Online Oscilloscope – Live Microphone Waveform Viewer

Live waveform
Level–dBFS

Ready

Good to knowTips
  • Allow the mic in the address bar
  • Choose the right input device
  • Audio never leaves the tab
PrivateStays on device
  • Runs inside your browser
  • No upload, no account
  • Nothing saved after you close

Microphone waveform viewer

An oscilloscope draws the signal amplitude over time. Pure tones look like smooth waves, voices look complex.

Waveform basics

Amplitude is height, frequency is how many cycles fit in the window.

Clipping

Flat tops mean the input is overloaded; lower the mic gain.

How to test

How to Use the
Oscilloscope

  1. 01

    Start

    allow microphone access.

  2. 02

    Sound

    play a tone from the tone generator on another device.

  3. 03

    Watch

    the wave shape shows sine, square or noise.

  4. 04

    Check

    flat-topped waves mean clipping.

Waveform basics

Amplitude is height, frequency is how many cycles fit in the window.

Clipping

Flat tops mean the input is overloaded; lower the mic gain.

Related guides and fixes

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.Why does my wave look noisy?

Room noise and mic processing.

Q.Can I freeze it?

Press stop.

Q.Is audio stored?

No.

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