How to Test Your Microphone Online?
- Click the 'Check' button.
- Allow access – Click 'Allow' when the browser requests microphone permissions.
- Speak or make sounds – The tool will display real-time audio levels.
- Listen to the recording – Ensure clear sound without noise or distortion.
When Should You Test Your Microphone?
- Before online meetings (Zoom, Skype, Google Meet).
- For streaming & podcasting.
- When setting up audio in games & apps.
- If others can't hear you clearly.
Why is the microphone not working?
If your microphone has stopped working, don’t rush to replace it. Most often, the issue can be resolved in the settings. Follow this list from simple to complex:
- Check the connection. Make sure the microphone plug is firmly inserted into the correct jack (usually pink in color or with a microphone icon). If it’s a USB microphone, try a different port.
- Grant permission to applications. Your browser (Chrome, Firefox, etc.) and apps (Zoom, Discord) request access to the microphone. If you accidentally denied access, you need to enable it in the application’s own settings.
- Enable the microphone in Windows.
- Right-click the speaker icon in the taskbar and select ‘Sounds’.
- Go to the ‘Recording’ tab. Find your microphone. If it has a gray icon, right-click on it and select ‘Enable’. Also, set it as the ‘Default Device’.
- Free up the microphone. Close other programs that might be using it (e.g., Skype, a game client), as they can block access for others.
- Check the cable and other devices. Inspect the cable for damage. Test the microphone on another PC or phone — this will help determine if the problem is with the microphone itself.
- Update the drivers. Go to Device Manager, find your microphone under ‘Audio inputs and outputs’, right-click, and select ‘Update driver’.
If nothing helped, the microphone might actually be faulty. In this case, you will have to replace it.