The Voice of a new generation
The next generation of prompting is here. Autoscript Voice uses revolutionary advanced speech recognition technology to free presenters and production staff from their scroll control devices. Using Voice for WinPlus-IP, presenters are empowered with reliable and accurate real-time control of their prompted script simply by speaking the words. It’s the most effortless way to control a prompter ever.
Naturally intuitive scroll control
Created in consultation with a major US television network, Voice utilises patent pending IP technology to provide a bespoke solution designed for the next generation of live television production. Using active listening, Voice continuously monitors the production audio feed to automatically advance the script as the words are spoken. It will even pause for adlibs and resume scrolling when the presenter is back on script – allowing them to comfortably read the script without the extra effort of manual scroll control.
Active intelligence, instant response
The intelligent control system at the heart of Autoscript Voice is designed to manage the complexities of live broadcasts and perform in the most demanding workflows. Automatic speech recognition combines with proprietary algorithms and advanced pattern matching to scroll and navigate the script in perfect synchronisation with the presenter. Voice automatically handles numerous script and show formats, supports multiple presenters, and can understand regional accents.
Integrated Automation
As part of the Intelligent Prompting workflow, Autoscript Voice enhances dynamic automated production environments, allowing redeployment of resources to areas of greater value. Voice controls WinPlus-IP simultaneously with other Autoscript scroll control devices offering flexibility of control where required. Fully IP and Virtual Machine compliant, Voice can be anywhere on the network delivering resource efficiency and added agility to your production. The prompting revolution has started – It’s time to add your voice.
Add your Voice
Autoscript Voice is the next generation of production automation, delivering efficiency and agility.
Seeing is believing, so contact us now for a demonstration.
How reliable is Voice?
As the leading supplier of prompting solutions we understand the importance of reliability. Beta-testing was an integral part of the Voice development and it has been rigorously tested in live environments, using multiple languages, workflows and show formats. Now Voice is being used in a live mainstream news environment on a daily basis. Ultimately the only way to prove this is to try it, and we recommend you book a demo of the system to see for yourself.
How does Voice differ from VoicePlus?
Autoscript recognised the potential of speech-based control many years ago and offered VoicePlus voice activation as an option with WinPlus. However, voice activation isn’t appropriate for complex workflows, because the system doesn’t know exactly what is being said. Using advanced speech recognition, Autoscript Voice offers a resilient solution for productions and can manage any complexity including adlibs, background studio noise and off-script segments such as interviews.
Can Voice be used alongside existing controllers?
Yes, Voice is designed to work as an additional controller within the system. It follows the standard controller convention in which the last device to be used is the one in control, allowing you to switch seamlessly between Voice and hand/foot scroll controls at any time.
Is a presenter able to adlib while Voice is controlling the script?
Yes, because Voice uses advanced speech recognition to track the words spoken it can identify when a presenter goes off script and is programmed to pause scrolling until the audio returns to the script.
How does Voice handle non-scripted segments such as SOTs, video tape and interviews?
The prompting intelligence built into Voice by our engineers enables it to manage all production formats. Where sound on tape is not included in the script, Voice will auto-scroll through the SOT description, just as it does sluglines and other non-script content. In interview segments Voice will display upcoming questions to the presenter, with further navigation possible from the control room if questions are covered within the discussion.
Can Voice be used in a virtualised production environment?
Yes. Just like WinPlus-IP, Voice can run on a virtual machine. This is a key part of the extensive NBC setup and has been rigorously tested.