Open the setup wizard
- Log in to vocalis.witting.ai.
- Click AI Actors in the left sidebar.
- Click Create Actor.
Step 1: Actor
Define your AI Actor’s identity, how it behaves in meetings, and how it sounds.Actor’s Identity
| Setting | What it controls |
|---|---|
| Icon | A visual icon for the Actor card. |
| Actor Name | A display name for your team (e.g., “UI/UX Interviewer”). |
| Use Case | The type of conversation — Interview, Sales Discovery, etc. |
| Description | A short summary shown on the Actor card. |
| Tags | Labels to organize and filter your Actors. |
Meeting Led By
Choose who drives the conversation:- Actor-led — The AI Actor leads with dynamic questions and follow-ups.
- User-led — The AI supports your lead, responding and assisting as needed.
Tool Access
Choose what your Actor can use during meetings.| Tool | What it does | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Share | View and analyze the participant’s shared screen. | Available |
| Web Sources | Look up real-time information from the web. | Coming soon |
| Knowledge Files | Access your uploaded company docs and files. | Coming soon |
| Tools / MCP | Connect with external apps or APIs. | Coming soon |
Conversation Style
| Setting | What it controls |
|---|---|
| Language | What language the AI speaks in (e.g., English). |
| Voice | The voice model — each has a different tone and feel. |
| Speed | How quickly the AI talks (Slow, Normal, Fast). |
| Tone | Professional, Friendly, Warm, etc. |
Conversation Behaviors
Toggle switches that control the Actor’s flexibility during conversations.| Behavior | What it does |
|---|---|
| Allow Small Talk | Build rapport with greetings and casual comments. |
| Mirror Participant’s Language | Respond in the user’s language. |
| Use Humor | Introduce light humor when appropriate. |
Step 2: Purpose
Write the instructions that tell the AI what to do during the conversation. The Purpose Builder has four fields:| Field | What to write |
|---|---|
| Role | Who the AI Actor is — name, title, personality. |
| Goals | What the conversation should accomplish and how to evaluate. |
| Flow | How the conversation progresses from intro to wrap-up. |
| Guardrails | Boundaries, edge cases, and time management. |
Step 3: Insights
Define the structured data points Vocalis should extract from each conversation. See Actor Insights for details on configuring insights.
Next steps
Actor Purpose
Write effective instructions for your AI Actor.
Test Actor
Test your AI Actor before going live.