Microphone Test

How You Can Fix a Microphone that is Not Working

If the visualizer does not respond to your voice, and there is no sound wave movement. Here are a few things you can give a shot:

• You could have a wrongly connected mic. If you are using an external mic, insert it entirely in the right socket. For most desktops, the microphone jack is usually the pink one. Or, if it’s a USB microphone test, connect it properly to the USB socket.
• Ensure that you don’t have a muted mic. You could have your mic on mute and not know it. Also, check that the volume is not down.    
• There could be an interruption in the microphone cable. A digital multimeter can help you check for breakage in the wire to prevent it from working.
• Check if other applications that use the microphone are running, such as Skype and your game apps. If this is the case, your mic may not be available for the online audio tester. Try turning them off. 
• The mic tester could have denied access to the mic. Check if a multimedia icon at the end of the address bar has a cross on it. It means the online mic tester has no access to the mic. Click it. A window pop-up will appear. Select “Always Allow Keevi to Access Your Microphone.” Select “Done” and refresh the webpage. 
• The microphone is disabled in your operating system’s settings. This is especially common if you test the microphone on Windows 10.  Correct this by clicking “Start” and select “Settings.” Then tap “Privacy” and finally “Microphone.” If it says the microphone access is off, click “Change” and turn it on. Check if the part saying “Allow Apps To Access Mic” is off and change to on.
• You could have outdated drivers. Check if there are updates available for your sound card drivers.

• If you are carrying out a microphone test Windows 10, go to the Control Panel and select “Device Manager,” then click “Audio Inputs and Outputs.” Choose “Microphone Array” and select “Update Driver.”
• You can also try clicking “Computer” and selecting “My Computer.” Click “Manage” then “Device Manager” and choose “Sound, Video, and Game Controllers.” Right-click the sound card and select “Properties.” Under the driver tab, click “Update Driver.”
• For a Mac mic test with an inbuilt mic, click the Apple icon and tap “About This Mac,” then click “Software Update.”, check It will activate any sound card driver updates available.
• You can also update the sound drivers of any device by going to the website of your computer’s manufacturer. Search for the most recent sound card driver update that is compatible with your Windows.

• A firewall could be the problem. If you are using a corporate network, a firewall could be blocking access to your camera or microphone. Check with your IT or security team if any network security systems are blocking your mic.
• The problem could be as easy as a network failure. Check that your network is stable and refresh the mic test website.
• In some cases, you may be speaking too softly; try using a relatively louder voice. 
• Your microphone is broken. Although this is rare, it’s a possibility. Replace or repair it.

A Few Tips For Efficient Microphone Testing

• If your PC does not have a built-in microphone, invest in a high-quality external mic. You don’t want to go for cheap mics; most of them record poorly. Don’t assume a high-priced mic is perfect, either. Most expensive microphones are complicated and need a mixer or preamp to operate. Check for a mic with lots of positive customer reviews.
• When testing a mic that is external, make sure it’s 5 to 6 inches from your mouth. Being too far away can make your voice weak for the mic tester to detect. Being too near will make your voice loud and give it an echoed quality.     
• Test your microphone in a quiet place. Most mics cannot handle a lot of external noise, especially in the immediate area. The noise pollution can make it difficult to test out the microphone correctly.  
• If you are using the voice playback test function, be sure to use a good set of headphones.  
• Before buying an external mic, first, confirm that it is compatible with your hardware.

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Why You Need to Always Test If Microphone Is Working

Statistics show that nearly 1 in 3 Americans use live video to chat with a business. And 1 in 5 Americans video chat with a business either weekly or more often. 

About 25% of Americans who are yet to use a video chat to communicate with a business expect to do it shortly.

This shows that you cannot ignore video chat as a mode of providing excellent and personalized customer service. 

And given that 90% of people are better at getting their points across on video, it will be easier to understand your customers’ needs if you use video chat. You get to address their pain points and increase their satisfaction rate. This eventually boosts business growth. 

But all these will be impossible to achieve without good-quality equipment.

Keep in mind that the microphone is as important as the webcam. You need a mic that is efficient and reliable. Use Keevi to do an online mic quality test frequently.     

Microphone testing will also ensure that your audios, podcasts, and voice-overs are always top-notch.  

So, go ahead and test your microphone online today. 

Why Use Keevi?

• The mic audio test tool is free for life. There is no subscription or hidden fees.
• The microphone test tool is web-based. No complex software and app downloads will waste your time. All you need is the mic test website. 
• You can test the mic and speakers fast and efficiently.
• Our mic recorder test does not store your voice recording. It is 100% secure.
• Keevi’s online audio tester is straightforward with a simple user interface. You don’t need any special audio content creation or editing skills to test mic.
• You don’t have to worry about compatibility. The tool can quickly test internal microphone or a connector mic of any model. It will also work on any type of computer or mobile device with a browser.    

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