Best practices using Sanas

Introduction

This guide outlines standard best practices for Sanas app users. We’ve outlined these practices based on our internal testing and app users’ experiences to ensure that Sanas works seamlessly with your system.

Adhering to these best practices significantly enhances Sanas’s ability to deliver accurate voice processing and accent translation, ensuring precise and natural-sounding translation.

Microphone positioning

Proper microphone positioning is critical for Sanas's voice synthesis capabilities:

1. Adjust headphone fit:

   • Adjust the headband length to achieve a comfortable fit.

   • Use click-stop features (if available) to secure the desired length.

   • Avoid wearing headphones too tightly or too loosely, which can cause discomfort during extended calls.
     
     

2. Position the microphone boom:

   • Use both hands to shape the microphone boom arm

   • Position the microphone approximately two finger-widths away from the corner of your mouth

   • Maintain this distance consistently during calls
     
     

3. Avoid incorrect placement:

   • Do not place the microphone directly in front of your mouth

   • Keep the microphone away from underneath your nostrils

   • Prevent the microphone from making contact with your lips or face
     

Voice modulation techniques

For best results, follow these voice modulation practices:

1. Maintain optimal speaking rate:

   • Speak at a moderate, natural pace

   • Speaking too quickly reduces clarity, while speaking too slowly may reduce engagement

   • Practice consistent pacing during conversations

2. Articulate clearly:

   • Avoid mumbling or speaking indistinctly

   • Pronounce words completely and deliberately

   • Use natural pauses between sentences for better speech flow

3. Understand accent translation:

   • Sanas translates accents but cannot correct mispronunciations

   • Example: Pronounce "vehicle" correctly as "vee-uh-kel," not "vy-kel"

   • Focus on correct pronunciation of words, not just accent

4. Maintain appropriate volume:

   • Speak clearly and distinctly above background noise

   • Maintain consistent volume throughout the call

   • Avoid speaking too softly or too loudly

5. Manage breathing:

   • Take breaths between sentences, not during them

   • Avoid heavy or breathy speech patterns

   • Maintain a steady breathing rhythm during conversations

Do's and Don'ts