The meter is not moving — what is wrong?

A flat meter usually means the wrong input is selected, the mic is muted in your operating system, or the browser was denied permission. Pick the correct input from the list, unmute it in your system sound settings, then reload and allow access. A headset mic only registers when the headset is the chosen input.

Is my recording uploaded or kept?

No. The level meter and any clip you record are handled entirely in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server and nothing is stored after you leave; the recording exists only in the page until you discard it or close the tab.

Why does my own voice sound delayed or echoey?

A small delay between speaking and seeing the meter is normal and comes from how the browser buffers audio. Echo usually appears when speakers are playing the sound back into the mic; use headphones to remove it. The test does not play your live mic through the speakers for this reason.

Is my camera, microphone or data sent anywhere?

No. Every test runs locally in your browser on your own device. When a test needs your camera or microphone, the feed is shown to you and nothing else: it is never uploaded, never recorded to a server, and never stored. Close the tab and it is gone. You can confirm it by disconnecting from the internet after the page loads; the tests still work.

Microphone Test

Check your microphone is picking up sound. Allow access and a live meter moves with your voice, with a waveform so you can see exactly what the mic hears. Pick an input if you have several, and record a short clip to play back and judge the quality. Nothing is uploaded.

No app to install
100% free
Nothing is recorded
No sign-up, no email
Works on any device

Read the guide: How to Test Your Microphone

Live level

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Press Start mic and allow access, then speak to see the level move.

How to use it

1
Allow microphone access

Click start and accept the permission prompt. Choose the input you want to test if more than one is listed.
2
Watch the level

Speak normally and watch the meter and waveform respond. A meter that barely moves points to a muted or wrong input.
3
Record and play back

Capture a few seconds, play it back, and listen for clarity, background noise or dropouts. The clip never leaves your device.

When it comes in handy

Before a call or recording

Confirm the right mic is live and at a healthy level before a meeting, podcast or voice note.

New headset or mic

Check a headset, USB mic or webcam mic is detected and sounds clean once you plug it in.

Diagnosing quiet audio

See whether a quiet recording is the mic level, the wrong input, or the system muting it.

Instant & 100% private — nothing is recorded

The test runs right here in your browser. When it needs your camera or microphone, the feed is shown to you and nothing else: never uploaded, never recorded to a server, never stored. There is no sign-up and no email wall, and most tests keep working with no connection at all.

Frequently asked questions

The meter is not moving — what is wrong?: A flat meter usually means the wrong input is selected, the mic is muted in your operating system, or the browser was denied permission. Pick the correct input from the list, unmute it in your system sound settings, then reload and allow access. A headset mic only registers when the headset is the chosen input.
Is my recording uploaded or kept?: No. The level meter and any clip you record are handled entirely in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server and nothing is stored after you leave; the recording exists only in the page until you discard it or close the tab.
Why does my own voice sound delayed or echoey?: A small delay between speaking and seeing the meter is normal and comes from how the browser buffers audio. Echo usually appears when speakers are playing the sound back into the mic; use headphones to remove it. The test does not play your live mic through the speakers for this reason.
Is my camera, microphone or data sent anywhere?: No. Every test runs locally in your browser on your own device. When a test needs your camera or microphone, the feed is shown to you and nothing else: it is never uploaded, never recorded to a server, and never stored. Close the tab and it is gone. You can confirm it by disconnecting from the internet after the page loads; the tests still work.