SHOULD YOU BUY THE FIFINE K688??

Trouble shooting 101: try the mic in a known good usb input port and a mic that worked in that port in your lap top.

I have the same issue. If you use usb the sound is too low

Does the dual output (USB & XLR) of K688 operate alternately or can they be used simultaneously? If they can be used simultaneously, is it possible as a backup in case one of them encounters an issue? How about AM8? Can the USB & XLR be used simultaneously? I appreciate your help.

I received a K688 and it broke after 10 minutes. The replacement lasted even less than 10 minutes. Complete garbage.

Oddly, my version sounds thin and somewhat boxy, it was quite disappointing, plus I get some very noticeable self noise, at least compared to my Thomann SC400 which both have been used on my Air 4 audio interface.

I had kind of the same problem and it happens only when usb and xlr where plugs at the same time

By the shockmount being hard mounted, does that mean you cannot remove it or change it?

that is deffective cause mine works , I just prefer the xlr options sicne I do have a decent audio interface

What computer did you connect fifine k688 microphone to and can it also connect to an Apple Silicon M1 processor

The usb sounds like what happens when I use Voicemeeter banana and discord. Usually changing my affinity solves it

Would you recommand it over the Elgato Wave DX

You're not comparing the mics to each other. You're speaking into two mics at a time, and then asking which do we like. How do you hear each mic separately if you're speaking into two at a time? You have to speak into one at a time, and then give us a second to make the comparison. Your mic comparisons are terrible.

A really good budget microphone for the price. As far as the USB issue, I think you got a bad unit. I seen another review of the mic and it did not have the same issue using USB.

You know, I think it sounds great except for the USB. I've had 2 of their mics, all on special deals. They both sounded great at first but over time the quality of the sound just faded. Now my podcasts are really low and I just can't afford to go out and buy yet another one. I don't know if it is me or the actual mic. Increasing the gain in the software doesn't really work all that great either. I have no clue. I just want my podcast to sound good.

Hey Aiden, love your content and the knowledge you drop in your vids Brotha, I preciate’cha! I gotta say mayne, this mic sounds good on you Bro. Keep up the great work, thx!

I got 2 creators I've watched. One here in our country and outside. It's sad that they have same issues. That's 2 out of 2 bad review. And defective on usb. I'll not take my chances. New subscriber. here. Any recommendation that can do good recording and podcasting ? Really like your voice ❤😊

I'm about to buy this one but I'll check another one. Thanks for this.

amazing review, complete! you need a lot more views and likes!

Came here to ask for a review of the Maono pd400x and he trash3s them in the first 5 seconds lol

With that voice any mic sounds good haha

Thanks for the review

So I have this mic, and the capsule on mine is a fair bit further away from the grill. Possibly a newer revision?

other videos ive seen you need a usb 3.0 but idk

ye, sadly i was that one that have defected one too. Mic work really good with live monitoring via 3.5 mm, but usb is defeacted (several laptops was tested).

I bought this mic for streaming. For the price the sound quality is surprisingly good especially when its eq'd properly. I wish the plosive rejection was a little better and the mute functioned for both usb and xlr mode. other than that the mic is perfect for my application

I believe it's pronounced "Fine Fine"

Like… I’m really confused here.

We’re all here because of the quality of the mic. This mic sounds almost as good as the sm7b (they’re like 1 inch away) a mic 4 times more expensive !!!! To me, they’re actually in the same league, just a question of personal taste.
I’m actually surprised that you took almost 2 minutes to bring down the value of this beautiful piece because of what is obviously a technical problem you alone brought up after all these amazing reviews I watched about this mic.

You can do better than that c’mon sir

I have compared this Mic with other expensive mics; it gave the quality I was looking for and I am shocked by the way you review it here which I think is not fair.

Updated version of this?

You still had the xlr connected to the microphone, when you put the usb in. Unplug the xlr, and see if that works

Mannnn I like the USB sound for a distortion sound

Any thoughts on the Maono PD100? 🙂

I read on another video that it could be the wrong USB cable. Seems like Fifine bundled in the USB-C 2.0 instead of the 3.0. Not sure if you have a cable to test but could be the issue. Other users who experienced the same distorted sound, reported that swapping the cable worked once they tried a 3.0 cable.

so i just got this mic and it sounds super choppy and robotic sounding when i use discord or any form of mic communication, i own an asus rog g14 zephyr us and wanted to know how to fix it

I have this mic and absolutely love it. I've used both USB and XLR. No issues with either. It's perfect for my voice. My husband loves microphones. He liked my K688 so much I had to buy him one because he kept borrowing mine. He loves it, but uses the XLR connection.

Guys I just bought a k688 and it's an old stock and believe it or not the capsule placement is different! It's actually like the sm7b, much closer to the case of the mic the one u got was new stock and its at the top, I think fifine thought it was too quiet or something and moved it to the top but I'm actually a loud speaker so I actually prefer the sm7b design with the lower capsule placement on the old revision of the k688 which I got, also my k688 came with a 3 leg stand as well! I'm not kidding its sealed I didn't plant em in there neither did the shop I bought from, I bought it for only 40 bucks cuz they were clearing it cuz it wasn't selling well and they sold it to me for only slightly above cost price and I get these extras and better capsule placement, I couldn't as for more!

This was a interesting review and I think that it was a defective product that was sent to you. I've also made a review on my channel in case anyone needs more reference about this mic!

Thanks for another great review. I have been watching your channel for a while and you are always the last review I come to. The reason being is because I know I am going to get the straight truth and that is what I need to hear right before I purchase. So I have been podcasting a long time, almost 5 years to be exact. I have been using the Rode pod mic for most of that time coming from a Shure SM58 as I use to also be a DJ. I am now looking to upgrade. The Rode pod mic is great! But I have a deep voice and wanted a mic to capture a little more of the natural bass without a lot of EQ to get it there. So I was about to buy the Shure SM7b which as you know is a $400 mic. I came across @ffine and started listening to reviews on it. Honestly I could not hear a ton of difference between The K688 and the SM7b. So when I read you were disappointed, your review was going to make or break if I bought it. Don't get me wrong I love to save money, but I want to buy the best product. Although I use mine with XLR going into my Rodecaster Pro 2, there may be a time I need USB. I was on the fence until @Fifine answered you back on here. It seems they care about their customer and will do the right thing.. So due to your review and their answer especially to someone like you and of your caliber, I will be ordering that mic. I will send a review to @Fifine when I shoot my first episode on it. Thanks again for all you do!! David McClam Host of True Crime & Authors Podcast

I had that same issue with the knob but with the top one but I figured out by playing with it to pull it a tad bit and it’ll become loose like the other knob. You can actually take the whole knob off (which scared me at first) but you can put it back on but not too deep so it won’t be too tight to turn

Surprisingly, the Fifine K6888 sounded better to my ears than the sE Electronics DCM3...

Your K688 is faulty with USB mode. I have it and its absolutely ok with USB. Both knobs work smooth and easy

my mic does not sound even close to that with the usb connection it actually dosent sound too far off from what it sounds like when you have the xlr connected it sounds better then any other mic ive had and the only mic that you put it up against that sounded better was the first one the other ones i did not like compared even when the price was over 4 times as much for some of them the fifine in my opinion sounded better than the others.

The Fifine still sounds better than all of the one he showed even it costs like a fraction of a "branded" microfone lmao

Is it worth upgrading from the 669B? My 669 has never had any of that static; use Windows 7; Windows 11 is defective. I'm not joking. I'm also not spending the extra on the XSLR hardware, so it would be in USB mode like the 669... so level playing field comparison. I point my microphone right at the side of my cheek, so plosives go right past it.

I used this mic for 3 months. Worked really well BUT I believe I received a faulty one or the circuit within was fried. My mic muting button kept muting and unmuting itself like it was possessed. I tried every troubleshooting solutions but they weren’t helping at all! Going to return it back to Amazon and get me a Hyper X mic. 😳😢

-58Db? Almost ask quiet as the sm7b? NO SHOT! Do you need a cloud lifter for this? Love the detailed reviews brother. +1 sub

Mouth always must be placed directly on Capsule... not in axes.. People use this method to protect themselves against plosives... but wrong usage.. missing all the valuable notes in voice

Own one. Great sounding mic for the $..No issues found here with USB nor XLR. There's the odd lemon in every fruit bowl, you obviously scored one for this review.

Este tipo siempre esta desacuerdo con todo…

Interesting. I have watched dozens of reviews on the K688 ... this is the only one with the odd usb distortion. May be your set up ... being a cheaper mic, it may have been intended more to plug directly into a pc, laptop, etc. I ordered one, and it should be here tomorrow. When I test it, I'll update this reply. I will be plugging it directly into a fairly high end laptop running Windows 10 ..... should be interesting. I'm just going to be doing light volunteer voice over stuff, so don't have tons to spend. If I get an interface, I'll probably go with something like the UA Volt 276.