[DECtalk] DECTalk USB Demo2

Alex H. linuxx64.bashsh at gmail.com
Sat May 14 22:18:34 EDT 2011


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!



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