URL: https://help.carbonvoice.app/messages/recording-and-sending/real-time-conversations
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# Real-time conversations

## Listening in real time

If recipients are around when you start speaking, they can listen live and reply, much
like a normal phone conversation. If they aren't available, or anyone loses their
network connection, they can catch up on your messages and reply later.

![Real time listening](/img/messages/real-time-listening.webp)

## Seeing who's engaged

When you tap the mic button to start speaking, you can see who is listening or speaking
at the same time.

![Who is listening](/img/messages/who-is-listening.webp)

## Related

- [Record and share](https://help.carbonvoice.app/messages/recording-and-sending/record-and-share)