Online Mic Test
Test your microphone quality and get a Podcast Readiness Score with actionable recommendations — all in your browser.
10-second test: 2s silence + 8s speech
Powered by Polymash Visibility LabsWhy Mic Quality Matters for Your Podcast
AI assistants, search engines, and listeners all judge your podcast by audio quality. Poor audio leads to lower transcription accuracy (hurting discoverability), higher listener drop-off, and a less professional impression. A quick mic test ensures your setup meets broadcast standards before you hit record.
What You Get
A 0-100 score showing if your setup meets podcast broadcast standards.
Measures background noise in your recording environment.
Verifies your mic level targets the -16 LUFS podcast standard.
Analyzes spectral clarity to check if your audio sounds clear or muffled.
Checks volume consistency — too much variation makes editing harder.
Catches audio clipping before it ruins a recording session.
How It Works
Allow Microphone Access
Grant browser permission to access your microphone. All processing happens locally — no audio is sent to any server.
Record a 10-Second Sample
First 2 seconds of silence measures your noise floor. Then speak naturally for 8 seconds as you would during a podcast.
Get Your Score
Receive your Podcast Readiness Score with detailed metrics and specific tips to improve your setup.