DECtalk PC Speech Synthesizer
Digital's DECtalk speech synthesis technology is now available as a highly responsive
XT/AT - Compatible PC bus option. The DECtalk PC Speech Synthesizer provides a full range
of speech synthesizer features including:
- Nine Pre-defined Voices - Four male, four female and one child voice provide a wide
selection for a variety of applications.
- Speaking Rates 75 to 650 Words per Minute - Provides a wide range of speaking rates from
slow spelling to fast scanning.
- Pronounces Letters, Words and Phrases - Provides quick response for letters and words
but also allows for more natural intonation for text clauses.
- Extensive Letter-to-sound Pronunciation Rules - Extensive rule set provides greater
accuracy of the pronunciation of spoken text and proper names.
- Large Integrated Word Dictionary - Enhances the accuracy of word pronunciation.
- Automatic Homograph Pronunciation - Enhances the accuracy of homograph pronunciation.
- Controls for Pauses, Pitch and Stress - Punctuation control provides more natural
sounding speech.
- Definable dictionary - Dictionaries can be defined for particular applications
. - Software Volume Control - The speech volume can be controlled by the application.
- Separate Speaker with Volume Control and Headphone Jack - Speech volume can also be
controlled directly by the user and headphones can be used for private listening.
- Punctuation Pronunciation Options - Users can elect to hear some, most or all
punctuation pronounced.
DECtalk PC Speech Synthesizer Specifications:
Programming Interface:
- A Terminate and Stay Resident (TSR) program provides three modes of software interface:
- DOS command e.g., COPY, PRINT
- DOS BIOS calls to COM or LPT
- Program calls to the TSR program
System Interface - 8 or 16 bit XT/AT - compatible bus connector.
System capabilities - 20KB memory (TSR) and 1MB hard disk space
Switch Selectable Settings - I/O Address (240,250,340,350)
Inputs - Text, phonemes and speech control
Audio Output - Monaural 1/8 inch speaker jack, 4-16 ohms impedance,
1 watt max.
External Speaker - 4 x 5 x 2 inch enclosure, 3 inch speaker, volume control, 1/8 inch
stereo headphone jack, 36 inch cable.
Physical Dimensions - Full size XT/AT-bus option card (13-1/2 x 4- 3/8 x 5/8 inches)
More
of DECtalk
| Product Name |
Price |
Part Number |
Weight |
| DECtalk PC |
Please Call |
8110-010 |
3 lbs. |
| DECtalk Express |
Please Call |
8110-014 |
4 lbs. |
| DECtalk Access32
| Please Call |
8210-051 |
1 lb. |
