FIFINE K688 - Can’t afford the SM7B? For $70 - This is AWESOME for Spoken Word!
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Жыл бұрынOut of the box review of the Fifine K688 XLR/USB dual microphone. Audio that competes with the best of the best, and can do more for your content creation than most, at a fraction of the price. Too good to be true? Check this video out and see for yourself!
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0:01 - Intro: 0:01
1:16 - Overview - Audio in XLR
5:19 - Rode Podmic Vs K688 Comparison - XLR
7:05 - Unboxing
9:12 - audio in USB mode
10:44 - USB Audio via M1 iPad Pro sound test (outside!)
11:41 - Final Thoughts
other gear used in this video:
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Sony ZV E10 (B-Roll w/stock lens)- amzn.to/3NUuiSk
Sony a6000 - amzn.to/3oIwMYl
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Lens :
Sigma 16mm f1.4 Prime Lens - amzn.to/3PEjiZr
Capture Card:
Elgato 4K Cam Links - Cameras - amzn.to/3zI8wvz
Avermedia 2 Plus (Gaming) - amzn.to/3OEM62N
Secondary Cameras:
Elgato Facecam - amzn.to/3Q6Bt9S
GoPro Hero Black 7 - amzn.to/3BsTOKq
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Audio:
Rode Podmic - amzn.to/3zgC1Dm
Rode Video Mic Go 2 - - amzn.to/3OLbGDl
Rode Wireless Go II (single channel - one receiver package) - amzn.to/3PJZrYT
Behringer xm8500 (Guests) - amzn.to/3bgIBBT
Audio Interface:
Zoom Podtrak P8 - amzn.to/3vr001E
Lights:
Logitech Litra Beam - amzn.to/3UmvY9E
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Teleprompter: Desview T2 - amzn.to/3OIjPYT
Music: Streambeats by Harris Heller
@prihchaves1 Жыл бұрын
Such a nice video quality in general!!! Congrats!!! Keep up the good work.
@evefifine7291 Жыл бұрын
🔥Awesome content!! Thank you for this thorough and practical review. Super happy you love the K688 mic! :)
@static4868 Жыл бұрын
Great quality didnt even realize you had less than 200 subs keep it going
@AaronOverEverything Жыл бұрын
LoL! This review is GREAT! I randomly come across this thing, researching a good quality mic for my wife for our new channel & NOW I’m sold.. great review bud!
@marcusgregoryrichardson22 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video!!!! Well done ❤❤❤❤
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate you brother!
@BryantBaudelaire 2 ай бұрын
This video made me order two of these and I’ve been grinning like a kid on Christmas!
@levelupwithmikenewman 2 ай бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pKdiY7lqsuDMoKs.htmlsi=HXIIH4zgZf9RA4go Here is a video I just made to make mine stand out even more!
@BryantBaudelaire 2 ай бұрын
@@levelupwithmikenewman nice video. I watched this video last night. I’m about to restart up my podcast and was looking for a better mic and your video made me order two.
@jaraluca Жыл бұрын
I have this mic since two days and it's absolutely brilliant ! Recommend
@FIFINE 7 ай бұрын
Appreciate your support!🥰
@itchylois Жыл бұрын
In USB mode has less low end than in XLR mode but it still sounds better than the Rode mic. Great review.
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
This is why it is such an excellent alternative to or an addition as your second mic to thenSM7B!! It sounds so close, and you can get that premium audio on iPads and iPhones that you can’t do with the Sure SM7b or Rode Podmic.👍🏻
@Mr.C0ffee Жыл бұрын
Great review! What is the gain on your interface? Do you require a cloud lifter?
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
I use the Zoom Podtrak p8, I can’t remember exactly how much gain I had on it, but my interface has 75db of built in gain, so I never need a cloud lifter for any mic. However, I do remember that this mic required half the gain that the Rode Podmic did, and that is saying something. My only knock is the capsule is too close to the end of the cage, so I bought the SM7B pop filter that is an inch longer, and that created the gap between the the capsule and your mouth for when you need to be up close for voice overs or if you naturally like to have the mic 2-6 inches rather than 10-12” 👍🏻 because it is so powerful without a lot of gain. 👍🏻
@reuzehagel Жыл бұрын
Waiting for this to come to the Netherlands
@potatogod3882 Ай бұрын
Did you bought it, how is it? And how is that shock mount?
@CEDtalks85 Жыл бұрын
I film mostly on my cellphone. It hooks it up to my iPhone. It works well!
@bivs_setup Жыл бұрын
Just watch the FiFine vid. Sounds fantastic. Amazon sadly - "Out of Stock". Wish list it is. Aussie Fan 👏🏻
@AgentK_YT Жыл бұрын
Beautiful yard man, you sold me lol
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
It’s a great sound, great mic. You’re gonna love it! My son stole mine for his gaming channel already. Lol
@CEDtalks85 Жыл бұрын
How in the world do you not have tons of subs. I love you how you communicate.
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I have had to deal with a medical condition this past year that damaged my nervous system that controls my organs functions, so I have struggled to speak, breath, etc. When I would get a few days where I felt good, I would make a video. Unfortunately, making videos once every two months doesn’t put you in the KZfaq algorithm, but I kept pressing knowing eventually in a year or two I would recover enough to make videos once a week. So here I am, finally in a good place and gearing it up. Thanks for the positive support, it truly means a lot after the struggles this past year. Going to keep pushing forward, and now hopefully now the subs will come 👍🏻
@brentmcnutt Жыл бұрын
@@levelupwithmikenewman Mike, I am praying for you that you overcome this medical condition. As CEDtalks Entertainment said, I love how you communicate.
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
@Freedom For Our Sons no I did not. Wasn’t sure at first, but because of my condition the Doctors actually advised against them because of the testing had to go through, since I never had Covid or any antibodies in blood tests, they wanted to keep the vaccine out of my system to eliminate anything that would create a false positive or negative Covid test result. The doctors at Hopkins are bringing me in to study my condition because it is so rare in how I got it, what it’s still doing to me a year later, etc. Just glad I’m healed enough to be able to get 2 hour windows each day of normal, which has allowed me to be able to really invest in Themis KZfaq channel! Thanks for the support!!!!
@jeffwoodyart3255 Жыл бұрын
no se para que dejan links de Amazon si nunca están disponibles.
@frankcoffey Жыл бұрын
My wife and I each bought one of these. We have a nice selection of pro mics but we prefer this one. One tip is if you get plosives more than you want just pull the windscreen out 1/2" to create some space between the end of the screen and the end of the mic. You can also cut a little circle of open cell foam or something and put it inside. Another tip is if you use XLR with a preamp that doesn't sound as good near max gain you can use a booster with this mic and solve the problem. You can use a cloud lifter or on a budget the Klark Teknik CT 1 is much cheaper and works great.
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
I use a SM7B pop filter on it since it is an inch longer, and gives you the gap between the end of the pop filter and the capsule. They are only $8. I put a link in the description above if you want to get one. Glad you are enjoying the mic. It is just amazing. 👍🏻
@BoobLover4Life Жыл бұрын
What pro mics you have to choose this over them?
@frankcoffey Жыл бұрын
@@BoobLover4Life I normally use an AKG SolidTube, Shure Beta57a, Worker Bee, or MXL V57M. These work well but pick up too much and don't really flatter my voice. The FiFine sounds better without any EQ.
@BoobLover4Life Жыл бұрын
@@frankcoffey very nice microphones. It makes sense. Yes I found that on the fifine that its better without eq presets. I am using a rode broadcaster and that pics up every little movement or noise its crazy. Its not a cheap mic either.
@iGobyy Жыл бұрын
@@levelupwithmikenewman they're $18 now. lol
@LeedsUnitedCommunity Жыл бұрын
Great video what arm boom will fit this
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
Rode PSA 1 will work - I use it with this budget boom arm as well. amzn.to/3pdzHfd. It is Too light for my podcast Pro by Accu-lite boom arm.
@LeedsUnitedCommunity Жыл бұрын
@@levelupwithmikenewman thank you so that will go with the fifine k688. And I am looking for a proper camera for my videos which work with that microphone
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
@@LeedsUnitedCommunity you can use the K688 with any tablet or phone camera with a usb-c connection with it. If you want to use a studio mic as an xlr mic with a Sony camera like the ZV-e10, you can get a focusrite Vocaster 1 as an interface. Plug the mic into it, and plug the camera into vocaster 1 and the camera will record that audio with your video. If you want to use a mic that sounds great yet works for both cameras and your studio, you can use the deity vMic D4 shotgun mic as a usb mic for your computer, or as a mic plugged into your camera via the 3.5mm input. But they sell audio interfaces/ adaptors that plug into your camera, then you plug your mics into the interface. Here is an example : amzn.to/3VTt7qx
@LeedsUnitedCommunity Жыл бұрын
@@levelupwithmikenewman thank you very much that really helps I will buy the camera and mic to upgrade my content to the next level
@NvXmnstr Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately it is not available in Germany. Would have loved to buy it here. 🙃
@elpodiodeportivopodcast Жыл бұрын
Nice review! Just one question, does the RK 345 windscren for Shure SM7B fit on Fifine K688?? Thanks!!
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
I can say for certain that this pop filter amzn.to/3XecPYq does fit, it is a tad longer in length , but it works to benefit of your sound. The small gap between the capsule and the end of the pop filter allows for the air carrying your vocals to slow down even more before reaching the capsule inside the housing, giving it an ever better sound. I use it myself for my voiceovers to really knockout any plosives because I keep the mic about 1 inch away from my mouth when doing the voiceovers or audio only podcasts.
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
The plastic ring around the base of the filter makes it a difficult fit. Any SM7B pop filter that you use for this mic MUST NOT have that plastic ring on it.
@elpodiodeportivopodcast Жыл бұрын
Thanks!! I buy those. Do you know where can I buy the colored screenwind? red, blue, etc...
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
@@elpodiodeportivopodcast I do, Tom Buck posted a link to a video with the company. It takes a week or two on shipping, but they are the only game in town. I will get that link and post it in a reply soon as I find it👍🏻
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
@@elpodiodeportivopodcast here is the link to the video that he mentions the website he gets them from: kzfaq.infoJcObHuuRuuk?feature=share
@buddyromero87 Жыл бұрын
Man I just purchased ! Thank you ! It’s difficult to decipher who is being honest and who isn’t because of all the sponsorship 😂. Question what boom arm for this mic would you recommend? now that we have saved 2-250$ on mic I don’t mind spending 50-85$ on boom arm . And one last question ( sorry for all the questioning) what’s a good camera for price point to shoot quality video? Thanks !
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
Best camera dollar for dollar is the Sony ZV-E10. amzn.to/3wzaD2F It is universally considered the best camera for KZfaq video creation for both live streaming and recording in 4K with excellent color. Anything more expensive ( the A7 series) is loaded with features that you will never even need or use for live-streaming. The Sony ZV-E10 gets an A+ in every category for KZfaq capabilities. As far as a boom arm, the ride PSA 1 is the best in my opinion at $99. A decent option for a Budget boom arm in the Bomge amzn.to/3kGgS1K. I have the white one and I am very pleased with it when paired with my Lewitt 240 LCT PRO and the FiFine. 👍🏻
@buddyromero87 Жыл бұрын
@@levelupwithmikenewman thank you sir ! You are a blessing !
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
@@buddyromero87 honestly, if you go with the Sony ZV-E10, is great with a kit lens, but if you pair it with a Sigma 16mm or 30mm F1.4 Sony E-mount lens ( I use both lenses) you will be set for a long time. My clients love the 4K footage. I use them for live-streaming, making social media commercials for clients, and photos for special events. Absolute beasts for lenses at amazing prices. an entry-level video production camera that is the closest thing to perfect for KZfaq & streaming. Have a blessed one my friend!!!
@CRICKETNEWSMAZZA 10 ай бұрын
Send any link for its desktop stand available
@selw0nk Жыл бұрын
Is this still your favorite microphone or the K669d?
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
The K699d has the edge because of its all metal body, build quality, and for half the price. They both rate the same for audio quality, the k688 seems more brighter and the k669d feels darker, but equally good. To me the k669d rates a 9.5 out of ten, the k688 is an 8.5 out of 10 .
@LucasKafka439 Жыл бұрын
Yo! this is the level of review I'd like to reach. Everything is clear and well structured. I also made a review on my channel in case anyone needed additional reference for this microphone!
@escalibur8437 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your effort. Right now I'm using the Q2U as my first Mic and I'm very happy with it. Now my son is interested in getting his first Mic. My contestants are the Q2U, Maono AU-HD300T (tho it needs a lot of gain over USB) and now this K688, which is my favorite so far. But unfortunately it's not yet available here in Germany. Have a wonderful Christmas Time everyone and take care.
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
All great choices for his first mic! Although I love that Q2u sound the most, but the K688 is awesome for gaming because of how easy it is to mute your mic when gaming! Have a wonderful Christmas as well!
@soversatile Жыл бұрын
Just started having an interest to do some voice over, would you recommend this mic for voice over? or there is other mic with this price range?
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
I actually just used it for a voice over in my last video. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gZuJqtaTtLPSaXU.html at 5:23 minute mark. If you want to use it for that though, I would recommend getting a 3rd party pop filter, I posted a link to that pop filter in the description above for this video. The pop filter it comes with is thin at the top, so when you position the mic 1-2inches away for the voice overs, the plosives are really present unless you use a SM7B pop filter. It is a little longer, so it creates a gap between the end of the mic and the capsule inside, which allows for the air carrying your sound to slow down in that gap before reaching the capsule inside. The pop filter I use was only $7. I also used it for the voice over in this video during the unboxing, (starting at the 13:46 mark) and that is using it without any sound treated panels nearby as I spoke into the mic.
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
Also, for voice overs - the Shure SM58 with a pop filter is also a great option for $100. I will do a video for 4 mics under a $100 in “voice overs” to see if that can help you out👍🏻
@soversatile Жыл бұрын
@@levelupwithmikenewman nice, thank you for detail answer, yes that will help people like me who looking a good mic for voice over
@mohamedsaid2227 4 ай бұрын
hi i know this is an old video and u might not see this comment , but if u even do which one would u recommend for me im gone buy one this week the FIFINE K688 for 75 usd or the fduce sl40 for 45 which is less than half , is the fifine mic worth the 40 dollars difference , and thank u if u even see this comment
@levelupwithmikenewman 4 ай бұрын
My personal choice for me would be the k688 for spoken word. Grab a SM7B pop filter from Amazon to throw on it for plosives and it still is great. I am ok on the FDuce for a darker mic, but I personally struggle getting the sound I like when I try to eq some high end into it. The K688 ages well, which is why it’s priced has stayed consistently where it is, where other mics drop in price because the performance doesn’t age well with the hype during its release. 👍🏻
@biselz 6 ай бұрын
Hey man i really need help with my audio
@MrWyoming Жыл бұрын
great video but dang it took way too long to actually cover the mic. lol
@theoutsiderjess4869 Жыл бұрын
I would buy this mic but I honestly don't like the look of this mic while its better than the original version the mic still looks like a toy
@cristianhaivaz Жыл бұрын
would the K688 work if I use a USB C to USB C cable to connect it directly to my Mac? sorry for this stupid question but it would be my first mic :P
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
I believe so, but I will check for you today to be sure. 👍🏻
@cristianhaivaz Жыл бұрын
@@levelupwithmikenewman thank you so much!! from what I heard I need to buy a 3.0 cable because 2.0 wouldn't work correctly
@RoverWire Жыл бұрын
between FIFINE K688 and Maono PD400x, which one would you choose? I'm trying to decide between those ones.
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
Not factoring build quality, or the Maono App for USB mode that you get with the PD400x, but solely for their PERFORMANCE IN SPOKEN WORD, I like the K688 more, it's just amazing for spoken word - especially at this price. I like everything else about the Maono Pd400x more as far as build quality and features. I would personally still get the k688 for its sound, and the fact that the gain knob is on the back and not the side. The knobs always bug me (weird - I know) lol.
@RoverWire Жыл бұрын
@@levelupwithmikenewman Thanks for the response, I thought that maono could have best sound regarding its sampling rate, but yes, I agree about the price/feature relation with the k688 is better. I'm planning to use more on USB more, but I was concerned about the sound/performance of the microphone itself because as a Linux user, I would not have the maono app, and I was looking for something that cost less than 170-150 usd. Thanks again for the advice, I really appreciate it.
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
@@RoverWire another option to consider is the Samson Q9U. It is now only $99 and gives the SM7B a run for its money. I am working on a video now of the Q9U, and while I CAN tell the difference, I have had quite a few people listen to them in my studio monitors, and they all agreed they were different in their characteristics, not one of them was able to decide which one they liked better than the other. To the untrained ears of listeners, they couldn't tell me me which one sounded like it was the $400, and which one was only $100. Definitely worth considering as well!
@RoverWire Жыл бұрын
@@levelupwithmikenewman Cool! I'll be waiting the review then. I seen some reviews arguing about a humming/buzz noise on some samson microphones. Not sure if that model had the same issue. Some other models that I was considering along PD400 and K688 were Maono PD200 (looks like a K688), Rode Podmic USB, and this week I've been watching about the sennheiser profile, but this is a condenser microphone. Probably a budget microphone showdown could be a cool video guide between the common/popular options, like the clones comparison video. Thanks for your content, is a great guide for me.
@carlb641 Жыл бұрын
what audio interface did you pair this with?
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
I used it with a Zoom Podtrak P8, and also directly into a mac Mini into OBS for the USB connection with no mixer or EQ software.
@kolyakovalenko6463 Жыл бұрын
HI! Help me please. I have Fedora Linux and a Fifine K688 microphone. But when the microphone is connected, crackling and noise are heard on the recording. Everything works correctly on Windows. How can this be corrected?
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
When I get crackly noises that pop up, 90% of the time it is coming from the cables. Try swapping out the cable usb or xlr and see if that does the trick. (A cable has 2-3 points of failure within it) wiring, make and female ends and the cable between) Most times it is because the cable is touching another cable or piece of equipment that is metal or carries power through it, but ultimately it is touching something that is creating interference in the signal. Other times it is the cable itself. XLR cables fail often at the connecting ends, and the usb cables do the same as well. Try that and see if that helped. If not that, you may need to adjust the balance between the mic’s gain and the volume itself. Using a noise gate can help with any residual noises that remain. Cables are usually the number one culprit to signal noises that creep up in your microphones audio.
@kolyakovalenko6463 Жыл бұрын
@@levelupwithmikenewman Thanks a lot! So it is, the problem was with the USB and cable.
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
@@kolyakovalenko6463 I just had another cable go bad myself yesterday while recording another video for the channel. 🤦🏻♂️ pesky little cables can seem insignificant, but can creat so many problems and headaches when they start to go bad. It it always my first task when I have noise creep into my audio. Glad to hear it solved the problem!
@kolyakovalenko6463 Жыл бұрын
@@levelupwithmikenewman Yes, thanks again. The USB hub helped me a lot. Because after the change, the crackling still remained
@kireacts6026 Жыл бұрын
would you reccomend this for a podcast?
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
Absolutely. It really adds a stronger presence, especially when you EQ it to you liking. I have replaced my Rode Podmic with this mic for my podcast, and used it after some EQ in the next KZfaq video I just posted today.
@kireacts6026 Жыл бұрын
@@levelupwithmikenewman awsome its on sale with 15% off on amazon im going to pick two up hopefully on cyber monday theyll be cheape. so this would be a good mic to get for podcast hows the noise in the background ? does it pick up?
@kireacts6026 Жыл бұрын
@@levelupwithmikenewman ill end up having to use the usb feature because i dont have the other one.
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
@@kireacts6026 it did a better job of eliminating any background noise than my Podmic, the pop filter is thicker around the sides which I think helps suppress any surrounding background noise. 👍🏻
@kireacts6026 Жыл бұрын
@@levelupwithmikenewman awesome I just ordered one and on black friday I'll get another one.
@LacedFlip Жыл бұрын
how come i have the same mic and it dont sound as cripsy as his? someone help?!?
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
Are you using an XLR or USB mode?
@_WATTS_Gamer 2 ай бұрын
What about noise cancelling and does it pick up keys when playing games on the keyboard
@levelupwithmikenewman 2 ай бұрын
It’s not bad at those, but I will say the AM8 is much better at off axis rejection as far as xlr/usb at this price. Build quality on the k688 is better though.
@_WATTS_Gamer 2 ай бұрын
Ok. I switched to In Ear audio for my games. So I’m forced to get a mic. So I’m new to the process. If I use Discord noise suppression will that always be enabled even when I’m in game? Will it control the noise suppression on a constant basis ?
@levelupwithmikenewman 2 ай бұрын
@@_WATTS_Gamer I Not sure about discord, but OBS Studio has really good noise suppression filter that I use to knock out the fan or A/C noise in my studio during the summer. Love it
@_WATTS_Gamer 2 ай бұрын
Thx
@CRICKETNEWSMAZZA 10 ай бұрын
Wil it sounds pro with usb connection only
@FIFINE 6 ай бұрын
We're afraid that if you don't want to do post-production, you have better to use it with an audio interface through the XLR connection.
@CRICKETNEWSMAZZA 10 ай бұрын
How to connect it with my android pls explain
@FIFINE 6 ай бұрын
Sorry for catching sight of your comment late. Since there are not many limitations in Android, just get the right USB adapter, and the mic will work.
@XX-vu5jo Жыл бұрын
I bought one but the foam I got was all black and was thick!! Why is that????
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
Seems they realized the pop filter that used to come with it was not very effective at stopping plosives when speaking towards into the mic. I had to buy my own custom pop filter to address the plosives, looks like they took care of that for you 😁👍🏻
@XX-vu5jo Жыл бұрын
@@levelupwithmikenewman Will the Shure SM7B pop filter work on this??
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
@@XX-vu5jo yes. I left a link to the right one in the description. Just make sure you get the SM7B pop filter that DOESN’T have the plastic ring on the end.
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
www.amazon.com/dp/B098CWJM5W/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_0VPAFBHMPA18CA6PYWTE?linkCode=ml2&tag=levelup316-20
@uwuawoo3987 Жыл бұрын
Ima be honest, its really really muddy. I think the xm8500 for 20 bucks is much clearer than this. But hey, to each everyone's opinions! For a usb/xlr mic though? Ya its something. It would be closer to compare to the shur mv7, that microphone is also both xlr and usb. Sm7b killer tho? Sorry that kinda screams clickbait and thats not good for a review channel. Especially to those looking to actually get into professional audio.
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
Honestly I own an XM8500, I actually own several. They are an awesome budget purchase for microphones and do sound great ( when adjusted). however were you feel that this mic sounds too muddy (which I respectfully disagree), I feel the XM8500 are way too thin at the bottom and two much in the high-end, but after some EQ’ing, it dials in just right. I have actually done a review on the XM 8500 compared to the Podmic on this channel, and how they sound identical after making some adjustments. But you said it perfectly, to each everyone’s opinions. I think the Sure SM7B is too muddy for $400, I’d rather pay $80 and adjust my audio to where I like it rather than pay $400 and still have to adjust it, then pay another $150 for an amplifier just to get it to sound the way it is supposed to sound. For a lot of live streamers out there, that is just way too much money to spend when considering all the other items you need just to get started! This mic is not for everybody, but I think we can both agree, there is no such mic that exists. 👍🏻 All we can do I’d find the sound that sounds the best to us, at the best price possible. Have a blessed day my friend!
@MusaRecordings Жыл бұрын
That’s the proximity effect.. back up
@josh-tw5zi Жыл бұрын
What mic stand is that?
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
Podcast Pro by Accu-Lite 👍🏻
@josh-tw5zi Жыл бұрын
@@levelupwithmikenewman🙏🙏🙏🙏
@TheGeekGauntletPodcast Жыл бұрын
Ain’t no way I am giving up my Shure SM7B for this. Maybe as a second mic for my guests. But it would never be my main mic.
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
An excellent option for guest microphones! $400 a pop for additional guests can definitely add up! I was using Behringer XM8500 mics EQ’d to sound like my Podmic. I feel ya brother! the main point of this video was how great this mic is for those who cannot afford to buy a SM7B to begin with, but really would love to have the great sound that it provides. This mic can check that box for many people.
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
@@thecasualmuslim podcast pro. It doesn’t have the ability to adjust tension, but it is built for the heavier mics (roughly 2 lbs). It tends to ride up for the lighter mics. www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1519671-REG/o_c_white_al_mbp1_podcast_pro_by_accu_lite.html
@thecasualmuslim Жыл бұрын
@@levelupwithmikenewman I see, so how would it be on a sm7b d'you think?
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
@@thecasualmuslim it would definitely hold it steady!
@thecasualmuslim Жыл бұрын
@@levelupwithmikenewman Alrighty thanks!!
@F01L Жыл бұрын
Is this beeter than the maono pd200x?
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
Yes. Bandrew from Podcastage recently reviewed the K688 because of all the attention it is getting, and loved it for spoken word and podcasts. It even surprised him with how much he liked it for spoken word! Great mic if the looks of the built in shock mount does not bother you. This mic is firmly in my top 5 of budget mics 👍🏻
@F01L Жыл бұрын
@@levelupwithmikenewman did he compare it with the maono pd200x? not the pd100u/x
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
@@F01L no, he has never bothered with FiFine budget brand until the K688 came out. That was the first one that he liked enough to even do a review on which tells you a lot right there.
@F01L Жыл бұрын
@@levelupwithmikenewman ohhh hoped he tried pd200x from maono
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
@@F01L just ordered one to review, will compare the two and a few more to the PD200X
@philosophieduparadoxe Жыл бұрын
*I prefer rode podmic. He had a better sound quality !*
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
No doubt the Rode Podmic is an excellent mic, which is why I chose to use it as my comparison for quality and sound, which is no doubt a great standard competitors should be measured. You can’t go wrong with either one, that’s for sure! You can’t go wrong with with one!
@V1lkas Жыл бұрын
yeah it cost 100$...
@BoobLover4Life Жыл бұрын
Ain't no Game Changer just another cheap affordable mic for new starters. Let's just dont start talking about comparing it even on the same league with the SM7B. People who buy the SM7B got the money for it and not wait for Fifine to answer their prayers. This Fifine is only for beginners at that price and if they follow that path thats cool as not everybody can afford all of them.
@erickmetzplay Жыл бұрын
Maono PR400x is better
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
Love them both!! Can’t go wrong either way. But the Maono app for usb mode on the PD400x is an added bonus 👍🏻
@3rr0rcs5 Жыл бұрын
Better than the rode pod mic but no, its not a SM7B killer. Nice clickbait haha. It may be really good for the money but the sm7b is just so much more than just that 0815 twitch mic.
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
That’s the beautiful thing about mics and voices. Different strokes for different folks! The Sure may have an edge in sound for some people, but in my opinion, not enough to charge my wallet an extra $300 for that difference when that money could be spent on upgrading your lighting, camera lenses, or camera itself! That’s why, in my opinion it is better. The Sure is $400 sound in a $400 mic. In my opinion, The Fifine is $400 sound coming out of a mic that cost you just $80. It’s the HUGE difference in price for a SMALL difference in sound (with more ways to use it) that makes it a SM7B killer 😉. difference But mics are like ice cream, plenty of great flavors and we all have our own favorites! Thanks for the commenting! One thing is for certain…there will never be a unanimous opinion on any mic on the market. All we can do share our thoughts on what we like and what we don’t like! Have a blessed one!
@3rr0rcs5 Жыл бұрын
@@levelupwithmikenewman That is just wrong. It's the clarity and sound quality for actual music production that make the difference. The fifine is a nice budget usb mic but nothing more. You cannot compare some cheap 80 dollar usb mic to an actual studio microphone. Thats like saying the lamborghini is just as good as the fiat fiesta. The Fiesta uses less fuel to get you to the same spot and does the same thing.
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
@@3rr0rcs5 agree to disagree. Lamborghini is a paper weight to anybody who cant drive a manual transmission. Just like a person who does not like the sound of the SM7B may not have an audio mixer, or know who to EQ frequencies to adjust the audio to their liking. Then spending $400 on the mic plus another $150 for a cloudlifter to boot to end up that frustrated. Some just want something the sounds similar to SM7b without having a budget to make high-end luxury purchases. A Lamborghini is indeed a sweet supercar, but it is not more valuable to a person who needs their vehicle to pull a boat, or drive in snow. A pickup truck can be a better vehicle, (yet not worth as much as Lamborghini) depending on what they need it to do. A lot of larger channels believe paying that much for a microphone for the everyday live-streamer is overkill (Harris Heller, podcastage, to name a few). This video is for them too. Again, I appreciate the input 👍🏻 , we all have our favorite mics, our own opinions, and this video is my opinion that this mic is better when consider performance combined with the price tag. Value is always subjective to one persons needs versus another. Thanks for the feedback. You like the Sure SM7b better, I like the FiFine better. 🤷🏻♂️ that is the beautiful thing about mics. Everybody has their own favorite. 👍🏻
@yinitialize4930 Жыл бұрын
@@3rr0rcs5 it does at some point. Most ppl bought them just for streaming live broadcasting but not music instruments, cuz I see them on twitch all the time, which is what k688 excels at, thus making it a sm7b killer. It's like comparing FPGA to CPU, why would u need it to be good overall when u just use it for the particular part that it is very good at. What makes it even better is that with k688 u can even get it work on a cheap audio interface, making it a no brainer combo with absurd value for the cost
@3rr0rcs5 Жыл бұрын
@@yinitialize4930 There is your problem though. For you the SM7B is primarily a live broadcasting microphone, while its not. People use it for that because it may be really good in that use case but it's not meant for that. So NO, it is not an SM7B killer, it just maybe is better value for live broadcasting.
@VoltageLP Жыл бұрын
I'd rather get the Q9U WAAAAAAAY too much low end in this video, pure mud
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
I just did a review of the Q9U since it dropped down to just $99, it did amazing next to all my other USB/XLR mics! Real treat to use.
@VoltageLP Жыл бұрын
@@levelupwithmikenewman I've just ordered one, thanks =)
@lewistang2704 Жыл бұрын
Paid review?
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
No. I WAS NOT paid, I was asked to simply do an honest review. I have had several companies reach out for me to do a review of their product, but have declined them all unless they agree that I am free to review it how I feel it does based on value, performance, and capabilities. They did not have any say in what I expressed in the review, nor did they get to see this review until after I published it for all to see on KZfaq. It is a great mic, and a great sound. That’s the beautiful thing about mics, you get to hear for yourself the audio of this mic as their is no EQ’ing during the review or in post. It is how it sounds out of the box. I am still using this mic for my podcasts on other channels, my Facebook livestreams, and client videos I make that require voice overs. When in doubt - leave my words out, and simply close yours eyes and listen to the audio for yourself and see if it is a mic you like, or dislike it. Many blessings my friend! 🙌🏻✝️🙌🏻
@philsweeney22 Жыл бұрын
I think so, this mic sounds like xm8500 but thinner. Mine arrived last week and it's not even competing with the q2u, never mind my MV7 or the SM7B. I was hoping it would deliver the results but the mic itself distorts even with the gain low, its way too warm and mid range heavy which is almost impossible to fix with eq. Its ok for broadcasting/podcasting/gaming I guess, but that's it.
@levelupwithmikenewman Жыл бұрын
@@philsweeney22 I found if you use a thicker pop filter, it thickens a little more where I feel the stock pop filter allows for that thinner xm8500 range. That’s how I was able to get bigger low end presence on my Rode Podmic. It seems that the tip of the pop filter they give is too thin for those with a higher pitched voice yet helps those with a deeper voice. Just some of the things I have found while experimenting with it for my long-term review to come down the road. My son loves it and stole it for his livestream as he feels it is a perfect match for his voice. One thing is for sure, Mics perform differently depending on the frequency and pitch of the voice of the one using it. Definitely needs to be a synergy between the two unless you are gifted with great EQ skills that allow you to compensate and overcome the bridge between the two 👍🏻 thanks for watching the vid!! Many blessings my friend
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