Yes, you must use all the same hardware (microphone and computer) for all your recordings. Changing your hardware (including changing to a different microphone of the same make and model) can alter the way your voice is captured, which can
Do I need a microphone to do the audition? What do I need to do the audition?
No, you do not need a microphone to do the audition. To complete the audition, you can use any device that can access our website and play audio. You do not need to use the same computer that you used
Why is it so hard to understand some of the sample sentences in the audition?
Issues with intelligibility can be due to a variety of different factors. One cause of unintelligibility can be the voice settings you select in Step 1, which are used to generate the sentences you hear in Step 2. For example,
Do I need to download my voice if I’m not ready to use it?
We will keep your voice available for you to download when it is needed. If there are any improvements in our technology between now and when your voice is needed, we may be able to give you an improved version
Where should I do my recordings?
You should choose a room in which you can minimize all sources of background noise. If there are other people in the building while you record, make sure you can’t hear them talking in another room. Close the windows and
Do you monitor my progress/recordings after I’ve recorded the test inventory?
After you are advanced from the test sentences we do not track your progress or monitor your recordings — so it is important to record carefully, and re-record any bad recordings. However, you are able to monitor the approximate quality