Emic 2 Text-to-Speech Module

Emic 2 Text-to-Speech Module

Give your project a voice! Designed in conjunction with Grand Idea Studio, the Emic 2 Text-to-Speech Module is a multi-language voice synthesizer that converts a stream of digital text into natural sounding speech. Its simple command-based interface makes it easy to integrate into any embedded system.

Features

• High-quality speech synthesis for English and Spanish languages
• Nine pre-defined voice styles comprising male, female, and child
• Dynamic control of speech and voice characteristics, including pitch, speaking rate, and word emphasis
• Industry-standard DECtalk text-to-speech synthesizer engine (5.0.E1)

Applications

• Reading Internet-based data streams (such as e-mails or Twitter feeds)
• Conveying status or sensor results from robots, scientific equipment, or industrial machinery
• Language learning or speech aids for educational environments

Specification

• Single row, 6-pin, 0.1" header for easy connection to a host system
• Power requirements: +5 VDC, 30 mA idle, 46-220 mA active (depending on speech parameters and output load)
• Communication: Asynchronous 9600 bps serial (8N1)
• Dimensions: 1.25" W x 1.5" L x 0.37" H (3.17 W x 3.81 L x 0.94 H cm)
• Operating temperature: -20 to +70 °C (-4 to +158 °F)

Back View

Downloads & Resources

• Emic 2 Text-to-Speech Product Documentation
• Example Code for Propeller
• Example Code for BASIC Stamp
• Example Code for Arduino
• Epson/Fonix DECtalk 5.01-E1 User Guide
• Emic 2 Bill-of-Materials
• Open Emic 2 Schematic

Example Sounds

• Audio Sample - English
• Audio Sample - Spanish
• Audio Sample - Singing

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