Speech Synthesisers and Languages
by Toby Churchill Ltd
Lightwriters use synthesised speech. Lightwriters are also available without speech (for example model SL5X) and can be used in any language that uses the Roman alphabet.
The following speech synthesisers and languages are currently available for the Lightwriters from Spectronics:
| Speech Synthesiser | Languages |
| DECtalk | American English – This is supplied as standard with most Lightwriter models Listen to samples of DECtalk Text-to-Speech voices (WAV): |
| Acapela | American or British English – This is supplied as standard with Lightwriter models SL38, and optional on SL85 Listen to samples of Acapela Text-to-Speech voices (MP3):
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What do I need to know before choosing a speech synthesiser for my Lightwriter?
- A speech synthesiser and one or more of the languages available for that synthesiser can be ordered if your Lightwriter does not have the standard DECtalk speech synthesiser installed – unless you have the SL5X or SL55 models, which are designed to operate without speech.
- They can also be ordered, even if you already have the DECtalk speech synthesiser fitted to your Lightwriter. In this case, an external speech synthesiser box will be supplied and attached to your Lightwriter.
- Each Lightwriter (with the exception of the SL5X and SL55) can have one speech synthesiser and one or more languages installed within the unit.
- Each Lightwriter (with the exception of the SL5X and SL55) can also have an additional external speech synthesiser and one or more languages installed by means of an external synthesiser box which attaches to the Lightwriter.
To find out if the synthesiser and/or languages you need will work with your Lightwriter, please contact Spectronics for assistance.
In general, the more expensive the speech synthesiser is, the higher the quality of the speech.
Click here to visit the Toby Churchill website to download and listen to sample voices of different speech synthesisers.
Speech Synthesisers and Languages is targeted at the following age ranges:
- All Ages
Speech Synthesisers and Languages is designed to foster development in the areas of:
- Communication
For answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and technical support visit:
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