[DECtalk] DECTalk USB Demo2

Sun May 15 13:10:22 EDT 2011

the cable isn't short and i haven't tried other cables with the unit so couldn't tell you 

On May 15, 2011, at 11:50 AM, Blake Roberts wrote:

> Does the Dectalk USB still sell for $695? And, does using a USB cable other
> than the one supplied with the product damage Dectalk USB? The talking MP3
> player I have came with a very very short USB cable. If I ever purchase a
> Dectalk USB, I hope the cable isn't short.
> Blake
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dectalk-bounces at bluegrasspals.com
> [mailto:dectalk-bounces at bluegrasspals.com] On Behalf Of Brandon Misch
> Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2011 11:29 AM
> To: DECtalk Discussions
> Subject: Re: [DECtalk] DECTalk USB Demo2
> 
> i know. i actually heard it before recording the demo. good thing it came
> out the way it did. 
> 
> On May 15, 2011, at 11:16 AM, Blake Roberts wrote:
> 
>> I like the Dectalk 4.3/USB comparison. I'm especially impressed by the 
>> USB's ability to sing. Wow! To me, the uSB sounds like Dectalk 4.64 
>> and is understandable. Great teamwork, Alex and Brandon! Oh, and Alex, 
>> your song is great.
>> Blake
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: dectalk-bounces at bluegrasspals.com 
>> [mailto:dectalk-bounces at bluegrasspals.com] On Behalf Of Alex H.
>> Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2011 10:19 PM
>> To: DECtalk Discussions
>> Subject: [DECtalk] DECTalk USB Demo2
>> 
>> Hi all,
>> 
>> I recently created a TXT file of DECTAlk stuff and sent it to Brandon 
>> off-list and got another DECTalk USB demo made (thanks so much Brandon!).
>> This one has a custom Paul voice I use all the time in DECTalk 4.3, 
>> involves a little song about the DECTalk USB I wrote, and gives some 
>> info taken from the Access Solutions Website about the product. It's a 
>> bit long, but I wanted to see how the custom Paul voice read text with 
>> the DECTalk USB. I think it's pretty good!
>> The recording is with a microphone but is a bit clearer and closer, so 
>> you can really get an idea of how it sounds from the speaker.
>> 
>> DECTalk 4.3 performance: 
>> http://www.fileupyours.com/files/306665/DT43.WAV
>> 
>> DECTalk USB Performance:
>> http://www.fileupyours.com/files/306665/dectalk%20usb%20demo2.wma
>> 
>> The text follows.
>> 
>> [:ra 160] [:np] [:dv as 90 pr 150 qu 100] All about the Dectalk USB!
>> [:ra 240] [:np] [:dv hs 102 gf 80 ri 80 gv 60]
>> 
>> The DECtalk USB is a compliant full speed USB device that starts and 
>> stops quickly and can meet the demands of any screen access program.
>> The DECtalk USB is a fully programmable device that may receive 
>> firmware updates while in the field.
>> 
>> As an added bonus, the DECtalk USB comes equipped with a standard 
>> serial port. If the synthesizer is operated solely on the serial port, 
>> the unit can be powered via a supplied DC adapter or by connecting the 
>> unit to a computer via the supplied USB cable.
>> 
>> The DECtalk USB has 9 predefined voices, 140 volume levels, 75-650 
>> words per minute, numerous unique pitches, and is fully configurable 
>> to meet your listening needs. In addition, parameters such as tone, 
>> punctuation filtering, and intonation are also adjustable. It is 
>> important to note that these settings may be limited by certain 
>> software packages such as screen access programs.
>> System Requirements:
>> The DECtalk USB is designed to operate with an IBM or compatible micro 
>> computer with a USB or standard RS232 serial port. If you are not sure 
>> if your computer is equipped with a USB or RS232 port, we recommend 
>> contacting your computer vendor or refer to your computers' user manual.
>> 
>> Currently the DECtalk USB functions with Windows 98/ME/2K/XP 
>> Home/Pro/Vista/Windows 7 using the USB port. The DECtalk USB functions 
>> with DOS/DOS boxes/Linux/Windows 3x/9X/ME/NT4/2K/XP Home/Pro using the
>> RS232 port.
>> Audio Output:
>> The DECtalk USB is equipped with an internal 2.5 inch 0.5 watt speaker 
>> for delivering its excellent synthesized speech output. Volume levels 
>> are adjustable via a side mount rotary thumb wheel. In addition, an 
>> eighth inch stereo jack is located on the side of the unit for use 
>> with headphones. The DECtalk USB weighs 9 ounces and is 5.5x3.6x1.1 inches
> in size.
>> 
>> The DECtalk USB currently retails for $695.00 U.S.
>> [:phone on]
>> [_<400>]
>> [:dv pr 180 ap 90] [:ra 260]Now, let's have some fun with this and 
>> hear the Dectalk USB sing!
>> [:ra 180]
>> 
>> [:phone on]
>> [d<50,17>eh<500>k<50>t<60>ao<500>k<70> yu<245,15>uw<50>eh<240,13>s<80> 
>> b<60,15>iy<700>,<450,18> ih<450>z<80> s<80,17>ow<500> 
>> k<80,13>uw<450>el<100>] [ih<500,17>t<90> m<50>ax<450>s<60>t<40> 
>> b<50,15>iy<220> s<70,13>ow<220> f<70,15>ae<600>s<90>t<80>,<90,20> 
>> w<80>ih<210>th<50,18> ao<220>lx<50> dh<60,17>ae<200>t<40> 
>> p<50,18>aw<250>w<40>rx<250,17>rx<360,13>,<300,17>]
>> [ay<500> sh<80>uh<500>dx<50> b<50,15>ay<240> dh<60,13>ih<250>s<50> 
>> b<40,15>aa<600>k<80>s<70>,<380,18> ax<500>v<60> 
>> g<50,17>r<60>ey<430>t<70>n<60,13>ix<450>s<90>]
>> [m<50,17>ay<520> d<50>r<60>iy<450>m<40>z<50> w<80,15>uh<190>dx<40> 
>> k<60,13>ax<200>m<70> t<50,15>r<50>uw<600>,<230,20> ay<210>m<90> 
>> s<60,18>ow<230> 
>> ix<230,17>k<80>s<60,18>ay<230>dx<50,17>ih<230>ih<400,13>d<80>,<100>]
>> [ao<450,18>lx<80> dh<50>ih<450>s<70> t<70,20>ay<240>m<70> ay<244,18> 
>> jh<60,17>ax<240>s<40>t<60> w<70,18>ao<1300>n<90>t<60> 
>> k<50,15>lx<50>iy<500>rx<660> s<70>p<80,13>iy<1000>t<50>ch<50>] [:ra 
>> 270] [:dv gf 78] Thank you very much, and good night!
>> _______________________________________________
>> DECtalk mailing list
>> DECtalk at bluegrasspals.com
>> http://bluegrasspals.com/mailman/listinfo/dectalk
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> DECtalk mailing list
>> DECtalk at bluegrasspals.com
>> http://bluegrasspals.com/mailman/listinfo/dectalk
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> DECtalk mailing list
> DECtalk at bluegrasspals.com
> http://bluegrasspals.com/mailman/listinfo/dectalk
> 
> _______________________________________________
> DECtalk mailing list
> DECtalk at bluegrasspals.com
> http://bluegrasspals.com/mailman/listinfo/dectalk