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# prompt_audio

> Play an audio file, then collect digits or speech.

[play-and-collect]: /docs/server-sdks/reference/python/relay/call/play-and-collect

Play an audio file as a prompt and collect input. A typed convenience over
[`play_and_collect()`][play-and-collect] that builds the audio media item for you.

## Parameters

**`url`** `str` — required

URL of the audio file to play as the prompt.

---

**`collect`** `dict` — required

Input collection configuration, in the same format as
[`play_and_collect()`][play-and-collect].

---

**`volume`** `float | None` — default: None

Volume adjustment in dB, from `-40.0` to `40.0`. Keyword-only.

---

**`on_completed`** `Callable[[RelayEvent], Any] | None` — default: None

Callback invoked when the operation reaches a terminal state. Can be a regular
function or async coroutine. Keyword-only.

---

## Returns

[`CollectAction`](/docs/server-sdks/reference/python/relay/actions) -- An action handle that resolves when input is collected, the operation times out, or an error occurs.

## Example

```python {12-15}
from signalwire.relay import RelayClient

client = RelayClient(
    project="your-project-id",
    token="your-api-token",
    contexts=["default"],
)

@client.on_call
async def handle_call(call):
    await call.answer()
    action = await call.prompt_audio(
        "https://example.com/menu.mp3",
        {"digits": {"max": 1, "digit_timeout": 5}},
    )
    event = await action.wait()

client.run()
```

> Play an audio file, then collect digits or speech.