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Microphone Test
Quick browser microphone check
What is the Microphone Test?
The Microphone Test uses your browser's Web Audio API to activate your microphone and display a live audio waveform. It confirms your microphone is connected, picking up sound correctly, and not muted — without needing to install any software.
How to Use
- 1Click "Start Test" and allow microphone access when the browser prompts
- 2Speak or make a sound near your microphone
- 3A waveform should appear moving with your voice
- 4If the waveform does not move, your microphone is not picking up audio
What is a Good Score?
A healthy microphone shows clear waveform movement when you speak and near-silence when you stop. A flat line when speaking indicates no signal — check your mute button, cable, or system audio settings.
Tips to Improve
- →If your mic is not detected, check that no other app (like a video call) has exclusive access to it
- →On Windows, check Settings > Privacy > Microphone to ensure browser access is permitted
- →Use this test before online calls to verify your mic is working before joining
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my microphone not work in the browser?
Common causes: browser microphone permission denied, microphone muted in OS settings, another app has exclusive device access, or a loose cable connection. Check each in order.