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Description
Ink 2 represents Cartesia's most advanced and precise streaming speech-to-text model, designed specifically for production voice agents, boasting the lowest word error rate and superior turn detection of any available streaming STT. This model excels in accurately transcribing structured data types like phone numbers, dates, and email addresses on the first attempt, while intuitively recognizing when a speaker begins and ends their speech, eliminating the need for a separate voice activity detection mechanism. Integrated turn detection allows voice agents to respond to events seamlessly, rather than sifting through raw transcript segments. Ink 2 generates a comprehensive array of turn events, providing agents with definitive cues regarding when to listen, interrupt, contemplate, prepare to respond, retract an untimely reply, or engage in conversation. Additionally, the transcript retains a cumulative nature within each turn, ensuring that every update presents the complete text transcribed up to that point rather than just the incremental changes, and the emitted text is considered final the moment it is sent. This innovative design enhances the interaction quality between voice agents and users, making conversations smoother and more effective.
Description
Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS is an expressive text-to-speech model from Google optimized for high-volume, cost-efficient speech generation. It is designed for workloads such as global dubbing, large-scale audio content production, localization, and conversational voice agents. Users can control characteristics such as tone, pacing, emphasis, and expressive nuance to shape how generated speech is delivered. Line-by-line direction allows scripts to include performance instructions and natural speech cues rather than producing uniformly spoken narration. The model supports long-form generation and is designed to preserve voice quality, natural pacing, and character consistency across extended audio. Native two-speaker staging allows developers and creators to generate multi-turn conversations while keeping speakers distinct and maintaining natural turn-taking. Scripted cues can introduce laughs, sighs, gasps, and listening responses such as “mhm” or “yeah” to make dialogue more conversational. Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS supports more than 100 languages and is designed for multilingual audio experiences at global scale, while generated Gemini Audio output includes SynthID watermarking for transparency. Developers can access the model through Google AI Studio and the Gemini API, with integration into Google Vids and planned API availability through Gemini Enterprise.
API Access
Has API
Yes
API Access
Has API
Yes
Integrations
Gemini
No
Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite
No
Gemini 3.1 Pro
No
Gemini Enterprise
No
Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform
No
Gemini Live API
No
Gemini Notebook
No
Google AI Studio
No
Google Vids
No
MachinesFluent
Yes
Integrations
Gemini
Yes
Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite
Yes
Gemini 3.1 Pro
Yes
Gemini Enterprise
Yes
Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform
Yes
Gemini Live API
Yes
Gemini Notebook
Yes
Google AI Studio
Yes
Google Vids
Yes
MachinesFluent
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Cartesia
Founded
2023
Country
United States
Website
docs.cartesia.ai/build-with-cartesia/stt/latest
Vendor Details
Company Name
Founded
1998
Country
United States
Website
google.com
Product Features
Product Features
Text to Speech
API
No
Adjust Speaking Rate / Pitch
No
Audio Optimization
No
Custom Lexicons
No
Different Voice Choices
No
Multi-Language Support
No
Synchronize Speech
No