Exhibit 23.1

                  Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Auditors

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement 
(For S-8, No. 33-80168) pertaining to the Incentive Stock Option Plan, 
Directors Stock Option Plan, 1988 Nonqualified Stock Option Plan, 1993
Stock Option Plan, and other Employee Benefit Plans of Active Voice 
Corporation of our report dated May 3, 1996, with respect to the 
consolidated financial statements and schedule of Active Voice Corporation
included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended March 31, 
1996.

                                                      ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Seattle, Washington
June 28, 1996