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Microphone Test

Test Your Audio Before Going Live

Test your microphone and audio input before streaming or recording. Perfect for streamers, podcasters, and content creators to ensure crystal-clear audio quality.

Microphone Off

Click "Start Microphone" below to begin testing

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Audio Setup & Recording Tips

Microphone Setup
  • • Position microphone 6-12 inches from your mouth
  • • Speak directly into the microphone, not from the side
  • • Use a pop filter to reduce plosive sounds (P, B, T, K)
  • • Keep microphone away from fans, air conditioning, and noise sources
Environment & Acoustics
  • • Record in a quiet room with soft furnishings
  • • Avoid hard surfaces that cause echo (walls, windows)
  • • Close windows and doors to minimize outside noise
  • • Consider acoustic treatment or record in a closet with clothes

Microphone Permission Required

If you're not seeing a microphone permission prompt, try these steps:

Chrome: Permission Reset
  1. Look for microphone icon in address bar (far left)
  2. Click it → "Always allow on this site"
  3. If no icon: Click lock → Microphone → Allow
  4. Refresh page and try again
Browser Settings
  1. Go to browser Settings → Privacy → Site permissions
  2. Find "Microphone" and this website
  3. Change from "Block" to "Allow"
  4. Refresh and try again

Note: Microphone access requires HTTPS or localhost. Make sure you're not on an insecure HTTP connection.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues
  • • Ensure your browser has microphone permission
  • • Check your system's microphone settings
  • • Make sure your microphone isn't muted
  • • Close other apps that might be using your microphone
Audio Tips
  • • Speak 6-12 inches away from your microphone
  • • Use a quiet room with minimal echo
  • • Consider using a pop filter for clearer audio
  • • Test audio levels before important recordings