diff --git a/voice_recognition.py b/voice_recognition.py
index 4d48ca3..01ba122 100644
--- a/voice_recognition.py
+++ b/voice_recognition.py
@@ -201,7 +201,7 @@ class Transcriber(commands.Cog):
 
         while True:
             logger.info("waiting for tasks")
-            item = self.comm_queue.get()
+            item = await self.comm_queue.get()
             logger.info("Got %s", item)
             if item.type == "STOP":
                 logger.info("Queue ended")