Mic Test Live Level and Playback

Mic Test

Is your microphone working? This free mic test shows a live input level as you speak, then lets you record a 5 second clip and play it back so you can hear exactly how you sound. Use it as a quick microphone test online for your phone, laptop, webcam or headset before a call, a game or a recording.

This microphone test needs permission to use your mic. Tap Allow when your browser asks.
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Your recording. Press play to hear yourself.

Audio is processed in your browser. Nothing is uploaded or stored.

Step by step

How to Test Your Mic Online

This microphone test online takes under a minute. You do not need to install anything or create an account.

Step 1

Press Start mic test

Your browser asks for microphone access. Tap Allow so the page can hear your mic.

Allow access
Step 2

Speak and watch the bars

Talk at a normal volume. The bars should move in the green zone as you speak.

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Step 3

Pick the right mic

Have more than one microphone? Choose your headset or webcam mic from the list.

Change device
Step 4

Record and play back

Record a 5 second clip, then play it back to hear how you really sound.

Mic test playback
Nothing is uploadedLaptop, PC or MaciPhone and Android
Hear yourself

Mic Test with Playback

A level meter only shows that sound is coming in. A mic test playback lets you hear the quality too. Record a short clip, play it back and listen for these signs.

Start the mic test

Clear and steady voice

Your voice sounds natural and the volume stays even. Your microphone is working well.

All good

Hiss or hum in the background

A steady hiss or buzz often comes from a loose cable, a cheap USB port or a fan nearby.

Check cable and noise

Very quiet or far away

The mic may be covered, set too low or you may be using the wrong device, like a webcam across the room.

Raise input level

Crackles or cuts out

Crackling often means a damaged cable, a dirty port or a weak Bluetooth connection.

Try another port
Phones

Mic Test on iPhone and Android

This mic test works in Safari on iPhone and in Chrome on Android. If the meter does not move, the browser probably does not have permission yet.

iPhone

Safari and Chrome
Allow accessTap Allow when Safari asks to use the microphone.
If blockedTap the aA icon in the address bar, then Website Settings, then set Microphone to Allow.
System settingSettings, Privacy and Security, Microphone shows which apps can use it.
TipTake off the case and clean the small mic holes at the bottom.
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Android

Chrome and Samsung Internet
Allow accessTap Allow when Chrome asks to use your microphone.
If blockedTap the icon next to the address bar, open Permissions and allow the microphone.
System settingMany phones have a Microphone access switch in Privacy settings. Make sure it is on.
TipClose apps that may be using the mic, like voice recorders or calls.

Want to hear your phone speaker too? Run the Speaker Test after your mic test.

Troubleshooting

Mic Not Working? Fixes

If the bars do not move or your recording sounds wrong, go through these fixes in order. Tick each one as you try it.

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Questions

FAQs

Quick answers about testing your microphone online.

Bars not moving?

Allow microphone access, pick the right device in the list and check that the mic is not muted.

Go to the tool

A mic test, also called a microphone test, checks that your microphone picks up sound and how clear it sounds. This page shows a live level meter while you speak and lets you record a short clip and play it back. Everything runs in your browser and nothing is uploaded.

Open this page in Safari on iPhone or Chrome on Android, tap Start mic test and allow microphone access. Speak and watch the bars move, then tap Record 5 seconds and play the clip back to hear yourself.

Use the mic test playback. Start the mic test, tap Record 5 seconds, speak normally and wait for the recording to finish. It plays back automatically, so you hear exactly what others will hear.

No. The audio is processed in your browser only. The short clip stays on your device while the page is open and is gone when you close or reload it.

Speaker tools

Other Tools

Every tool runs in your browser on iPhone, Android and desktop. No app, no sign up.

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Ready when you are

Check your microphone before your next call.

See the live level, record 5 seconds and play it back. Free, private and in your browser.

Start the mic test Live level · record · playback