> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Deepgram Text-to-Speech

> Deepgram's text-to-speech service provides ultra-realistic voice synthesis with natural-sounding output.

## Getting Started

To integrate Deepgram Text-to-Speech with your Rapida application, follow these steps:

## Supported Models

### Text-to-Speech Models

| Model Name      | Quality  | Use Case                                    |
| --------------- | -------- | ------------------------------------------- |
| aura-asteria-en | Premium  | Ultra-realistic voices, high-quality output |
| aura-luna-en    | Premium  | Natural, expressive female voices           |
| aura-stella-en  | Premium  | Professional male voices                    |
| aura-juniper-en | Standard | Cost-effective, quality voices              |

### Supported Languages

Deepgram TTS supports 20+ languages including:

* English (US, UK, Australian, Indian variants)
* Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch
* Portuguese, Russian, German, Polish
* Japanese, Mandarin, Korean
* And more

### Voice Characteristics

Each Deepgram voice model includes:

* **Multiple Voices**: Different voice personalities
* **Emotion Styles**: Express different emotions and tones
* **Pronunciation Control**: Fine-tune how words are pronounced
* **Speed Control**: Adjust speaking rate

## Prerequisites

* Have a Deepgram account (sign up at [https://deepgram.com](https://deepgram.com))
* Navigate to your API dashboard
* Generate an API key
* Copy the API key (make sure to save it securely)

# Setting Up Provider Credentials

<Steps>
  <Step title="Access the Integrations Page">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/rapidaai/iFtJHOhZE0HHFT_Q/images/integration/providers/providers-and-models.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=iFtJHOhZE0HHFT_Q&q=85&s=1aa112ebaf44541a92bcac925df62cf8" alt="Integrations Page" width="3600" height="2024" data-path="images/integration/providers/providers-and-models.png" />

    Navigate to the "Integration > Models" page to access TTS providers.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Deepgram">
    On the Integrations page, find the Deepgram provider card.

    Click the "Setup Credential" button for Deepgram.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create Provider Credential">
    A modal window will appear titled "Create provider credential". Follow these steps:

    1. Select "Deepgram" from the dropdown (if not already selected)
    2. Enter a Key Name: Assign a unique name to this provider key for easy identification
    3. Enter the API Key: Input your Deepgram API key
    4. Click "Configure" to save the credential
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify Credential Setup">
    After setting up the credential, you can verify it's been added:

    1. The Deepgram provider card should now show "Connected"
    2. If you click on the provider, you'll see a "View provider credential" modal
    3. This modal displays the credential name, when it was last updated, and options to delete or close
  </Step>
</Steps>

Your Deepgram Text-to-Speech provider credential is now set up.

## Integration Features

* **Ultra-Realistic Voices**: Industry-leading voice quality
* **20+ Languages**: Comprehensive global language support
* **Multiple Voice Options**: Choose from various voice personalities
* **Emotion Control**: Express different emotional tones
* **Real-time Streaming**: Stream audio in real-time
* **Low Latency**: Fast response times for interactive applications
* **Pronunciation Control**: Fine-tune specific word pronunciations

For more information, visit the [Deepgram TTS documentation](https://developers.deepgram.com/docs).