How to use the microphone test
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Choose an input device, then start the microphone and allow access.
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Speak normally, watch the meter, and record a short sample if useful.
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Stop the test, play the sample locally, and review the measured result.
Microphone Test
Test your microphone online with a live level meter, local recording, and playback. Audio stays in this browser tab and is never uploaded.
✓Runs locally in your browser — no account or uploads required.
Interactive browser testResults stay in this session
Silent0% live · 0% peakLoud
Permission is requested only when you start.
What a microphone test can tell you
A successful stream proves that the browser received microphone permission and opened an input device. The live and peak meters then show whether actual audio energy reached the page.
Low or missing input can come from the wrong selected mic, hardware mute, low gain, operating-system privacy controls, or a Bluetooth headset using a different profile. No input is a troubleshooting signal, not proof of physical failure.
Troubleshooting
No level movement
Check that the microphone is not muted, select another input device, and review system input gain.
Permission denied
Open browser site permissions, allow microphone access, and try again.
Device is busy
Close calling or recording apps that may be using the microphone exclusively.
Microphone Test FAQ
Is my microphone recording uploaded?
No. Recording and playback happen locally in this browser tab, and recordings are not stored in your report.
Why does the meter stay low?
Input gain may be low, the wrong microphone may be selected, or the microphone may be too far away.
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