Patent ID: 7269264
Filing Date: 2007-09-11
Classification: H04R

Abstract:
1. A method for reproducing audio signals from at least two different sources, the method comprising: simultaneously reproducing audio signals of a first source and audio signals of a second source, a first volume for reproducing the audio signals of the first source being preselected, and a second volume for reproducing audio signals of the second source being preselected; predetermining a differential volume independent of the first volume and the second volume; and wherein, during the simultaneous reproduction of the audio signals of the first source and the audio signals of the second source, the audio signals of second source are reproduced using the second volume, and one of: a) determining a difference between the second volume and the first volume, and only if the second volume is greater than the first volume by at least the predetermined differential volume, the audio signals of the first source are reproduced at the first volume; and b) if the difference between the second volume and the first volume is less than the predetermined differential volume, the audio signals of the first source are reproduced at a volume automatically reduced by the predetermined differential volume compared to the second volume.