Description
Microsoft Azure Speech Studio is a suite of services that provides users with the ability to make their applications “hear, understand, and even talk” to customers.
It provides speech-to-text and text-to-speech capabilities in more than 100 languages and dialects, as well as custom speech models that can handle domain-specific terminology, background noise, and accents.
It also offers real-time speech-to-text transcription, pronunciation assessment, and audio content creation. Furthermore, it provides voice assistant features such as custom keyword and custom commands, allowing users to control their product through voice.
Speech Studio also offers learning resources like documentation, quick start guides, Microsoft Q&A, and Microsoft Learn for users to explore. Signing up with an Azure account grants users full access to Speech Studio and provides a free $200 Azure credit.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Recognizes and generates voice
Supports 100+ languages
Offers custom speech models
Handles domain-specific terminology
Cancels out background noise
Manages different accents
Real-time transcription
Pronunciation assessment
Audio content creation
Custom keyword feature
Custom command feature
In-depth documentation
Quick-start guides
Accessible Microsoft Q&A
Microsoft Learn resources
Free $200 Azure credit
Customized text-to-speech voices
400+ voices across 140 languages
Emotion-infused speaking styles
Voice Assistant capabilities
Customizable voice for branding
Captioning feature
Post call transcription
Analytics features
Instant pronunciation feedback
Data-based speech customization
Custom keyword creation
Task-oriented voice commands
Interactive learning resources
Full Azure sign-in access
Voice for text-to-speech apps
Can transcribe in real-time
Ability to control product through voice
Can create audio content
Batch transcribe call center recordings
Allows activation by unique keyword
Customization of vocal pacing
Customization of spoken content
Cons
Requires Azure account
No offline capabilities
Limited to 100 languages
Domain-specific model creation needed
Custom commands setup required
Dependent on internet connection
Possibly high cost after credits
Needs initial learning resources