Voice Quality Tips

The quality of your cloned voice directly affects how natural your assistant sounds to callers. Follow these tips to get the best results.

Recording Tips

Environment

  • Record in a quiet room — avoid fans, AC units, or street noise
  • Use a carpeted room or hang blankets to reduce echo
  • Close windows and doors before recording

Equipment

  • Use a dedicated microphone (USB or XLR) — phone microphones often add compression artifacts
  • Position the mic 6–12 inches from your mouth
  • Use a pop filter to reduce plosive sounds ("p", "b", "t")

Delivery

  • Speak at a natural, conversational pace — not too fast, not too slow
  • Use varied intonation — avoid reading in a flat, monotone voice
  • Record several emotional tones: neutral, friendly, professional
  • Avoid filler words (um, uh) where possible

Script Tips for Better Cloning

Include the following in your voice sample:

  1. Common phrases your assistant will use frequently
  2. Numbers and dates ("Your appointment is on March 15th at 2 PM")
  3. Questions and statements (mix of sentence types)
  4. Short and long sentences (variety in rhythm)

After Uploading

  • Always preview your cloned voice before using it in production
  • If consonants sound soft, upload a longer sample (3–5 minutes)
  • If the voice sounds robotic, try recording at a slower pace

Recommended Sample Script

"Hello, and welcome to EchoParrot. My name is [Name] and I'm here to help you today. Our team is available Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM. To get started, please tell me what you need help with. I'll do my best to assist you quickly and efficiently. Thank you for calling."

Pro tip: Record multiple takes and upload the best one. Consistent audio quality throughout the sample produces the best clones.