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Understanding Your Voice Analysis Results

Learn about the acoustic metrics recorded from your voice test including frequency, stability, and timing measurements.

After the analysis is complete, you will see a detailed report with measurements of your voice's acoustic characteristics.

⚠️ Preview Feature — Coming Soon

Voice Analysis is in preview. Some fields and scores described below may not yet be populated. We're expanding the analysis engine in upcoming releases.


Detailed Metrics Tab

This tab provides measurements of various acoustic properties of your voice sample.

Voice Stability Measurements

What it measures: The consistency of vocal characteristics using frequency and amplitude metrics.

Jitter (Frequency Variation)

Definition: Measures cycle-to-cycle variations in vocal frequency.

Measurement unit: Percentage (%)

What affects it:

  • Vocal usage patterns
  • Hydration levels
  • Speaking effort
  • Environmental factors

Shimmer (Amplitude Variation)

Definition: Measures cycle-to-cycle variations in vocal amplitude.

Measurement unit: Percentage (%)

What affects it:

  • Speaking volume
  • Breath control
  • Environmental acoustics
  • Recording conditions

Voice Quality Measurements

Acoustic characteristics of voice clarity and production.

Clarity (HNR - Harmonics-to-Noise Ratio)

Definition: The ratio of harmonic sound to noise in the voice recording.

Measurement unit: Decibels (dB)

What it represents:

  • Overall recording quality
  • Harmonic content of voice
  • Signal clarity

Speech Rate

Definition: The number of syllables or words spoken per second.

Measurement unit: Syllables per second (sps) or words per minute (wpm)

Factors that affect it:

  • Speaking habits
  • Emotional state
  • Situational context
  • Cultural patterns

Raw Acoustic Data

The Details tab provides comprehensive acoustic measurements:

Fundamental Frequency (F0)

Definition: The average pitch of your voice, measured in Hertz.

Typical ranges:

  • Adult males: 85-180 Hz
  • Adult females: 165-255 Hz
  • Children: 250-300 Hz

Harmonicity Metrics

Definition: Measurements of signal quality in the voice recording.

Key metrics:

  • HNR (Harmonics-to-Noise Ratio): Signal clarity measurement
  • Autocorrelation: Periodicity of voice signal

Spectral Metrics

Definition: Characteristics of the frequency spectrum.

Key measurements:

  • Spectral Centroid: Center of mass of the spectrum
  • Spectral Rolloff: Frequency distribution
  • Spectral Flux: Changes in spectrum over time
  • MFCCs: Mel-Frequency Cepstral Coefficients

Tracking Over Time

Pattern Observation

Track your results over multiple tests to observe:

Consistency patterns:

  • Stable measurements over time
  • Variations between recordings
  • Daily or weekly patterns

Temporal patterns:

  • Morning vs. evening differences
  • Weekday vs. weekend variations
  • Seasonal changes

What to Track

Short-term (days to weeks):

  • Day-to-day variations
  • Effects of different conditions
  • Time-of-day patterns

Long-term (months to years):

  • Baseline patterns
  • Gradual changes
  • Long-term trends

Sharing Your Results

Export Options

Share with Healthcare Provider:

  • Tap the share button to export results
  • Include multiple test results for comparison
  • Provide context about when tests were taken

What to include:

  • Test date and time
  • Recording conditions
  • Any relevant context

Recording Quality

For Best Results

Environment:

  • Quiet location
  • Consistent microphone distance
  • Minimal background noise
  • Stable positioning

Technical:

  • Clear microphone
  • Adequate volume
  • Complete recording
  • Proper duration (10+ seconds)

📈 Tracking Tip

Record tests at the same time of day and in similar conditions for more consistent measurements. Voice characteristics naturally change throughout the day.


⚠️ Important Reminder

Voice analysis provides acoustic measurements for informational purposes only. These results are not medical assessments and should not be used for health decisions. Consult healthcare professionals for any health-related concerns.