Test your microphone by recording and playing back audio.
Privacy Note: Your audio stays on your device. Nothing is uploaded to any server.
Visual real-time audio level display shows exactly how loud your mic picks up sound.
Record and play back your voice immediately to hear exactly how you sound to others.
Compatible with USB, XLR, headset, lavalier, and built-in laptop microphones.
Before you blame the hardware, ninety percent of mic problems come down to permissions, the wrong input device, or gain settings. Run through these fixes in order and most issues clear up fast.
We've all been there: "Can you hear me? Hello? Is this thing on?" Let's skip that awkwardness. Our mic test shows you exactly what's going on with your microphone before your next call, recording, or stream. And if you want to make sure your environment isn't too noisy, check it with our sound level meter.
Nothing's worse than joining an important video call and realizing nobody can hear you. A 30-second test beforehand saves you from that panic. Plus, testing helps you understand your mic's quirks: where to position it, how loud to speak, what background noise it picks up. It's like a quick soundcheck before the real show.
When you speak at a normal volume, the meter should bounce to around 50-75% of the way up. Too low? You'll sound distant and quiet to everyone else. Too high (hitting the red)? You'll get distortion and clipping. Find that sweet spot where you're clearly audible without maxing out the meter.
USB mics are plug-and-play, just connect and go. Headset mics stay in a consistent position which is great for calls. Lavalier mics let you move around freely. Pro XLR mics need an audio interface but sound amazing. Whatever you're using, our test works the same way. We just want to see if audio is making it to your computer.
Background noise from fans or traffic? Move the mic closer to your mouth so your voice is louder relative to the noise. Echo or feedback? Your speakers might be playing sound that the mic picks up, so use headphones instead. Low volume? Boost your input gain in system settings. Crackling? Check for loose cables or try a different USB port. If you want to verify your output is working too, run our speaker test and headphone test.
For most microphones, talking at a 45-degree angle from about 6-12 inches away works well. This gives you clear audio without harsh "P" and "B" sounds popping. USB condenser mics often benefit from a pop filter. Headset mics should sit at the corner of your mouth. Experiment while watching the level meter to find what works best for your setup.
Before testing, make sure your mic is actually selected as the input device in your system settings. If you have multiple mics (webcam, headset, external), your computer might be listening to the wrong one. Verify the input volume isn't muted or set to zero. And check that browser permissions allow microphone access.
All audio processing happens right in your browser. Your voice never leaves your device, never touches our servers, and disappears completely when you close the tab. We're just helping you test your mic. What you say is your business, not ours.
Browsers ask permission every time a site wants mic access. If you accidentally hit Block, the prompt won't show up again. Click the lock icon (or camera icon) next to the address bar, find Microphone, switch it to Allow, then refresh the page. Chrome and Edge sometimes also need you to clear the site setting completely if it's stuck.
The recording is fine; your playback is the issue. Your system is probably sending audio to a different device than you think (an old Bluetooth headset, HDMI monitor, etc.). Check your system output device, make sure the right one is selected, and the volume isn't muted on that specific device.
Two things to check. First, the mic input gain in your system sound settings, since it's often set too low. Boost it to 70-80%. Second, your computer might be using the wrong mic entirely (like a webcam instead of your headset). Pick the correct input device in system settings, then test again.
Echo usually means your mic is picking up your speakers. Either use headphones or move the mic away from the speakers. The robotic sound is usually a sample rate mismatch or another app holding the mic. Close other apps (Zoom, Discord, OBS) and try again.
Open Settings, go to System, then Sound, and scroll down to the Input section. Select your microphone from the list and you'll see a bar that moves as you talk. If it responds to your voice, the mic is working. You can also right-click the speaker icon in the taskbar and choose Sound settings to reach the same panel. For a more thorough check with live recording and instant playback, just use the test above right in your browser, no setup needed.
No. Everything stays in your browser and disappears when you close the tab. Your voice never leaves your device.
