Give your project a voice! Designed by Parallax in conjunction with , 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. It is by far the best sounding, easiest-to-use TTS module we've ever seen!
Key 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)
Application Ideas:
- 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
Example Sounds:
- (.wav)
- (.wav)
- (.wav)
. Creator Joe Grand also has
Technical Details
Specification:
- Single row, 6-pin, 0.1² 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)
- Weight: 6.97g
Downloads & Resources:
- (.pdf)
- (off-site)
For product support, replacement parts and warranty for Parallax products .