly that is operable to removably connect the microphone support to the surface. The coupling assembly includes at least one magnet that magnetically and removably attaches the microphone support to the surface.

Abstract: An application for a music system includes an enclosure and at least one cavity formed in the enclosure. The cavity(s) have side slots sized to interface with a hand of a person and have an opening towards the top. The opening towards the top of each of the cavities is sized to accept and hold a microphone. The cavities are used to carry the system and alternately hold one or more microphones.

Abstract: An application for a music system with rotatable directional speakers includes a console that faces a performer and is mounted on a pedestal. A base is connected to a bottom end of the pedestal to provide support to the pedestal and console. At least one speaker is rotatably mounted on a first side of the pedestal at an angle and at least one other speaker is rotatably mounted on a second side of the pedestal at the angle. When the speakers are rotated away from the performer, a direction of sound from the speakers diverges with respect to the music system and when the speakers are rotated towards the performer, the direction of sound from the speakers converges toward the performer.

Abstract: A voice sound input apparatus, adapted to be inputted a sound and configured to output sound data, includes: a display unit; a first microphone, related to a first sound hole; a second microphone, related to a second sound hole; a signal processing unit; and a microphone holding unit, formed with the first sound hole, and adapted to extend toward a sound source predicted position; wherein a distance between the first sound hole and the second sound hole is a distance that a phase component of a sound strength ratio is lower than or equal to 0 dB, the sound strength ratio being a ratio between a strength of a sound component contained in differential sound pressure of sounds entered to the first sound hole and the second sound hole and a strength of sound pressure of the sound entered to the first sound hole.

Abstract: A television mount incorporating an integrated audio system. The mount attaches the television to a wall or a pedestal. The mount includes an electronics/subwoofer enclosure. This enclosure house an audio amplifier and a low-range speaker. One or more external speakers are attached to a speaker assembly which is connected to the mount—preferably by attaching the supports to the electronics/subwoofer enclosure. The speaker supports is preferably made adjustable so that the degree of extension from the mount may be adjusted by the user.

Abstract: A microphone which does not need a hanger plate structure is provided. A conductive hanger knob is provided at the back of the rear case of a microphone case. The hanger knob has three layers of a conductive shaft part, an insulator part and a conductive bolt part in the named order from its center. The shaft part is electrically insulated from the bolt part. A notch that locks the bolt part of the hanger knob at a hanger surface is formed at a conductive hanger hook on which the microphone is hooked via the hanger knob. A support spring portion disposed at the back of the hanger surface urges the shaft part of the hanger knob locked at the notch in a direction of pushing the shaft part back toward the hanger surface. This provides electric conduction between the shaft part and the bolt part via the hanger hook.

Abstract: The present invention provides for methods and systems for digitally processing audio signals by adjusting the gain of a signal a first time, using a digital processing device located between a radio head unit and a speaker. The methods and systems may filter the adjusted signal with a first low shelf filter, compress the filtered signal with a first compressor, process the signal with a graphic equalizer, compress the processed signal with a second compressor and adjust the gain of the compressed signal a second time. The methods and systems may also filter the signal received from the first low shelf filter with a first high shelf filter prior to compressing the filtered signal with the first compressor. The signal may be filtered with a second low shelf filter prior to processing the signal with the graphic equalizer. Some embodiments filter the signal with a second high shelf filter after the signal is filtered with the second low shelf filter.

Abstract: The present hearing device with at least one microphone (1) arranged within the housing of the hearing device, wherein the microphone (1) is arranged within a mounting plate (4) of the hearing device, an opening (3) for receiving the microphone (1) is inventively provided within said mounting plate (4) and further elastic material (2) is arranged in at least a part area between said microphone (1) and the wall of said opening (3) facing said microphone (1). The elastic material (2) is providing a clamping action or friction fit that reliably fixes the microphone (1) in its built-in position within the mounting plate (4) or the opening (3) respectively.

Abstract: An electronic device disposing structure includes a stand having a position limiting area, a sound receiving channel on the stand and including a sound inlet hole at a distal surface of the stand, a sound outlet hole at a bottom surface of the position limiting area, and a passage portion for interconnecting the sound inlet and outlet holes, and a sound emitting channel on the stand and including a sound outlet hole at the distal surface of the stand, a sound inlet hole at the bottom surface of the position limiting area, and a passage portion for interconnecting the sound outlet and inlet holes. The electronic device disposing structure combines a portable electronic device into the position limiting area, such that a microphone and a speaker respond to sound receiving and emitting channels respectively to achieve a hand-free effect and a sound amplification without requiring a circuit design.

Abstract: A voice sound input apparatus, adapted to be inputted a sound and output sound data, includes: a first microphone, related to a first sound hole; a second microphone, related to a second sound hole; a signal processing unit, configured to perform a signal processing; and a wireless transmission unit, configured to transmit the sound data based on an output signal of the signal processing unit, wherein a distance between the first sound hole and the second sound hole is a distance that a phase component of a sound strength ratio is lower than or equal to 0 dB, the sound strength ratio being a ratio between a strength of a sound component contained in differential sound pressure of sounds entered to the first sound hole and the second sound hole and a strength of sound pressure of the sound entered to the first sound hole.

Abstract: A microphone mount for mounting a microphone adjacent a speaker housed in a cabinet is defined by an elongate body having gripping fingers on opposite ends. The body is extendable and an elastic cord housed in the body normally pulls the gripping fingers together so that the mount may be extended and retained on a cabinet. A microphone interface is attached to one end of the body, which allows the user to position the microphone in any desired position relative to the speaker.

Abstract: A method of improving the “tight space” usefulness of a unidirectional microphone of the type having an otherwise screw-together headpiece and handle, includes the steps of: (a) fabricating an adapter having male- and female-threaded ends and a cavity of a specified volume that extends between these ends, and where each of these ends has a centerline and these intersect at a prescribed angle, (b) fabricating the adapter's cavity so that its volume is approximately equivalent to that of the volume of handle's acoustic chamber, and (c) connecting the adapter's male-threaded end to the handle and its female-threaded end to the headpiece in such a manner as to not appreciably change the frequency response characteristics of the microphone.

Abstract: A microphone assembly (10) using in a portable electronic device includes a fixing component (12) detachably fixed to a housing (30) of the portable electronic device, and a main microphone body (14) latched to the fixing component (12). The microphone assembly (10) may be conveniently detached and increases reliability of the housing (30).

Abstract: A microphone speaker system includes a base having a speaker, a stand extending between a first end and a second end, the first end coupled to the base, a performance interface coupled to the second end of the stand, and a microphone support coupled to the performance interface. The performance interface is configured to removably retain a music storage/playback device that electrically connects with the speaker through the base. The microphone support is coupled to the performance interface and configured to adjustably support a microphone that electrically connects with the speaker through the base.

Abstract: A conductive hanger plate having a flat external face and a conductive hanger knob are so provided as to be electrically isolated with each other at the same side of the external face of a non-conductive rear casing of a microphone casing. A conductive hanger hook hanging the microphone casing via the hanger knob is provided with a notch for catching the hanger knob. The hanger hook has a first elastic member which pushes the caught hanger knob in a direction toward a hanger face, and second elastic members which urges the hanger plate in a direction apart from the hanger face.

Abstract: An in-ear stabilizer with a compression strut securely holds an in-ear communications device within the human ear. The in-ear stabilizer comprises an in-ear device housing which fits into the human ear and has a receiver and speaker. Attached to the in-ear device housing is a compression strut which extends, when in the human ear, across the crus of helix and fits securely under the antihelix in the upper concha of the ear. The housing of the in-ear device fits into the lower concha of the human ear. The compression strut exerts outward pressure when compressed, comfortably holding the in-ear device in place through pressure on the lower and upper concha of the human ear.

Abstract: A Bluetooth earphone and a lanyard structure thereof are provided. The Bluetooth earphone includes an earphone body and a lanyard structure. The lanyard structure includes a lanyard and a clip element. The lanyard is disposed on the clip element. The clip element includes two hooks gripping the earphone body for combining the lanyard structure with the earphone body.

Abstract: A microphone mounting system for an acoustic, stringed instrument that places the microphone in sufficient proximity to the instrument sound hole to capture the warmth and tone of the instrument while assisting in feedback control, and without altering or damaging the finish or structure of the instrument. The system includes a grip, such as a corrugated plastic tube, attached to a microphone and wedged into the instrument sound bole to be held in place through frictional engagement. The microphone is connected to an instrument cable coupler, clamped to the side of the instrument, which is then connected to a sound amplification system.

Abstract: The ergonomic performance chamber 50 improves audio production efficiency for recording vocals or other sound sources with a microphone. The basic embodiment features an openable, lightweight, easily portative, molded flexible plastic, elemental structure 20, that surrounds only the microphone, and includes, a top 42 portion, a bottom 43 portion, an outer surface 21, a plurality of abutting surfaces 22, an audio source opening collar 23, an audio source opening 24, a microphone attachment collar 25, a microphone opening 26, an acoustically controlled air space 27, an inner chamber surface 28, a chamber body 29, and a plurality of insert slots 31. Acoustic inserts 30 are used to modify the quality of sound in the acoustically controlled air space 27. A desktop support 39 is used for desktop installation. The present invention combines acoustic control and ergonomics to facilitate production workflow and meet the needs for a wide variety of performers.

Abstract: The present hearing device with at least one microphone (1) arranged within the housing of the hearing device, wherein the microphone (1) is arranged within a mounting plate (4) of the hearing device, an opening (3) for receiving the microphone (1) is inventively provided within said mounting plate (4) and further elastic material (2) is arranged in at least a part area between said microphone (1) and the wall of said opening (3) facing said microphone (1). The elastic material (2) is providing a clamping action or friction fit that reliably fixes the microphone (1) in its built-in position within the mounting plate (4) or the opening (3) respectively.

Abstract: There is provided a unidirectional dynamic microphone provided with an air chamber for a microphone unit in a grip housing thereof, in which even if an external force is applied to the grip housing, the volume of the air chamber does not change, and also the assembling/disassembling of the microphone can be performed easily. In the unidirectional dynamic microphone in which the grip housing 100 formed in a cylindrical shape is provided; on one end side of the grip housing 100, the microphone unit 20 is supported, and on the other end side thereof, an output connector 30 is mounted; and an air chamber 201 included as a part of an audio circuit of the microphone unit 20 is provided in the grip housing 100, a cylindrical cavity sleeve 200 is provided which is supported in the grip housing 100 via shock mount members 210 and 231 exhibiting rubber elasticity and the interior of which is hollow to form the air chamber 201 for the microphone unit 20.

Abstract: Presented is device that attaches a microphone to a circuit substrate and includes a main holder unit holding a microphone and a main socket unit holding the main holder unit. Mounted in the main holder unit are inner contact pieces coming into contact with output terminals of the microphone when it is being held outer contact pieces coming into contact with inner contact pieces of first or second intermediate terminal members, and first and second terminal members formed from base sections connected at their bottom ends in a V-shape. On the main socket unit is disposed inner contact pieces, bends, bent from the upper ends thereof, and first and second intermediate terminal members formed as an inverted V-shape member from outer contact pieces formed at the lower ends thereof.

Abstract: A fixing unit for a microphone capable of easily changing a direction in which a microphone cable is drawn without removing a connector is provided. A slit 24 for drawing a microphone cord C is provided from a top end to bottom end of a tubular fixing sleeve 22 fitted into a through hole 53 of a base 51 and a guide ring 19 is also provided with a notch 19a for drawing part of the microphone cord.

Abstract: Microphone stand attachment systems to attach a support base to a longitudinal axial element easily, quickly and securely. An attachment guide may include a threaded plug and a support base may include a threaded socket. In embodiments, a male tapered flange may frictionally lock with a female tapered element of a socket to secure a longitudinal axial element to a support base. Specific attachment structures, in embodiments, are also described, as are various plugs, tapers, sockets and methods of attaching a support base to a longitudinal axial element.

Abstract: A communications headset for use with a wireless telephone comprises a mount and a first and second attachment shaped to secure itself to the mount, wherein the first attachment is configured to secure itself around the ear of a user and wherein the second attachment includes a top portion to secure itself to the frame of a pair of glasses worn by the user. Optionally, the mount includes a slot formed through the housing of the communication headset and the first and second attachments include a downwardly dependent leg shaped and sized for receipt in the slot. Also optionally, the mount and the first and second attachment are secured to one another using a magnet attached to either of the housing or the attachments.

Abstract: An adapter assembly for releasably supporting lapel mic on a mask includes a mask adapter for mounting on the mask, and a lapel adapter for mounting on the lapel mic. The lapel adapter is releasably connectable with the mask adapter to support the lapel mic on the mask. The adapter assembly has a sound opening that enables sound to pass from a voice emitter of the mask to the microphone of the lapel mic. The lapel connector of the lapel mic is accessible through the adapter assembly when the adapter assembly is connected with the lapel mic. The invention also relates to a method comprising the steps of attaching a lapel adapter to a lapel mic, attaching a mask adapter to a mask, and connecting the lapel mic to the mask.

Abstract: A microphone suspension, particularly for absorbing the vibrations from a boom. The microphone suspension has a base member pivotable mounted to the boom. Bars extend substantially perpendicular to the base member and are adapted to hold an internal microphone holder by first elastic members. An oval ring-shaped member interconnects the bars in the ends opposite to the base member. At least one microphone can be suspended in the internal holder.

Abstract: A microphone assembly fitted to a panel of a vehicle-mounted control module, provided with a housing for housing a microphone and having an opening section on a surface facing the panel, and a holding case for holding the housing so as to be capable of pivoting, and when inserted into a receptacle provided in the panel the housing pivots so as to seal the opening section to the panel.

Abstract: A mount for removably mounting a microphone having a plug connector to the surface of an article of furniture having an aperture therein, the mount comprising a receiver having a connector which mates with the plug connector of the microphone, the receiver having means for transmission of a signal, a bracket for holding the receiver within the area of the aperture, the bracket comprising acoustic isolators between the receiver and the bracket and a cover for covering the aperture on the surface of the article of furniture, the cover comprising hinge means for opening at least a portion of the cover corresponding to the receiver. Also, a method of removably mounting a microphone includes the steps of first creating an aperture through the surface of an article of furniture to the underside of said surface, then attaching a bracket to underside of the surface, the bracket being adapted to hold a receiver in the area of the aperture.

Abstract: An amplified sound system wherein a microphone is maintained at a desired acoustic zone in front of a speaker for enhancing performance in receiving sound emanated from said speaker. The system comprises a speaker cabinet containing at least one speaker, a microphone mount and a microphone for receiving sound emanated from said speaker. The microphone mount has an elongated support member for supporting said microphone at a desired spacial distance in front of the speaker. The support member has a first end attached to the speaker cabinet, and a second end on which the microphone is carried so that the microphone is positioned in a desired acoustic zone for collecting sound emanated from said speaker.

Abstract: The invention relates to a microphone. Microphones of very different types and genera have been known for a very long time and are also required for very different applications. Apart from “classical” microphones, microphones are also used in headsets, and frequently microphones are accommodated by mounts, e.g. goosenecks, vibrating mounts, microphone booms and the like. The object of the invention is therefore to avoid the previous disadvantages and to propose an aesthetically attractive solution with which the microphone transducer can be decoupled from the structure-borne sound excitation of the housing. A microphone having a housing and a microphone transducer accommodated by the housing, characterised in that a structure-borne sound decoupling element bearing the transducer is constructed inside the housing.

Abstract: A socket for a microphone connector includes a body, said body having a fixing wall a round front wall formed to extend forward from said fixing wall, an annular wall formed to extend rearward from a rear surface of the fixing wall, plural terminal holes in the center of the body inside the annular wall. Lead terminals respectively have a lead connect end and a pinching end which is formed with two semicircular portions defining a center hollow provided with some elasticity for holding tightly terminals of a microphone connector with a large dimensions so as to keep stably the terminals and better transmitting signals between the socket and the microphone connector.

Abstract: A microphone assembly for installation on a surface in a cabin of a vehicle to electrically couple the microphone with a vehicular communication system is disclosed. The assembly comprises a microphone having an outer surface and a plurality of microphone contacts fixedly secured to the outer surface and means for securing the microphone to the surface in an orientation to electrically couple the plurality of microphone contacts to a respective plurality of fixedly secured system contacts to couple the microphone with the vehicular communication system.

Abstract: A microphone structure has a base which is provided with a locating hole for locating a microphone, a receiving slot in which a threaded rod is rotatably received, a fixed clamp piece extending from the outer wall of a portion in proximity of the upper end of the base, and a movable clamp piece provided with threaded hole and movably located under the fixed clamp piece such that the threaded hole of the movable clamp piece is engaged with the threaded rod. The threaded rod is turned to drive the movable clamp piece to move up or down so as to adjust the distance between the movable clamp piece and the fixed clamp piece.

Abstract: The present invention provides a Dracula clip type of microphone holder, which enables further increase in the safe mounting during sticking or drawing of the pins on clothes of its wearer. The improved microphone holder comprises at least one microphone, a holder base member having front and back faces, a holder device slidably mounted on the front face of the holder base member for holding the microphone, and a hook pin having pin(s) on the side of the back face of the holder base member, the hook pin being rotatably supported at the approximate proximal end of the holder base member, in the direction of crossing the front or back face of the holder base member, such that the pins are extended from or retracted to the back face of the holder base member through slid movement of the holder device on the front face of the holder base member.

Abstract: An adjustable microphone stand is disclosed and includes a base having a protrusion extending from a surface thereof. A plurality of extension segments are configured to detachably connect to the base protrusion and an adjoining extension segment to adjust the height of the microphone stand. Each extension segment includes a protrusion extending from one end thereof, which is typically threaded, and a depression formed in an opposite end, which is interiorly threaded, so that each extension segment can be mated with either the base protrusion or an adjoining segment protrusion. Preferably, the extension segments are of varying lengths to facilitate adjustability of the microphone stand. The base also preferably includes a plurality of apertures through which fasteners can be inserted to fix the base to a surface, such as a wall.

Abstract: A stretchable tube equipped microphone comprises a base, a supporting shall, and an acoustic head, in which the supporting shaft is pivotally jointed to the base at one end and connected to the acoustic head at the other; a switch is disposed on the base; the supporting shaft is a stretchable two-piece tube composed of an upper and a lower tube, in which the upper tube is an unbendable but stretchable hard copper tube; the diameter of the upper tube is slightly smaller than that of the lower tube; the upper tube is composed of a plurality of stretching segments and one segment thereof is buried in the lower tube; the upper tube and the lower tube are connected with the acoustic head and the base, respectively. The height and angle of the acoustic head can be adjusted according to a user's stature when using the microphone.

Abstract: A book microphone system for allowing children to hear themselves read. The book microphone system includes a combination reading book and microphone system. The microphone system includes an amplifier for amplifying sounds detected by a microphone and a speaker for reproducing said sounds. The inventive device also includes a means for removably attaching the microphone, speaker and amplifier to the book for storage.

Abstract: By providing a spherically shaped loudspeaker and/or closure containing one or more drivers or speaker motors, mounted in cooperative association with a uniquely constructed reflector, a loudspeaker system is achieved which controls and shapes the ultimate acoustical waveform produced thereby. The system of present invention controls and distributes the acoustical energy of the driver, while shaping the acoustical energy field in a true hemispherical pattern, within the system's power bandwidth. By employing the present invention, the point of summation of the hemispherical pattern is approximately eight times the diameter of the reflector, thereby achieving the desired hemispherical polar coverage patterns.

Abstract: An amplified sound system wherein a microphone is maintained at a desired acoustic zone in front of a speaker for enhancing performance in receiving sound emanated from said speaker. The system comprises a speaker cabinet containing at least one speaker, a microphone mount and a microphone for receiving sound emanated from said speaker. The microphone mount has an elongated support member for supporting said microphone at a desired spacial distance in front of the speaker. The support member has a first end attached to the speaker cabinet, and a second end on which the microphone is carried so that the microphone is positioned in a desired acoustic zone for collecting sound emanated from said speaker.

Abstract: An amplified sound system wherein a microphone is maintained at a desired acoustic zone in front of a speaker for enhancing performance in receiving sound emanated from said speaker. The system comprises a speaker cabinet containing at least one speaker, a microphone mount and a microphone for receiving sound emanated from said speaker. The microphone mount has an elongated support member for supporting said microphone at a desired spacial distance in front of the speaker. The support member has a first end attached to the speaker cabinet, and a second end on which the microphone is carried so that the microphone is positioned in a desired acoustic zone for collecting sound emanated from said speaker.