BROOKLYN, N.Y. e NOVA YORK, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AI-Media (ASX: AIM), a global leader in AI-driven captioning and language technology, announced today the successful commercial launch of its innovative product, LEXI Voice, during the NAB Show 2025 in Las Vegas. The live demonstration of this groundbreaking solution, which provides real-time alternative language voice tracks using artificial intelligence, attracted significant interest from major global broadcasters, live event producers, streaming platforms, and business leaders.

LEXI Voice represents a substantial advancement in the field of live translation, transforming a broadcast initially presented in one language into a multilingual experience. This innovative technology features synthetic voices that sound remarkably natural, an ultra-low latency ranging from approximately 8 to 12 seconds, and does not require any additional hardware. As a result, it opens the door to new audience access, increases advertising revenue, and offers significant cost savings compared to traditional human interpretation methods.

Our clients have expressed that LEXI Voice meets their needs perfectly: precision, scalability, and simplicityall at a disruptive price point, stated James Ward, Sales Director at AI-Media. For many, this marks the moment when multilingual delivery finally becomes commercially viable.

Strategic Differentiators:

The launch of LEXI Voice is characterized by several strategic factors that set it apart from existing solutions:

  • Price Point: At just $30 per hour (in addition to LEXI's standard captioning fee), LEXI Voice can reduce live translation costs by up to 90%, making it an attractive option for clients.
  • Platform Compatibility: It seamlessly integrates with AI-Media's global network of encodersAlta (SMPTE 2110 and MPEG-TS), Encoder Pro - HD492 (SDI), and iCapeliminating the need for new infrastructure for existing customers.
  • Broadcast-Quality Voices: Clients have praised the natural tone, intelligibility, and clarity of the AI-generated speaker voice, which enhances the viewing experience.
  • Plug-and-Play Functionality: The solution supports current captioning workflows with features like scheduling, APIs, billing, and support.

Available Immediately:

  • Translation capabilities for over 100 languages.
  • Customizable voices based on region, gender, and tone.
  • Glossary and phonetic tools to ensure brand consistency and name accuracy.
  • AI-based voice replacement of original audio with complete audio mixing.
  • Support for up to five tracks in alternative languages per channel.

The real-world applications of LEXI Voice are already underway, appealing to:

  • Global broadcasting companies looking to localize sports, news, and entertainment, thus revealing a new inventory of ad opportunities.
  • Governments and legislatures ensuring linguistically inclusive access to public sessions.
  • Businesses expanding their reach in internal town halls and investor communications.
  • Streaming platforms and live events enhancing accessibility for diverse audiences worldwide.

This launch aligns seamlessly with AI-Media's strategic roadmap to triple technology revenue by fiscal 2029, targeting an EBIDTA of $60 million, as outlined in their communications with investors for fiscal 2025. The company is dedicated to driving SaaS growth through its expanding LEXI Toolkit, which now includes LEXI Voice, LEXI Brew (Generative AI), and LEXI Translate.

At the NAB Show, our clients experienced our comprehensive LEXI Voice solution live for the first timethe feedback confirmed our belief: the market is ready, reported Ward. This product transforms what is possible in real-time multilingual engagement.

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2025-04-16
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