What Is OpenedMic?

How It Works

Three steps:

• The broadcaster opens a room in a supported browser at openedmic.com/app.
• Listeners join from their own devices by scanning a QR code, tapping a join link, or entering the 6-character room code in a supported browser.
• The broadcaster stays in control. Listeners are muted by default, and the broadcaster decides who, if anyone, speaks.

See How It Works for the full walkthrough, or Browser-Based Live Audio for why no app is required.

What OpenedMic Is For

OpenedMic handles one-to-many live audio in settings where the audience listens on their own phones:

• Classes and lectures. Students listen on their phones. See Live Audio for Classes.
• Guided tours. Visitors can follow the guide through a browser without a dedicated receiver kit. See Guided Tour Audio.
• Ceremonies and events. Guests can use a browser stream as an additional listening path. See Ceremonies & Events.
• Conferences and panels. Organizers can share the stage mix with connected audience devices. See Conferences & Panels.
• Live talks. One broadcaster can send live audio to a connected audience.

What OpenedMic Is Not

OpenedMic is broadcast-first: one host, many listeners. To set accurate expectations, OpenedMic is not:

• a meeting or video-conferencing platform
• an everyone-talks-at-once model
• guest video or guest camera
• guest screen sharing
• more than one guest speaking at the same time

Approved Guest Mic

OpenedMic includes the Approved Guest Mic: a controlled way for a single listener to speak, only when the broadcaster approves. It is:

• Audio-only. No guest video, camera, or screen sharing.
• Broadcaster-approved. The listener requests, the broadcaster decides.
• One guest at a time. Never two speakers at once.
• Revocable. The broadcaster can mute or end the guest mic at any moment.

See the Approved Guest Mic page for the complete flow and limits.

Privacy & Setup

OpenedMic runs in a supported browser with these basic requirements:

• No app install. Broadcaster and listeners use a regular browser.
• No account required for normal use. Listeners join by QR code, link, or room code.
• Browser-based. WebRTC uses a direct media path where available and an encrypted TURN relay when the network requires one.

For how data is handled, see the Privacy Policy. For common questions, see the FAQ.