FIFINE AMPLITANK K688 - The Upgraded K658!? - USB / XLR Dynamic End Address Microphone Review
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2022
- If you liked the k658.....you may wanna grab this one
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I'm not exactly in the target demographic for these mics but I'm really impressed with how the company responds to feedback.
It's a breath of fresh air
I was looking for more info on this mic! Thanks! :)
Thanks for watching!
Finally a review for this microphone 🙌 subscribed to your channel btw.
Thank you!
I purchased one of these bad boys and I'm so glad I did. It produces great sound! I use XLR exclusively . I highly recommend this mic for all levels of experience. BTW, great review and presentation. Your audio was topnotch!
Thank you! Good to hear you like yours!
Nice mic and good review on this K688.
Appreciate it!
Amazon discount and accumulated points, I ordered one of these today because of your, and other, reviews. Fell off the wagon on not purchasing mics :)
Excellent muwhahahahahhaha
I am so excited that you think it is a complete success!! It would not be possible to have these improvements without you guys' valuable feedback and suggestions on our products. As always, thank you for doing such a quality review video! Looking forward to your more content about this new mic :)
Looking forward to what's next! Large Diaphragm Condenser hopefully. Studio grade
@@ObscureMics I‘m also looking forward to the future release😆 Your idea sounds great! A direction worth considering!
@Hamza Jaafar Yes! Thank you for your appreciation of our work!🥰
I like it. Hated the knob and the shock mount on the original. If they’d kept the lights, I might have grabbed it for Nate (he likes the lights obv). Still sounds pretty good to me.
The children love lights
Had my 658 for months now, and it’s still durable as ever! Very tempted to get this, but would be a waste since 658 is still a really good mic! :
Can't argue with that!
Hello, thank you for the amazing review! What boom arm or stand do you think I should get for this mic? I am looking for not so expensive options.
The mic is not heavy so I'd go cheap.... This thing is $10!
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Green screen is on fire bro🔥🔥🔥
It smokes from time to time lol
Good move to drop the goofy lights and odd shockmount. They're releasing mics pretty regularly, so it will be very interesting to see how things evolve.
Can't help but be excited for them seeing as how they listen to us
Overall sounds pretty good! I feel like I hear some static every now and again I wonder if it's Cuz of the capsule at the end of the grill and the different windscreen texture. Overall it's solid.
Yeah, I'm surprised they didn't move the capsule more into the body and use the grill as protection, and a spacer to protect against plosives
Hmmmm. Mayne interference... I did not move my phone on this video
Hello, fantastic video! I literally searched k688 & wave xlr to find this video! Great info 🙏
Quick question, what gain were you set to on wave xlr and windows etc?
Like & sub for you 💪
Appreciate that Stevo! Whew.... If I remember correctly... And my memory is shite... I didn't have to go even halfway.
Awesome review like ever, we truly appreciate your hard work, may I ask you between this model and the Fduce SL40 and even the relacart, wich one would you recommend...thanks for your help bro..
Appreciate that! So I will say even though the build quality is good.... The SL40 and Relacart (the best) is substantially better.... BUT...at the price... I think the K688 is the smartest buy. The tone BARELY changes from xlr to usb... And the price is insane. The relacart is probably the most versatile... And would probably be my choice is cost is no factor.... But that comes down to the software the relacart can be used with. This k688 is a fantastic bargain.
@@ObscureMics thanks for answering
Always!
You should try out the SM7B windscreen on this mic just like you did with the K658, I assume it'd also fit since this mic appears to be the same size. I would also love to see a side-by-side comparison with the k688 and k658 when you get to testing it more.
I got the k658 5 months ago after seeing your video and I like it, but I might just pick this up because I hate having to turn off the RGB every time I use it and how odd the shock mount looks. I'm also a little salty that this successor mic is actually listed as cheaper than the k658.
It IS crazy that it's cheaper
New short with new windscreen that fits
Fifine is another that is really trying, their USB MICS have been pretty good for the money
No doubt about that!
It sounds FIFINE to me other than the boom in the proximity test.
Hi! I'm really curious on what grade are you going to give this mic in the BBSAR considering the fact that the K669D got a score of 9. I'm really torn between the two. Although the K669D is not yet released in my country.
that mic is probably an 8 for me...really good for the money. If you need the usb functionality, go with it...if NOT....the better XLR mic IS the k669D
thanks fifine
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This needs to be a GIF. The perfect reply for anyone who disses dynamic microphones. Hahaha!
Oh God lol
Have you tried using the shure sm7b's (Rk345) windscreen on it and does it fit? Been eyeing this mic but the plosives reduction of it's windscreen kinda sucks
It fits well enough
when you had this in usb mode, was the microphone plugged straight into the computer or was it plugged into an interpface of a sort?
Computer. I'm not aware of any interface that accepts usb mics. That would be cool if that was a thing though.
It would be cool to see a mic like this in white or red
Agree!
and I bought the k658 a week before this release😞 is there a big difference in quality? (besides being prettier hahaha, the XLR inputs and controls?)
In my opinion the k688 has a fuller sound. If I could... I'd return the K658 and grab the K688
Are there any mics that sound good at ~45/50cm (17.7/19.7 inches) from my mouth that also have shock absorption so keystrokes and mouse clicks/slams don't get picked up? I was interested in this one because of the included shock mount so I can use a desk lamp arm and not have to pay any extra, but apparently everyone on UA-cam is basically at whisper distance from it, which is not feasible for me.
Your best bet is going to be a shotgun mic like this ua-cam.com/video/OGKkuI-85mI/v-deo.html
Nice review! Just one question, does the RK 345 windscren for Shure SM7B fit on Fifine K688?? Thanks!!
Technically yes.... The plastic ring has nowhere to hide. But it fits fine
@@ObscureMics Nice! So do you know where can I buy the coloured Rk 345 screenwind?
I'm not sure on that but I know @TomBuck knows..... Check his videos on the sm7b
Could the boxyness be fixed in eq?
Can you confirm what other windscreens fits on it? Its sold with gray now and it looks pretty bad
Yeah, you can...just start experimenting with the EQ starting at 300hz
I didn’t know this was a newer model:(
Bought the 658 because it was more expensive so I figured it was newer
Oh nooooooo
Hi, do you think this K688 is better than the PD100 for a beginner who want a boomy sound for streaming.
Thanks
pd100 for a boomy sounds in my opinion
Does it have a lot of background noise? Can it be used for acoustic guitar recording? How does he record it? Could you post some examples if possible.
NO, Yes, Streamlabs
The dynamic mic will not receive so much background noise, It can be used for recording the guitar.
Seems like they're repackaging the same mic for different demographics. Gaudy RGB Streamers and blacked out "pro" podcasters both get their own version.
It'd be cool to A/B compare it with the k658.
If only I still had that mic
I put comment hear for future
Which one do you suggest between K688 and FDUCE SL40 when using usb?
K688. The fduce is too dark in USB mode
which would u recommend for streaming fifine k688 or the fifine A8?
K688 all day
Which do you think is better this or the FDUCE Sl40?
All around... This. Fduce sounds a bit better in xlr mode to me though... Just a bit
@@ObscureMics What about when using usb on both mics.
dont know if you reply to all comments, but ima throw this question out there in hopes you do have an answer because no one else will. a few months back, i had a simple blue yeti mic, looks beefy, sound was good. now, since its been broken for a while im now able to buy another. which one would be better? the k688 or the blue yeti? because this sounds amazing, and the blue yeti also sounded pretty good.
Definitely depends on your use case... If you are podcasting or recording just spoken word... It's the k688 for me. If you are using a treated space and doing music vocals... I say yeti. But there's cheaper better options than both in my opinion
@@ObscureMics well, luckily the only time i make music is when my buddy wants to help write the lyrics 😅 but I'm mostly on the gaming side. So I'll definitely go for the k688. Its much cheaper than the blue yeti i once had.
Yep gaming... K688 all day. Appreciate you watching the video
@@ObscureMics thank You! For all this good information ✌🏼🤠
Very welcome!
I'm using an atr2100x, wondering if this is any better and they're about the same price
My opinion on the 2100x is that it's too bright....but if you have a deep voice...the at2100x is pretty solid. Non deep voice...go with the fifine
i purchased this this week, got it friday and tried it.. was not a fan and returned it immediately. i was disappointed considering FIFINE USB dynamic mic is really good.
Hmmmm what didn't you like about it?
What did you not like
What's not to like abt it? Mind sharing your criticism?
Do you think that this is better than the q2u? Been thinking on getting the k658 before but i went on getting the q2u
Yeah I do.....but I'm not a huge q2u fan
@@ObscureMics Dang, just got the q2u over the k658. Did not anticipate fifine following it up right away with this. Shouldve waited for this instead
Nothing wrong with the q2u! K688 is just a bit better IMO
The mic looks better and sound good it doesn't have the rgbs and as much as I like it the mic just looked silly and I want some form of professionalism from any mic I use
Exactly. I feel like this looks professional enough for sure
i just got 2 pcs of this mic. it had no right to sound that good for the price. and i'm kinda lucky cuz one of them had placed its capsule about 1/2 inch away from the grill, making it a bit clearer, less boomy🙂. is this technically a defect, or a happy accident? 😅
Also, thanks for mentioning that the shock mount _IS_ removable. Some reviewers just considered it a con because it's "too complicated" when they didn't even try 😅.
I thought ALL of them had the capsule that close?
@Obscure Mics well there is one now in my house lol. i have proof. i wonder, who else also has this difference?
That's NUTS.
@Obscure Mics oooh dude i found one. exactly like mine 😀 ua-cam.com/video/L1mmCHKdiJY/v-deo.html
Do you know if there are any conflicts if you plug 2 of these mics in via the USB?
In my experience....trying to use 2 usb mics is a headache.....except on a Mac, i think you can set up a virtual connection and get two working. I don't recommend it.
@@ObscureMics Well, I at least still have my K658 so hopefully won't run into name issues and use the both of them
On widows it won't matter....no way to get 2 usb mics working simultaneously.....toy knowledge...been a while though since I tried
@@ObscureMics I'm currently using 2 USB Fifine mics (different makes, and register different names with the system) through OBS. If I want to route that mic audio to another program for calling or something you have to either route it through virtual cables or a virtual mixer
Will have no conflict, but if you need to plug 2 mics into one computer, we highly recommend the XLR connection with an audio mixer or interface to send the mixed or separate audio. Otherwise, it's quite tricky to set up two USB mics on a single computer.
Would you recommend this over an elgato wave 3? The sound on my wave 3 is amazing but literally picks up sooo much background noise even noise from the outside of the house😅
In that case....yep
Whats the best mic between donner fifine and duce?
Donner IMO
Can you please confirm if SM7B windscreens fit on this? I know the stock one won't cuz of the plastic ring but I'm hoping third party ones do
I ordered a 3rd party one actually. Get back with ya soon
@@ObscureMics yesssss thank you!
Got the windscreen....checking later for ya
@@ObscureMics thank you again so much! If it works out pretty well, can you link which one you bought?
@@chronicmayhem Got a new short up with the windscreen....link in the description. Will test plosives soon
I’ve been wanting a dynamic mic what should I get the fifine k658 or k688
K688 all day
@@ObscureMics I will subscribe bc how nice and honest you are and thank you for helping me and replying fast
@@surge533 really cool of you
@@ObscureMics np
How about atr2100x?
i'm gonna buy this mic, will just use usb at first and then if i can afford an interface i will buy it too, do you think is worth it?
Absolutely worth it
@@ObscureMics wow fast reply, still watching tbh, my voice kinda deep and bassy i hope this mic is good for me, thanks for the review
It fits deep and bassy well.... As it's not a flat mic
Thanks for watching!
@@ObscureMics okay thanks for the answer
Hi. K668 or rode podmic?
K688. Podmic is extremely overrated
How would you compare this to the Shure MV7?
I like it more. But I'm not a fan of the mv7 knowing it's a pg48 capsule and to me overrated
@@ObscureMics gotcha. Yeah I'm currently using the mv7 and I was noticing some issues with it last night. Decided to look at some other options and I stumbled across your video.
I appreciate the quick response 👍
Appreciate you watching!
do you recommend the fifine k688 or the maono pm500?
Depends on the use case honestly
for podcasts and live streams? I forgot to indicate these sry
K688 if you have an echo room but if you don't the PM 500 sounds really good
can i still use the mute button when using it with xlr?
Nope....USB only
the shockmount is the same as the fifine a8
But metal
@@ObscureMics yep
Can it work with the phone and tab?
It does with mine so far!
Yes, it can, but you need a proper adapter.
Fifine k658 or k688?
K688 for me
Now if they would just clone the RE20. The patents have been expired for a while.
Surprised no one has..... Even Behringer said "nah"
@@ObscureMics I'm sure most manufacturers don't make their own capsules.
All the UA-cam channels said buy a 669 so I did and got it today and now allthe UA-cam channels say get a 688. It took me all afternoon to set this one up and finally get some good audio out of it. And I don't even have a boom yet. So this is a hard sell. $80 more for what I'm not sure. Is it going to be an $80 improvement over a 599? The $669 hasn't even paid for itself yet and probably never will at this point. R$120 bucks for mics and a boom is a lot to spend for a channel that has never earned any money and probably never will... :-/
Never listen to people who say you need to buy it.... Always decide for yourself with this stuff. Any microphone is going to give you a more professional sound over a built in mic.
I like the XLR mode better than the USB. But that could be my headphones.
I could not tell much of a difference but you may have the golden ear!
Would you consider the feelworld over this fifine k688 ? :) The new rating systems at the end of your lastest review help a lot btw !
I do actually prefer the feelworld. It’s build quality is a lot better and sounds just as good IMO. Feelworld is typically cheaper I think too
@@ObscureMics thx a lot for your advice! :) Fifine is 10€ cheaper for me so I might still go for it, will think about it ! Thx again :)