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Microphone Test

Test your microphone online, check input volume levels, test audio frequency response, and record a local playback sample.

Ready to test microphone

Check real-time input volume, frequency response, audio clarity, and test audio playback directly in your browser.

How to Test Your Microphone Online

Testing your microphone helps verify that your input levels, volume threshold, and clarity are optimal before meetings or stream recordings.

Steps to test your microphone:

  1. Click Start Microphone Test to allow browser access to your audio input.
  2. Speak normally into your microphone and observe the live input level meter.
  3. Select your active microphone from the device selection dropdown if multiple devices are attached.
  4. Click Record Sample to record up to 10 seconds of audio.
  5. Click Play Sample to listen to your local recording and check clarity and background noise.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my microphone audio recorded or sent anywhere?+

No. All audio analysis and short test recordings take place 100% locally inside your browser memory using HTML5 Web Audio API.

Why is the volume level meter not moving?+

Make sure you have granted microphone permission to your browser and selected the correct input device in the dropdown.

Can I record a short sample to hear how I sound?+

Yes. Click 'Record Sample' to record up to 10 seconds of audio and play it back locally to check your microphone quality.

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