Multifunctional microphone

A multifunctional microphone, includes a controlling mainboard; a sound collector electrically connected with the controlling mainboard; a speaker electrically connected with the controlling mainboard; and a sound adjusting module arranged on the controlling mainboard and configured to adjust sound collected by the sound collector.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This patent application is based upon Chinese Patent Application No. 202120591502.1 filed on Mar. 23, 2021, the priority benefits of which are hereby claimed.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The subject matter herein generally relates to microphones, and more particularly to a multifunctional microphone.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

With the development of video technologies, more and more video applications like Tiktok®, Volcano micro video, Kwai short video, and Tencent® micro video have been developed. Many video applications allow people to sing karaoke anywhere anytime, such as at home, at supermarkets, or online with a microphone. However, existing microphones can only record sound. Speakers are used to connect with the microphones to replay recorded sound by such microphones. It is not only cumbersome and inconvenient to carry, but also unable to adjust the pitch, intonation and to mix sound. Which greatly affects user experience.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure provides a multifunctional microphone which can resolve the above-mentioned technological problems.

A multifunctional microphone, includes a controlling mainboard; a sound collector electrically connected with the controlling mainboard; a speaker electrically connected with the controlling mainboard; and a sound adjusting module arranged on the controlling mainboard and configured to adjust sound collected by the sound collector.

In at least one embodiment, the sound adjusting module includes an automatic adjusting module configured to automatically adjust sound collected by the sound collector according to a predetermined intonation range.

In at least one embodiment, the sound adjusting module comprises an audition adjusting unit configured to compare audition to original singing to obtain an intonation difference, and to adjust intonation of the sound collected by the sound collector according to the intonation difference.

In at least one embodiment, the sound adjusting module comprises a recording adjusting unit configured to record sound collected by the sound collector and to remove sound beyond a predetermined intonation range.

In at least one embodiment, the sound adjusting module comprises a song adjusting unit configured to store recorded sound which is adjusted in the recording adjusting unit and automatically adjust user's sound based on the recorded sound.

In at least one embodiment, the multifunctional microphone further includes a wireless communication module configured to obtain song accompaniment from mobile terminal devices and a mixing adjusting module configured to adjust mixing effect of the sound collected by the sound collector and the song accompaniment.

In at least one embodiment, the case is defined with a sound inlet and a sound outlet, the sound collector is arranged inside the case corresponding to the sound inlet, and the speaker is arranged inside the case corresponding to the sound outlet.

In at least one embodiment, a first net cover is arranged at the sound inlet and a second net cover is arranged at the sound outlet.

In at least one embodiment, the first net cover is detachably connected with the case.

In at least one embodiment, a protective cover is arranged between the sound collector and the first net cover and configured to prevent saliva from entering the sound collector.

In at least one embodiment, the multifunctional microphone further includes at least one indicating lamp arranged inside the case and electrically connected with the controlling mainboard, wherein the at least one indicating lamp is configured to flash along with the sound outputted by the speaker.

In at least one embodiment, the number of the at least one indicating lamp is at least two, at least two indicating lamps arranged along the second net cover.

In at least one embodiment, the multifunctional microphone further includes at least one controlling button arranged on the case, wherein the at least one controlling button comprises at least one of: a power button configured to power on/off the microphone, a music volume adjustment button configured to change volume of a song or song accompaniment obtained from the mobile terminal devices, a mixing adjustment button configured to adjust mixing effect of the user's singing with the song and/or the song accompaniment, a singing volume adjustment button configured to change volume of user's sound collected by the sound collector, a bass volume adjustment button configured to change volume of bass of audio including user's sound, songs and/or song accompaniment, a pause/play button configured to pause/play songs and/or song accompaniment, an audio volume adjustment button configured to change volume of the audio wholly, a song switch button configured to switch songs and/or song accompaniment, and a light control button configured to control the indicating lamps, for example, turning on/off the indicating lamps, controlling the indicating lamps to flash at different modes.

In at least one embodiment, the case is further defined with at least one of a USB interface, a card interface and a power interface.

In at least one embodiment, the multifunctional microphone further includes a handle connected with the case.

In at least one embodiment, the handle comprises a supporting portion configured to support the microphone on a surface.

In at least one embodiment, the multifunctional microphone further includes an anti-slip mat arranged on the supporting portion and configured to prevent the microphone from slipping down.

In at least one embodiment, the anti-slip mat is an elastic plastic mat.

In at least one embodiment, the handle is detachably connected with the case.

In at least one embodiment, the multifunctional microphone further includes a power module electrically connected with the controlling mainboard, wherein the power module is arranged inside the handle.

The multifunctional microphone provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure includes both the sound collector and the speaker inside the case, thus has functions of both collecting user's sound and outputting user's sound without extra speakers. In addition, the multifunctional microphone includes the sound adjusting module arranged on the controlling mainboard, thus the sound collected by the sound collector can be adjusted by the sound adjusting module. The sound is adjusted by the sound adjusting module and then outputted by the speaker, therefore, the sound outputted by the speaker is clearer, more pleasant, closer to original singing, which greatly improves user's experience.

Additionally, the sound adjusting module includes the automatically adjusting unit which can automatically adjust sound collected by the sound collector according to a predetermined intonation range. It is simple enough for any user.

Additionally, the sound adjusting module includes an audition adjusting unit configured to compare audition to original singing to obtain an intonation difference, and to adjust intonation of the sound collected by the sound collector according to the intonation difference. The sound collected by the sound collector is adjusted based on the intonation difference, which can further improve adjusting effect, thus making the sound collected by the sound collector clearer, more pleasant, closer to original singing. Therefore, when a user sings a song through the multifunctional microphone, the user's singing may be closer to original singing, which will greatly improve user's experience.

In at least one embodiment, the sound adjusting module comprises a recording adjusting unit configured to record sound collected by the sound collector and to remove sound beyond a predetermined intonation range. The recording adjusting unit allow a user to record user's singing which is more satisfying which can be stored as a base for adjusting user's live singing.

In at least one embodiment, the sound adjusting module comprises a song adjusting unit configured to store recorded sound which is adjusted in the recording adjusting unit and automatically adjust user's sound based on the recorded sound. The sound collected by the sound collector is adjusted based on the recorded sound stored in the sound adjusting module, which will improve adjusting efficiency.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE ILLUSTRATED EMBODIMENT

The term “comprising” when utilized, means “including, but not necessarily limited to”; it specifically indicates open-ended inclusion or membership in the so-described combination, group, series, and the like. The disclosure is illustrated by way of example and not by way of limitation in the figures of the accompanying drawings in which like references indicate similar elements. It should be noted that references to “an” or “one” embodiment in this disclosure are not necessarily to the same embodiment, and such references can mean “at least one”. In addition, the terms “first” and “second” are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined as “first” and “second” may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the said features. In the description of embodiments of the invention, “a plurality of” means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

Referring toFIGS.1-2, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a multifunctional microphone including a case1, a controlling mainboard2, a sound collector3, and a speaker4. The controlling mainboard2, the sound collector3, and the speaker4are arranged inside the case1. The sound collector3and the speaker4are communicated with the controlling mainboard2. A sound adjusting module5is arranged on the controlling mainboard2. The sound adjusting module5includes an automatic adjusting unit51, an audition adjusting unit52, a recording adjusting unit53, and a song adjusting unit54. The automatic adjusting unit51is configured to automatically adjust sound collected by the sound collector3according to a predetermined intonation range. The audition adjusting unit52is configured to compare audition to original singing to obtain an intonation difference, and to adjust intonation of the sound collected by the sound collector3according to the intonation difference. The recording adjusting unit53is configured to record sound collected by the sound collector3and to remove sound beyond the predetermined intonation range. The song adjusting unit54is configured to store recorded sound which is adjusted in the recording adjusting unit53and automatically adjust user's sound based on the stored recorded sound.

The multifunctional microphone provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure includes the speaker4therein, thus being capable of both collecting sound and replaying sound without additional speakers. The multifunctional microphone is convenient for carrying. In addition, the sound adjusting module arranged on the controlling mainboard2can adjust intonation and pitch of the sound collected by the sound collector3automatically to make the sound outputted by the speaker4more clear, more pleasant, more close to original singing, thus making the user's singing more perfect.

The automatic adjusting unit51can automatically adjust intonation, pitch of the sound of the singer collected by the sound collector3according to a predetermined intonation range.

The audition adjusting unit52can compare audition to the original singing to obtain the difference between the audition and the original singing. The difference between the audition and the original singing is stored. User's singing can be adjusted based on the difference between the audition and the original singing, so as to make the user's singing closer to the original singing.

The recording adjusting unit53can record user's singing and allow a user to manually adjust recorded user's singing to remove portions beyond a predetermined intonation range, thus making recorded user's singing closer to the original singing.

After the recorded user's singing is adjusted, it is stored in the song adjusting unit. When the user sings the same song later, the user's singing can be automatically adjusted based on stored adjusted recorded user's singing, thus making user's live performance more clear, more pleasant, and more perfect.

In at least one embodiment, the controlling mainboard2includes a wireless communication module6and a mixing adjusting module7. When the sound collector3receives sound, the sound adjusting module5automatically adjusts the sound. When the wireless communication module6receives song accompaniment from a mobile terminal device, the mixing adjustment module7is configured to adjust mixing effect of the sound collected by the sound collector3and the song accompaniment. Therefore, a user can adjust mixing effect of the sound collected by the sound collector3and the song accompaniment through the mixing adjustment module7, thus making sound outputted by the speaker4clearer, more pleasant, closer to original singing. The wireless communication module6allows the microphone communicate with mobile terminal devices such as mobile phones to obtain songs or song accompaniment from the mobile terminal devices wirelessly, so that the speaker4can output the songs or the song accompaniment obtained from the mobile terminal devices. Therefore, user experiences can be improved.

In the embodiment, the case1is provided with a sound inlet11and a sound outlet12. The sound collector13is arranged inside the case1corresponding to the sound inlet11and the speaker4is arranged inside the case1corresponding to the sound outlet12. In at least one embodiment, a first net cover111is arranged at the sound inlet11and a second net cover121is arranged at the sound outlet12to prevent dust from going through the sound inlet11and the sound outlet12into an inside of the case1. Therefore, user's sing can be transmitted to the sound collector3through the sound inlet11and then be magnified and outputted by the speaker4through the sound outlet12. That is, the microphone has functions of both sound collecting and sound outputting.

In at least one embodiment, at least one indicating lamp8is arranged inside the case1and connected with the controlling mainboard2. The indicating lamp8can be light-emitting diode (LED) or any other suitable lamp. In at least one embodiment, the indicating lamp8is arranged near the second net cover121. In at least one embodiment, the number of the at least one indicating lamp8is at least two. At least two indicating lamps8are arranged along the second net cover121. When user's sound is outputted by the speaker4, the indicating lamp8can flash along with the user's sound. The flashing light emitted by the indicating lamp8is spread outside the microphone through the second net cover121. The light together with user's singing creates a dreaming light atmosphere like in a karaoke. In at least one embodiment, the number of the indicating lamps8can be 20-30 and arranged in four rows along the second net cover121. In at least one embodiment, the indicating lamps8can include red LEDs, green LEDs, and blue LEDs. The controlling mainboard2can control the indicating lamps8to flash to achieve dynamic effects like a trotting horse lamp, which allows a user to immerse himself in the dreaming atmosphere to sing. Therefore, user's experience is further enhanced.

In at least one embodiment, a power module13is arranged inside the case1. The power module13is electrically connected with the controlling mainboard2. The power module13can be a lithium battery or other suitable battery. The power module13can supply power to the microphone. The lithium battery can be recharged, therefore, it does not to change the battery repeatedly, which greatly improves convenience of the microphone in use and prolongs the service life of the microphone.

In at least one embodiment, a USB (Universe Serial Bus) interface14, a card interface15and a power interface16are arranged on the case1. Therefore, the microphone not only can communicated with mobile devices through the wireless communication module6to obtain songs or song accompaniment, but also can communicate with mobile devices or mobile storage devices through the USB interface14to obtain songs or song accompaniment. In addition, data cards like SD cards or TF cards can be inserted into the card interface15, so that the microphone can obtain songs or song accompaniment from the data cards. Therefore, the microphone can be used in many occasions, which greatly increase functions of the microphone.

In at least one embodiment, a protective cover9is arranged between the sound collector3and the first net cover111and configured to prevent saliva from entering the sound collector3through the first net cover111.

In at least one embodiment, the first net cover111is detachably connected with the case1. The protective cover9can prevent saliva from entering the sound collector3, thus protecting the sound collector from being stained or damaged, and keeping the sound collector3clean, which can reduce frequency of maintaining or cleaning the sound collector3. Detachable connecting of the first net cover111with the case1is convenient for cleaning, maintaining or change the first net cover111and the protective cover9.

In at least one embodiment, multiple controlling buttons are arranged on the case1. The controlling buttons can include, but not limited to, a power button17, a music volume adjustment button171, a mixing adjustment button172, a singing volume adjustment button173, a bass volume adjustment button174, a pause/play button175, an audio volume adjustment button176, a song switch button177, and a light control button178. The power button17is configured to open or close the microphone. The music volume adjustment button171is configured to change volume of the song or song accompaniment obtained from the mobile terminal devices. The mixing adjustment button172is configured to adjust mixing effect of the user's singing with the song and/or the song accompaniment. The singing volume adjustment button173is configured to change volume of user's sound collected by the sound collector3. The bass volume adjustment button174is configured to change volume of bass of audio including user's sound, songs and/or song accompaniment. The pause/play button175is configured to pause/play songs and/or song accompaniment. The audio volume adjustment button176is configured to change volume of the audio wholly. The song switch button177is configured to switch songs and/or song accompaniment. The light control button178is configured to control the indicating lamps8, for example, turning on/off the indicating lamps8, controlling the indicating lamps8to flash at different modes which includes controlling the indicating lamps8to flash at different frequencies.

In at least one embodiment, the microphone further includes a handle18connected with the case1. The handle18includes a supporting portion181configured to support the microphone on a surface like a table. In at least one embodiment, an anti-slip mat182is arranged on the supporting portion181. The anti-slip mat182is configured to increase fiction between the microphone1and the surface to prevent the microphone from slipping down. In at least one embodiment, the anti-slip mat can be elastic plastic mat.

In at least one embodiment, the handle18is detachably connected with the case1, and the power module13is arranged inside the handle18. Therefore, it is convenient for cleaning and changing the handle18and the power module13.

The above description only describes embodiments of the present disclosure, and is not intended to limit the present disclosure, various modifications and changes can be made to the present disclosure. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure are intended to be included within the scope of the present disclosure.