Thanks for sharing your thought on this K685 dynamic microphone! Um, to be honest, we're surprised that we can be put into the battlefield with the Rode. Though I think that's mainly because of the price reason of this mic lol. But with the code counted in, the price will fall in the more decent range that you suggest around $80. The reason why it includes a plastic shock mount is that first off, still the price. The final price of this mic is around $80-100$, if the shock mount is metal, then the normal $20 arm stand may not hold the mic and customers have to up their budget for the accessories to around $50, which makes the whole setup $130-$150. People with that sort of budget is not what we aim for, since as you expect that they will just go for the Rode. Next, it's about logistics. Unlike the well-known companies that have their local warehouse, which eases their shipping cost, while we have to rely on Amazon logistics. And that makes us extremely careful about the shipping size and weight, otherwise, the cost will increase immensely. It's also the dilemma that faces most global Amazon sellers particularly in 2021. But we will definitely take your suggestion to up the game, like selling the mic and the shock mount separately, then we can make the accessories more sturdy and actually out of metal. And thanks again for such an in-depth review and your suggestion to get this mic better. Appreciated!
Appreciate the feedback. I’ll always be critical and honest in my reviews. Overall though, this entire video is recorded on the mic and hopefully, for most people, that speaks for itself. It sounds great! 👍🏻
I'd really like to see you guys come out with a "Pro" version of it that allows for XLR functionality as well that people can upgrade down the road if they choose, similar to the Shure MV7. :) If that was $150, I would 100% recommend it to people over the MV7.
Sith - Yes, it’s not available in the UK either yet. Interested to hear from Fifine on the timeline for international rollout because I’m certain people will want this mic.
@@katherine-oh3rt Um the combo mute button is touch-sensitive, So the gain dial is to prevent people from missing touching it. And it would be rather weird if make a giant mute button but a small volume dial so combine these two features into one.
This is a phenomenal review, but I do actually have some disagreements on a couple of things. The pricepoint actually impressed me, solely due to this being a dynamic microphone. A lot of Twitch streamers or gamers are specifically looking for something with good noise isolation that won't pick up the sound of the keyboard, so similarly priced condenser mics are less likely to be considered by people specifically looking for dynamic microphones.
This is extremely impressive when you realize it's powered by USB-C. This isn't even an alternative to Shure SM7B, it just blows it straight out of the water (1/6 of the price with all the extras needed to setup a SM7B). Not only that but the new K688 has USB/XLR alternative within a single product and it's 20$ cheaper. I've been a Fifine brand fan for a long time, I've always felt they hit the nail on quality/profit margin, these guys make microphones for the common people, I've seen more and more people using their microphones and it doesn't surprise me because they are awesome and deserve a bigger stake in the microphone industry for what they provide at the price tag they provide.
Fantastic review. These are my criteria when judging a microphone: 1. Sound quality. 2. Sound rejection (depends on how you want to manage that, of course) 3. Mute button. If any of those are of poor quality or, in the case of the mute button, missing ... the microphone fails the spec. So many microphones (and I am not including handheld performance mics in this) just don't have a simple mute button. 4. Build quality (this ranges widely of course) #4 is separate from the first three and is not cut-and-dry. Each mic has its pluses and minuses. The Fifine hits all the marks for the first three *must have* criteria. The build quality is mixed. . . . I bought two (spouse and myself). She conference-calls and sometimes records her singing. I stream / record and conf-call and transcribe. Other microphones are either utterly ridiculously priced or a bit too shoddy. This microphone strikes a nice balance. And ... it has a mute button. And now, it has dropped in price. Oh, and did I mention it has a mute button? ;)
Hi Dubsys, thanks for your suggestion! And to be honest, we still make the most part of the spending on the microphone capsule, we just need to find a way to fit in the RGB, which is basically only time-consuming. Anyway, there will be a new one coming out soon with both XLR and USB connectors.
Great review. At 2:55 where you are screwing the mic back into the shock mount, can you give us an idea of what the thread diameter is? Just so we can look at alternatives for mounts.
Just ordered this mic. Saw it in a comparison to other mics like the razer one (which isn’t good) and this one stood out amongst the others in my opinion.
Thanks for the review! I think it is more fair to compare it to $99 dynamic Podmic rather than the condenser NT-USB Weirdly, in the us the Fifine is $10 more expensive than Podmic While here in BR the Podmic is double the K658 price Buying directly from Fifine store, the mic passes through without taxes by 580 BRL (around 110 USD) Whereas we can only buy Podmics from Amazon US Rode store and pay taxes, or from local stores, by 1400 BRL (around 250 USD) I hate the customs so much hahaha Thanks for the review man!!!
It seems a decent mic! I already have a K690 dynamic from them but a front address might be better fit for what I use a mic for. I hope it comes to the UK soon enough so I can give it a test run somehow.
@@FIFINE when will the k688 be in stock on amazon? and is the k658 or k688 better im stuck between the two as upgrading from the blue yeti and want the best audio possible :)
@@SOCOMJOHN You can play around OBS Studio or other softwares. Put some filters (noise suppression, compressor, limiter etc). You can watch other youtube video tutorials on how to use filters.
I'm a fan of Fifine microphones but I had to return this mic because there was this annoying background noise coming from the microphone. It's like a tone that kept getting higher and lower.
Set the dial at 60% and computer input at 80% and keep the talking range at around 5 inches, if the level meter on your OBS moves around -12dB, then the audio is pretty fine. We don't highly recommend fiddling with plugins if you don't have a big problem with the tone of the mic.
@@SOCOMJOHN It's quite troublesome and inconvenient to use it with Xbox. You need to connect the mic to your computer first, then get a 3.5mm audio cable to connect the headphone jack at the bottom of the mic to your Xbox controller adapter.
hey i have a question how do you connect your microphone to ur iphone to record the sound? i’ve been having trouble because when i record it cuts the audio every other second like the audio is missing? i am wondering if that happens to u? which adapter or how did u set up ur microphone to connect to ur iphone? & can u tell me which products u used? idk if i’m using the wrong ones or not??? thank you so much!
what mic would be the best for around this price range? I'm looking for a mic, not for anything crazy just games and discord etc. Would this mic be worth it?
If you’re using it for actual gaming (not streaming or recording too), I’d consider a headset rather than a mic. You have the freedom to move around then without it impacting the quality of the mic.
@@tdcattech I actually already have a headset but I'm hoping to get a mic for a better sound quality and reliability and I might do some recording in the future
@@mewscott714 Yes. The K658 is designed to the market for gaming and streaming, especially if you don't want noticeable background sound. But If you just want a microphone for a better sound quality, the T669 is just there for you. The sound quality is not bad, and can be considered to be very clear sound in streaming. And with all the necessary accessories, the pice is still below $60.
Someone is jacking up the prices on Amazon. I'd rather buy from a company who is known for good microphones rather than chancing it with one I don't know about.
Most international (non UK for me) links seem to be out of stock at the moment on Amazon. The Fifine store on Amazon UK does seem to have stock but it's up at £110 GBP. It's a decent mic though. My son uses this every day now for gaming and it works perfectly.
Hi SnowyBlizzard, sorry, currently it's only available in the USB version. If you're using the goxlr, this mic isn't directly compatible. But there will be an XLR version coming up soon!
@@FIFINE I appreciate the response! I don’t have a mixer or anything I just currently use an xlr mic with my setup, so I was wondering if I’d either need to plug it into the amp or directly to my pc, I think it sounds awesome honestly and looks really interesting as well🤔
@@FIFINE if the XLR version gets a bit higher than the 110db I don't see any reason why someone should grab an MV7 for XLR. At $80 I'm going to already recommend the current USB model to many folks. Very happy with mine!
Any mic arm will fit this mic. The shockmount uses 100% industry standard fittings so no problem there. There are so many out there, it would be impossible to recommend one. All I would say is avoid the cheapest. A mic arm is something that probably gets moved around every day. It has to be built to last. I would budget between £30-50 for this and avoid the £15-20 variants. Just my opinion.
Can anyone help me? I recently bought a microphone that came withe a soundcard but when i record myself the voice isnt stable... it's like my voice fades in and out word after word.... the soundcard has many buttons like truble, bass, record, music, monitor, elimination, shock wave, mc and dodge... can anyone help me out?
Sounds like a noise gate to me. So the gate will close when your voice drops below a certain threshold level and only open again when you speak. It can sound 'pumping' when set wrong. These are used as standard in any kind of noise reduction or background noise elimination. Check the settings for something like that.
I was choosing between this And Audio Techinica Atr 2500x Struggle to choose which to pick Usually using for Vocal recording & normal gaming use Any recommendations?
Hi KianHow NG, to be honest, compared with the ATR 2500x, the K658 is less suited for vocal recording. But for gaming, it's much better to choose a dynamic mic. We're not saying that the K658 is the best one for less than $100, but it's on the advantage on the comparison with the ATR 2500x. So basically, vocal recording and gaming require different characters of microphones. That means it's hard to find one that can balance those two applications.
hello! thanks for making this video :) im searching for a mic which i can make asmr video of gardening processes, such as the sound of water and rocks. if i need the mic to capture the sounds of my objects/actions but yet the mic can't be in the frame(i intend to suspend it above), then this is not suitable right? since you mentioned it's more suitable for capturing voices up close. looking forward for your advice, thank you!
Do you have any issue with the mic having a buzzing sound on relatively high gain/volume?? I really wanna get this mic, but I'm kinda worried abt that particular issue.. Cause I saw some people complain abt their unit regarding it
This looks like it would be perfect however we have a situation we have faced for a long time now, wife and i stream side by side, about 5 feet away from each other, how well is this for eliminating sound further aways from the mics, reducing or removing echoing from each other?
Hi jamesandmichelle, if you plan to use one mic in your case, I'm afraid that it's hard to find a perfect solution. We would recommend equipping two mics for both you and your wife.
@@FIFINE Yeah with our twitch set up its pretty bad quality using 1 mic, still trying to figure out if there will be too much background noise to pick up from each other, hard to tell until you actually bring the mics into play. Our current are behringer xm1800s and they use xlr to connect. Never really thought about going back to a usb mic. We do hear great things about the fifine mic though and if we end up getting them, will certainly give a great review to our streamers.
I haven't heard of it. Like you, I did a quick check and can find very little about it, including no specs whatsoever. Why do you want to buy this mic when you can't hear it or find reviews on it? Any reason? There are probably better choices out there.
Hi Hampzo, if you're not a big fan of HyperX and you want to try on a new brand, and most importantly, the environmental noise is your first concern, then this K658 is definitely a better-suited choice.
Hi M T, somehow our comment didn't appear on Anzel's video. And we remembered that we have answered your question. But just in case other viewers see your comment and want to know the answer. All the K658 on the market where our official stores running now shall not cause any EMI from itself! Btw, any viewers who got the K658 with EMI buzzing noises can email us at web@fifine.cc Our after-sales support will put it into the first place to help fix the issue.
Thank you so much for doing such a great ASMR review video! Your voice is really comfortable and relaxing. As for the buzzing, it comes from electromagnetic interference, which is generated in a few K658 that use 8-pin MCU. Those ICs light up the RGB with the electricity flows, thus it is more susceptible to interference. We apologize for the quality control issue, but it is indeed a special phenomenon. We will take a more restricted quality control procedure to avoid such an issue.
@@FIFINE mine buzzes also, I am forced to use Noise Gate via obs because Noise Supression doesn't work. I love the microphone and managed to make it sound nice. But I do have buzzing/hissing if I don't use Noise gate
@@SOCOMJOHN Did you turn the volume too high? There will be noise if you turn the volume too high. If not, it might be the problem with the mic. Please contact our after-sales support at web@fifine.cc with your order number. We will help you to identify the problem and fix it. Your K658 should be covered by the warranty if you bought it from the official source.
Though these two mics mainly aim at streaming audiecne, they're actually quite different. If your main concern is noises, then go for the K658. Its noise-rejection is in its own league when compared to condenser mic. Both HyperX Quadcast X and S are pretty balanced microphone. So if you care not about the background sound and don't want the warm sound, those two HyperX mics are better suited choices.
@@FIFINE I bought this mic and it showed up today and I'm having fun messing around with it. It's pretty cool to see you recommending stuff that isn't produced by you and makes me more confident in my purchase.
@@glennniles8483 Hi Glenn, thank you very much for the purchase. Lol, actually we're the official FIFINE manufacturer on UA-cam. So this K658 model is produced and sold by us. But anyway, glad that it's a satisfactory purchase! And it will work great for you for a long time!
It doesn’t have any onboard noise reduction (your software will do that) but, as a dynamic mic, it’s pretty good like that. It requires you to be next to the mic to use effectively.
@@tdcattech I was going use it as a gaming mic / streaming mic I wanted to no if I use. As a gaming mic will my team mates here everything or do I need to get a gaming headset
@@lamontd7886 The K658 is designed for gaming or streaming, so it pick up almost no background noise （Keyboard, fan ,etc）. A gaming headset is okay, but the sound quality may not be the same as the microphone. And wearing a headset is not a gerenal solution for streaming I guess. It depends on you.
Different type of mic entirely so it really depends what you want. End address mics are great for use on camera because they are less intrusive in the shot. They’re just neater. Also, this is a dynamic mic so it has a different sound and frequency response than a condenser mic. So, in summary, this for gaming, streaming or broadcast. The Yeti for vocals, instruments or podcast. Just my opinion. Others may disagree 👍🏻
To be honest, apart from the original price that are set at similar level, these two are the completely different mic. Blue Yeti is more of a all-rounder, which fits in almost all applications, but it just doesn't do an excellet on a specific use scenario. If you use a mic for recording, streaming, voice-recognition and conferencing calls, Yeti is one of the best choices (but we also have the K690 that aims to compete with Yeti in a much lower price). But if you just want one of the best mic in one or two applications, then the K658 is for you. For streaming, it isolates almost all noticeable background and keyboard sound. For podcasting, it give you the warm and deep sound. Both tone that Yeti can't give you.
@@MARS-eb8pt If you don't mind the difficulty of setting up two USB mics, the K670 is a good budget choice among the FIFINE models. You can also consider just getting a stereo mic to record ASMR, then the K690 is the one for you.
Yes. It has a pretty nice 'broadcast' type sound. I was pleasantly surprised. It's a bit picky about positioning but you could sort that out with some degree of mic processing / compression in the edit.
When Sennheiser released the MK 4 USB, they used a slightly more robust method of securing the USB. Industrial USB is a thing. I wish manufacturers would use it. Alternatively, with USB mics being so heavily used now, release a fully locking robust LEMO style connector to carry the USB data. Maybe it already exists but it unlikely to be used because anyone paying £500+ for a mic would never be buying a USB mic and cheaper variants could not justify the cost. Oh well!
I know it sounds predictable but Sennheiser / Neumann without a doubt (Sennheiser own Neumann for anyone who wasn't aware of that). Beautifully made, superb sound and industry renowned with good reason.
🙂 Mics definitely take design and style cues from the big players. Some of it purely because it’s logically the best design but sometimes because it sells product.
@@tdcattech sorry but you could say the same thing about 90% of the mics out there. mics look alike simply because of the mechanics involved. form follows function. its like saying one airplane copied another airplane design haha. well duh...because it works. you aren't going to make an airplane out of stone and make all the aerodynamic parts out of box shaped panels.
@@tdcattech again...form follows function. its like saying headphone companies copy each other because headphones are designed to go around and over the ears...still....dont see the point. its like saying "omg, can you believe BMW copied mercedes with 19 inch wheels that come with Michelin pilot super sport tires on them from the factory?!" a wheel is a wheel and a mic is a mic. depending on the mics function it will generally follow the same form. this is why musical performance mics generally look the same and studio mics generally look the same. people want mics to look like mics....not a lamp or a shoe.
Thanks for sharing your thought on this K685 dynamic microphone! Um, to be honest, we're surprised that we can be put into the battlefield with the Rode. Though I think that's mainly because of the price reason of this mic lol. But with the code counted in, the price will fall in the more decent range that you suggest around $80.
The reason why it includes a plastic shock mount is that first off, still the price. The final price of this mic is around $80-100$, if the shock mount is metal, then the normal $20 arm stand may not hold the mic and customers have to up their budget for the accessories to around $50, which makes the whole setup $130-$150. People with that sort of budget is not what we aim for, since as you expect that they will just go for the Rode. Next, it's about logistics. Unlike the well-known companies that have their local warehouse, which eases their shipping cost, while we have to rely on Amazon logistics. And that makes us extremely careful about the shipping size and weight, otherwise, the cost will increase immensely. It's also the dilemma that faces most global Amazon sellers particularly in 2021. But we will definitely take your suggestion to up the game, like selling the mic and the shock mount separately, then we can make the accessories more sturdy and actually out of metal.
And thanks again for such an in-depth review and your suggestion to get this mic better. Appreciated!
Appreciate the feedback. I’ll always be critical and honest in my reviews. Overall though, this entire video is recorded on the mic and hopefully, for most people, that speaks for itself. It sounds great! 👍🏻
I'd really like to see you guys come out with a "Pro" version of it that allows for XLR functionality as well that people can upgrade down the road if they choose, similar to the Shure MV7. :) If that was $150, I would 100% recommend it to people over the MV7.
@@WhoIsKryp Fifine please read this
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No problem, for the next version we will try to give control of choosing a specific RGB light. Haha, the RGB really grows on people.
I live in germany and i want to buy it now but i cant find it do you Guys have a link where i can Buy it ?
Haha! Nice. You’re right. I thought it would look a bit over the top but it’s nice and subtle.
Sith - Yes, it’s not available in the UK either yet. Interested to hear from Fifine on the timeline for international rollout because I’m certain people will want this mic.
question, why is the gain knob so big? Most people would think it's aesthetically horrific
@@katherine-oh3rt Um the combo mute button is touch-sensitive, So the gain dial is to prevent people from missing touching it. And it would be rather weird if make a giant mute button but a small volume dial so combine these two features into one.
This is a phenomenal review, but I do actually have some disagreements on a couple of things. The pricepoint actually impressed me, solely due to this being a dynamic microphone. A lot of Twitch streamers or gamers are specifically looking for something with good noise isolation that won't pick up the sound of the keyboard, so similarly priced condenser mics are less likely to be considered by people specifically looking for dynamic microphones.
Good feedback and criticism of my review! I always welcome that. 👍🏻
Thank you for your comprehensive review! Your suggestions on the K658 mic are much appreciated and we will keep on improving it.
No problem Kyle. It's a good mic and well worth the attention of users looking for a USB mic in this price range.
@@tdcattech Thanks for your kind words! Hopefully this mic can leave a good impression on your viewers.
This is extremely impressive when you realize it's powered by USB-C. This isn't even an alternative to Shure SM7B, it just blows it straight out of the water (1/6 of the price with all the extras needed to setup a SM7B).
Not only that but the new K688 has USB/XLR alternative within a single product and it's 20$ cheaper. I've been a Fifine brand fan for a long time, I've always felt they hit the nail on quality/profit margin, these guys make microphones for the common people, I've seen more and more people using their microphones and it doesn't surprise me because they are awesome and deserve a bigger stake in the microphone industry for what they provide at the price tag they provide.
Fantastic review. These are my criteria when judging a microphone:
1. Sound quality.
2. Sound rejection (depends on how you want to manage that, of course)
3. Mute button.
If any of those are of poor quality or, in the case of the mute button, missing ... the microphone fails the spec. So many microphones (and I am not including handheld performance mics in this) just don't have a simple mute button.
4. Build quality (this ranges widely of course)
#4 is separate from the first three and is not cut-and-dry. Each mic has its pluses and minuses.
The Fifine hits all the marks for the first three *must have* criteria. The build quality is mixed. . . . I bought two (spouse and myself). She conference-calls and sometimes records her singing. I stream / record and conf-call and transcribe. Other microphones are either utterly ridiculously priced or a bit too shoddy. This microphone strikes a nice balance. And ... it has a mute button. And now, it has dropped in price. Oh, and did I mention it has a mute button? ;)
How do you feel about it almost a year later?
This mic is definitely marketed more towards streamers and gamers on a budget. RGB is usually part of a typical gaming setup.
Still looks good though. 👍🏻
Great sounding mic, hopefully they work on a new version where they ditch the RGB and put that cost towards something else.
Hi Dubsys, thanks for your suggestion! And to be honest, we still make the most part of the spending on the microphone capsule, we just need to find a way to fit in the RGB, which is basically only time-consuming. Anyway, there will be a new one coming out soon with both XLR and USB connectors.
Maybe just make also a version where you dont have rgb looks more professional and the big mic button i would make it smaller but i love the design
@@koenout9833 Hi Koen Out, we will launch one that is similar to your description and with both XLR and USB connection!
@@FIFINE I cannot wait!
Just pick mine up for $80, I am excited to try it. It is a big upgrade from $20 "streamer kit" I got years ago.
Great review. At 2:55 where you are screwing the mic back into the shock mount, can you give us an idea of what the thread diameter is? Just so we can look at alternatives for mounts.
Just ordered this mic. Saw it in a comparison to other mics like the razer one (which isn’t good) and this one stood out amongst the others in my opinion.
so how are you liking the mic so far ? any cons / pros ?
If you catch it on a sale I would 100% get it
Just got it for 90 dollars 😬😬
Yeah I did a few days after I made that comment lol
Thanks for the review!
I think it is more fair to compare it to $99 dynamic Podmic rather than the condenser NT-USB
Weirdly, in the us the Fifine is $10 more expensive than Podmic
While here in BR the Podmic is double the K658 price
Buying directly from Fifine store, the mic passes through without taxes by 580 BRL (around 110 USD)
Whereas we can only buy Podmics from Amazon US Rode store and pay taxes, or from local stores, by 1400 BRL (around 250 USD)
I hate the customs so much hahaha
Thanks for the review man!!!
i think the 10$ is not wierd since the fifine is a usb mic and the podmic is an xlr mic, you wont need to buy an interface its all built in
the podmic its better if you already have an audio interface, the mic+the audio inteface set the price point way above the fifine
Thanks for the review! I just wished you had added a section where you tested typing on your keyboard or clicking mouse to see what it sounds like
ive had this mic for years and never knew there was an off button for the lights.
It seems a decent mic! I already have a K690 dynamic from them but a front address might be better fit for what I use a mic for. I hope it comes to the UK soon enough so I can give it a test run somehow.
Hi benanderson89, it's already launched in the UK!
@@FIFINE My comment was four months ago, and I've already bought a Samson Q9U in the meantime ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@@benanderson89 No problem! The Q9U is definitely a good mic as well.
@@FIFINE when will the k688 be in stock on amazon? and is the k658 or k688 better im stuck between the two as upgrading from the blue yeti and want the best audio possible :)
That actually sounds so good
Yeah its not bad, love your videos btw
I bought this and no regrets! Bang for the buck.
Any suggestions or tips for better audio? I just bought this microphone.
@@SOCOMJOHN You can play around OBS Studio or other softwares. Put some filters (noise suppression, compressor, limiter etc). You can watch other youtube video tutorials on how to use filters.
@@christianjunetubera665 I have, but for some reason I get a hissing sound with this microphone
@@SOCOMJOHN hmmm do you have any appliances/device that make noise in your room?, also try to change usb slot in your computer.
@@christianjunetubera665 plenty of appliances. That's why I chose this dynamic microphone :p
How do you connect two of these for a multi person podcast?
I'm a fan of Fifine microphones but I had to return this mic because there was this annoying background noise coming from the microphone. It's like a tone that kept getting higher and lower.
Any suggestions or tips for better audio? I just bought this microphone.
Set the dial at 60% and computer input at 80% and keep the talking range at around 5 inches, if the level meter on your OBS moves around -12dB, then the audio is pretty fine. We don't highly recommend fiddling with plugins if you don't have a big problem with the tone of the mic.
@@SOCOMJOHN It's quite troublesome and inconvenient to use it with Xbox. You need to connect the mic to your computer first, then get a 3.5mm audio cable to connect the headphone jack at the bottom of the mic to your Xbox controller adapter.
The sound quality is actually pretty good.
So my output should be set to my mic and my input should be set for my headphones? Can you please explain
hey i have a question how do you connect your microphone to ur iphone to record the sound? i’ve been having trouble because when i record it cuts the audio every other second like the audio is missing? i am wondering if that happens to u?
which adapter or how did u set up ur microphone to connect to ur iphone? & can u tell me which products u used? idk if i’m using the wrong ones or not??? thank you so much!
I'm stucked please help me
maono au 903 or maono pm422 or fifine k678 or fifine k690 which is the best for singing??
what mic would be the best for around this price range? I'm looking for a mic, not for anything crazy just games and discord etc. Would this mic be worth it?
If you’re using it for actual gaming (not streaming or recording too), I’d consider a headset rather than a mic. You have the freedom to move around then without it impacting the quality of the mic.
@@tdcattech I actually already have a headset but I'm hoping to get a mic for a better sound quality and reliability and I might do some recording in the future
@@mewscott714 Yes. The K658 is designed to the market for gaming and streaming, especially if you don't want noticeable background sound. But If you just want a microphone for a better sound quality, the T669 is just there for you. The sound quality is not bad, and can be considered to be very clear sound in streaming. And with all the necessary accessories, the pice is still below $60.
Which mount are you using please ?
The shock mount is the one that comes with the mic. The microphone arm is the Yellowtec M!ka.
i have a question did u do something to the mic to make it sound that good or did u just plug it in and just started using it
This, rode nt usb mini or rode podmic?
Someone is jacking up the prices on Amazon. I'd rather buy from a company who is known for good microphones rather than chancing it with one I don't know about.
Most international (non UK for me) links seem to be out of stock at the moment on Amazon. The Fifine store on Amazon UK does seem to have stock but it's up at £110 GBP. It's a decent mic though. My son uses this every day now for gaming and it works perfectly.
it sounds amazing tbh, is there any version of this with an xlr input or is it only the usb input?
No. Just the USB variant. It does sound decent. 👍🏻
Hi SnowyBlizzard, sorry, currently it's only available in the USB version. If you're using the goxlr, this mic isn't directly compatible. But there will be an XLR version coming up soon!
@@FIFINE I appreciate the response! I don’t have a mixer or anything I just currently use an xlr mic with my setup, so I was wondering if I’d either need to plug it into the amp or directly to my pc, I think it sounds awesome honestly and looks really interesting as well🤔
@@SnowyBlizzard No probblem! Haha just in case other viewers may have the same question.
@@FIFINE if the XLR version gets a bit higher than the 110db I don't see any reason why someone should grab an MV7 for XLR. At $80 I'm going to already recommend the current USB model to many folks. Very happy with mine!
hello, could you let me know what arm stand you use for this mic? Please and thank you
It’s one from the M!ka range from Yellowtec.
could you recommend me a budget boom arm that will work with this mic
Any mic arm will fit this mic. The shockmount uses 100% industry standard fittings so no problem there. There are so many out there, it would be impossible to recommend one. All I would say is avoid the cheapest. A mic arm is something that probably gets moved around every day. It has to be built to last. I would budget between £30-50 for this and avoid the £15-20 variants. Just my opinion.
@@tdcattech ok ty
Yes, you can take the stand off and hook it to the boom arm stand coming with the 3/8'' to 5/8'' adapter.
Can anyone help me? I recently bought a microphone that came withe a soundcard but when i record myself the voice isnt stable... it's like my voice fades in and out word after word.... the soundcard has many buttons like truble, bass, record, music, monitor, elimination, shock wave, mc and dodge... can anyone help me out?
Sounds like a noise gate to me. So the gate will close when your voice drops below a certain threshold level and only open again when you speak. It can sound 'pumping' when set wrong. These are used as standard in any kind of noise reduction or background noise elimination. Check the settings for something like that.
I was choosing between this And Audio Techinica Atr 2500x
Struggle to choose which to pick
Usually using for Vocal recording & normal gaming use
Any recommendations?
Hi KianHow NG, to be honest, compared with the ATR 2500x, the K658 is less suited for vocal recording. But for gaming, it's much better to choose a dynamic mic. We're not saying that the K658 is the best one for less than $100, but it's on the advantage on the comparison with the ATR 2500x. So basically, vocal recording and gaming require different characters of microphones. That means it's hard to find one that can balance those two applications.
Can you take off the shock mount and still mount it on a boom arm?
Hi nut, I'm afraid no, you have to use the mic with the shock mount on an arm stand.
I am using the blue yeti at the moment, but I think I will switch to fifine k658. Do you think is it worth to switch?
Not if you're expecting better audio quality. If the design of the mic suits you better (end address can be very handy sometimes) then go for it!
@@tdcattech I like the design more and the audio quality is still good with fifine k658.
Audio quality is great. Not better but a little different (more of a radio / broadcast sound).
@@tdcattech I would say both of the mics are good in different way. Thank you for responds!
@@tdcattech Best USB microphone for Podcasters?
Thanks for reply!
I currently use the fifine k658 dynamic microphone
hello! thanks for making this video :) im searching for a mic which i can make asmr video of gardening processes, such as the sound of water and rocks. if i need the mic to capture the sounds of my objects/actions but yet the mic can't be in the frame(i intend to suspend it above), then this is not suitable right? since you mentioned it's more suitable for capturing voices up close. looking forward for your advice, thank you!
Not the mic for that. This is a dynamic mic. Less sensitive and a reduced frequency response. I would go with a condenser mic for that type of work.
Can you suggest a podcast mic for macOS montery?
What’s wrong with this one?
im sooooooooooooooooooooo happpppppppppppppppyy with my new miccccccccccccccc its soundsssssss soooooo goooood
What boom arm are you using with it?
It’s one from the m!ka product line from Yellowtec - geni.us/mika
Do you have any issue with the mic having a buzzing sound on relatively high gain/volume?? I really wanna get this mic, but I'm kinda worried abt that particular issue.. Cause I saw some people complain abt their unit regarding it
Mine does this. Has a buzzing sound unless I use barley any gain
@@SOCOMJOHN is that the K658 ?
@@MissMan666 yes
Hey quick question does it come with a boom arm?
No. Just the mount. 👍🏻
@@tdcattech ok what boom arm do you recommend
@@demarcuscousinsthe3rd424 Any standard arm stand will work perfectly fine with the K658.
This looks like it would be perfect however we have a situation we have faced for a long time now, wife and i stream side by side, about 5 feet away from each other, how well is this for eliminating sound further aways from the mics, reducing or removing echoing from each other?
Hi jamesandmichelle, if you plan to use one mic in your case, I'm afraid that it's hard to find a perfect solution. We would recommend equipping two mics for both you and your wife.
@@FIFINE Yeah with our twitch set up its pretty bad quality using 1 mic, still trying to figure out if there will be too much background noise to pick up from each other, hard to tell until you actually bring the mics into play. Our current are behringer xm1800s and they use xlr to connect. Never really thought about going back to a usb mic. We do hear great things about the fifine mic though and if we end up getting them, will certainly give a great review to our streamers.
what do you thing about Superlux D421U?? i thinking about to buy it but i cant find video on it. Plssss help
I haven't heard of it. Like you, I did a quick check and can find very little about it, including no specs whatsoever. Why do you want to buy this mic when you can't hear it or find reviews on it? Any reason? There are probably better choices out there.
this mic or hyper x quad cast s
this
Hi Hampzo, if you're not a big fan of HyperX and you want to try on a new brand, and most importantly, the environmental noise is your first concern, then this K658 is definitely a better-suited choice.
@@FIFINE i got it it is amazing
@@HamptonWoodruff Thank you very much for the support! And the feedback!
@@FIFINE Any suggestions or tips for better audio? I just bought this microphone.
some youtubers says it has hiss noise, does yours have too?
Hi M T, somehow our comment didn't appear on Anzel's video. And we remembered that we have answered your question. But just in case other viewers see your comment and want to know the answer.
All the K658 on the market where our official stores running now shall not cause any EMI from itself! Btw, any viewers who got the K658 with EMI buzzing noises can email us at web@fifine.cc Our after-sales support will put it into the first place to help fix the issue.
Thank you so much for doing such a great ASMR review video! Your voice is really comfortable and relaxing.
As for the buzzing, it comes from electromagnetic interference, which is generated in a few K658 that use 8-pin MCU. Those ICs light up the RGB with the electricity flows, thus it is more susceptible to interference. We apologize for the quality control issue, but it is indeed a special phenomenon. We will take a more restricted quality control procedure to avoid such an issue.
@@FIFINE mine buzzes also, I am forced to use Noise Gate via obs because Noise Supression doesn't work. I love the microphone and managed to make it sound nice. But I do have buzzing/hissing if I don't use Noise gate
@@SOCOMJOHN Did you turn the volume too high? There will be noise if you turn the volume too high. If not, it might be the problem with the mic. Please contact our after-sales support at web@fifine.cc with your order number. We will help you to identify the problem and fix it. Your K658 should be covered by the warranty if you bought it from the official source.
Would you recommend this or a hyperx quadcast?
Get the K658 it’s cheaper and probably sound the same or better than the quadcast.
Though these two mics mainly aim at streaming audiecne, they're actually quite different. If your main concern is noises, then go for the K658. Its noise-rejection is in its own league when compared to condenser mic. Both HyperX Quadcast X and S are pretty balanced microphone. So if you care not about the background sound and don't want the warm sound, those two HyperX mics are better suited choices.
@@FIFINE I bought this mic and it showed up today and I'm having fun messing around with it. It's pretty cool to see you recommending stuff that isn't produced by you and makes me more confident in my purchase.
@@glennniles8483 Hi Glenn, thank you very much for the purchase. Lol, actually we're the official FIFINE manufacturer on UA-cam. So this K658 model is produced and sold by us. But anyway, glad that it's a satisfactory purchase! And it will work great for you for a long time!
What microphone stand I can use for that Microphone
Any mic stand you like really. They all have standard fittings.
Do it pick up alot of background noises
It doesn’t have any onboard noise reduction (your software will do that) but, as a dynamic mic, it’s pretty good like that. It requires you to be next to the mic to use effectively.
@@tdcattech I was going use it as a gaming mic / streaming mic I wanted to no if I use. As a gaming mic will my team mates here everything or do I need to get a gaming headset
@@lamontd7886 The K658 is designed for gaming or streaming, so it pick up almost no background noise （Keyboard, fan ,etc）. A gaming headset is okay, but the sound quality may not be the same as the microphone. And wearing a headset is not a gerenal solution for streaming I guess. It depends on you.
this vs a blue yeti?
Different type of mic entirely so it really depends what you want. End address mics are great for use on camera because they are less intrusive in the shot. They’re just neater. Also, this is a dynamic mic so it has a different sound and frequency response than a condenser mic. So, in summary, this for gaming, streaming or broadcast. The Yeti for vocals, instruments or podcast. Just my opinion. Others may disagree 👍🏻
To be honest, apart from the original price that are set at similar level, these two are the completely different mic. Blue Yeti is more of a all-rounder, which fits in almost all applications, but it just doesn't do an excellet on a specific use scenario. If you use a mic for recording, streaming, voice-recognition and conferencing calls, Yeti is one of the best choices (but we also have the K690 that aims to compete with Yeti in a much lower price). But if you just want one of the best mic in one or two applications, then the K658 is for you. For streaming, it isolates almost all noticeable background and keyboard sound. For podcasting, it give you the warm and deep sound. Both tone that Yeti can't give you.
@@FIFINE I ended up going for the Fifine, love it. Been thinking of buying two K670 to record stereo and start an ASMR channel
@@tdcattech Thank you for the response! I got the Fifine in the end!
@@MARS-eb8pt If you don't mind the difficulty of setting up two USB mics, the K670 is a good budget choice among the FIFINE models. You can also consider just getting a stereo mic to record ASMR, then the K690 is the one for you.
Please bring it to Germany
Not sure why Fifine aren't going wider with this one. I'm pretty certain it would sell well so there must be another reason.
Nice Mic!!!OMG!
Yes. Definitely worth a look.
The RGB gives you better sound quality
🤣 It absolutely does!
True!
I like it . It' has a "nice sound on my phone . Sounds ...HQ . like a Shure . Bit overpriced
Yes. It has a pretty nice 'broadcast' type sound. I was pleasantly surprised. It's a bit picky about positioning but you could sort that out with some degree of mic processing / compression in the edit.
@@tdcattech yeah. Not sure about those usb connections...they always look flimsy
When Sennheiser released the MK 4 USB, they used a slightly more robust method of securing the USB. Industrial USB is a thing. I wish manufacturers would use it. Alternatively, with USB mics being so heavily used now, release a fully locking robust LEMO style connector to carry the USB data. Maybe it already exists but it unlikely to be used because anyone paying £500+ for a mic would never be buying a USB mic and cheaper variants could not justify the cost. Oh well!
@@tdcattech what is , in your opinion the best Microphone for sound quality , build Quality and ports . ( Brands . ) any one Know ?? Thanks TD 🙋
I know it sounds predictable but Sennheiser / Neumann without a doubt (Sennheiser own Neumann for anyone who wasn't aware of that). Beautifully made, superb sound and industry renowned with good reason.
How is this mic copying any mic? Haha it’s 100% it’s own thing
🙂 Mics definitely take design and style cues from the big players. Some of it purely because it’s logically the best design but sometimes because it sells product.
@@tdcattech sorry but you could say the same thing about 90% of the mics out there. mics look alike simply because of the mechanics involved. form follows function. its like saying one airplane copied another airplane design haha. well duh...because it works. you aren't going to make an airplane out of stone and make all the aerodynamic parts out of box shaped panels.
True in many cases but think of earbuds and how many manufacturers happen to make products that look almost identical to AirPods. 🤔
@@tdcattech again...form follows function. its like saying headphone companies copy each other because headphones are designed to go around and over the ears...still....dont see the point. its like saying "omg, can you believe BMW copied mercedes with 19 inch wheels that come with Michelin pilot super sport tires on them from the factory?!" a wheel is a wheel and a mic is a mic. depending on the mics function it will generally follow the same form. this is why musical performance mics generally look the same and studio mics generally look the same. people want mics to look like mics....not a lamp or a shoe.
I'm talking about design intricacies here, not general form. I honestly feel we're both right here. 👍🏻