Online microphone test
Check your input level and record a short playback sample. Your sample never leaves this page.
Checking microphone support...
Test in three steps
Permission, level, playback.
- 01
Allow access
Choose the microphone that this page can use.
- 02
Check the level
Speak normally and confirm that the live meter moves.
- 03
Play a sample
Record up to 10 seconds and listen for clarity and volume.
Fix microphone permission
The browser and operating system both need to allow access.
Chrome and Edge
Open the site controls beside the address bar. Set Microphone to Allow, then reload this page.
Safari
Open Settings for This Website. Set Microphone to Allow, then reload this page.
Firefox
Open the permissions icon beside the address bar. Clear a blocked microphone permission, then try again.
Mac and Windows
Check the operating system privacy settings. Allow microphone access for your browser and confirm that the microphone is not muted.
Your sample stays here
Your sample never leaves this page. The browser provides the live input and local playback.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers about microphone access, browser support, and local playback.
Continue with your audio
Record first. Transcribe when you are ready.