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* Use a text corpus with cleaned numbers/abbreviations and good phoneme coverage
* 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 neutral, but with a natural speech flow and do not swallow up letters
* Adjust tone and pitch with punctuations
* Adjust tone and pitch with punctuation
* Use a constant recording speed
* Use a constant recording speed
* Check your recordings regularly in high volume for background noise
* Check your recordings regularly in high volume for background noise
* Make breaks regualarly and do not record more than four hours a day
* Make breaks regularly and do not record more than four hours a day
* Record error free
* 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
* 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.
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