Recording XLR/USB Microphone Studio Dynamic Podcast Cardioid Microphone for Vocal Voice-Over Music Streaming Gaming, with 3.5mm Headphones Jack, Mute Button, Black Metal Mic-K688

This FIFINE mic delivers crisp, clear sound for podcasts and streaming. Plug-and-play USB setup is effortless, sturdy metal build with adjustable stand. Good noise rejection and volume control. Punches above its price, great entry-level mic.

If you told me a 60 quid microphone could sound this good, I'd have asked you if you'd been huffin solder fumes again. Yet here I am, 2 weeks in with the K688, and me voice comes through so clear and crisp I half expect Spotify to start sending me cheques. Sexy? Aye, enough to make Barry White rise from the grave and tell me to sod off for treddin on his turf. Unidirectional pickup means it couldn’t care less about the chaos around me: dogs barking, neighbours coughing like they’re trying to get a spot in a Victorian TB ward, or me hammering on the keyboard like I’m sendin Morse code to the afterlife. The pop filter? Dense, suede-like, and posh enough that I briefly thought about donning a monocle. Blocks plosives and wind like a bouncer at Wetherspoons - quick, ruthless, and wonderin why I'm in here on a Tuesday night. I run mine through a GoXLR, EQ’d to taste (because if you can’t make yourself sound like a smooth-talking late-night DJ, what’s the point). But straight out the box? It slaps harder than a Chuck Norris roundhouse - clean, brutal, and you’ll be telling the grandkids about it. In USB mode, it’s basically its own audio interface: plug headphones straight in, twiddle volume and gain like a proper tech wizz, and mute it with a tap that makes you feel like you’re defusing a Bond villain’s nuke. Switch to XLR and them extras disappear, but who cares? Me GoXLR’s already got it covered. Ease of Use & Setup: Absolute doddle. Plug it in, job done. No drivers, no faffing, no sacrificing a goat to the tech gods. It’s the dictionary definition of plug-and-play. Compatibility: If it’s got a USB port, this mic will play nice with it. PC, laptop, maybe even your nan’s smart fridge if you’re daft enough to try. Basically, if it can record audio, the K688 will shake its hand and get on with the job. Durability: Built like it’s ready for nuclear apocalypse. Metal body solid enough to fend off burglars, sat in a plastic shock mount that’s smarter than it looks (plastic stops it rattling like a cheap cymbal). Suspended in elastic bands, it shrugs off knocks and vibrations like a hungover bloke ignoring his alarm. Bottom line? The K688 makes you wonder why people blow hundreds on “premium” mics. It’s the audio equivalent of discovering the corner chippy makes a curry that humiliates the posh Indian down the road: cheap, cheerful, and bloody brilliant.

The microphone is great, crisp & clean vocals and extremely good for a budget microphone. I won't be needing an upgrade for years to come. The only reason it's not 5 stars is because the stand doesnt match up to the quality of the microphone. It's quite flimsy, noisy and I have to constantly re-tighten the joints as for some reason they loosen up & the microphone begins to drop out of place. Microphone 5* Stand 2*

Great microphone, excellent quality. Looks and sounds good, easy to set up. Amazing price for what you get, would definitely recommend to anything looking to stream

The Fifine K688 is a nice microphone with USB and XLR connectivity, offering great flexibility. While it delivers solid performance, be careful when handling it, as it can be slightly resonant. This mic truly shines when used with XLR, providing better sound quality and control. It’s easy to use, well-built, and though lightweight, it feels sturdy enough. For beginners who don’t want to invest in an audio interface just yet—or those looking for a portable, plug-and-play option—the K688 is a solid choice. Plus, it can grow with you if you decide to upgrade to an audio interface later. The zero-latency monitoring is a great feature, and with Fifine moving the capsule back, it’s now less prone to plosives. For the best results, position the mic at a 45-degree angle to your mouth and use the included windshield.

Picked up the FIFINE K688 kit for podcasting and streaming, and it’s pretty solid. Sound quality is clear and professional enough for home use, and the boom arm makes positioning easy. USB and XLR options are handy depending on your setup, and the mute button is a nice touch for quick silencing. Only minor gripe is the 3.5mm headphones jack is a bit fiddly, and the kit feels slightly bulkier than expected. Otherwise, great all-in-one starter mic kit – decent sound, solid build, and good value for money.

I'm really impressed with the FIFINE K688. The design and build quality are excellent – it feels solid and well-made right out of the box. The sound quality is amazing for the price, delivering clear and professional audio that's perfect for streaming, podcasting, or voiceovers. It was also incredibly easy to set up and start using, even for someone who isn’t super tech-savvy. Highly recommend this mic to anyone looking for high performance without breaking the bank! A big thanks to FifineJane for sending this over to me – really appreciate it! Amazing quick and supportive service from her!

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The microphone is good. However, the stand is absolute trash, and its getting to my nerves because the screw thing that controls the rotation of the microphone gets loose AT THE SLIGHTEST MOVEMENT and your microphone falls down. Microphone 10/10, stand 0/10, dont waste your money like i did. Ill be buying a better stand and will throw this piece of garbage away. Hope this helps

Nous en avions ras le bol à la maison des casques sans fil à des prix (200€ +) qui 1 fois sur 2 vont soit arriver avec un défaut de fabrication (n'est ce pas razer) ou alors avec un micro qui a de gros problème de compatibilité avec certains jeux ou logiciel comme discord (n'est ce pas steelseries). Nous avons donc investis dans des micros et bras Fifine. Mon époux l'a combiné lui avec un bras "low", de la marque Fifine et il est aux anges. Concernant ce micro, à ce prix, la claque est violente. Mince il s'agit d'un plug and play !!! Pourtant vous allez obtenir une qualité audio exceptionnelle à ce prix, sans avoir à toucher à un logiciel ou faire usage d'une IA (p'tit clin d'œil au wave 3 pour les connaisseurs ;) ). Vous pouvez sortir des références de casques gaming etc (j'ai des casques à 300e + de chez Corsair / Razer et Steelseries) jamais la qualité audio de leurs micros ne vont rivaliser avec le K688. Bref je regrette vraiment ne pas avoir investis plus tôt dedans, couplé avec un bon casque studio tel qu'un beyer ou autre et vous aurez le combo parfait et surtout suffisant si vous n'êtes pas un streamer PRO. Maintenant si comme moi vous êtes surtout un joueur ou une joueuse, qui aime avoir une belle qualité audio, être parfaitement audible lors de toute communication, alors foncez sur ce micro, à ce prix c'est imbattable ! Concernant la durée de vie etc, je n'ai évidemment pour le moment pas suffisamment de recul, mais ça sera toujours mieux je pense que mon casque V4 PRO de chez Razer qui a claqué au bout de 7 jours ...

It is a great product. Got everything intact and the sound quality is appreciable