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Professional Voice Cloning
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799
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English
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Summary

Professional Voice Cloning (PVC) by ElevenLabs offers users the ability to create a digital copy of their voice that is nearly indistinguishable from the original, now available to a broader audience beyond enterprise clients. Users can access this feature through the VoiceLab platform, where they upload at least 30 minutes of clean audio samples for model training, ensuring consistency in recording conditions and speaking style. PVC also integrates with Eleven Multilingual v1, allowing the cloned voice to speak multiple supported languages. Security measures ensure users can only clone their own voice, including a verification step with a text captcha. Applications extend to content creation, audiobooks, digital presentations, IVR systems, and podcasts, providing convenience and consistency for personal and commercial projects. PVC aims to enhance digital self-representation by offering more control over how individuals convey their voice in various audio use-cases.