Test your microphone in seconds
Speak and watch the meter move. Nothing is recorded, nothing leaves this tab.
Click start, allow microphone access, then speak — the meter should move.
The 30-seconds-before-the-meeting ritual
Most mic checks happen in a panic right before a call — and most mic-test sites answer that moment with a page that could be recording you. This one structurally cannot: the audio stream feeds a level meter in your browser and nothing else. No recording API is even loaded. Wrong device selected, muted headset switch, an app hogging the mic — the meter exposes all three in seconds, and the FAQ walks through the fixes.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I test if my microphone is working?
Click Start, allow microphone access, and speak — the level meter reacts instantly if the mic works. If the bars stay flat, the fixes below cover the usual causes in order of likelihood.
The meter doesn’t move. What do I check?
Three things, in order: (1) the browser is using the right device — click the camera/mic icon in the address bar and check the selected input; (2) system settings — the mic isn’t muted and has input volume; (3) another app (Zoom, Teams) isn’t holding the mic exclusively. Headset mics also often have physical mute switches.
Is my voice recorded or sent anywhere?
No. The audio stream goes straight from your microphone into a level meter inside this tab — there is no recording, no server, no WebRTC connection. Press Stop (or close the tab) and the stream is gone.
Why does a website need permission for this?
Browsers gate microphone access behind an explicit permission — that is a good thing. The permission lasts only for this site and you can revoke it anytime from the address-bar icon.
Can I test my headset before a meeting?
That is the main use: run the test 30 seconds before the call, confirm the meter moves with the device you expect, and join the meeting knowing the answer to "can you hear me?" is yes.