Fifine AM8 Review Vs K688 - This Budget USB Microphone Surprised Me!
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- Опубликовано: 19 янв 2025
- This USB Microphone Surprised Me! - Fifine AM8 Review - Perfect Budget Mic For Live Streaming
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The Fifine AM8 has been a highly requested microphone review on both my Tiktok and RUclips channels,
Honestly I wasn't expecting much from a mic that only costs around $60 but surprisingly it turns out that it sound FAR more expensive than that..
sure it has its flaws and it isnt perfect, but for a beginner creator or anyone on a tight budget the FIfine Am8 would be a great choice for live streaming or even working from home...
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I wish I had microphone options like this when I first started Streaming/creating..
Now is such a Great time to get started 🔥
Him: Pop pop popsicles, ice ice icicles, test test test-
Me: Testicles?
Him: Testing
Me: ...Oh.
Jokes aside, this is a good review. You're underrated, dude. Hope you get more audience soon!
😄 My favourite audio test for that exact reason 😏
Thank you so much!
I love putting these videos together and I know how often people are looking for Solid "budget" options when they're first starting out.
I hope this helps 🥰
I had this exact thought at that moment in the video... but when it's an official review for a device, gotta keep it G rated
Yes, it is very wise to test each microphone at a different angle, distance from your mouth, and volume level. I see that I am dealing with a professional in this film.
I've come to watch this over 4 times.
I like your style and voice.
You're super amazing Sir!
Amazing review @Nightow1 ! I was looking into getting the k688 for aesthetics and perceived quality but your review provided all the information needed to make my decision, thank you!
I'm glad it helped!!
I was suprised how good this kic wqs fir the price.. especially compared to the more expensive K688
Fifine make some decent entry level products 🔥
This is wonderfully timed as I'm just now in the market for a replacement mic since mine stopped working out of nowhere
it's like I KNEW haha
$60 for this mic is honestly a bargain..
To get something "better" you'll be looking at double the price really
I just ordered the AM8T today (actually ordered 2) for a podcast I'm launching. I was a bit nervous on the price, but I needed a dynamic instead of a condenser b/c I'm outside smoking cigars as part of the podcast. Thanks for this review. It's quite helpful and eases my nerves a little bit. They're to be delivered tomorrow and I'll give them a test run in my podcast web interface to see how it sounds. I'll play with the gains. From everything I've seen, and your review, I think I'll be in good shape!
So can we get an update of your experience with it?
So, how was it?
How was the audio, any glitches?
i've always found that the k688 is REALLY nice on xlr, and tbh it is a little warmer sounding and easier on the ears
I agree! The USB preamps just aren't the best
(Cant complain too much for the price)
But via XLR the k688 sounds a lot better & louder!
However if I was ONLY buying an XLR setup and not upgrading from USB.
The Elgato Wave DX honestly isn't that much different in price to a k688
Especially on sale you can grab them for about £70
Thank you for this, I am indeed in that situation, but I have a baritone voice which means not all mic's sound good on me and what works for others doesn't work for me.
amazing video Im going to try it on my next gaming series video! thanx for the help nightow1!
Sounds very good for the price! Especially compared to the K688
I wonder how it’ll sound when used with something like the GoXLR and Wave XLR
Start/end of the video when it has filters on the mic is actually using a GoXLR! 😅
It sounds pretty great when you use the XLR output, especially for how cheap it is
can you do a video on the goxlr settings for this mic? c:@@ajsarsfield
@@ajsarsfield is it better than Samson q2u
Is there any way you can show your settings with the goxlr and the fifine am8? It would help me out so much!!!
I recently made a video with the Podmic/goxlr settings and I just reused those settings for the AM8...
I think th only thing I changed was the amount of input gain but that depends on how loud YOU are anyway
Hey great video! I also found that the mic is a bit quiet out the box. I've tried tuning it in OBS but I swear I'm so bad with audio 😅I'm just wondering what filter settings you were running on the am8. Thanks!
The last video I posted is actually about how I setup usb microphones in OBS...
that'll explain it far better than trying to do it via comments 🤭
Hey, which one is better am8 or pd200x in usb mode for normal youtube videos when my mouth will be 4-6inches away from the mic and for some casual occasional singing? Which has better noise cancellation? And if i can EQ the sharpness of the pd200x to lower it?
Why I'm confused? Am8 sounds flat and muddy at times, but pd200x has a very nasally voice and the highs are very sharp too
Your voice seems to be quiet deep, mine is normal, with a lil inclination towards deep, so now which would be better for me?
Is the fifine k688 better than the yeti? Ive been not loving my yeti due to the horrible sturdiness of the cable
Yetis are a bit outdated these days...
The're OK if you already have one but there are better options out there if youre buying something new
Personally I prefer this AM8 over the K688
But in the under $100 range the maono Pd200X is probably my fav 🤔
I was thinking about buying this or the maono pd200x whats your opinion on that?
Between those 2 mics?
Honestly I think it comes down to aesthetics
And if you think the extra 30 bucks or so is worth it For features like a shockmount on the maono
(I personally like how the pd200X looks more)
Build & Sound quality wise they're pretty similar,
Especially after adding a few filters.
However if you're jumping up to that £80 range for the maono, it's not much more of a Jump to buy an Elgato Wave "Neo" for £90
Which is also a great usb mic & you get the addition of wavelink software which allows you control all your audio & add filters to your mic outside of streaming so it'll sound good everywhere
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(Lose the XLR upgrade path but this sounds great as a usb mic)
Overall it depends on what you plan on doing with it, how loud it is where you create & how you like your setup to look 🔥
PD200X can not be used on mobiles. AM8 can.
@ghaushahinfinity4910 Disagree.
I have a video using the pd200x with my Samsung phone & native camera app.
(About 90 seconds into my video)
@ajsarsfield the elgato seems like a solid choice if it comes with software too thanks for the tips 😁
Small tip to further reduce background noice from keyboard, Fifine logo should be at 90 degree angle to your desk.
What filters do you use for the AM8 microphone?
-Noise gate
-Noise supression (sometimes) depends how bad background noise is
-EQ
-Compressor
And a limiter
Basically use the setup I did in the recent OBS filter video I uploaded
Hey bro so in my area the am8 is actually more expensive than the k688, I’m interested in just doing some gaming and streaming so which one should I choose?
Then just go for the K688! Even though without the RGB, the K688 definitely fits most scenarios better!
Can you turn off the rgb for the AM8 while in usb mode? I know that in xlr mode the rgb is off.
I think so...
If I remember correctly, I think you can do a LONG press and it'll turn off/ On the RGB
and short presses change the colour
Lemme check
**Back in 5 mins**
OK.. Just checked and can Confirm,
if you hold the button down for about 3 seconds then the RGB switches off!.. Hope that helps ^_^
Thank you so much!
Yeah this helps me a lot :D
I just got the AM8 microphone and I feel like it's an amazing one, however - it is not as clear as yours when you have your filters set up. Which filters did you use for the AM8? I watched your video regarding the setup of filters, but I can't get it just right...
Sounds like the low-pass filter taking effect, if yes, try to remove it with the high-pass one.
Does the dual output (USB & XLR) of AM8 operate alternately or can they be used simultaneously? If they can be used simultaneously, is it possible as a backup in case one of them encounters an issue? How about K688? Can the USB & XLR be used simultaneously? I appreciate your help.
hello, which one do you choose for a begginer at streaming the Maono PD200X or the Am8?
Personally I Slightly prefer the Pd200X..
I think the Pre amps are slightly better/louder
But it also costs a little bit more than the AM8, so it depends on your budget and which microphone you think looks the best too..
Both are great beginner mics 🔥
Great video great review 👍🏼🙂thank you
bro what do you prefer am8 or pd400x don’t think about the price
It doesn't make that much point if the price isn't included, because then it's better to go with the Shure SM7B. In terms of the tone itself, to be honest, the PD400X is more comprehensive while the AM8 is more on the bass.
Can you just write what settings you use for am8 with go xlr
What's EQ you used on this mic? I'm trying to EQ but I'm having difficulty. If you said it in the video I may not have understood, I'm still learning English
"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 of them are pretty good for spoken words. But if your voice is bassy, consider the K688 that muffles your voice a bit less.
Rode was lacking like hell
How is it for music production and singing
The K688 with less warm tone and a bit more highs for a bit more details should be better.
Am8 or pd200x ?
pd200x is slightly better
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