Terms of Use

Last updated: March 14, 2026

By accessing and using Microphone Test Online (microphone-test.online), you agree to the following terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our website.

1. Description of Service

Microphone Test Online provides free browser-based tools for testing audio and video devices, including microphone tests, webcam tests, speaker tests, and headphone tests. All tools run locally in your browser using standard Web APIs (Web Audio API, MediaDevices API). No software installation is required.

2. Acceptable Use

You may use our tools for:

• Personal device testing and troubleshooting
• Checking audio and video quality before meetings, recordings, or streams
• Educational purposes and learning about audio technology
• Comparing and evaluating microphones, webcams, speakers, and headphones

3. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Scrape or crawl our website using automated tools, bots, or scripts without written permission
• Copy, reproduce, or redistribute our source code, design, or content (in whole or in part) without authorization
• Reverse-engineer our tools, algorithms, or proprietary scoring systems
• Embed or iframe our tools on other websites without prior written consent
• Misrepresent our test results as professional audio calibration or certified measurements
• Overload our servers through excessive automated requests, denial-of-service attacks, or similar actions
• Use our tools for any unlawful purpose, including surveillance, unauthorized recording of others, or harassment
• Remove or alter any copyright notices, trademarks, or attributions on our website
• Create derivative works based on our tools and present them as your own

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including but not limited to HTML, CSS, JavaScript, design, graphics, logos, text, and the audio analysis algorithms — is the property of Daniel Gächter / Microphone Test Online and is protected by copyright law.

The "Microphone Test Online" name, logo, and visual identity are proprietary. You may not use them without written permission.

Product names mentioned on this site (Shure, Rode, Blue, Audio-Technica, Sony, Kali Audio, Audient, Amazon, etc.) are trademarks of their respective owners. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by these companies unless explicitly stated.

5. Test Results & Disclaimer

Our tools provide indicative results for informational purposes only. Test results (including quality scores, pitch detection, frequency analysis, and device information) are:

• Dependent on your hardware, browser, operating system, and environment
• Not a substitute for professional audio calibration or certified testing equipment
• Subject to the limitations of browser-based Web APIs
• Provided without warranty of accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any particular purpose

Do not rely on our test results for medical, safety-critical, or legally binding decisions.

6. Affiliate Links & Product Recommendations

Our website contains affiliate links to third-party retailers (currently Amazon). When you click these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

• Product recommendations are based on our genuine experience and research
• We do not guarantee product availability, pricing, or quality
• Purchases are governed by the retailer's own terms and conditions
• We are not responsible for products purchased through affiliate links

For full details, see our Affiliate Disclosure.

7. Browser Permissions

Our tools request browser permissions (microphone, camera) only when you actively initiate a test. These permissions:

• Are controlled entirely by your browser
• Can be revoked at any time through your browser settings
• Are used only for the specific test you are performing
• Do not persist after you close the page (no background access)

8. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. All audio and video processing happens locally in your browser. We do not collect, store, or transmit any test data. For details on analytics and cookies, see our Privacy Policy.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• This website and its tools are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied
• We do not warrant that the tools will be uninterrupted, error-free, or compatible with all devices and browsers
• We are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of (or inability to use) our tools
• Our total liability for any claim related to this website shall not exceed CHF 100

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Daniel Gächter / Microphone Test Online from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the website.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. Visiting these links is at your own risk.

12. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

14. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of Switzerland. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or the use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Frauenfeld, Canton of Thurgau, Switzerland.

15. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us through the information provided in our Imprint.