Your browser will ask for microphone access. Audio is processed here, without recording or uploading.
YOUR RESULT → YOUR NEXT STEP
What does my result mean?
Choose what you observed. These explanations help you narrow down a problem; they are not an automatic hardware diagnosis.
The meter moves when I speak
What it means
Audio samples reached the page. The percentage is a relative level, not a calibrated loudness or recording-quality score.
What to do next
Stop this test and make a short local recording in an app you trust to assess clarity. Do not upload a private recording with a bug report.
Access is blocked or no device is found
What it means
Site permission, operating-system permission and device availability are separate checks.
What to do next
Allow this site in the browser and allow the browser in system microphone settings. Connect the microphone, then reload and press Start again.
The microphone starts but the level stays at zero or is very low
What it means
The selected input may be muted, disconnected or have low input gain. A running stream alone does not mean speech is reaching it.
What to do next
Check the hardware mute switch, select the intended microphone and inspect the input meter in system sound settings. Compare a different input if available.
QUICK START
How to use the microphone test
Select a microphone or leave the default input selected, then click Start.
Allow microphone access for this site when your browser asks.
Speak normally and watch the meter. Click Stop when finished.
READ YOUR RESULTS
Understanding your results
The level meter is a relative visualization of the audio signal, not a calibrated sound-pressure measurement. Your operating system and browser may apply automatic gain, noise suppression or other processing.
No signal can mean silence, a muted input or the wrong device. Check the microphone selector and operating-system input settings before assuming a hardware fault. Audio is processed in the browser; this tool does not upload or save microphone recordings.
Troubleshooting your microphone test
Microphone access was denied
Open the site permissions next to the address bar and allow the microphone. Also check Windows or macOS privacy settings for the browser. Return here and press Start again.
The meter stays low
Check the selected input, hardware mute switch and system input level. Speak normally. The percentage is relative signal level, not calibrated decibels or a recording-quality score.
Still stuck? Report a test problem. Do not include recordings or private device information.
Frequently asked questions
What if microphone permission is denied?
Use your browser's site-permission controls to allow the microphone, then try again. Also check operating-system microphone permissions.
Can I hear or download a recording here?
This test shows live input level only. It does not record, play back or upload your microphone audio.