I have a need to be able to detect the highest signal from a series of signals, in as simple a way as possible, for a personal project
As an example, picture say 8 mics, mounted facing outwards in a circular pattern and facing 8 different directions. Simple enough to amplify these individually to detect what they are 'hearing', but if I wanted to be able to tell instantaneously as to which one was hearing the loudest noise, is there a simple way to do this? I can only come up with complex logic that seems way over the top for which I am hoping there is instead a simple logical circuit approach, so that an appropriate led or indicator will light up to say eg Mic1 is loudest, or Mic 2 is loudest or Mic's 5 & 6 are equally loudest.
Any suggestions gratefully received.
Thanks in advance.
Regards
Steve
As an example, picture say 8 mics, mounted facing outwards in a circular pattern and facing 8 different directions. Simple enough to amplify these individually to detect what they are 'hearing', but if I wanted to be able to tell instantaneously as to which one was hearing the loudest noise, is there a simple way to do this? I can only come up with complex logic that seems way over the top for which I am hoping there is instead a simple logical circuit approach, so that an appropriate led or indicator will light up to say eg Mic1 is loudest, or Mic 2 is loudest or Mic's 5 & 6 are equally loudest.
Any suggestions gratefully received.
Thanks in advance.
Regards
Steve