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Text to Speech API: Ultra-realistic and low latency
speech generation

Build with high-quality, controllable speech generation for real-time and bulk applications. Models optimized for latency, fidelity, and long-form consistency.

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Powered by 60dB Kaak

One model, two ways to call it: stream audio for live agents, or request a finished file for narration and content.

Streaming

60dB Kaak over WebSocket, for real-time agents

  • ✓~197 ms median time to first audio
  • ✓30 languages, native Hindi–English code-switching
  • ✓Audio streamed as it is generated
  • ✓$0.02 per 1K characters

Batch

60dB Kaak over REST, for finished audio files

  • ✓One request, one complete audio file
  • ✓30 languages
  • ✓Sample rates from 8 kHz to 48 kHz
  • ✓$0.02 per 1K characters

Everything you need to build production-ready speech

Generate expressive, controllable speech with models built for real-time, long-form, and production use.

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Control emotion and delivery

Add inline tags like [calm], [apologetic] or [happy] for 19 emotions, plus sounds such as [laugh] and [pause 500ms]. Or let Enhance place the tags in your text without changing a word.

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Access 500+ voices

Explore an ever-growing collection of expressive, lifelike voices for any use case.

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Voice design & cloning

Create in 30 languages with natural voices, expressive accents, and localized audio tailored to your audience.

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Multi-speaker dialogue

Create natural multi-speaker conversations across 30 languages with expressive, controllable voices.

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Audio events and direction

Control delivery with audio tags, timing cues, and narrative direction built into the speech.

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Pronunciation dictionaries

Define custom pronunciations to ensure consistent, accurate speech for names and terminology.

APIs built for production

Trusted by enterprise customers worldwide for mission-critical applications.

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Enterprise-level data protection

Data is encrypted in transit and at rest, with support for SOC 2, HIPAA, and GDPR compliance. EU Data Residency and Zero Retention modes are available for stricter data control.

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Python and TypeScript SDKs

Official SDKs for seamless integration with your existing tech stack.

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Elevated support and custom deployments

Dedicated support team and custom deployment options for enterprise customers.

Powering world's leading companies and brands

Trusted by companies building at scale

Meta

"From dubbing Reels in local languages, to generating music and character voices in Horizon, 60db platform enables global creators, businesses, and enterprises to build with voice, music, and sound at scale."

Chess.com

"Millions of people learn chess from creators like Hikaru, Levy, and Magnus every day. With 60db, we've taken a big step toward creating immersive, personal learning experiences."

Twilio

"We've integrated 60db's generative AI voice technology into our CPaaS, enhancing conversational interactions with the most expressive, human-sounding voices available."

Frequently asked questions

Find answers to common questions about our API

Choose based on your use case: Nova for ultra-low latency real-time applications, Sonic for balanced quality and latency, and Opus for expressive long-form content.

Nova provides ultra-low latency (~25ms), Sonic offers ~250-300ms with high quality, and Opus is optimized for long-form content with natural delivery.

Our models support 30 languages with broad coverage for audiences worldwide.

Nova and Sonic support up to 40,000 characters per request, while Opus supports up to 3,000 characters optimized for expressive delivery.

Yes. Put inline tags such as [apologetic], [calm] or [happy] in the text to change delivery, blend two emotions with [sad, calm], and add sounds like [laugh], [sigh] or [pause 500ms]. The POST /tts/enhance endpoint can also add the tags to your text for you, without changing a single word. Tags are never spoken.

We provide access to 500+ pre-built voices, plus the ability to create custom voices through voice cloning and design.

Yes, all models support both streaming and batch processing for flexibility in your application architecture.

Absolutely, our voice cloning technology allows you to create custom voices from a few minutes of voice samples.

Latest updates

Tutorials, model releases, and engineering notes from the 60db TTS API team.

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