How to Transition from Standard to Neural TTS Services in Azure

Question

Why is my Azure Text-to-Speech (TTS) Standard service experiencing issues, and what steps should I take to transition to the Neural service?

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Answer 1

Greetings!

The problem with your Azure Text-to-Speech (TTS) Standard service is due to the planned retirement of standard voices. According to the retirement notice, standard voices will be phased out by December 31, 2024, and are already unsupported for Speech resources created after September 1, 2021.

To avoid service interruptions, you should redirect your standard voice names to neural voice names. This change will prevent errors and ensure continuous service without requiring further modifications. We have provided the necessary information and guidance on making this transition. It is essential to act on this transition to keep your services operational.

For more detailed instructions, please refer to the following Azure documentation:

• Azure Text to Speech

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