Both Sage and Shimmer create calm listening experiences, but through different qualities. Sage is peacefully steady and instructional. Shimmer is softly intimate and personal. Choose Sage for educational calm and Shimmer for emotional connection.
All samples use the high-quality tts-1-hd model at 1x speed.
| Characteristic | Sage | Shimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Calm | Soft |
| Description | Steady pacing, no rush. Fits meditation, education, and instructional guides. | Most intimate tone. Suited for personal content and quiet moments. |
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Both are calm. Sage is more instructional while Shimmer is more intimate.
The best way to make your decision is to test both voices with your actual content. Listen to the audio samples above with headphones, and consider generating test clips with your own scripts. Small differences in delivery can have significant impacts on user experience, so investing time in testing upfront will pay dividends.