XLR/USB Podcast Microphone-K688

I’ve primarily used only Fifine Mic’s since I started content creation, I’ve had the K669B, and AM8 which has been my main microphone for the past year. The K688 is an excellent upgrade! The build quality is better, and the built in shock mount and better background noise reduction compared to the AM8 makes it worth it. The Metal build is super nice. I love the smaller design profile when compared to the AM8, and though not needed, the ditching of the RGB lights is something I do miss. I also love that it includes a USB A to C that can easily become USB C to C. The cable itself is pretty long, similar to the AM8, it makes it super easy to adjust it. Similar to the other Fifine mic’s I’ve had, this one works out of the box with no issues. The XLR compatibility is also super neat. I primarily just use the USB C cable, it makes it super easy to plug in and use. I highly recommend pairing the mic with a boom arm (Fifine’s BM63 is my personal recommendation), I hadn’t realized till now how much of a difference it makes and how much easier it is to stay close to the mic and maintain consistent volume and quality. On the audio quality, I have a pretty deep and monotone voice. I try to keep the mic as close as possible and project my voice to make it sound as clear and crisp as possible. I am still very impressed by the audio quality for this price, and I have no real complaints. I’ve had it for over 2 weeks as of this review, I would recommend it!

The Fifine K688 is honestly a beast for the price. I’ve been using it for a bit now, and if you’re looking for that deep, cinematic broadcast sound without dropping $400 on an SM7B, this is a serious contender. The build is solid—it’s all metal and feels professional, not like a cheap plastic toy. It’s an end-address dynamic mic, which is a lifesaver if you’re working in a room that isn't perfectly soundproofed. It does a great job of blocking out background noise like AC hum or keyboard clicks, and the sound is naturally warm and "thick." The best part? It’s a hybrid. * USB: You can plug it straight into your computer or laptop for a quick setup. The touch-to-mute is super responsive, and the headphone jack for monitoring is clean. XLR: When you're ready to level up to an audio interface, you don't have to buy a new mic. Just switch cables. The built-in shock mount is actually decent at soaking up desk bumps, though you’ll still want to be a little careful with your "P" and "B" sounds since the internal foam is a bit thin. Bottom line: If you’re into tech gear and want a setup that looks and sounds sophisticated on camera, this is a no-brainer. It gives you room to grow without breaking the bank right away.

As a YouTube Content Creator, I was looking for the highest Quality Microphone I could get for a low price. There are some brands out there other YouTubers use that can cost a couple hundred dollars or more. Most of us who just start out on YouTube do not have that kind of money to spend. FiFine offers products to us at such an accessible price, it's hard not to take a look! The K688 is a Microphone that fits all my needs. I have used this Microphone in the USB configuration for several months and had absolutely no issues with it. The sound has been high quality giving me that studio sound that you would get from the higher price microphones. Recently, I added an audio mixer into my setup, the FiFine SC3 so that I can connect to XLR and use that quality. This microphone sounds great in XLR! But, it sounded great in USB mode too. I feel like regardless of how you wish to use this microphone, it will do an amazing job. When I first received the K688 it was extremely easy to use. You simply plug in the USB/XLR and plug it into your device you are connecting to. I purchased this microphone in the Color white to fit my setup. While in USB configuration you can adjust the microphone gain and the headphone volume with the Microphones knobs. You can also mute/unmute the microphone by simply pressing the touchscreen style mute button on the microphone. These features are not accessible in XLR mode because the Audio Mixer (In my case FiFine SC3) would take over those functions. I would definitely recommend this Microphone to content creators who want to sound amazing without spending a ton of money.

This microphone is really good, like really. The audio is crisp and clear, it captures minor background noise but it can be dialed down with PC Apps. The audio makes your voice really clear and easily heard, and this was using the USB feature, I'm planning to do XLR tests tomorrow. But after a day of having this microphone I can say it's quality for the price, I've been loyal to Fifine since 2020 and it has never failed me. The set up was easy, just open, put on your boom arm or stand, plug up and play. It's very fun if you're into gaming and I'd even say Music creation.

Great microphone for the price, especially if you're not sure YT or Podcasts are not your long term goal. If you're beginning then start with this microphone... Pros: works great with a stand or static mount, sounds great on your recordings. Versatile connection capabilities Cons: sound quality won't be as good as Rode or other high end microphones. Would definitely get for a home Podcast or YT channel start up.

This comes with everything you need! It’s the perfect size! Great weight but not too heavy and not too light to feel cheap! It comes with a grey pop filter which works amazing for plosives but I wanted a black one for a cohesive color! The recording quality out of the box on my MaonoCaster E2 Gen2 is so good you would think it’s a Shure mic! When I used it with my Tonor Audio Interface and ran it in OBS I put different filters on it and it was so velvety and perfect for podcasting! I bought a Maono mic to see which is better but it hasn’t arrived yet! But this just sounds so amazing! And I need three more to finish my podcast setup so if it beats out the Maono I’ll definitely have to think about going with the FiFine! Because it has treated me so well! You would think the sound would make it cost hundreds but it’s a budget friendly mic! I’m honestly surprised by the quality. I didn’t care about the build as much I wanted it to sound amazing! It’s a 10/10 for me!

The FIFINE K688 is an amazing budget microphone that sounds way more expensive than it is. Clear, warm audio with great background noise rejection makes it perfect for streaming, Discord, or YouTube. The build quality feels solid, and having both USB and XLR means it can grow with your setup. Easy to use, great sound, and unbeatable for the price. I am a streamer and I use this microphone for all of my projects! I would 10/10 recommend!!

The Fifine K688 is a nice follow up to the K658. They added the ability to go XLR as well as USB with this one. There are differences between the two beyond that however. Build: The build is solid of the K688. All heavy materials give it a decent heft and feel. It does come pre-mounted on the included shock mount. The shock mount works very well and is also build well. The pop filter is grey this time around and is a really soft material. It is not like other pop filter materials you may be used to. It's luxurious to touch even. Plug and Play: YES! You can use the provided 8.2ft usb-c cable and plug it right into your PC or console and be ready to go. There is no software required. If going XLR, you will need a mixer/interface to get this going. You will use the power from the mixer/interface and will not need the USB. However, if you want the functions on the Mic still, you will need to plug in the USB separately to a PC as well as the interface if you want to. Sound: I found the sound of this mic to be very good for the price! I say for the price because you will have P's and S's be a bit sharp at times. Plosives to pop through with the included pop filter if you aren't careful and the S sounds can sizzle a bit at times. You do need to speak closely to this mic to get the right volume but I did find adjusting the angle a bit to how it is pointed at your mouth can help to reduce those plosive/hiss sounds. My only downside is I wish the shock mount did not come preinstalled. With different types of mic boom arms out there, it would be nice to choose the way you install on the shock depending on how you want the logo to face. It's an easy enough work-around and not enough to take a star off of the review. Over all I think this is an excellent budget option Mic! Compared to the K658, I would say the 658 gives you the added RGB and a slightly different sound. The sound on the 658 can be a bit more harsh if you don't have the gain set right and I found the XLR option on the 688 to be my favorite.

This microphone is crisp and clear in sounding and utility wise also. In this price it is great and comparable to very high end mics.

Excelente micrófono para streaming, videollamadas y podcast. La construcción es muy buena y el sonido es aún mejor. Lo recomiendo.

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Solid mic. Easy to use.

Used it for a week and it started randomly buzzing