Introduction
The origin for this blog post began as a question from a user in a Facebook group for startups and entrepreneurs. One member wanted to know if there was any SaaS or a solution to record some thoughts into audio, and then send the link to that audio file to the recipient, instead of sending the audio. The question they had asked was
What are the different ways in which I can record audio and send a link to that audio to my colleagues, collaborators, or customers ?
I ran a series of short tests- remembering the extensive trials we had done during the early years of gaathastory. I came up with five methods to achieve the desirable methods. There may be more efficient ways, maybe an app for phones, or even self hosted open source tools, but my list includes the following :
Methods to Record and Share Audio Files
- Otter.ai: Record and share audio links via desktop or mobile app.
- Happyscribe: Record, transcribe, and share audio links via desktop web browser.
- Hippovideo: Turn off video, record audio, and share links via desktop or web browser.
- Rode or Dolby App: Record audio, export to cloud storage, and share links.
- Podcast App: Record using a podcast app, publish as unlisted audio, and share links.
Use Cases for Sending Audio Files
- Feedback and Reviews: Clients can provide feedback or reviews in audio format.
- Interviews and Podcasts: Collaborators can record interviews or podcast episodes and share them.
- Training and Tutorials: Colleagues can create audio training materials or tutorials.
- Customer Support: Customer support teams can record and share audio responses to customer inquiries.
- Sales Pitches: Sales teams can record and share audio pitches with potential customers.