XLR/USB Studio Recording Mic Kit (K688CT)

"I’m very happy with this microphone kit. The sound quality is clear and professional, and the boom arm feels sturdy and well made. Setup was quick and easy, and it works great for recording videos, podcasts, live streams, and voiceovers. For the price, this kit offers excellent value. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable microphone setup."

First time microphone owner here! I have always abhorred the sound of my voice in recordings, to the extent that my hair would stand up listening to myself. My voice never sounded bad as I was speaking, but to me hearing it being recorded felt like I was listening to a hybrid alien/godzilla. This mic makes my voice sound like it does coming out of my head! I could not be more pleased. Even though I am not a singer, I tried singing and I didn't cringe listening to it! This is going to be my new best friend with my webinar recordings and hypnosis sessions! I love the sound, it's perfect - not too trebley and not too basey. It does not even need a pop filter. I am so glad I invested in this. The boom arm is sturdy and fits my desk and the microphone has a heavy, quality feel. After watching another gentleman's review I was convinced, and he seemed like a professional podcaster. So glad I invested in this. Sound quality: Not too much bass or treble, perfect and warm, Sounds like my voice should sound when I am speaking Value for money: It was a great price, affordable but not too cheap so you worry that it is poorly made Sensitivity: Just the right amount Clarity: just perfect to pick up the detail and does not need a pop filter Why did you pick this product vs others?: A podcaster reviewed it while actually using the mic. A lot of the demo videos do not show the mic being used! Works well: YOu can even use headphones and plug it might into the mic to hear yourself, and it plugs in to you computer witha USB plug though it takes USB and XLR Volume control: It's got volume for the mic and a gain knob too, which makes you sound richer

Good sound quality, works well, love the c cord option, bought 2. Plug and play. Very stable once done.

This mic combo is pretty decent for the price, the mic build quality feels premium and actually sounds good too. Mainly using discord and going from a Razer headset w/ build in mic to standalone mic and headset setup, it’s pretty night and day when it comes to quality, and no longer picks up sounds coming from the headset itself. Extremely easy to setup as there aren’t any drivers to download, it’s plug and play with a little adjustments in windows to get it setup to your liking. The mute button on the side of the mic is touch sensitive which is nice and makes it easy to quickly mute when needed. Before purchasing there are some things you might want to know (that I personally would’ve wanted to know prior to purchasing) : 1. The side-tone (hearing your own voice in realtime from the mic) is available when you plug your headphones into the audio jack on the backside of the mic, however to adjust the sidetone volume, it also adjusts your pc audio. Meaning for me, I use noise cancelling headphones and like to have my sidetone pretty high as I feel sometimes I stumble my words when I can’t clearly hear what I’m saying with noise cancelling on, so when I crank the side tone volume up, my windows audio volume gets cranked up too and ends up blowing my ear drums. They are both directly tied to one another. Really wish these two things were separate, however they are not. 2. This kit comes with a really crappy boom arm / stand. Pretty much anything that is using the arm with spring design will always squeak and have adjustment noise, and the clamp base where the boom inserts into the clamp base doesn’t have great tolerances so there’s a lot of play there. 3. The included USB-C cable included is actually quite short for my setup and had to end up purchasing a longer cable. I’m personally giving this a 4/5 as the price to performance is actually really nice for someone just starting out.

I create spoken-word content regularly, including Christian teachings, podcast-style recordings, and long-form voice work, so mic quality matters to me. I upgraded to the Fifine K688 from the K38, and the difference is immediately noticeable. The K688 delivers a fuller, cleaner sound with much better voice presence. My voice comes through natural and clear without sounding thin or harsh, and it does a solid job rejecting background noise. I don’t have to fight with settings or heavy EQ to make it sound good, which matters when you’re recording often. The build quality is excellent for the price. The boom arm is sturdy, the controls are intuitive, and the gain knob gives you real, usable control. It feels like a tool made for people who actually use their mic daily, not just occasionally. If you’re producing regular voice content and are currently using an entry-level mic like the K38, this is a worthwhile upgrade. Strong performance, professional sound, and great value.

This mike sounds awesome! I got this because I'm doing online music lessons which involve a good bit of video conferencing as well as uploading videos to my instructor. The mike on my webcam just sounds tinny and anemic. The K688 is head and shoulders superior to that! Nice warm vocal response, good clarity, sounds very full and professional. Additional features that set this apart for me: 1) Cost was excellent, well within my price point. 2) This mike has both USB and XLR connectors on it, so I can plug into my computer, or into my analog-to-digital converter box. So, added versatility. 3) This bundle on Amazon came with a clamp-on boom stand and still cost less than just the mike did at my local tech store. 4) Soft-touch mute button on top of the mike shuts it off without any clicks or other noise.

I’m extremely satisfied with the Fifine K688 microphone. The build quality feels solid and durable, and it has a professional look that fits perfectly on any desk setup. The sound is clear, crisp, and consistent, making it great for recording, streaming, or video calls. Background noise is minimal, and it picks up my voice very well, even at a distance. It’s easy to set up and compatible with multiple devices, so I could start using it right away without any issues. The adjustable settings and included stand make it very user-friendly, whether you’re a beginner or experienced with audio equipment. Overall, this is a high-quality microphone at a reasonable price. I’m very happy with this purchase and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable, versatile, and professional-sounding microphone.

I have another one of these mics and I love it, works great considering the price. Definitely a good value. I don’t have any issues with noise while using the mic with Audacity, but I’m just using it for narration, nothing high fidelity. The boom is where I knocked off a star. The boom doesn’t hold the mic up well. It sags when extended. It holds, mostly, with only the mic but if I touch it the arm falls at the middle pivot point. I did add a foam sound shield which adds weight but it was struggling to support the mic alone before adding the foam shield. All said, I moved the foam sound shield to my other mic and boom and will be replacing the boom shortly with a stronger one so I can add a sound blocking foam piece to it. If I was buying another set up I would buy another one of these mics but I would get just the mic and then a separate, more substantial boom arm.

perfect mic, cancels all the back ground noise, i use a speaker on my desk, and no one can hear it, dont let your cat near it, it will chew the pop filter first day.. still works great

Sou criador de conteúdo e precisava de um microfone para gravar os meus vídeos, felizmente encontrei esse que encaixou perfeitamente nos requisitos que eu tinha, ele tem um volume ótimo e impecável, uma construção linda, um visual bem clean para o cenário, sem contar os botões como o ganho e o retorno que já vem no próprio microfone e você pode configurar manualmente como quiser, o suporte dele deixa tudo mais incrível, ótimo manuseio e você consegue deixar de várias maneiras na sua mesa (enquanto gravo eu acabo me mexendo muito e ele tem várias configurações de movimento) Pra quem procura um microfone dinâmico essa pra mim é a melhor opção baseado nos que eu fiz o teste

Perfect for gaming, or streaming , or podcasts i would recommend this for podcasts as it has that deeper umph to it the highs aren’t as high as say the am8, very well rounded mic

Its good. I just tried once. However, I have gone thru the reviews and purchased. Currently happy with the quality.

nice packaging , quality high , record stream was so clear , easy install ,recommended