FIFINE Podcast XLR/USB Microphone Kit, Studio Dynamic Vocal Mic for Recording, Streaming, Voice-Over, PC Microphone with Boom Arm with Mute, Headphone Monitoring, Metal-AmpliTank K688T White

I was very skeptical about how good the quality would be fore the price. But having previously purchased and tried many other FiFine mics and having been pleasantly surprised before I decided to give this one a shot. PROS 1. For a budget podcast, streaming, and audiobook microphone it is great. 2. It has enough clarity in the high end and enough richness in the low end to fit a lot of voices. 3. The desk arm mount is sturdy and built a lot better than most mic and desk mount bundles. 4. It works well on my iPhone, iPad, PC and mixer. As long as you have the right adapter it works very well. CONS; 1. It’s a little to sensitive to don’t touch it too much or bang on the desk while recording. 2. It’s light and doesn't have the best shielding so keep you iPhone/smart devices away from the capsule. 3. Because it has a more light weight aluminum body it king of rings slightly if you pop the mic with plosives. But you shouldn’t do that any way. 4. Though it works with iPhones, iPads, and other smart devices, it’s kind of quiet through the USB option. But sounds much better and louder through the XLR port. Over all, this is a great mic for anyone looking to create their own content and looking to start with something that would operate effectively with most setups on really any device.

I must say, when buying microphones like this, I'm always weary of the low price tag as many times "cheap = junk". This is NOT the case for the FIFINE K688, as you would quite literally never know this was a cheap microphone if you saw it sitting on someone's desk without content. I've tried out multiple microphones throughout my tenure, and constantly strive to find the next best option, and I think this one might be it. The arm itself isn't the sturdiest, so I'm not sure how it may hold up longevity wise, and I wish maybe it had a track for hiding wires, but man, it gets the job done. Price wise, no complaints here, I feel like I certainly got my monies worth and then some. They could easily sell this for 50% more than the current price, and people, it would STILL be a bargain. If you're looking for a high quality, premium sounding microphone for streaming, podcasting, YouTube videos- this is the one.

setting this mic up was easy, i didn’t have to look at any instructions. the size is not too big or bulky for my small desk area. however i wish the mic arm was more flexible, it doesn’t bend from the stem itself. you will need to put effort to adjust the mic but not moving it side to side with the 180 rotation. shock absorber does a great job, and the mic sounds pretty good. i mainly use this while playing/talking to friends. i recommend using OBS to elevate audio quality and noise suppression. overall, it works alright for my personal setup

Wonderful mic, no issues so far.

Great! Easy to set up! Clear quality of sound!

The mic itself seem really good, but the boom arm is so stiff it doesn’t move, and when I finally moved it to adjust it it BROKE and I mean BROKE the clamp arm at the base. I’m having to order something else to even hold the microphone. I basically paid 100$ for a microphone and having to spend more money on a new base to use it. So for that it’s getting its rating, I don’t know if it was just my luck that I got the arm I got, cause iv had 3 different mics and I have given my old ones to friends with I upgrade and all my other ones didn’t have that problem.

had it for over a month i think, or 2.. no complaints. i love the touch to mute button. sounds great on stock settings. arm is great. literally no complaints.. Easy to set up

Everything works well