Project 340: Marathi Speech Data Collection.

We are seeking native and fluent Marathi speakers ages 18-60 years old to participate in a speech data collection project focused on high-quality audio recordings for language and AI research purposes. The project involves recording 220 scripted utterances through a mobile-based recording application while following strict quality and recording guidelines. The pay rate for this task is $4-$5 Please complete this pre-vetting Google Form: https://forms.gle/sERQD3bMcbjnKgg16 Participants will read and record client-provided phrases in controlled acoustic environments with minimal background noise. Recordings must meet quality standards, including proper silence padding, clear audio, and no interruptions or distortions. Each participant is expected to complete the required number of recordings with a minimum approval rate. The project also includes human validation of recordings, where validators separate from the speakers will review submissions to ensure quality and compliance. Only validated and approved recordings, along with the required metadata, will be included in final deliveries. ***Payment for this project will be processed through Freelancer’s Milestone Payment System. As this is an Enterprise project, milestones will be created and released only after the verified Enterprise client approves the work following a quality check. A project fee of 15% applies to this Enterprise engagement. For more information about working on Enterprise projects, please refer to this Support Article: https://www.freelancer.com/support/freelancer/enterprise/working-for-enterprise-projects (Payment for the project "Project 340: Marathi Speech Data Collection")