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QUICK START GUIDE
VOICE LOSS IMMINENT ?
YOU CAN DO THIS!
If you don’t have time to research multiple companies, start here.
Bank your voice now with one traditional voice synthesis company and record enough to allow for AI cloning later.
We know a cancer diagnosis and voice-altering surgery can feel overwhelming. Recording your voice now gives you options—you can sort out the 'how to use' details when you’re ready!
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ORDER (or borrow)
this equipment
1. A laptop or tablet, either windows or apple platform.
2. Sennheiser PC8 .Note that if you are using a laptop or tablet that only has the SMALL USB connection, you will need an adapter for this USB C end headset.
3. Zoom H1 getting the accessory kit is not necessary
4. plus a micro sd card (for the Zoom)
5. (3) AAA batteries (for the Zoom)
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RECORD for
Traditional Voice Synthisis
1. Record online, with a Sennheiser PC8 microphone and a laptop or tablet. The SpeakUnique website will guide you through the process!
*Traditional Voice Synthesis creates a voice that can be used on various phones apps, tablets, and Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) devices.
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*Recording with SpeakUnique is free, but there is a fee to purchase the voice. Once ready to use your voice explore options of applications to use it with.
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RECORD for
AI Voice Cloning
1. Watch this video on setup and recording instructions on your Zoom H1. (You do not need an external mic—the Zoom is the mic. The external mic mention applies to other setups.)
2. Record on your Zoom H1 in a quiet space with only your voice—no conversations. Rooms with soft surfaces like carpets, curtains, and furniture help improve sound quality.
3. 2+ hours is ideal—but even 5 minutes is can work, do what you can. Use your normal conversational voice and include different emotions. If you’re stuck, read from a book using varied tones.
*Currently the ElevenLabs voice clone can be paired with the WHISPER app for use in real time communication. This technology is evolving quickly, and recording your voice now helps prepare you for even more options in the future!