Editing Recording tipps

[[Category:Recording tipps]]
[[Category:Lessons learned]]

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 computer fans, air conditioning, ...)
* Use a text corpus with cleaned numbers/abbreviations and good phoneme coverage
* 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
* 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 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.