- How do I use this microphone test tool?
- To use the microphone test tool: 1) Click 'Start Test' to grant microphone access 2) Speak into your microphone to see the real-time audio level visualization 3) Monitor the volume levels - green indicates good levels, yellow indicates high levels, and red indicates potential clipping 4) Use this to adjust your microphone settings or position for optimal audio quality.
- What do the different colors in the level meter mean?
- The level meter uses a color-coded system: Green bars (below -12dB) indicate safe audio levels, Yellow bars (-12dB to -6dB) suggest the audio is getting loud, and Red bars (above -6dB) warn of potential audio clipping or distortion. For best results, aim to keep your audio levels primarily in the green range.
- Why can't the tool access my microphone?
- If the tool can't access your microphone, it might be due to: 1) Browser permissions not being granted - check your browser's site settings 2) Another application using the microphone exclusively 3) No microphone being detected - ensure your microphone is properly connected and selected as the default input device in your system settings.
- How accurate is the decibel (dB) measurement?
- The dB measurements shown are relative to digital full scale (dBFS), where 0 dBFS represents the maximum possible digital audio level. While these measurements are accurate for digital audio levels, they don't represent absolute sound pressure levels (SPL) that you'd get from a calibrated sound level meter.