Microphone Test

Tapping the microphone icon below asks for permission to access your device's audio input. Your audio is processed locally and never stored or transmitted.

SilentQuietGoodLoudClipping
—dBFS
Input Level
—
Volume
—
Background Noise
Live monitoring (hear yourself)
Plays your mic through your speakers in real time. Use headphones — on speakers this causes feedback/echo.
Disable mic auto-processing
Turns off echo cancellation, noise suppression and auto-gain for a truer quality reading. Restarts the microphone.
Your Recording
No recording yet — record something first.
Microphone Information
Device—
Sample Rate—
Channels—
Auto-Processing—

Tap Tap to Test to grant microphone access, and the Microphone Test gives you a live level meter, a clipping alert, and real-time spectrum and waveform graphs so you can confirm your mic is detected and sounding clean. Watch the Volume and Background Noise readouts while you talk, then use Start Recording and Stop Recording to capture a clip you can play back and save with Download Recording. Try the free check your iphone's microphone for a quick, no-install way to check this yourself.

Troubleshooting Microphone Issues

Common Problems

Microphone Permission Denied

Solutions:

  • Click the microphone icon in your browser's address bar
  • Allow microphone access when prompted
  • Check browser settings and reset permissions if needed
  • Try refreshing the page and clicking "Enable Microphone" again
No Sound Being Detected

Check these:

  • Microphone is not muted in system settings
  • Correct microphone is selected as default input device
  • Microphone volume is turned up
  • Try speaking louder or moving closer to the microphone
Poor Audio Quality

Improvements:

  • Reduce background noise in your environment
  • Speak directly into the microphone
  • Check for loose connections
  • Try a different microphone if available

Device-Specific Tips

Mobile Phones

  • Ensure microphone isn't blocked by case or fingers
  • Try using headphones with built-in microphone
  • Check app permissions in phone settings
  • Close other apps that might be using the microphone

Laptops & Computers

  • Check if external microphone is properly connected
  • Update audio drivers
  • Test with different applications
  • Check privacy settings for microphone access

Tablets

  • Hold tablet in landscape mode for better microphone position
  • Avoid covering microphone ports
  • Try using external microphone for better quality
  • Check tablet orientation and microphone positioning

Pro Tips for Better Results

Environment Setup

  • Test in a quiet room with minimal background noise
  • Avoid rooms with hard surfaces that cause echo
  • Turn off fans, air conditioning, or other noise sources
  • Close windows to reduce outside noise

Microphone Positioning

  • Speak directly toward the microphone
  • Maintain consistent distance (6-12 inches)
  • Avoid moving around during testing
  • Keep microphone at mouth level

Browser & Device Compatibility

Fully Supported

Desktop: Chrome 25+, Firefox 22+, Safari 11+, Edge 12+. Mobile: Chrome Mobile 53+, Safari iOS 11+, Firefox Mobile 68+, Samsung Internet 7.2+.

Limited Support

Older browsers are not supported: Internet Explorer, Chrome below 25, Firefox below 22, Safari below 11. Please update your browser for the best experience.

Tested Device Types

iPhone (iOS 11+), Android phones (5.0+), iPad (iOS 11+), Android tablets, Windows PCs, Mac computers, Linux systems, and Chromebooks.

Microphone Testing Tips

For the most accurate test result, use the microphone you intend to record with and test in the same environment. Background noise, distance from the mic, and room reflections all affect the readings.