LOCAL TOOL · PRODUCTIVITY

Microphone Test

Speak and the bar moves. Record a few seconds and hear it back.

The meter shows relative digital input level; it is not a sound level (dB) meter.

Sound stays on this device. Nothing is uploaded and there is no download.

How to use

  1. Press "Start microphone" and allow access.
  2. Choose a microphone and speak; if the bar moves, sound is coming in.
  3. Set a length, press "Record" and talk.
  4. Play it back right away to hear how you sound.

Examples

−30 dBFS

If normal speech sits around −30 dBFS but loud speech shows "Too loud", try lowering your microphone input volume a little.

FAQ

Is my recording uploaded?

No. It exists only in this tab's memory and is gone when you leave the page.

I denied permission.

Allow the microphone in the site settings next to the address bar, then reload.

My microphone isn’t listed or has no name.

Browsers hide device names until you grant access. If it's still missing, check the connection and your system privacy settings.

It says the microphone is in use.

A call, meeting or recording app may be holding it. Close that app and try again.

Is the level a real decibel reading?

No. It's relative to the maximum digital input (dBFS), so it can't measure how loud the room is.

There's no record button.

Browsers without recording support show the level meter only.