Workflow: Batch voiceovers with ElevenLabs + Zapier
Producing 100+ episode voiceovers and need a pipeline to generate TTS files, run QA passes, store outputs in S3, and notify CMS for publishing. Seeking examples of Zapier automation and ElevenLabs prompt templates for consistent voices.
Best tools for this use case
Based on the workflow in this discussion, these tools are useful starting points to review.
ElevenLabs
High-quality AI voice platform for narration, dubbing and audio production.
Zapier
Best general-purpose automation layer for connecting tools and processes quickly.
GitHub Copilot
Leading coding assistant for day-to-day developer acceleration.
Answers
Approved replies, operator insight, and tactical follow-up from the community.
Zapier pipeline:
1) Trigger: new episode row (Airtable/Sheets).
2) Formatter: normalize copy (use ChatGPT to enforce tone/length).
3) Webhook: POST to ElevenLabs TTS (voice_id, model, voice_settings: stability/similarity_boost).
4) Upload MP3 to S3 with path show/season/episode.mp3.
5) QA: run STT → compare to source; mark pass/fail.
6) Notify CMS via webhook.
ElevenLabs template: 'Narrate conversational, warm, ~150–160 wpm; emphasize names; short pauses at commas.'