Microphone level meter
RMS and peak level of your microphone in dBFS with clip warning.
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RMS level
-120dBFS
Peak
-120dBFS
Clipping
ok
Levels are digital (dBFS), relative to the full scale of your input device. They are not calibrated sound pressure levels. Browsers may apply gain to some microphones.
How it works
Use the meter to set input gain: aim for peaks around −12 to −6 dBFS so you leave headroom without recording noise. RMS shows the average energy and relates better to perceived loudness than peaks.
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