Importing Audio Files
Even though Phonexia offers several diverse speech technologies within the web application, they all share nearly identical options for importing audio files for further processing.
When you click Start in the Quick Setup, a file wizard with four possible audio file sources will appear:
- Uploading files from the user's device
- Recording a voice
- Using Phonexia examples
- Selecting from recordings used in other technology
Additionally, files can also be sent to and received from other Phonexia technologies. Learn more about sending files here.
The processing limit for recordings depends on the server configuration. The default values are 5MB per recording and a maximum of 100 files.
Before processing begins, all audio files are stored in the browser's IndexedDB. From there, they are sent to the requested technology for processing. Once processing is complete, you can view the results and the files are removed from the server. The recordings remain available in the browser until you remove them from the working pane.
The browser may occasionally remove audio files from the working panel, particularly if the web application has been inactive for an extended period.
1. Uploading files from user's device
Upload button
With the upload option, you can easily add audio files from your device.
Drag and drop
You can either select files manually or drag and drop them into the designated area. Files can be added all at once or gradually. The list of uploaded files updates automatically, so you can always see which files have been added.
2. Recording a voice
You can choose this option if you want to work with your own voice or speech or with those of the people close to the device. If the maximum limit for the recording has been reached, the recording will be stopped automatically. The limit for recording length is configurable, but the default maximum duration is 5 minutes.
3. Using Phonexia examples
If users do not have their own files, Phonexia provides pre-made audio files, enabling them to effectively test the technology and grasp the expected results by working with these samples firsthand.
4. Importing from other technologies
By clicking Used Elsewhere, you can view all recordings that are currently used in other Phonexia technologies. After selecting the desired recordings, you can continue processing them in the chosen technology.
You can only use one import method at a time. For example, if you upload files from your device and then switch to recording voice, a warning dialog will appear. It will inform you that switching to recording voice will remove the currently displayed files.
Files shown in the file wizard are not uploaded yet. They are only listed for review and will be uploaded and processed after you click the Continue to Processing button.
Once your files are ready, click either Continue to Processing or Next, depending on the technology selected. If additional parameters are required—such as selecting a language for Speech to Text—clicking Next will take you to a configuration screen before processing begins.
Adding more files
Audio files can be added at any stage: either initially within the upload panel, as demonstrated in previous videos, or later on. When the panel already contains files, new ones can be uploaded using the Add button or by simply dragging and dropping them into the panel.