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Peak-limiting mixer for multiple audio tracks

US7391875B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 21, 2004
Grant dateJun 24, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 17, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03G7/002
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for processing audio signal that includes receiving a plurality of digital audio signals and calculating signal levels of them. The next step is calculating smooth attenuation signal for each one of the input audio signals. The smooth attenuation signals are calculated according to the signal levels and smoothing criteria, such that the mixing of signals that include the input audio signals multiplied by their respective smooth attenuation signals is peak limited by a given threshold level.

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