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Dataset Description
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This dataset consists of a single audio recording intended for Text-to-Speech (TTS) training. The recording is approximately 3 minutes long and features clear spoken content recorded in a quiet environment, although some background noise was present, which I attempted to reduce.
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Audio File Details
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- File Name: s001.wav
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- Duration: 3 minutes
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- Content: The audio includes a reading of various sentences, all of which are fully transcribed in the accompanying `metadata.csv` file.
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Process and Challenges
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During the preparation of this dataset, I encountered several challenges:
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1. Segmentation and Labeling:
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- I initially aimed to segment the audio recording into smaller clips based on silence, using the Silence Finder tool in Audacity. However, I found it difficult to understand how to use the labeling function effectively.
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- After multiple attempts, I realized I could not achieve the desired segmentation due to my unfamiliarity with Audacity's features. This led me to decide to use the entire recording instead of dividing it into smaller segments.
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2. Background Noise:
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- While recording, some ambient noises interfered with the clarity of the audio. Even after recording in a quieter space, I found that some noise was still present. I used Audacity to cut out sections with noticeable noise, but this did not eliminate all distractions.
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In light of these challenges, I opted to provide a single complete recording to maintain the integrity of the content instead of risking loss in quality from poor segmentation.
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How to Use This Dataset
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1. Download the audio file and the metadata.
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2. Utilize the audio and corresponding transcripts for TTS model training or other research purposes. |
