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# How to select voice of your agent

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)

| Provider               | Best For                     | Notes                           |
| :--------------------- | :--------------------------- | :------------------------------ |
| ElevenLabs             | Production, realism          | Most natural sounding           |
| OpenAI                 | Balanced use cases           | Good quality + performance      |
| Cartesia / Rime / Hume | Experimental / varied styles | Different tones & personalities |

### How to Choose the Right Voice

### Based on Use Case

| Use Case         | Recommended Voice   |
| :--------------- | :------------------ |
| Customer support | Neutral, clear      |
| Sales calls      | Confident, engaging |
| India users      | Indian accent       |
| Global users     | Neutral / American  |

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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**
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6. Paste into **Custom Voice**
7. Click **Submit**

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