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Mic Test

Check that your microphone works — live meter plus a quick record-and-play-back.

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Tap Start, allow the microphone, then speak.

How to test your microphone

Tap Start test and allow microphone access when the browser asks.
Speak normally — the meter should move with your voice.
Tap Record 5s & play back to hear exactly how you sound to others.

Mic not working?

Permission blocked: click the lock/padlock icon in the address bar → Site settings → Microphone → Allow, then reload.
Wrong device: in Windows, Settings → Sound → Input; on Mac, System Settings → Sound → Input. Pick your headset.
Muted: many headsets have a mute switch on the cable; laptops may have a keyboard mute key (F4/F8).
Another app is using it: close Zoom/Teams/Meet and try again.
Bluetooth headset: make sure it's connected in "headset" (call) mode, not just music mode.

Audio stays in your browser. Nothing is recorded or uploaded — the playback clip is deleted when you leave the page.

Step-by-step: before an online interview

Plug in your headset or earphones first, then tap Start test and allow microphone access when the browser asks.
Speak at normal volume — the level bar should reach the green zone and fall back when you stop; if it stays flat, the wrong device is selected.
Tap Record 5 s & play back and listen: is there echo, hum, keyboard noise or crackling?
Fix what you hear (see below), re-test, then run the same check inside Zoom/Teams/Google Meet settings.

Common problems and fixes

What you hear	Cause	Fix
Nothing — bar stays flat	Wrong input device, or OS privacy setting blocks the browser	Pick the right mic in the browser's permissions pop-up; Windows: Settings → Privacy → Microphone → allow apps
Very quiet	Input gain low; mic far away	Raise input volume in sound settings; keep the mic 5–10 cm from your mouth
Echo of your own voice	Speaker sound re-entering the mic	Use earphones; turn off 'listen to this device'
Hum or buzz	Earthing / cheap USB mic	Try another USB port; a laptop on battery often removes the hum
Crackle, cutting out	Loose 3.5 mm jack or Bluetooth interference	Reseat the plug; move the phone away from the laptop
Robotic / underwater voice	Bluetooth headset in call (HFP) mode	Use wired earphones for interviews

Tips and common mistakes

Interview panels judge clarity more than camera quality — a ₹300 wired earphone with mic beats laptop built-in mics in a noisy Indian home.
Record a 30-second mock answer and listen for background fans, traffic and the pressure cooker; close doors and switch the fan to low.
Everything here stays on your device: the recording is held in memory and discarded when you leave the page.
Also test the camera and keyboard with the Keyboard Test and your monitor with the Dead Pixel Test.

Frequently asked questions

Why doesn't the meter move?

Check that the browser has microphone permission (padlock icon in the address bar) and that the correct input device is selected in your system sound settings.

Is my voice being recorded?

No. The level meter runs locally, and the optional 5-second playback clip never leaves your device.

Can I test my headset mic for Zoom or interviews?

Yes — select the headset as your system input, run the test, and use playback to hear how you sound.

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