Multi-Channel Pairing in a Media System

摘要

Technology for grouping, consolidating, and pairing individual playback devices with network capability (players) to stimulate a multi-channel listening environment is disclosed. Particularly, the embodiments described herein enable two or more playback devices to be paired, such that multi-channel audio is achieved. Such embodiments may be used to produce stereo and multi-channel audio environments for television and movies.

主权项

1. An apparatus for providing audio in a multi-channel listening environment, the apparatus comprising:
a network interface to facilitate communication on a network, wherein the network interface receives audio data over the network; a plurality of speaker drivers; an amplifier for powering the plurality of speaker drivers; and a processor for processing the audio data to be output through the plurality of speaker drivers and further for configuring a first equalization of the output from the plurality of speaker drivers in accordance with a first type of pairing and configuring a second equalization of the output from the plurality of speaker drivers in accordance with a second type of pairing.