[DECtalk] DECTalk USB Demo2

[Alex H.]

Hi,

Yeah, I did crank the frication gain and the richness up a bit for
that voice, but I just wanted to see how popping the DECTalk USB would
be. It's not totally classic sounding, and reminds me of a less
muffled 4.6.4, but they really did get some of that 4.3 sound in
there.

For the original DECTalk USB demo posted to the list, here's the link.
I think its not too muffled, at least not as bad as 4.6.4.
http://www.bluegrasspals.com/usb.wav

Alex
On 5/15/11, Raymond Grote <musicalman1 at comcast.net> wrote:
> Wow, the dectalk USB doesn't sound that bad. Of course that was a custom
> voice, I hope the defaults aren't muffled.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Alex H." <linuxx64.bashsh at gmail.com>
> To: "DECtalk Discussions" <dectalk at bluegrasspals.com>
> Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2011 10:18 PM
> 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!
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