You didn't, i meant highman, cause apparently somebody asked him out to share some of his experience with modifying AM8 and still didn't get a reply after a long time. So you didn't miss anything tek.
Thanks for stopping in. Yea that range is good. Finding it hard to beat in this budget bracket. I have one more I want to put up against it. The pd200x!.
I watched the video 3 times and still dont know which one to pick. I also find the am8 to sounds richer, but the shock mount and build quality from the k688 is just great. I have a sit-stand desk and i think the k688 in combination with a boom arm ist the best choise to mitigate potential wobbeling in the standin position, even though it costs 10€ more for slightly worse audio.
@@CalmFrog do you mean the RGB ring at the base of the mic? Yea I do know this. I think most mics with RGB have that feature where you can just turn it off that way.
@@TekToyzGaming Not gonna lie it took me 3 weeks to figure that out! That was one of the only biggest downsides for me, while your here do you feel like the am8 sounds a bit cold?
@@CalmFrog Cold as is in ‘oh that’s a cold mic’! Or like cold as in bland? Honestly the AM8 is the better of the Fifine mics, unless you go full xlr like the k669D.
@@PaanDuh the k688 has better noise rejection. However it sounds like you need a soundproof booth 🤣. Either is good. You can just apply some noise cancellation with OBS with any mic really.
Hey, Tek. I know, it's kind of late to ask after the video was done a year ago, but still. Is it possible to get am8's stand upgraded and a shock mount added to it in the future? I'll be glad if you'll still answer after such a long time.
@@frondyt you can probably change the stand Not sure about adding a shock mount to the am8. Don’t know what that would look like considering this is a large square mic.
Got my AM8 today from Amazon and at the moment iam not really happy that much. It sounds absolutely not like yours in the video. Do you have any tips for obs or something else for me? Iam testing now a couple of hours with obs but iam far far away from your clean and loud voice. I can confirm what you said about the K688, the AM8 is louder, i ordered both and had tested myself today. I can say if you looking for a better experience out of the box and look for a cheap good quality mic only for gaming and teamspeak, go for the AM8, its the better choice. Dont understand it wrong guys, the AM8 sounds really good, i just search for better settings for it and iam downloaded obs for the first time today.
@@TheTassMen thanks for sharing your first experience with this. With OBS there isn’t much in the way of creating a better EQ with the am8 or any mic unless there are plugins for that which I didn’t use for this video. It also depends on how you’re listening to the mic. For example the monitoring port in the mic doesn’t sound the same as listening to it over a recording in headphones or speakers. Also be sure your audio sample rate in OBS is set to 192khz.
I’m not a techy guy, and just planning on using a mic for basic gaming. So like, which out of the box, fifine am8, k688, or maono pd200x would be alright? Thanks!!
I think the AM8 sounds better in usb. The k688 has a little more grunge to it. Not bad if that’s the sound you prefer. Either way both are solid choices.
@@eersatzz it would be a 30 second video. I literally just select noise cancellation as the filter in OBS for the mic input and done. I do mention it a lot so perhaps I should create a short video on it or something.
@@AliJaw2d94 I do like both of these mics. It really depends more here on the look you would like to have. Also depends on how much you move the mic around on a boom arm. The k688 would be better for that activity. The k688 is also more ‘pro’ looking.
@@yehorkaa kind of depends what you’re hoping to gain. While they both do sound better in xlr, do you need the use of xlr? In usb there will be negligible differences. The k669b may even have more pick up as a condenser mic.
These two models have similarities with the K669B, so it's more recommended to try out the latest Tank3, which is quite different from these three. But if you don't like the rather bright sound of the Tank3, then it won't be bad to stick with the K669B until you actually find something with the audio that grows on you.
whenever I plug the mic in it shows that it is recording, but as soon as am going to replay the recording I am not able to hear it, and the only way I can hear the recording is if i unplug the mic from my laptop
Hi Jesse. On your laptop make sure your output/speaker is set to the laptop speakers. Otherwise the mic will try to override output as it has monitoring capabilities and you can listen to output from the laptop through the mic.
oh, thank you. so what have done just now was to troubleshoot input and have realized that the mic was acting as an input source. so the monitoring capabilities you mentioned I wasn't aware so am am able to hear myself and monitor my voice which is pretty awesome. thank you@@TekToyzGaming
great video i discovered that im in love with budget mics with good sound and thanks for you i got the am8 but how do you make the soud like this ? and do plug it into usb 3.0 make it sound better ?
Thanks! I really don't do much to these mics to make them sound this way. AM8 in XLR is really good. I do have a 3.0 usb cable. Try that out and let us know.
@@LEYTHLEGACY totally agreee. I think I have something coming up that looks (almost the same look) as good or better than the k688 and sounds better than both.
"Hi, can you please help me? I have an untreated room but will be recording at night. I plan to record podcast-style content and voice documentaries, using USB mode directly connected to my laptop, with possible voice editing later. Which is better for me, the AM8 or K688? I want clear and comforting sound quality, similar to true crime documentaries."
Both models have better audio quality on the XLR connection, and most this type of USB/XLR combo mics do. It could be worth using them with an XLR interface to get the best out of them. Anyway, for voice recording, K688 could be a better option for its slightly less overwhelming bass and brighter highs compared to AM8.
Make sure you read the reviews for long term use, it seems to be pretty consistent in not working after a few months. That's why I've been hesitant to pull the trigger on either products
Didn't see the ratings being that bad. average 4.7 stars if we're talking about Amazon. not to mention you can get a 2 year warranty through Fifine. Worse is spending $200 on a mic or more and that defects shortly after. its happened to me with expensive devices for sure.
@@TekToyzGaming well i have been eyeing the shure sm7b because of the look so my choice is the k688. So its got the look but also sounds awesome so thats my choice over the am8
@@TekToyzGaming i love that you do this head head coz it simplifies some peoples decision and soon mine and theres not a lot comparison for this too budget beast
I hear ya. It is a close race. Need good headphones or speakers to do a good dial-in. But if you’re not really an audiophile then you can get away with something cheaper than these.
Yes we have a contestant! So Are you saying RGB cheapens microphones? That if a shure sm7b or more expensive mic had RGB it will detract from it? Or does the style and type of RGB matter?
I was literally looking for this exact video last night. I was positive that you had already done it.
😃I had to make this. Got a lot of inquiries on it. I wasn't really sure myself.
thank you SOOOO much for this 😭 I was hoping to find the comparison for exactly these two! I'm really leaning towards the Am8
Happy I could help 😬. Did you pull the trigger on the am8 yet?
very informative video, the plosives and hissing test were extremely appreciated!
Thanks for the feedback on that. Glad to help 😀
Got mine the am8 plus the Fi-Fine sc3 I also got a shock mount to the mic and it makes a big deference thanks for the review
Which shock mount for the AM8 did you get, please?
Why wouldn't he asnwerrr?
Wow I totally missed this message! Sorry about that. Either way I never got a shock mount for the am8.
You didn't, i meant highman, cause apparently somebody asked him out to share some of his experience with modifying AM8 and still didn't get a reply after a long time. So you didn't miss anything tek.
@@frondyt ah ok. Usually on top of the comments. Was gonna say I’m slippin lol
Ty for the quality man!, i dont like rgb but for me the range in am8 wins, though fight btw
Thanks for stopping in. Yea that range is good. Finding it hard to beat in this budget bracket. I have one more I want to put up against it. The pd200x!.
I watched the video 3 times and still dont know which one to pick. I also find the am8 to sounds richer, but the shock mount and build quality from the k688 is just great. I have a sit-stand desk and i think the k688 in combination with a boom arm ist the best choise to mitigate potential wobbeling in the standin position, even though it costs 10€ more for slightly worse audio.
I hear you loud and clear. It’s a tough one. You can always get the k688 from Amazon and trial it. If you don’t like it easy enough to return.
Hey man I don’t know if you found this out or not but, if you hold the rgb button for 4 seconds it will just close the rgb below
@@CalmFrog do you mean the RGB ring at the base of the mic? Yea I do know this. I think most mics with RGB have that feature where you can just turn it off that way.
@@TekToyzGaming Not gonna lie it took me 3 weeks to figure that out! That was one of the only biggest downsides for me, while your here do you feel like the am8 sounds a bit cold?
@@CalmFrog Cold as is in ‘oh that’s a cold mic’! Or like cold as in bland? Honestly the AM8 is the better of the Fifine mics, unless you go full xlr like the k669D.
Hey Tek, which one should I get between the K688 and AM8? I record videos with a lot of shoutings, desk smashing, loud pc fan, and loud neighbors
@@PaanDuh the k688 has better noise rejection. However it sounds like you need a soundproof booth 🤣. Either is good. You can just apply some noise cancellation with OBS with any mic really.
@@TekToyzGaming thank you so much for the fast reply 🙏 live saver
Thank you for the video buddy! Pretty good review.
The AM8 sounds more natural, the K688 sounds 100% like a broadcaster preset but i like it it souds like a expensive mic (shure)
yea its def a bit more broadcasty. I still do like it too.
Hey, Tek. I know, it's kind of late to ask after the video was done a year ago, but still. Is it possible to get am8's stand upgraded and a shock mount added to it in the future? I'll be glad if you'll still answer after such a long time.
@@frondyt you can probably change the stand Not sure about adding a shock mount to the am8. Don’t know what that would look like considering this is a large square mic.
What software do you use to apply filters and noise cancelling?
I use OBS for noise filtering.
I really need this, thank you❤
k688 for me. I like how soft it is on the voice, though the AM8 picks up the voice better.
k688 is a softener. Standby though, I have the maono pd300x coming through soon.
Thanks for the video! What noise-cancelling software were you using? Also can you turn the off the rgb in the AM8 in usb mode?
Thanks for checking me out. So I use OBS filters for noise suppression. You can turn off rgb by holding the rgb button for a few seconds.
Thank you ! Subscribed! @@TekToyzGaming
@@SirLuciousLeftFoot Thanks very much appreciated.
Got my AM8 today from Amazon and at the moment iam not really happy that much. It sounds absolutely not like yours in the video. Do you have any tips for obs or something else for me? Iam testing now a couple of hours with obs but iam far far away from your clean and loud voice. I can confirm what you said about the K688, the AM8 is louder, i ordered both and had tested myself today. I can say if you looking for a better experience out of the box and look for a cheap good quality mic only for gaming and teamspeak, go for the AM8, its the better choice. Dont understand it wrong guys, the AM8 sounds really good, i just search for better settings for it and iam downloaded obs for the first time today.
@@TheTassMen thanks for sharing your first experience with this. With OBS there isn’t much in the way of creating a better EQ with the am8 or any mic unless there are plugins for that which I didn’t use for this video. It also depends on how you’re listening to the mic. For example the monitoring port in the mic doesn’t sound the same as listening to it over a recording in headphones or speakers. Also be sure your audio sample rate in OBS is set to 192khz.
I’m not a techy guy, and just planning on using a mic for basic gaming. So like, which out of the box, fifine am8, k688, or maono pd200x would be alright? Thanks!!
I think the am8 is probably just fine for that. I think it’s best out of box for gaming.
ur the best bro! big respects my G
Thanks bro!
great technique to compare it. maono board destruct the natural soubd of mics. great video! i will am8 after your video
Thanks for the feedback. AM8 vs the pd200X is next.
Why was he looking at the mics like they were gonna jump him at 4:40 😂
I wish the K688 had the sound of the AM8.
Oh if it had that it would be the budget killer!
Great video, do these mics need phanton power???
Thanks. They don’t need phantom power.
For some reason I like the keyboard being background noise.. idk why I just do
I hear ya. It’s an aesthetic choice. I like load keyboard noise at work, makes me sound busy 😃
In thinking of grabbing the am8 and dome AKG k240s
Hey bro I found the k668 and am8 for the same price at 40 dollars, I’m thinking of only using usb so which should I go for
I think the AM8 sounds better in usb. The k688 has a little more grunge to it. Not bad if that’s the sound you prefer. Either way both are solid choices.
Hi! Thank you for your review, it's really helpful. Could you please tell me how did you set up the noise cancellation?
I mean is it a button on a mic or an app?
Glad I could help👍🏽. The noise cancellation I use is an app, OBS. I also use a button built into my mixer, alternatively.
do you have a video on noise canceling with OBS? like how to set up new mics and stuff?
@@eersatzz it would be a 30 second video. I literally just select noise cancellation as the filter in OBS for the mic input and done. I do mention it a lot so perhaps I should create a short video on it or something.
How about connection problems guys? Which one is better?
@@lofnme I haven’t experienced any connection problems with either.
@@TekToyzGaming ok, great. thanks sir 👍🏻
Hey tek i want to have my first Utube channel so what do u recommend from both of those mics !?
@@AliJaw2d94 I do like both of these mics. It really depends more here on the look you would like to have. Also depends on how much you move the mic around on a boom arm. The k688 would be better for that activity. The k688 is also more ‘pro’ looking.
Great comparison! Is posible to watch a Fifine K688 vs Maono PD200x?
Yea that’s the next one I want to do 👍🏽
Which one should you choose, am8, A8 or am6? Or Maono dm30
Definitely the AM8
Hello. I do have Phantom Neewer NW-100 I used in my BM800. Can i use it or I'll just have to buy 3.0 usb c?
You can use the nw-100, however these mics don’t require phantom power.
@@TekToyzGaming thanks!
Are these both usb? Or both XLR?
These are both usb and xlr.
Great review.
Does it make sense to switch to one of these myrophones from the Fifine k669b?
@@yehorkaa kind of depends what you’re hoping to gain. While they both do sound better in xlr, do you need the use of xlr? In usb there will be negligible differences. The k669b may even have more pick up as a condenser mic.
@TekToyzGaming At first I thought about using USB, so I probably won't buy it yet, thanks for the answer)
These two models have similarities with the K669B, so it's more recommended to try out the latest Tank3, which is quite different from these three. But if you don't like the rather bright sound of the Tank3, then it won't be bad to stick with the K669B until you actually find something with the audio that grows on you.
whenever I plug the mic in it shows that it is recording, but as soon as am going to replay the recording I am not able to hear it, and the only way I can hear the recording is if i unplug the mic from my laptop
Hi Jesse. On your laptop make sure your output/speaker is set to the laptop speakers. Otherwise the mic will try to override output as it has monitoring capabilities and you can listen to output from the laptop through the mic.
oh, thank you. so what have done just now was to troubleshoot input and have realized that the mic was acting as an input source. so the monitoring capabilities you mentioned I wasn't aware so am am able to hear myself and monitor my voice which is pretty awesome. thank you@@TekToyzGaming
@@jessidawkins5245 got you covered. You’re welcome 😉
How do I make the audio quality rich like this? I’m using a MacBook Pro.
For most of this demo I’m using xlr to an audio mixer. The audio is richer that way. USB is not as rich.
@@PODCASTSHALA the Maono Au-am100 is the one I used in this video. Though it will have similar results with other mixers or audio interfaces.
what software do you use for noise supression
OBS noise cancellation.
Is that with usb c or xlr sound?
I tested with both usb and xlr.
Hey nice video i am thinking about the k688 because i found It for like 10 dollars less on a sale should i go for it?
If you have a super sale on the k688 I say go for it.
Great video though,
Do Am8 volume levels significantly drop at 2 feet comparatively to k688?
Thanks for stopping by. The drop off of these mics are relatively the same.
Can a cloud lifter be used on the two mics?
Yep sure can.
@@TekToyzGaming thank you!
Really nice comparison
Thanks! Got more coming up. Stay tuned for the pd200x vs the am8.
K688.. a6t, or am8 for voice quality?
Nice try, but have to go with the AM8!
@@TekToyzGaming I don't know what I tried but thankyou for the recommendation haha
great video i discovered that im in love with budget mics with good sound and thanks for you i got the am8 but how do you make the soud like this ? and do plug it into usb 3.0 make it sound better ?
Thanks! I really don't do much to these mics to make them sound this way. AM8 in XLR is really good. I do have a 3.0 usb cable. Try that out and let us know.
@@TekToyzGaming wow the proplem turn out to be in my voice so i solve it with a little magic from the equalization👍
@@Falafel877 ok that’s good. I didn’t think it was a hardware issue on the mic side.
Just got the am8… much better audio out of the box :)
What mixer are you using? That doesnt look like the sc3
It’s the Maonocaster Au-AM100
The K688 is really impressive but it's a shame it has problems with plosives, even with the huge windscreen.
That windscreen is also pretty thin. Might need to double up on windscreens lol.
k688 looks cooler + better noise cancellation but sounds muddy and broadcasty, am8 looks kinda ass but sounds more natural.
@@LEYTHLEGACY totally agreee. I think I have something coming up that looks (almost the same look) as good or better than the k688 and sounds better than both.
singing is k688vs am8??? which???
@@Kingclown55555 gotta go with the am8
@@TekToyzGaming thank you bro
"Hi, can you please help me? I have an untreated room but will be recording at night. I plan to record podcast-style content and voice documentaries, using USB mode directly connected to my laptop, with possible voice editing later. Which is better for me, the AM8 or K688? I want clear and comforting sound quality, similar to true crime documentaries."
@@THE_BEARGUY personally I like the audio of the Fifine over the k688. But the k688 may have that comforting sound you’re looking for.
@TekToyzGaming thanks brother for your assistance ✨
Both models have better audio quality on the XLR connection, and most this type of USB/XLR combo mics do. It could be worth using them with an XLR interface to get the best out of them. Anyway, for voice recording, K688 could be a better option for its slightly less overwhelming bass and brighter highs compared to AM8.
Make sure you read the reviews for long term use, it seems to be pretty consistent in not working after a few months. That's why I've been hesitant to pull the trigger on either products
Didn't see the ratings being that bad. average 4.7 stars if we're talking about Amazon. not to mention you can get a 2 year warranty through Fifine. Worse is spending $200 on a mic or more and that defects shortly after. its happened to me with expensive devices for sure.
I like it. I think i know what i want now to fuel my new mic addiction 😂
I think that’s what I have. A mic addiction 🤣. What are you going with?
@@TekToyzGaming well i have been eyeing the shure sm7b because of the look so my choice is the k688. So its got the look but also sounds awesome so thats my choice over the am8
@@luchalegend2185 very good reasons to go with the K688. Sometimes you just need that look.
@@TekToyzGaming yup.
K688 vs am8 vs rode nt mini usb for voice over
The rode mini looks promising but it’s only usb so not really. Gotta go with the am8 on this one in xlr mode.
@@TekToyzGaming thank u for advice
k688 vs pd200x when ???
I have a couple of videos to drop first, so around next weekend
@@TekToyzGaming i love that you do this head head coz it simplifies some peoples decision and soon mine and theres not a lot comparison for this too budget beast
@@juanferrer5392 sometimes it’s the only true way to know😉. Also have lined up to do pd200x vs Fifine AM8.
@@TekToyzGaming ohh damn we are going more budget love it
my am8 wont allow me to record audio
What software are you using to record?
I am using my regular sound recorder on my laptop.@@TekToyzGaming
I cant hear any difference.. both sound good but then again im no expert.
I hear ya. It is a close race. Need good headphones or speakers to do a good dial-in. But if you’re not really an audiophile then you can get away with something cheaper than these.
I subscribed
Thanks for the support 🙏🏼
Не честный тест, микрофоны находятся на разной высоте.
The microphones are different heights?
RGB is NOT an advantage. In fact it detracts from the over all product no matter how good it sounds.
Yes we have a contestant! So Are you saying RGB cheapens microphones? That if a shure sm7b or more expensive mic had RGB it will detract from it? Or does the style and type of RGB matter?
You're just talking out your ass lmao
i mean, if it doesnt detract from the functionality, compared to other products in its price range... It rly doesnt?
You can just opt not to use it.
Newsflash : You CAN turn it off
You have the option to turn it off if you don't like it