> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.convocore.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Speech Generation

> Learn how to configure speech generation in Convocore Voice Suite.

Learn how to configure **Speech Generation** in the Convocore Voice Suite. Use providers like **ElevenLabs** to generate human-like speech responses with customizable options for tone, background noise, and punctuation breaks.

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## 🎤 Speech Generation Setup

### 1. Select a Speech Provider

1. Navigate to the **Voice Setup** page in your Convocore dashboard.
2. Click on the **Speech Gen** tab.
3. From the **Speech Provider** dropdown, select your preferred provider:
   * **ElevenLabs** is currently supported.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/convocore/1cycRLmxh90eo61b/voice/assets/new-speechgen-select.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=1cycRLmxh90eo61b&q=85&s=6fd4b488f0f30b870a99b952b6a7ac91" alt="Speech Provider Dropdown" width="978" height="361" data-path="voice/assets/new-speechgen-select.png" />

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### 2. Choose a Voice

1. Under the **ElevenLabs Audio Library**, available voices are listed.
2. Browse through the options and preview each voice.
   * Use the **play button** to listen to a sample.
   * Adjust playback speed (e.g., `1x`, `1.5x`).
3. Click **"Use Voice"** to select a voice for your setup.

> **Available Voices**:
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> * **Marcus** - Authoritative and deep
> * **Sam** - Chill, Southern California Male
> * **Ali** - Versatile and neutral
> * **Lisa** - Gentle, calm
> * **Jessi** - Neutral tone
> * **Mimi** - Soft and expressive

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### 3. Advanced Options

Configure additional settings for speech generation:

#### 🔊 Background Noise

Add environmental noise to simulate real-world settings.

* Options include:
  * **Restaurant**
  * **Office**
  * **Quiet Environment**

#### ✍️ Punctuation Breaks

* Add pauses in the generated speech whenever punctuation (e.g., `,` or `.`) is detected.
* Click **"+"** to customize punctuation rules.

> Reset to default settings if needed using the **"Reset to default"** button.

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## 📝 Text-to-Speech Example

Here’s an example workflow for Speech Generation:

1. **Input Text**: "Hello, how are you?"
2. **Selected Voice**: Sam - Chill, Southern California Male
3. **Generated Speech**: A natural-sounding voice plays the input text with optional background noise.

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## ⚙️ Troubleshooting

### Voice Not Showing?

* Ensure your ElevenLabs API key is valid and configured correctly.

### Speech Playback Delays?

* Check your network connection.
* Reduce background noise for faster processing.

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## 🔗 Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Transcriber Configuration" icon="speaker" iconType="solid" href="/voice/config/transcriber">
    Convert user speech into text.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Advanced Settings" icon="gear" iconType="solid" href="/voice/config/advanced">
    Explore call recording, routing, and other configurations.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

With Speech Generation set up, you can deliver human-like, customizable voice responses in your application. 🚀