This website offers a straightforward online microphone test, enabling you to verify if your microphone is functioning correctly. Being a browser-based microphone test, it eliminates the need to download or install any third-party software. Surprisingly simple as it may seem, MicTests.com is designed to test your microphone regardless of its type, the device you’re using, and your operating system. To add to its capabilities, this microphone tester provides you with a wealth of useful information about your microphone, such as its name, the number of audio channels, latency, sample size, and sample rate, as well as whether it supports echo cancellation or noise suppression. Furthermore, should the tester detect any issues with your microphone, you’ll receive guidance on how to resolve them.
Why Do You Need a Microphone Test?
There are numerous reasons why individuals might want to test their microphone. Here are just a few common scenarios:
- You have recently purchased or connected a new microphone and wish to ensure it is working as expected.
- You want to confirm that your headset microphone is properly activated and functioning.
- You need to check if your computer microphone is distorting your voice or capturing audio clearly.
- You’re curious whether your webcam has a built-in microphone and if it’s operational.
- You want to verify that other applications on your system can correctly detect your microphone.
- You are interested in experiencing the visual microphone analyzer in action.
- Or simply, out of sheer curiosity and for peace of mind.
How to Test Your Microphone?
Testing your microphone using our online tool is quite simple. Just wait for all media devices to be detected, and then click the “Test my microphone” button. If this button does not appear, and you haven’t received any notifications, it’s possible that a browser error has occurred. For assistance, please contact us at [email protected].
How Is the Microphone Tested?
- First and foremost, the test determines if your browser supports the necessary features to access media devices. If it does, a list of detected microphones and the essential controls are displayed.
- Upon clicking the “Test my microphone” button, your browser will request permission to activate your microphone on this website.
- Once permission is granted, the microphone will activate, and you will see a visualizer displaying the sounds captured by your microphone.
- The tester will then begin recording your voice and any ambient noise picked up by the microphone.
- Next, the test proceeds to determine the supported features of your microphone and perform several measurements to assess its performance.
- Finally, the test results are displayed, along with helpful tips and additional controls, including a playback option to listen to your recording.
Why You Should Consider Leaving a Review
After completing the microphone test, you have the option to leave feedback about your microphone. While it’s not mandatory, we encourage you to do so, as it can assist others in making informed decisions when purchasing a microphone and help them avoid subpar options. Moreover, by posting a review, you’ll gain insight into the quality of your own microphone, effectively discovering how well it ranks in our comprehensive microphone assessment system.
System Requirements
To test your microphone, all you need is a modern browser (unfortunately, Internet Explorer does not qualify) that supports media device access features. As you’ve noticed, our microphone testing tool does not require any additional software like Adobe Flash, Microsoft Silverlight, or browser plugins. There are no restrictions on the type of device; your microphone can be integrated (within headphones, a mobile device, or a laptop), wireless (WiFi, Bluetooth), or connected via cable (USB, TRS, XLR).
Below is a list of operating systems and the minimum versions of supported browsers:
- Android
- Samsung Browser 5.2
- Chrome 50.0
- Firefox 68.0
- Edge 45.0
- Android WebView 88.0
- Silk 81
- Opera Mobile 64
- Yandex Browser 21.11
- Android 4.0
- Chrome OS
- Chrome 58.0
- FirefoxOS
- Firefox 48.0
- Linux
- Firefox 38.0
- Chrome 60.0
- Chromium 65.0
- Opera 71
- macOS
- Chrome 80.0
- Safari 11.1
- Opera 68
- Firefox 76.0
- Ubuntu
- Firefox 74.0
- Chromium 80.0
- Windows 10
- Chrome 51.0
- Edge 13.0
- Firefox 68.0
- Opera 60.0
- Yandex Browser 19.1
- Coc Coc Browser 70.0
- Windows 7
- Chrome 56.0
- Firefox 56.0
- Opera 40.0
- Edge 87.0
- Coc Coc Browser 63.0
- Iron 88.0
- Windows 8
- Chrome 80.0
- Firefox 74.0
- Opera 68
- Windows 8.1
- Chrome 63.0
- Firefox 74.0
- Opera 68
- Edge 88.0
- Yandex Browser 21.11
- Windows XP
- Firefox 47.0
- Xbox OS 10
- Edge 18.0
- iOS
- Safari 12.1
- Chrome 87.0
- Firefox for iOS 112.0
- ipadOS
- Safari 13.0
- Chrome 96.0
- macOS
- Safari 11.1
- Chrome 75.0
- Firefox 68.0
- Opera 53
- Edge 85.0
If your operating system or browser is not listed, it does not necessarily mean it is not supported. It simply hasn’t been explicitly tested yet. We encourage you to test it yourself!
Privacy Considerations
- All operations required for testing are executed within your browser, and all data is stored in your device’s memory.
- We do not store any technical information unless you choose to publish a review of your microphone.
- If you opt not to publish a review, all data from your device’s memory is deleted upon closing the page.
- Published reviews are publicly accessible and contain only technical details about the tested microphones.
- We never store audio recordings made using your microphone during the test.
Disclaimer
As test results can be influenced by various factors, a completely error-free algorithm cannot be guaranteed. Nevertheless, we are continuously working to improve our testing tool and rectify any detected errors. If you encounter any inaccuracies or have suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].
