Microphone Test
Check that your microphone is picked up with a live input level meter.
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Key features
Grant microphone access and watch a live level meter and waveform respond to your voice — a quick way to confirm your mic actually works before a call, stream, or recording, and to check for background noise or a level that’s too quiet or clipping.
Your audio is analyzed locally in your browser to draw the meter and waveform. It’s never recorded, uploaded, or stored — closing this page or pressing “Stop” immediately releases the microphone.
How to use
Press "Start microphone test"
Your browser will ask for microphone permission — allow it to continue.
Speak normally
Watch the level meter and waveform move in response to your voice.
Press "Stop" when done
This immediately releases the microphone — nothing you said is kept.
Frequently asked questions
The meter isn't moving at all — what should I check?
Make sure you allowed microphone access when your browser asked (check the address bar for a blocked-permission icon), and that the correct input device is selected as your system's default microphone.
What does "clipping" mean here?
Clipping means your input level is hitting the maximum the meter can show, which usually means your microphone gain or input volume is set too high — this can make recordings and calls sound distorted. Try lowering your mic input level in your system sound settings.
Is anything I say recorded or uploaded?
No. Audio is analyzed locally in your browser purely to draw the level meter and waveform — it's never recorded to a file, stored, or sent anywhere. Pressing "Stop" (or leaving the page) immediately releases the microphone.
Is this the same as the Voice Recorder tool?
No — this tool only shows a live level meter to confirm your mic works; it doesn’t save anything. If you want to record and download audio, use the separate Voice Recorder tool.