Everyone who does this, take your time!
After the sample download you send to Model Talker, the next step is to record a full inventory of words and phrases. So, beginning with the full inventory, the first section of it is all about intonation, or our voice's inflection. The instructions did not seem overly clear that this is what the purpose of creating it was for, it just said to not over exaggerate, There are lots of phrases that end with a question mark or exclamation, and this is supposed to be heard in your voice when you say it. The next section is done in a monotone type voice, and you will hear the computer read the words first, then you repeat that. The monotone is much easier to record successfully. Don't get disheartened in the first section.
It can be so frustrating having to repeat the same thing over and over if there is a problem with the quality of that specific recording. Some gave me more trouble than others, some it seemed I just breezed through.
You can also look up at the toolbar on top, and find the "replay" button, so you can hear what you recorded once it has been accepted and you get the green light to proceed. I caused myself untold grief, after I'd had such trouble saying a sentence, finally got the recording to be accepted, replayed it, didn't like it, and chose to re-record it again. I really came to regret that decision
But, mission accomplished eventually (again) I still don't like how it sounds, but believe me, I'm not giving it another try! Apparently one of the sounds I regularly have trouble enunciating is the hard "g". I am not aware of this when I speak, but the computer sure picks up on it!
Capt Al, if it is your computer fans making the noise, maybe the pillows (but you don't want to overheat it) or get longer cables and have someone put the cpu a nearby closet?