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The current report will describe and provide an informative breakdown of an audio equalizer
created to adjustable settings per any user preferences using LabVIEW. The final project for
Project V, Digital Signal Processing System Design, was to apply basic theory and applications of
modern digital signal processing, to learn basic theory of real-time digital signal processing, and
to develop ability to implement and simulate digital signal processing algorithms using MATLAB
and on real-time DSP platform. Within the project, we must demonstrate that these course
objectives have been learned:
Develop ability to implement digital signal processing algorithms in Matlab and LabVIEW.
Background Information
An audio equalizer is a device commonly used in sound recording and reproduction to alter the
frequency response of an audio system using linear filters. 1 Equalization is can be broken into
three parts to better understand the process. The three parts are signal acquisition (input),
signal processing, and the output of the modified signal. Filters are the main component to the
equalization process. These filters can be used for noise suppression, signal enhancement,
removal or attenuation of a specific frequency. The signal processing section of the filters can be
. Audio equalizers are typically constructed in a parallel-circuit manner, where the lowpass,
bandpass, and highpass are connected in this configuration. The filters are set to specified
frequencies based on typical frequencies that can be heard by the average human ear.
Frequencies affected can be analyzed visually by implementing a spectrum analyzer. This
element allows the user to see and measure the effects as the controls are moved to a particular
preference. Such equipment to replicate these specific frequencies can be relatively expensive.
This can be corrected by using software, such as LabVIEW. This can minimize any size
restrictions and makes it portable for easy transport.
Signal Acquisition
The design of the audio equalizer allows a user to connect audio files via the 3.5 mm jack. This
was chosen to allow compatibility with most audio input devices. The myDAQ is used to acquire
the input signal. The myDAQ is a low-cost data acquisition (DAQ) device that gives students the
ability to measure and analyze live signals. National Instruments myDAQ is compact and
portable so students can extend hands-on learning outside of the lab environment using
industry-standard tools and methods.2 Once the myDAQ is connected to LabVIEW, we had to
program the correct to allow the audio to feed into our projects VI. We had to set the sample
rate and voltage specifications to allow the audio files to play without lag or error. For example,
the voltage specifications must be set to 2V for the left and right channel for the input and
output. I believe this is just a standard parameter for the myDAQ because once the voltage
parameters are exceed, an error dialog box will display and stop the VI from continuing. In the
diagrams below, we will show how the signal acquisition part of the VI looks:
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Lowpass Filter: Bass (Left), Bandpass Filter: Mid-tone (Right), & Highpass Filter:
Treble (Below)
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Task(s)
Gather ideas and complete research about audio equalizers.
Brainstorm to determine best method to implement the
researched data into LabVIEW. Develop outline for report
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Conclusion
The audio equalizer is common in different real world applications. LabVIEW can be used to
reduce cost provide the same effects as you higher end audio equipment. Challenges did occur
throughout the process. Many hours were dedicated to research to understand the elements
required to create a frequency band within the software. Also, we had difficulty developing the
correct calculations to have the frequency vary as the audio files were playing. The filters and
controls for the filters had to be constantly changed to accommodate the small voltage output of
2V. Overall, this was an interesting because it required us to use many engineering design
standards and learn the extensive elements within LabVIEW to achieve the completion of our
final project.
References
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