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When you plan to record a voice dataset to be used for a TTS model training you should check these ~~tipps~~ and tricks:

When you plan to record a voice dataset to be used for a TTS model training you should check these tips and tricks:

* '''Use a good microphone and a quiet recording room setup''' (no ~~computers~~ fans, air conditioning, ...)

* '''Use a good microphone and a quiet recording room setup''' (no computer fans, air conditioning, ...)

* Use a text corpus with cleaned numbers/abbreviations and good phoneme coverage

* Read neutral, but with a natural speech flow and do not swallow up letters

* Read in a neutral style, but with a natural speech flow and do not swallow up letters

* Adjust tone and pitch with punctuation

* Use a constant recording speed

* Check your recordings regularly in high volume for background noise

* ~~Make~~ breaks regularly and do not record more than four hours a day

* Take breaks regularly and do not record more than four hours a day

* Record error free

* Investing in a quality interface and mic can make a big difference in quality. A 24 bit 96khz interface with a large diaphragm condenser can be had for about $200 USD.

* Record at the highest quality level practical. You can convert to lesser formats later, but you ~~can't~~ up convert cleanly

* Record at the highest quality level practical. You can convert to lesser formats later, but you cannot up convert cleanly

* Review your work at regular intervals and compare with previous recording to ensure consistent quality

* Do not be afraid to ask for help! Getting feedback on your data early on can help prevent wasted effort.

*There's a wealth of information on the internet about recording. For instance, https://wiki.librivox.org/index.php/Newbie_Guide_to_Recording from Librivox is a useful guide with numerous sub pages of information. Some is audio-book specific, but the majority is useful for anyone recording voice.

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 [[Category:Lessons learned]]
-When you plan to record a voice dataset to be used for a TTS model training you should check these tipps and tricks:
+When you plan to record a voice dataset to be used for a TTS model training you should check these tips and tricks:
-* '''Use a good microphone and a quiet recording room setup''' (no computers fans, air conditioning, ...)
+* '''Use a good microphone and a quiet recording room setup''' (no computer fans, air conditioning, ...)
 * Use a text corpus with cleaned numbers/abbreviations and good phoneme coverage
-* Read neutral, but with a natural speech flow and do not swallow up letters
+* Read in a neutral style, but with a natural speech flow and do not swallow up letters
 * Adjust tone and pitch with punctuation
 * Use a constant recording speed
 * Check your recordings regularly in high volume for background noise
-* Make breaks regularly and do not record more than four hours a day
+* Take breaks regularly and do not record more than four hours a day
 * Record error free
 * Investing in a quality interface and mic can make a big difference in quality. A 24 bit 96khz interface with a large diaphragm condenser can be had for about $200 USD.
-* Record at the highest quality level practical.  You can convert to lesser formats later, but you can't up convert cleanly
+* Record at the highest quality level practical.  You can convert to lesser formats later, but you cannot up convert cleanly
 * Review your work at regular intervals and compare with previous recording to ensure consistent quality
 * Do not be afraid to ask for help! Getting feedback on your data early on can help prevent wasted effort.
+*There's a wealth of information on the internet about recording.  For instance, https://wiki.librivox.org/index.php/Newbie_Guide_to_Recording from Librivox is a useful guide with numerous sub pages of information.  Some is audio-book specific, but the majority is useful for anyone recording voice.