Microphone Test — Check Your Mic Online
Check your microphone before a call or recording. Watch the live level meter and waveform, switch between microphones, and record a few seconds to hear exactly how you sound.
Input
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How to test your microphone
- Click Start microphone and allow access when your browser asks.
- Speak normally: the meter should move into the green and occasionally yellow, without hitting red.
- Click Record 5 seconds and play it back to hear how you sound.
Getting good microphone levels
For speech, aim for peaks around −12 to −6 dB on the meter. If the bar barely moves, raise the input volume in your operating system's sound settings or move closer to the mic; if it hits red often, lower the gain or move back. A distance of about a hand's width from a headset or USB mic works well.
Noise suppression and echo cancellation are what most video call apps use. Turn them off to hear the raw signal, which is useful when testing a podcast or music microphone.
If nothing registers, check the browser permission (the microphone icon in the address bar), the operating system privacy settings, a hardware mute switch, and that the right device is selected. Bluetooth headsets often switch to a lower-quality mode when the microphone is active.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this mic test private?
Yes. Audio is processed in your browser only; the test recording stays on your device.
Why is my microphone not working?
Usually a permission setting, a mute switch, or the wrong input device selected. Check each one.
What level should my mic be?
Speech peaking around −12 to −6 dB, without touching 0 dB (red).
Why does my Bluetooth headset sound worse when the mic is on?
Many Bluetooth headsets switch to a lower-quality hands-free profile when the microphone is in use.