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# Collect Voice Responses
> Use audio fields to collect spoken feedback, interviews, reports, and short voice submissions directly from a browser.
A voice response form lets submitters record a short audio answer directly in the browser. Use it when spoken context, tone, or speed matters more than a typed paragraph.
Audio responses work especially well on mobile. Submitters can record, review, record again, and submit their final audio with the rest of the form.
## When to Use Voice Responses
Use an **Audio** field when a spoken answer gives you better information than text alone.
| Use Case | Why Audio Helps |
| --------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Customer feedback** | Capture the reason behind a rating in the submitter's own words |
| **Job screening** | Ask candidates to introduce themselves before a live interview |
| **Language practice** | Collect speaking exercises, pronunciation checks, or oral answers |
| **Field reports** | Let people describe what they see on-site without typing a long note |
| **Testimonials** | Collect more natural stories after an event, class, or purchase |
| **Support reports** | Let submitters explain what happened while attaching screenshots or files |
For general survey structure, pair voice responses with the [Build an Online Survey](/guides/use-cases/survey) guide. For issue reports that need files, see [Data Fields](/features/building/fields/data-fields).
## Recommended Fields
Most voice response forms still need a few structured fields. Keep the audio prompt focused, then use other fields for data you need to filter or follow up.
| Field | Type | Required? |
| ------------------ | ------------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
| **Name** | Name | Optional or required, depending on the workflow |
| **Email** | Email | Optional, unless you need follow-up |
| **Category** | Dropdown | Optional, useful for routing |
| **Rating** | NPS or Rating | Optional, useful for feedback forms |
| **Audio response** | Audio | Yes, when the voice answer is the main submission |
| **Consent** | Checkbox | Recommended when you may reuse the recording |
Keep the prompt specific. "Tell us what happened in 30-60 seconds" usually gets better audio than "Share your thoughts."
## Build Your Voice Response Form
Click **New Form** and start from scratch, choose a related template, or use **Create with AI** to generate the first draft.
In the builder, open the **Data** field group and add **Audio**. Write the field title as the spoken prompt you want submitters to answer.
Select the Audio field and choose a **Recording Limit**. Use a short limit for quick feedback and a longer limit for interviews, speaking practice, or reports.
Add fields such as Name, Email, Rating, Category, File Upload, or Location. These fields make submissions easier to review and route.
If you plan to reuse the recording for marketing, research, training, or public sharing, add a required Checkbox field for consent.
Click **Publish**, then test the form on a real phone. Make sure the prompt is clear and the recording limit fits the answer you expect.
## Test the Recording Experience
Before sharing the form, open the published form as a submitter and record a short test answer.
The Audio field appears as a simple **Click to record** control in the form.
On mobile, tapping the field opens a recording sheet. The submitter taps the microphone button to begin.
While recording, FormHug shows the timer and waveform so the submitter knows the recording is active.
After stopping, the submitter can play the recording, record again, or tap **Finish** to attach it to the form.
The completed Audio field shows a play button, waveform, duration, and remove button before the form is submitted.
## Voice Response Examples
### Customer Voice Feedback
Use this when you want the reason behind a score, not just the score itself.
Demo: Voice Customer Feedback / NPS Follow-up
**Suggested fields:**
* Email
* NPS: "How likely are you to recommend our app?"
* Audio: "Tell us why you gave this score."
* Follow-up permission checkbox
### Candidate Voice Introduction
Use this for asynchronous screening before scheduling interviews.
Demo: Async Job Screening / Voice Introduction
**Suggested fields:**
* Name
* Email
* Role applying for
* Resume upload
* Audio: "Introduce yourself and tell us why this role interests you."
### Speaking Practice Submission
Use this for language classes, tutoring, or oral assignments.
Demo: Language Speaking Practice Submission
**Suggested fields:**
* Student name
* Class or level
* Assignment prompt
* Audio: "Record your answer in English for up to two minutes."
### Field Report
Use this for inspections, site visits, operations checks, or event staff updates.
Demo: Field Report / Site Visit Voice Note
**Suggested fields:**
* Name
* Location
* Date
* Photo upload
* Audio: "Describe what you observed on-site."
### Event Testimonial
Use this after a workshop, event, or customer experience.
Demo: Event or Workshop Testimonial
**Suggested fields:**
* Name
* Organization
* Rating
* Audio: "Share one thing you learned or enjoyed."
* Consent checkbox
### Support Bug Report
Use this when screenshots show the issue, but a voice note explains the sequence.
Demo: Support Bug Report with Voice Explanation
**Suggested fields:**
* Email
* Product area
* Screenshot upload
* Audio: "Walk us through what happened."
### Client Intake Voice Brief
Use this when a new client needs to describe goals, constraints, and context in their own words.
Demo: Client Intake Voice Brief
**Suggested fields:**
* Name
* Email
* Project type
* Budget range
* Audio: "Tell us what you're trying to create."
## Writing Better Audio Prompts
Good audio prompts tell submitters what to say, how long to speak, and what kind of detail matters.
| Instead Of | Use |
| ---------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| "Record your response" | "In 30-60 seconds, tell us what happened and what you expected instead." |
| "Share feedback" | "Tell us one thing that worked well and one thing we should improve." |
| "Introduce yourself" | "Tell us your name, current role, and why this opportunity interests you." |
| "Describe the issue" | "Walk us through what you tried, what happened, and where you got stuck." |
For short prompts, a 30-60 second limit keeps submissions easy to review. For interviews or assignments, use a longer limit only when the answer genuinely needs more time.
## Review Audio Submissions
After a form is submitted, audio files appear in **Data** → **Submissions** with the rest of the submission details. You can play the recording, review the surrounding fields, and download the audio when needed.
Use labels, categories, ratings, or email fields alongside Audio so your team can sort and act on submissions faster.
## Related
Learn how Audio, File Upload, Date, Time, and Number fields work
Combine ratings, NPS, and open-ended feedback in one survey
Write clearer prompts and reduce form abandonment
Review, filter, and export submitted form data
Collect documents, screenshots, and other supporting files
Notify your team when a new voice response arrives