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3.4 Using SSML for Text-to-Speech Entries
You can use Speech Synthesis Markup Language (SSML), an XML-
based markup language for speech synthesis applications, when
typing text that you want converted to speech for announcements.
You can use SSML formatting to insert pauses, adjust speech rate,
adjust voice pitch, adjust output volume, add emphasis to speech, or
spell words phonetically. The following table provides examples of
SSML formats that can be used when adding announcements.
Time Between Repeats
(seconds)
Select the time in seconds between replaying of the
announcement. You can select between 0.5 to 5 in 0.5
increments.
Text-To-Speech Type the text that you want converted to speech for this
announcement. Ensure that the File Upload parameter is
blank. The system will generate a .wav file.
Note: This field only appears if you have the Text-To-Speech
feature license.
Play to Zone Select either All Speakers or a specific zone for this
announcement to play.
Note: If the Type for the station is set to Admin Web Inter-
face, Admin Phone, IP Phone, Analog Phone, or Mobile
Device and an Announcement Zone was set for the sta-
tion, the Announcement Zone overrides the Play to Zone.
Description Provide a description of the announcement.
Note: Valid characters include uppercase letters (A-Z), low-
ercase letters (a-z), numerals (0-9), space, and the following
special characters: !@$*?-.,.
Table 3-1, Add Announcement Page Parameters (Continued)
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