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Pros

Overall audio quality is outstanding. I am regularly presenting online (teams, zoom etc) so wanted a decent mic.

The k688 is a dynamic cardioid microphone, which means it's more directional. It has both a usb and xlr connection, so if you don't have an audio interface you an just plug it into your pc, however the mute button only works via usb.

For the price, it definitely outperforms many of my expensive microphones. The robust black metal construction not only looks sleek and professional but also promises durability. Whether this is your first microphone, your first xlr microphone or even...  Read More

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Quality


The sound quality pickup and response really surprised me.


There is a clear difference in quality, sound and plosives!


Touching the body or moving the cable will result in very audible noise, probably the worst handling noise of any mic i've ever tried.


The clarity and richness of the audio captured with the fifine k688 are unmatched.

Price


This is an exceptional microphone for the price.


The value is also great as it offers both an xlr and usb-c connection.


I get that and for the price this is an incredible mic but i wish people on the reviews where more honest!


For the price this is a very nice mic!

Competitiveness


In this video, i compared the audio quality of the fifine k688 to another microphone in its price range, and the results are astounding.


Would definitely recommend for a cheaper alternative to shire smb7 :)


It actually sounds scarily similarly to a shure sm7b and after watching video reviews decided to see for myself.


If you're a new podcaster, youtuber or live streamer looking to buy your first microphone, everyone will tell you to buy the sh...  Read More

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  • This product had a total of 106 reviews as of our last analysis date on May 3 2024.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I did not know that the sound quality would be that good


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    But once i recorded my voice in an unorganized room it gave the least hissing noise with the least background noise


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    The clarity and richness of the audio captured with the fifine k688 are unmatched


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Only issue is that it is too light for my boom arm so likes to ping back up sometimes just gonna get a different mic arm


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    It actually sounds scarily similarly to a shure sm7b and after watching video reviews decided to see for myself


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Its a solid mic although the quality could be better at the end of the day its not very expensive


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    On its own it doesnt have any echo or reverb built in so is only good on its own for talking

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