Patent ID: 8664501
Filing Date: 2014-03-04
Classification: G10G

Abstract:
1. A vocal tuning device for use with a conventional performer's microphone, comprising: (a) a housing having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end includes a first connector operably matable with a conventional performer's microphone and capable of receiving an input signal from the microphone in response to a user's voice, wherein the housing is adjacent to the microphone when the housing and the microphone are connected, and wherein the microphone and the housing may be held by a single hand of the user during a performance; (b) a display on the housing capable of providing a visual indicia to the user; (c) processing circuitry within the housing and operably connected between the first connector and the display, wherein the processing circuitry compares the frequency of the input signal to a natural note frequency, and causes the visual indicia to indicate whether the natural note frequency is matched by the frequency of the input signal; and (d) wherein the second end includes a second connector operably matable with a conventional microphone cable.