I personally have used model talker for over 20 individuals and have found that it works best. I also encourage my clients to keep a communication journal, where they are writing down common words phrases, names, etc so that we can record these as wav files with their own voice. I have found this combo to be most beneficial to clients. 


On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 10:04 AM, Cohen, Holly <xxxxxx@nyumc.org> wrote:
Hi,

I wanted to see what process individuals were recommending for voice banking.  Is the model talker the most used these days (On their site it states that they are in beta testing, does this matter)?  Do you find .wav files easier?

Are there scripts that you are providing or having the individuals organize phrases for their needs and such?  Also, if the individual creates a novel statement with their device the synthesized voice it used, correct?

Thanks in advance.


Holly A. Cohen, OTR/L
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