Microphone

Microphone icon in white against a black background.
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What does the Microphone emoji mean?

Mic check, one two, is this thing on?

This classic microphone icon is a staple for any server focused on voice chat, podcasting, or music. It serves as a universal signal for speaking, recording, or signaling that someone is about to drop a hot take in the voice channel.

When to use it

  • Signaling that you are about to speak
  • Announcing the start of a live podcast
  • Requesting someone to unmute their microphone
  • Highlighting a karaoke or singing event

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Add to my server above and pick a Discord server you manage (CommunityOne must be installed).
  2. Or download the file: open Discord → Server Settings → Emoji → Upload Emoji.
  3. Give it a name and save. You need Manage Server (or Create Expressions) permission.
Add to Slack
  1. Download the Microphone image.
  2. Open the Slack emoji picker and click Add Emoji.
  3. Upload the file, name it, and save.
Add to Revolt/Stoat
  1. Download the Microphone image.
  2. Open Server Settings → Emojis in Revolt or Stoat.
  3. Upload the file and name your new emoji.
Add to Guilded
  1. Download the Microphone image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.