> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.getmobly.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.getmobly.com/help-center/the-mobly-app/working-with-a-lead/recording-a-conversation.md).

# Recording a conversation

The Conversation Recorder lets you capture audio of a conversation with a lead and have Mobly transcribe it onto the lead's record automatically. It's an alternative to typing notes mid-conversation — you talk, Mobly listens, the transcript lands on the lead.

## Before you record

> **Tell the person you're recording.** Recording someone without their knowledge or consent is illegal in many places and a bad idea everywhere. The standard practice is to mention it at the start of the conversation: *"I'd like to record this so I can capture the details — is that okay?"* If they say no, take notes the old-fashioned way instead.

## How to record

1. Open the lead record on the mobile app.
2. Tap **Record** in the lead action row. A live audio waveform appears, confirming Mobly is capturing.
3. Have your conversation.
4. Tap **Stop** when you're done.

![Tap to record](/files/aGnmTU2EOkAr9yOCw5Q1)

![Recording in progress with timer](/files/kHPAW6jUj7u5YkPwc0HV)

Mobly processes the audio, transcribes it, and attaches the transcript to the lead's record.

## When recording is most useful

* **Long technical conversations** where typing would slow you down
* **Multi-rep handoff** — record the booth conversation; the AE picking up later can read the full transcript
* **Demos and discovery calls** where you want every detail captured

## When notes are still better

* **Quick scans** with a handshake and a 30-second exchange — typing a one-line note is faster than recording
* **Sensitive conversations** where the lead would prefer not to be recorded
* **Loud or chaotic venues** where the audio quality won't be good enough to transcribe cleanly

## After the recording

The transcript becomes part of the lead's record.

For one-line notes you'd rather type than dictate, use the Notes field — see [Notes vs Description vs Recordings](/help-center/the-mobly-app/working-with-a-lead/notes-vs-description-fields.md).

## Related articles

* [How to capture a lead](/help-center/the-mobly-app/capture-and-enrichment/how-to-capture-a-lead.md)
* [Notes vs Description vs Recordings](/help-center/the-mobly-app/working-with-a-lead/notes-vs-description-fields.md)
* [How to engage leads from the app](/help-center/the-mobly-app/engaging-with-leads/how-to-engage-leads-from-the-app.md)