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Free Online Echo Test — Check Your Mic for Audio Feedback & Loopback
Record your voice and play it back to instantly detect audio echo and loop issues with our free browser-based tool. Diagnose speaker-to-microphone feedback and audio setup problems before important calls. Also try our microphone test, noise test and ouraudio troubleshooting guides.
Echo Test
Detect audio feedback and echo issues.
Click "Start Echo Test" to begin
How to Use the Online Echo Test
1
Allow Mic Access & Start
Click "Start Echo Test" and allow microphone permission when prompted. A 3-second countdown begins. Use headphones or lower your speaker volume first — this prevents real-time feedback from reaching your mic during the recording.
2
Speak Naturally During the 3-Second Recording
Say a few words clearly at a normal conversational volume. The tool records exactly 3 seconds of audio. Minimize background noise for the most accurate playback result.
3
Listen to Playback & Report the Result
Your recording plays back automatically. If you hear your own voice again with a noticeable delay or hollow effect, that is echo. Select "Yes, I heard echo" to get targeted troubleshooting tips, or "No, everything sounds normal" to confirm your audio setup is clean.
Common Echo Causes & Fixes
If the echo test detected feedback or a loop, here are the most likely causes and how to fix them:
Speakers feeding back into your mic
Your microphone picks up sound from your speakers, creating an audio loop. Fix: use headphones during calls, or lower your speaker volume significantly before retesting.
Microphone monitoring enabled in OS settings
Your operating system or audio driver may be routing mic input directly to your output. Disable "Listen to this device" in Windows Sound settings, or turn off Input Monitoring on macOS.
Another audio app is holding your mic
Video call apps like Zoom, Teams, or Discord can hold the microphone and apply their own loopback. Close all other audio apps before running the echo test for a clean result.
Room acoustics causing reverb
Hard, bare walls reflect sound back to your microphone. This creates room reverb — not a feedback loop. Soft furnishings, rugs, curtains, and acoustic panels absorb reflections and reduce room echo.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I test audio echo?
Click 'Start Echo Test' to record your voice for 3 seconds. The tool will automatically play back your recording. If you hear your voice again with delay, you have an echo problem that needs to be resolved.
Why does the echo test fail or produce feedback?
Echo problems are usually caused by speakers leaking into your microphone, headphones not connected, or Bluetooth latency. Use headphones during the test, lower speaker volume, or move the microphone away from speakers.
How do I fix audio echo?
Use headphones instead of speakers, lower speaker volume, move the microphone away from speakers, enable echo cancellation in your audio settings, or use a directional microphone to reduce feedback.