Discord mic test: check your microphone

Record yourself below to hear exactly how you sound, and get a check of your volume, distortion and background noise — then set Discord up to match.

Runs entirely in your browser. Nothing is recorded or uploaded.

Microphone

Click the button, choose Allow, then say a few words.

Check your mic before Discord

  1. Click Test my microphone, allow access and talk. The meter should move.
  2. Click Record 5 seconds, speak as you would in voice chat, then play it back.
  3. Fix anything the recording check flags: too quiet, clipping, or background noise.

Set up Discord to use the same mic

  1. Discord → User Settings → Voice & Video.
  2. Set Input Device to the microphone that worked here (not "Default" if you have several).
  3. Adjust Input Volume, then use Discord's Mic Test → Let's Check.

Discord mic cutting out

Discord only sends sound above the input sensitivity threshold. If the start or end of your words disappears, turn off Automatically determine input sensitivity and drag the slider left, or use Push to Talk.

Discord mic sounds bad or robotic

  • Clipping: lower the input volume until the recording check shows no clipping.
  • Bluetooth headset: using the mic switches many headsets to a low-quality mode — a wired headset or USB mic sounds much better.
  • Too much processing: try turning Discord's Noise Suppression off and on to compare.

Nobody can hear you

  • Check for the red crossed-out mic (self-mute) or server mute.
  • Windows: Settings → Privacy & security → Microphone → allow desktop apps. Mac: allow Discord in Privacy & Security → Microphone.
  • If the meter here doesn't move either, see microphone not working.

Frequently asked questions

How do I test my mic on Discord?

In Discord open User Settings → Voice & Video and click "Let's Check" under Mic Test. You can also use the test above to record yourself and get a check of volume, distortion and background noise.

Why does my mic sound bad in the Discord mic test?

Common causes are input volume too high (clipping), Bluetooth headsets switching to a low-quality mode, or heavy noise suppression. Record a clip here to see which one it is.

Why is my Discord mic cutting out?

Input sensitivity is too high, so quiet words are cut. Turn off "Automatically determine input sensitivity" and lower the threshold, or switch to Push to Talk.

Is this site affiliated with Discord?

No. VideoCallTest is an independent browser tool that works for any voice or video chat.

Why does nobody hear me on Discord?

Check the input device in Voice & Video, that you are not server-muted or self-muted, and that Windows or macOS allows Discord to use the microphone.

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