Sound tools

Tone generator

Play sine, square, triangle, or sawtooth reference tones from 20 Hz to 20 kHz.

  • Free to use
  • Runs on this device
  • No account
440 Hz
Hz

Frequency presets

Set a low volume before you start. Use extra care with headphones and high frequencies.

Procedure

Procedure

  1. WARNING: Set device and headphone volume low before start.
  2. Select a frequency and waveform. Press Start.
  3. Change frequency slowly. Stop the tone before you disconnect speakers or headphones.

Function

Hearing and equipment safety

A high-frequency tone can sound quiet and still load a tweeter or your hearing. Do not increase volume to make a weak tone easier to hear.

Browser support

Use a current version of Safari, Chrome, Edge, or Firefox. Microphone tools require HTTPS and microphone permission.

Technical sources

MDN Web Audio API

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