Online Microphone Test

Speak and watch the level move. Record a few seconds and play them back to hear how you sound on a call or a live stream.

Your sound level shows here.

Press the button and allow microphone access when your browser asks.

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  1. Press Test my microphone

    Your browser asks for the microphone once. Choose Allow.

  2. Speak and watch the bars

    The bars move with your voice. If they stay flat, pick another microphone from the list.

  3. Record a short clip

    Play it back to hear what others will hear. The clip stays in your browser.

Troubleshooting

Mic not working? Check these first.

  • Allow the microphone in your browser

    Click the lock icon beside the address, set Microphone to Allow, and reload the page.

  • Pick the microphone you speak into

    A headset, a webcam and a laptop can each have a microphone. Choose the right one from the list above the bars.

  • Close other apps that use it

    Zoom, Teams, OBS or another browser tab may be holding the microphone. Close them and test again.

  • Allow it in the system settings

    On a Mac: System Settings, Privacy & Security, Microphone. On Windows: Settings, Privacy & security, Microphone. Turn your browser on there.

  • Raise the input volume

    On a Mac: System Settings, Sound, Input. On Windows: Settings, System, Sound, Input. Speak and move the slider until the bars move.

  • Check the cable and the mute switch

    Push the plug all the way in, and look for a mute button on the microphone or on the headset cable.

Mic test FAQ.

Is my voice recorded or uploaded?

Only when you press Record a clip, and the clip stays in your browser. Nothing is sent to our servers, and the clip is gone when you close the tab.

Why do the bars not move when I speak?

The browser may be listening to a different microphone, or the microphone is muted. Pick another one from the list, check any mute switch, and raise the input volume in your system's sound settings.

Why can I not hear myself while I speak?

The test does not play your voice back live, so it cannot echo into the microphone. Record a clip and play it back to hear yourself.

Does the mic test work on a phone?

Yes. Open this page in your phone's browser and allow the microphone.

Can I check my camera too?

Yes, with the webcam test. It shows the picture, the resolution and the frame rate.

Can I use my microphone in a live stream?

Yes. In LiveReacting's Live Studio you add your microphone, your camera and guests who join from a link, and go live on YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and more, from your browser.

Start a live show from your browser.

Create a free account, add your microphone and camera in Live Studio, and stream to YouTube, Facebook or Twitch.

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