Systems and methods for processing and recording audio

摘要

Improved systems and methods for processing and recording audio received from one or more wired or wireless devices. In one aspect, the dynamic range of an analog-to-digital conversion system is extended. In another aspect, processes for generating a timecode, displaying and/or freezing a timecode display, and displaying an electronic timecode slate. Displaying a timecode slate may include rotating the orientation of the timecode display one hundred and eighty degrees to allow the timecode display to appear upright to individuals and/or equipment viewing and/or recording same. Displaying a timecode slate may also include an audible tone for synchronization of audio and video recordings.

主权项

1. A method of extending the dynamic range of a system analog-to-digital conversion system comprising:
receiving an analog signal; amplifying said analog signal via at least one amplifier; converting said analog signal amplified by a first of said at least one amplifiers into a first digital signal via a first analog-to-digital conversion system; converting said analog signal unamplified, or amplified via a second of said at least one amplifiers, into a second digital signal via a second analog-to-digital conversion system; receiving a first sample from said first digital signal; receiving a second sample from said second digital signal; applying a current calculated gain value to said first sample to create a calculated sample; outputting said calculated sample as an output; automatically switching said output from said calculated sample to said second sample if said calculated sample exceeds a first setpoint; activating a timer to countdown from a maximum value; and automatically switching said output from said second sample to said calculated sample upon the expiration of said timer.