MiniMax Speech 2.8
High-quality text-to-speech with expressive, natural voice synthesis
MiniMax Speech 2.8 is an advanced text-to-speech model that turns text into natural, expressive audio in multiple languages. It delivers broadcast-ready speech with rich prosody, emotional control, and a diverse voice library. The model supports up to large input lengths and can be used for voiceovers, narration, accessibility tools, and interactive voice applications.
README
Overview
MiniMax Speech 2.8 is a text-to-speech model designed for production-grade voice generation. It converts written input into realistic spoken audio with stable delivery and controlled pacing.
Version 2.8 improves voice consistency over longer scripts and supports a range of expressive styles. It’s suited for real-world workflows such as narration systems, AI agents, accessibility tooling, and application-level voice integration.
How it Works
Text Interpretation
The model reads your text and interprets it in a way that guides voice quality, rhythm, and pronunciation. More detailed text inputs tend to produce more natural and nuanced speech.
Voice Rendering
MiniMax Speech 2.8 converts interpreted text into high-quality audio. It supports multiple languages and voice styles, allowing for different tones and expressive character.
Prosody and Expression
The model does more than just read text back. It uses learned prosody patterns to produce natural rises and falls in tone. That makes narration and voiceover feel less mechanical and more like human delivery.
Key Features
- Natural Speech Output
Generates audio that feels clear, fluid, and human-like across a variety of inputs. - Expressive Control
Handles tone, pacing, and emphasis to match context or desired delivery style. - Long Passage Consistency
Maintains stable voice quality throughout longer scripts without drifting in tone. - Multi-Language Support
Capable of rendering speech in multiple languages with accurate pronunciation. - Real-Time Performance
Fast enough for applications that require responsive or interactive voice output.
How to Use
- Provide the text you want to convert to speech.
- Choose voice options such as language and style if available.
- Run the generation and retrieve the audio output.
- Adjust your text or voice settings if you need to refine the result.
Example prompt:
“Welcome to our product walkthrough. In this section, we’ll cover the core features and how to get started. Make sure your audio levels are set appropriately.”
Documentation
You can find full usage details, parameters, and examples here:
https://runware.ai/docs/providers/minimax#minimax-speech-28