# To **limit the maximum length** of audio file

```{important}
**Related paramters:**
* max_seconds: Limits the maximum length of synthesized speech. The range of values are `1` to `60`. Default is `30`. 
```

If you want to limit the **maximum length to 10 seconds**, you must request as follows:

```bash
$ curl \
  --request POST \
  --url https://typecast.ai/api/speak \
  --header "Content-Type: application/json" \
  --header "Authorization: Bearer $API_TOKEN" \
  --data '{
    "text": "My name is Typecast.",
    "lang": "auto",
    "actor_id": "${24-letters-your_actor_id}",
    "max_seconds": 10
  }'
```