Voice is one of the most important configuration decisions for your AI agent. It directly impacts:

• User experience
• Trust and engagement
• Perceived intelligence of the agent

👉 A poor voice choice can make even a well-designed agent feel robotic.

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Available Voice Providers

You can choose voices from multiple providers:

• ElevenLabs
• OpenAI
• Cartesia
• Rime AI
• Hume AI

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How These Providers Differ (Important)

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How to Choose the Right Voice

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Based on Use Case

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Based on Audience

• Older users → slower, clearer voice
• Younger users → slightly energetic
• Noisy environments → very clear pronunciation

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Explore Voices

Use keywords and filters to shortlist voices, then prioritize those that align with your users’ geography, accent expectations, and listening environment.

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Preview (Critical Step)

Before selecting:

• Play the sample
• Check pronunciation
• Test real phrases

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How to add Custom Voices:

1. Go to ElevenLabs dashboard
2. Select or create a voice
3. Copy the Voice ID
4. Go to SigmaMind → Voice Settings
5. Click on Add Custom Voice
   
6. Paste into Custom Voice
7. Click Submit

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