PARALLAX | Say It Module

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PARALLAX | Text-To-Speech Module / EMIC 2

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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

• 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)
  • 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)
• 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
  

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