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Microphone Test

Find out whether your microphone works and how loud it is before a call, a recording or a stream. Start the test and speak: a live meter shows the input level in dBFS with a peak hold, and the details list the device name, sample rate and processing settings. Record a 5-second sample and play it back to hear exactly what others will hear.

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Test Your Microphone

Your browser asks for microphone permission only after you press Start test. The sample is kept on this page only.

The list fills in after you allow access.

Level: —Peak hold: —Sound detected: —

How to Use the Microphone Test

  1. Press Start test and allow microphone access.
  2. Speak normally. The meter should move and “Sound detected” should say Yes; aim for peaks between about −20 and −6 dBFS.
  3. Press Record 5-second sample, speak, then play the sample back.
  4. Press Stop to release the microphone.

About This Tool

People joining video calls, podcasters and streamers setting levels, gamers checking a headset and IT support teams.

Input: Microphone  ·  Output: Level meter, details and a short playback sample.

Features and Limitations

Features

  • Live RMS level meter with a peak-hold marker and numeric dBFS readouts.
  • Playback sample to check clarity, noise and distance.
  • Shows device name, sample rate, channel count and whether processing is active.
  • Microphone released on stop, reset or leaving the page.

Limitations

  • Levels are relative to digital full scale (dBFS), not sound pressure in dB SPL; this is not a calibrated sound level meter.
  • Browsers may still apply some processing on certain devices even with the raw option ticked.
  • The sample format depends on your browser (WebM/Opus, OGG or M4A).
  • Results are computed in your browser; nothing you enter is sent to a server.

Frequently Asked Questions

What level is good?

Normal speech should peak roughly between −20 and −6 dBFS. Constant peaks at 0 dBFS mean the input is too loud and will distort.

Why is the meter not moving?

The wrong microphone may be selected, it may be muted by a hardware switch, or another app may be using it. Try another device from the list.

Why does my voice sound different in the sample?

With the raw option ticked you hear the microphone without noise suppression. Untick it to hear what most call apps send.

Is my voice uploaded?

No. Everything stays in your browser.

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