7 Reasons the Fifine K688 is Still Value King (Fifine K688 Review 1 Year Later)

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I've used the Fifine K688 for more than a year now. Has it become irrelevant? Let's find out!
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Fifine K688
Fifine Ampligame K688

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@dubberkoala Ай бұрын

I'll consider this as one of my next microphone options. I like the portability since I tend to rent airbnb when recording since my home has noisy neighbors

@JiesCorner 3 ай бұрын

After a heck of a long time contemplating whether or not I should upgrade my mic, I finally decided to do so, thanks to your channel and these videos about the Fifine k688. Love your enthusiasm with this specific model, and with that I will cherish my new mic as much as you have with yours.

@DaveSoltura 3 ай бұрын

I'm glad this video helped! Honestly, this video was kind of like a letter to a dear friend. :) Hope you enjoy it as much as I have!

@Gezma Ай бұрын

Thanks for the great review video, it was very helpful when buying the K688. If possible, I would love to see your comparison review of the FIFINE Tank3 next. Keep up the great work! 👍

@jurgisgaldikas3343 5 ай бұрын

Hey, thanks for this video! I also wanted to ask which mic would you suggest for me if I am on a budget of 100$ and have quite a lot of background noise (Keyboard, family etc.)? I don't plan on streaming or doing youtube so this is mainly for online classes or gaming with friends. Thanks again for the video because it was very helpful!

@technokei6849 3 ай бұрын

Hey Dave! I bougth this K688 but I have a question. I saw in one of your videos that using a USB 3.0 cable had a better performance than using the K688 original cable (USB 2.0). Would you recommend me to buy a new 3.0 USB cable? Or I can live with the included one. Thank You! :D

@VINCENZOMENTORING 5 ай бұрын

thanks a lot!!!! incredible explain. Whats camera do u use?

@DaveSoltura 5 ай бұрын

The Sony ZV-e10 with the Sony 11mm/1.8 lens!

@hwthinker 3 ай бұрын

Is the K688 dual output (USB & XLR) alternating or can the outputs be used simultaneously? If they can be used simultaneously, is it possible for backup in case one of them encounters an issue? Thank you." and How about fifine AM8? Can the dual output of AM8 be used simultaneously? I appreciated for your help.

@theiammike123 5 ай бұрын

8 months of owning the K688, and my thoughts on it is still the same. What it lacks compared to its clear inspiration - the SM7B, it makes up for that the SM7B lacks. 😋

@drayboytvl3317 5 ай бұрын

Hi Dave. Love your content. Infact I just subscribed. I'm on a budget. I think I've selected the maono PD100 as my mic but what about audio interfaces? Any suggestions?

@drayboytvl3317 5 ай бұрын

I'm also curious if you've heard of the Fduce SL40x microphone

@DaveSoltura 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for this. It means a lot. I'm posting a video on a new interface before the end of the year. Stay tuned! The Fduce isn't for sale in my country, so I can't say much about it. But a quick glimpse tells me, you really can't go wrong with the K688. Having lasted me a full year, I trust it a bit more.

@drayboytvl3317 5 ай бұрын

@@DaveSoltura alright thank you... Love from Nigeria 🙂. Keep up the good work

@selw0nk 4 ай бұрын

I have been using it for 2 years now and love it! I wish the usb volume was louder, but the xlr sounds even better.

@DaveSoltura 4 ай бұрын

Agree on all points! Amazing that it’s lasted you that long.

@Edu-Take 4 ай бұрын

iwas going to ask about that, i use the usb and the volume is so low that i have to boost it all the way up. do you have that problem/

@SubzeroBlack68 4 ай бұрын

K688 -$70USD vs AM8 -$55USD ??? I have a Scarlet Solo and I have it currently paired up with a pretty bad Bm-800 and a Boom Arm I got for free. Which would you pick. (I do gaming, discord, but have to also do professional Dev Logs)

@BurlyLlama28 3 ай бұрын

Hey, I've bought this microphone recently. Can you share some advices how to configure it to sound as good as yours does? Also what level of gain do you set on the microphone itself and volume level in windows?

@DaveSoltura 3 ай бұрын

For gain setting, I just perform the loudest sound I expect to do on a stream/recording, at performance level, then crank the gain down over so slightly until it stops clipping. :) Mine was mostly mic placement, and it is connected to a Motu M2 audio interface.

@ZeitreisemitKI 5 ай бұрын

I have also been satisfied with the K688 for 2 months now and have 2 questions: Is it Worth Upgrading to a Better Pop Filter? Will the Shure SM7B Original Fit? thank you for this video

@DaveSoltura 5 ай бұрын

In my opinion, it’s better to upgrade your mic placement first. If your mic placement is fine, the pop filter shouldn’t be a concern. I wouldn’t “upgrade”, even if it did fit, as that pop filter was already designed for the K688.

@trainsoftomi5638 3 ай бұрын

hey @DaveSoltura Can you help me out? Was just wandering if it's normal that when you plug the fifine k688 in an audio interface (i'm using the behringer UMC204 HD) the gain knob on the mic itself becomes irrelevant? I knew that the mute button only works on usb, but i'm surprised that it's the same for the gain. Thanks!

@DaveSoltura 3 ай бұрын

Yes, that is the case. The audio interface preamps/gain override the ones inside the mic. This is a good thing, because to achieve less noise, you want to eliminate the weakest link. The Behringer has better preamps and A/D conversion than the K688, so no worries!

@trainsoftomi5638 3 ай бұрын

@@DaveSoltura Hey! Thanks a lot for clearing that up for me. Really appreciate it! I started following you because i was deciding about which mic to get and i continued watching your vids because you're fun to watch :D Keep up the good work ;) Cheers from Slovenia!

@juanenriconicolas6620 4 ай бұрын

Hi sir! Given the fact that in the past video you said that the am8 won so im sort of confused on what to pick since you released this video just wondering what would you choose between the two? Am8 or k688? Thank you!

@DaveSoltura 4 ай бұрын

Differences are negligible in my opinion. You really can’t go wrong with either! Am8 if you prefer clarity, K688 for smoothness. :) You can even pick based on appearance, and you won’t be wrong.

@DaveSoltura 5 ай бұрын

Any K688 users, or future users out there? 😀

@ersamson 5 ай бұрын

I might be a future user, though given the price would you consider this over a Samson C01U Pro or Samson Q2U? (I watch/follow Podcastage as well)

@DaveSoltura 5 ай бұрын

@@ersamson Great to hear from you again! Definitely the K688. Although I used the Q2U in the past, my problem with it was always getting it to sound loud enough. It's micro usb and definitely showing signs of its age. For content creation, I do believe aesthetic is a massive factor in choosing a mic nowadays. Of course, that's just my take. :)

@ersamson 5 ай бұрын

@@DaveSoltura makes sense, thanks Dave!

@thiagodornelles180 5 ай бұрын

Yeah, my k688 arive yesterday but came with problem :(

@TsoTsumeXD_ 5 ай бұрын

gonna be a future user on Christmas!

@jetty3950 Ай бұрын

I recently got dat mic and in usb mode it has a bit of a white noise in background. I bought it after dexp u700 (it is Russian brand that makes kinda cheap devices and some other stuff even TV's water boilers washing machines and etc. Basically everything) and DEXP U700 was quite silent and my friends were annoyed of it. So i decided to buy a new one and i got K688. Now im looking for to buy a Behringer UM2 to make it clearer and a bit more louder. Seen a few test of UM2 and i think that buyin a used one for 35-40 bucks (3500-4000 roubles)is going to be a great deal and make my voice nice to stream and talk on Discord and in game voice channels. Kinda disappointed in USB (but maybe its just my pc motherboard sucks. Cant really check it) connection sound but really hyped to check it with UM2. Thanks for review btw. Keep up the good work fella.

@DaveSoltura Ай бұрын

If you want cleaner preamps, you'd want to at least get the UMC22. Background noise will be significantly quiter from the UM2.

@jetty3950 Ай бұрын

@@DaveSoltura main reason of price for um2 in used market. I dont see a reason to buy something twice of a price that can do “just a bit better” than um2. So I think that I’ll stick with um2.

@DaveSoltura Ай бұрын

@@jetty3950 That's valid! I'm sure you've done a ton of research, and the used market is a wise decision. I do think the difference between the UM2 and the UMC22 is significant, not just a bit beter. If you're coming from the K688, the UM2 quality might even be a downgrade in terms of preamp noise. The UMC22 includes Behringer's Midas preamps, and Midas is the higher-end sister company of Behringer. The UM2 uses the entry-level Xenyx preamps. But if you feel the UM2 meets your needs, that's valid!

@isaacn751 2 ай бұрын

i want to know if the K669D is the same or better than a k688 it could be the a good cheap option for xlr if xlr is what we already have

@DaveSoltura 2 ай бұрын

K688 is slightly better all around. A little less clear, but not bad. K66d is clearer but can be a bit sibilant/has harsh s sounds. Main difference is that the K669d needs an interface to work, and the K688 does not!

@juxtacube1803 5 ай бұрын

Can you provide the link of your 80c stand for the k688? :)

@DaveSoltura 5 ай бұрын

As I mentioned, it’s from a Philippines platform, but here it is! s.lazada.com.ph/s.89SNO

@YaeSara 3 ай бұрын

I currently use an AT2020 USB+. Would you say it's worthwhile upgrading from it to Fifine K688 with its quality on USB?

@DaveSoltura 3 ай бұрын

I wouldn’t consider that an “upgrade”, as they’re two different mics. The AT2020 usb+ is great if you have a sound treated room. The K688 captures less environmental noise

@db4660 4 ай бұрын

is it good for VO in an untreated room with lots of reflections?

@DaveSoltura 4 ай бұрын

If your mouth is close enough to the mic, it will be good enough for general content creation. You would still benefit from a bit of treatment, but it should be acceptable.

@ninjaofthepivipi2405 2 ай бұрын

I suffer a lot with keyboard, mouse, sounds from all around the house and even birds singing all day long. My room has no sound treatment, should I pick k688 or AM8?

@DaveSoltura 2 ай бұрын

The K688 will pick up bird sounds very slightly less than the AM8. You can’t go wrong with either!

@arlandeanbugarin8075 5 ай бұрын

Hello! Which is better, k688 or maono pd200x?

@DaveSoltura 5 ай бұрын

On paper, it’s the Pd200x. But the K688 does sound good. You can’t go wrong with either! Maybe I should make a versus video?🤔

@andreydaykovi4321 5 ай бұрын

Hello! what do you think sounds better k688 or am8?

@DaveSoltura 5 ай бұрын

I answer that here! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g9uhmKuYyNrGcnU.html

@andreydaykovi4321 5 ай бұрын

@@DaveSoltura tnx!

@Abu_sbaa 4 ай бұрын

It will arrive today hope it will be better than my razer mic

@warzone7180 5 ай бұрын

I just bought the k688 and using it usb and my voice is low and nobody can hear me is there a solution?

@DaveSoltura 5 ай бұрын

The k688 has plenty of gain. Try getting much closer!

@yuyuhehee 4 ай бұрын

I think you should do the pd200x vs k688

@DaveSoltura 4 ай бұрын

Hope this does the trick for now! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hMp9aqxqqrzWo2Q.htmlsi=Btz5IYW9AChU_WSi

@kaymemory83 4 ай бұрын

Hello, I'm from Taiwan. No one in Taiwan has a youtube to test K688 and AM8, and I can't understand English. I need to rely on translation. I plan to create a youtube channel or podcast. My voice is relatively deep. Please tell me. Do you recommend am8 or k688?

@DaveSoltura 4 ай бұрын

I tend to recommend the AM8 for those with deeper voices. :)

@kaymemory83 4 ай бұрын

@@DaveSoltura thanks

@kaymemory83 4 ай бұрын

@@DaveSoltura I was just thinking about how the am8 in Taiwan is $20 more expensive than the k688, but still considering all the questions, I came to ask you, thank you for your reply, and thank you very much for your quick reply!

@pugmawyaurelion8997 4 ай бұрын

am8 or k688 in your opinion pls i need

@MatheusOser 3 ай бұрын

He made a video about AM8 VS K688. You should check out.

@Roo_Tech 3 ай бұрын

K678 is far better -- they've sent me both and in every way, the 678 outdoes it.

@DaveSoltura 3 ай бұрын

The K678 is cardioid, and the K688 is dynamic. They serve different purposes and needs. Thank you for leaving a comment!

@WyattHRX 4 ай бұрын

just bought mine

@aal3jandroo._ 4 ай бұрын

do this video for yhe fifine am8 WE NEED

@aal3jandroo._ 4 ай бұрын

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@YurOnly 5 ай бұрын

So.. apparently from where I'm from. I can get K688 cheaper than AM8. Does that justify getting it over AM8?

@DaveSoltura 5 ай бұрын

I’d get it if I were in your place!

@Goat.Herder 5 ай бұрын

My K688 is really thin and boxy, it sounds completely different to other videos I've seen

@DaveSoltura 5 ай бұрын

How close are you from the tip of the mic when you speak?

@Goat.Herder 5 ай бұрын

@@DaveSoltura I can be 3ins or much closer and it's still very thin, you wouldn't think it's the same mic. I actually noticed when trying it using the USB cable the mute button doesn't always respond so I think it must be faulty so I'll try returning it 👍

@pandaadventureunboxing6855 5 ай бұрын

still rocking after 5 months. If you are using USB mode and need extra noise cancelling just DL Nvidia Broadcast. Even your mom is on beast mode just keep streaming, No noise at all ahahahahaha

@DaveSoltura 5 ай бұрын

Great buy, isn't it? Hope it lasts you even longer! And that's a great tip for Nvidia graphics card owners!

@pandaadventureunboxing6855 5 ай бұрын

@@DaveSoltura Yeah I hope so. BTW I also use Maono AME2 Soundcard and when I have zoom meeting with my client they always say "Are you ready to sing?" when I added the reverb effect ahahaha from voice over to streaming to karaoke always ready.

@mysentl24ep54 4 ай бұрын

Nvidia Broadcast requires RTX GPU btw