Mic test

Check that your microphone works before your next call or recording. Watch the live meter, record a five-second clip, and hear exactly how you sound — right here in your browser.

Your browser will ask for permission — that prompt is the first thing this test checks.

Runs entirely in your browser. Nothing is recorded or sent anywhere.

Mic works? Put it to use.

Chairkick records your screen and voice straight from the browser — no download, free to start. Share a link instead of scheduling a meeting.

Microphone not working? Fix it here.

Allow microphone access in your browser

  • Chrome and Edge: click the camera/mic icon at the right end of the address bar, choose "Always allow", and reload the page.
  • Safari: open Safari → Settings → Websites → Microphone and set this site to "Allow". Safari also re-asks per session unless you allow permanently.
  • Firefox: click the microphone icon in the address bar, remove the temporary block, and grant access again when prompted.

Check your operating system's privacy settings

  • macOS: System Settings → Privacy & Security → Microphone — your browser must be switched on. macOS asks once per app and remembers a "no" forever.
  • Windows: Settings → Privacy & security → Microphone — enable both "Microphone access" and "Let apps access your microphone".
  • ChromeOS: the mic can be muted from the quick-settings tray (bottom-right). Unmute there, then re-run the test. Recording on a Chromebook? Chairkick records screen + mic with no install.

Meter moves, but calls and recordings are silent?

If this test works, your hardware and browser are fine — the problem is the other app's input setting. Most call and recording apps have their own microphone picker that can point at a different (or unplugged) device. Set it to the same microphone you selected here. On external mics, also check the physical mute switch and that it's plugged into the port you think it is.

Frequently asked questions

Is this mic test private?

Yes. The test runs entirely in your browser using its built-in microphone APIs. The level meter, waveform, and the optional 5-second clip never leave your device, and nothing is uploaded to any server.

Why does my browser ask for permission?

Browsers require your explicit consent before any website can hear your microphone. Seeing that prompt is a good sign — it means the test is reaching your browser's microphone system correctly.

The meter doesn't move at all. What should I check first?

In order: the physical mute switch on your mic or headset, your system's input device (the test's device picker shows which mic the browser is using), browser permission (address-bar icon), and finally your operating system's microphone privacy setting.

Does this work on phones and tablets?

Yes — the test works in mobile Safari and Chrome the same way. Your phone will show its own permission prompt the first time.

Can I test how my voice sounds in a real recording?

The 5-second clip above gives you a quick preview. For the real thing, record a short screen recording with Chairkick — it's free, runs in the same browser you just tested, and uses the exact same microphone.

Your mic is ready. Now say something with it.

Record your screen and voice in the browser, then share a link that anyone can watch — no downloads for you, no sign-ups for viewers.