Free Mic Test with Playback
Test your microphone online.
Ready when you are.
Your input level will appear here.
Record up to 30 seconds. Your mic test and playback stay on this device.
Listen to your microphone
- Input
- Built-in, USB or headset microphone
- Recording
- WebM, M4A or OGG depending on your browser
- Duration
- Up to 30 seconds per recording
Test your microphone online. Check the live input level, record your voice, and play it back to hear your mic clearly.
Start the test and allow microphone access. Speak normally to see your input level, then record a sample to hear yourself.
How to test your microphone online
- Select Start mic test and allow access when your browser asks.
- Choose the microphone you want to use. Speak at your usual distance and watch the level respond.
- Record a short sample, stop, and press play to hear your voice. Use headphones for a clearer listen.
Check mic volume and background noise
A moving meter confirms that this page receives sound from the selected microphone. Speak normally, then pause to compare your voice with the room noise. If the level stays close to zero dBFS, lower the microphone gain and test again. If it barely moves, check the input volume, mute switch and distance.
To compare surrounding noise over time, use the Sound Level Meter.
Why is my microphone not working?
Check that the microphone is connected and unmuted, and choose the correct input above. If permission was denied, allow microphone access in your browser’s site settings and start again. If another app is using the device, close its microphone session and retry.
Questions about the mic test
Can I hear myself during the test?
Record a sample, then use playback to hear it. The microphone stops when the recording ends, so your speakers do not feed back into an open mic.
Is my microphone recording uploaded?
The live meter, recording and playback run on your device. Your voice sample is not uploaded. You can download or delete the recording after listening.
Can I test a headset or USB microphone?
Yes. Start the test, then choose an available microphone in the list. The list depends on the inputs your browser and device make available.
What does the microphone level mean?
The meter shows digital input level relative to the maximum, in dBFS. It helps you check whether sound is arriving and compare quiet and loud moments. It does not measure the room’s sound-pressure level. Listen to the sample to judge how your voice sounds.
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