Informational purposes only
Everything on MicChecker, including the mic, webcam, sound, and headset tests and every guide, is provided for general information to help you check and set up your own equipment. It is not professional audio engineering, technical support, medical, or hearing advice.
The sound test is not a hearing test. It plays tones so you can check that your left and right speakers or headphones work. It cannot measure or diagnose your hearing. If you have concerns about your hearing, see a qualified health professional.
Troubleshooting steps describe settings published by device and software makers at the time we checked them. Menus change with updates, and your device may differ. You follow the steps at your own discretion.
Accuracy of test readings
Test readings are values reported by your browser and device. Levels in dBFS, the noise floor, sample rate, resolution, and frame rate all depend on your hardware, drivers, operating system, browser, and the browser's own audio processing. They are a practical guide, not a calibrated measurement.
We work to keep our pages accurate and dated, but we make no guarantee that every reading, verdict, specification, or instruction is complete, current, or correct for your situation. Product specifications come from the makers' published information and can change. How the mic test decides each verdict is explained on our About page.
Hardware and listening safety
Start with your volume low before playing any tone or recording, especially on headphones, then raise it gradually. The sound test's volume slider starts at 30 percent and tones fade in and out, but your system volume also matters, and loud sound through headphones can be uncomfortable.
When you play back a mic recording through speakers, keep the volume moderate to avoid feedback. Changing system settings, drivers, or hardware is your responsibility; follow the maker's instructions for your device.
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