Best BUDGET Mic Tier List 2024! (Fifine A8, Fifine Tank 3, Fifine K688, Fifine AM8, Maono PD200x)
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- Опубликовано: 1 июл 2024
- Let's take a look at all these mics in this budget mic tier list!
00:00 Intro
00:10 Fifine K669b
00:43 Fifine K658
01:24 Maono DM30
02:05 Behringer XM8500
02:48 BM800
03:28 Maono PD100
04:33 Fifine A6V
05:21 Fifine A8
05:31 Fifine A8 Plus
05:54 Maono DGM20
06:18 Fifine K688
06:44 Maono PD200x
07:20 Fifine AM8
08:01 Maono PD400x
08:50 Fifine K669d
09:36 Fifine Tank 3
10:43 Feelworld PM1
11:57 Conclusion
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Hii!!
Thanks For your videos, I bought the fifine AM8 after watching your video. Can't afford to buy newer one's every year so took my time researching about it, found your video so helpful.♥
Hi, Dave! Love how informative your contents are! Looking forward to seeing more from you!
Appreciate it, Mai!!
Ive been deep diving your videos for awhile trying to decide what to get, I think Im confident with the K688 the AM8 is super close and really the only thought still weighing me down. AM8 has that nice clearness to it but lacks in that warmer tone that the K688 has especially paired with the SC1
Thank you so much for all of the videos you have been a big help!!
I’m glad to have helped!
which better pd200x or pm1?
What about samson c01u pro, where would you put it in a list?
I love the list. I gotta get around to doing one to with all the questions I get about the mics. 😎 very smooth
Looking forward to yours, Mike!!
Hi again, Dave! I'm currently using the A6v and considering an upgrade to the K669d. Do you think it's worth it?
For sound quality, it wouldn't be worth it. If you're doing it to solve the problem of capturing too much noise in your room, then yes, it's worth it!
Hi, which would be the top 3-4mics & in what order
For sound quality straight out of the mic without any postprocessing. While being used in USB mode Connected to smartphone.
Thanks, you have the best videos for budget mics
Working on a phone mic test in the future to answer this!
Is fifine a6v working fine? Are there any Background noise issues? Should I go with K669b or a6v?
A6v if you can! Most condenser mics will have background noise concerns. If that is the main issue, consider an active noise canceling mic like the Maono DGM20 or a dynamic mic like the K688.
@DaveSoltura which microphone would you recommend for someone who has a nasal voice ?? I’m looking at k688 what u think?
As someone with a nasal voice myself, the K688 is a great choice!
I love that you highlighted the PD400x as your top choice and explained why. There doesn't seem to be much hype around it, perhaps because it lists for over $100, but it is truly a quality microphone.
And I'm also glad to see you give due praise to the AM8. There's something about that mic that just sounds so good. I also love the looks, and the build quality isn't an issue if you just don't touch it while speaking. XLR is slightly better than USB on the AM8, with less sibilance, but for around 50 bucks the AM8 is a versatile, great sounding mic.
Thank you! Yes, the PD400x is relatively pricey, but it sounds like a $300+ mic!
The AM8 is still very special. Thinking about it, I may have hastily put it behind the K669d-if I had to choose between them, I’d still go with the AM8!
Do you think the Fifone tank 3 would be a good pick for someone who sings and voice acts professionally at the price point? My budget is around 90 dollars, and I’m leaning towards the tank 3. Id love to hear about what you have to say about it.
For indie and smaller pro jobs, it’ll get the job done! Main benefit is noise rejection. The challenge is, you’ll need to be closer to get the best sound.
For singing, if you like the sound, sure.👍
Hi so I’m a RUclipsr as well, I’m ingested in doing streaming and gaming and saw both the Fifine am8 and k668 for 40 bucks on alixpress, so I was wondering which one you would recommend for usb if they were the same price
At the same price, I would go for the K688 for build quality! They’re honestly too close in sound quality. You have more to gain by getting a mic that can take a beating, and reject rf interference better.
I got the fifine am8t a few months ago. It's the am8 but comes with a boom arm instead of a stand. I love it, I bought it cause the mic on my gaming headset crapped out.
Hi dave, planning to buy a mic and im looking for a mic that is best with singing, mic that im looking is am8,pd200x and feelworld pm1. Which mic do you think is the top 1, 2 and 3 among that 3 mics am8,pm1,pd200x, thanks dave
pm1, am8, pd200x in that order. PM1 is just very versatile and can be upgraded to an xlr setup. For sound though, I do like the A8!
As an owner of the fifine K658 & K688 + Maono PD200X, I agree with this ranking. ✨
But in terms of bit rate/sample rate PD200X (24-bit/48kHz) wins on this one vs the K688 (16-bit/44.1k-48kHz). 😂🫡
Surprisingly I still have use for the K658. It works when you connect it to your smartphone as long as you have an OTG adapter but I also agree that it is grainy but hey at least I don't need to setup my DAW on my laptop if I want a quick TikTok/RUclips Shorts music recording when I can just direct the mic into the piano's speakers. It's a setup time saver. 😂
Sounds like a neat phone setup, Alec!! Glad you gave the K658 a new life!
Also… 24-bit Fifines are in the works!😁
Hi Dave, I found your channel when I was searching for a dynamic microphone to elevate my streaming set up. I went with the Fifine K688. I just want to ask, is it normal for the mic not to pick up my voice unless I'm directly speaking to the mic, or it's 2-4in away and directed at my mouth despite 100% gain on the dial of the mic and on Windows. I'm currently running it via USB C. Should I try using a USB 3.0 cable to check if it improves gain?
Hello! This is a normal characteristic of a dynamic mic. You get great noise rejection, but you need to be near the mic.
The alternative is a condenser mic, which captures your voice well from afar, but it captures more of the background. The Fifine A8 is great for that.
But the K688 can still capture your sound from afar-if you use a high quality audio interface, like the Focusrite Vocaster One or 2.
This is because it gives you more gain (volume) without introducing a lot of noise with it.
Otherwise, to get the most out if it, you need to be close.
Hope this helps!
@@DaveSoltura thanks for your input! I used to use the Fifine A6 which was a condenser mic, but I wasn't really satisfied with it since it picked up a lot of background noise, and using 3rd party noise suppression software increased my CPU usage especially when streaming. Do you think the SC1 or SC3 is a good enough audio mixer to run the K688 via XLR while giving me higher gain but still with good noise reduction? Because if not, I'm willing to save up for a better interface such as the Focusrite
@@YameSten No, the gain difference won’t be noticeable. I see the SC1/SC3 as first interfaces to work with the K669d, but not to improve audio on the AM8/K688.
@@DaveSoltura Ok thank you for your input! Looking forward to a tutorial video from you talking about how to set audio stuff out for OBS or other recording software soon!
THE BEST content i ever seen about mics this entire year. Thanks Dave
You made my day! Thank you for this comment! 😁
Sir, you might want to try Samson Q2U, a budget dynamic mic that supports both USB and XLR. K688 was my first choice but I went with this instead, paid 3K for it in Lazada (with vouchers) ...and I think it's better?
Hi! The Q2u was my first usb mic ever! My concern with it is the gain range is quite weak, so it doesn’t get that loud. Do you think you’re getting sufficient volume out of it?
@@DaveSoltura Ah yeah, I think I had that problem at one point when I recorded vocals for music and I just let the effects do their thing to make my voice sound loud and I also just recorded a video for my school project using the Q2U with its USB functionality directly to my phone and I could say that it is actually pretty loud.
I also bought the Teyun Q12 before, a recommendation from you, and I think I didn't notice any problem with its volume.
Now I use an Arturia Minifuse 2 with it (bought cheaply with vouchers) and the quality is now even more wild for its price.
Hey i found out that on aliexpress with over 1000 positive ratings the k688 and the am8 are the same price45 bucks. Which one should i get.
I wanna do recording streamingand other voice overs . Like TikTok and yt shorts ❤
This video should help you decide! ruclips.net/video/MuqeHgctbBA/видео.htmlsi=rxyrC9yG2F5F0qHw
for Maono pd400x, is the desktop stand also from maono?
The one that comes in the box is really short. I included to extension poles from two other Maono PD100s to form the stand. 😅
I loved including the build quality in the comparison but not to the point making it more important than the actual sound quality!
I prefer sound quality over the build quality which AM8 represents
Thanks for sharing!
I do prefer the AM8 over the K669d sound-wise! This is why I mention that I ranked them in terms of getting a great deal. The K669 isn’t too far behind the AM8 sound-wise and even offers better plosive rejection.
But the AM8 sounds better, in my opinion! You chose a great mic that meets your needs.
Maono PD400x is the best budget mic when on sale. Around $110/'$125
I agree! At $110, I’d give it the top spot. 😀
can you do one based on quality? like stay withing the reasonable price range, by that I mean under $200. It would make the perfect choices for people, thanks for the vids man I ordered the PD400x the other day
PD400x all the way, for most people. It’s on sale on Amazon right now at around $112, for a mic that sounds like a $300 mic even in usb mode!
Uhh... I wouldn't exactly say
I love the ranking list man.
Thanks, man!!
Hey, I've seen you reply most of the comments all though my comment is late I hope you will reply to it! I have quite normal voice I think between high- and pitched voice. If I want to sound with deeper voice (:D) which mic should I go with (plesae include fduce sl40 in your answer as well)? USB only thank you!
For that, my favorite is the Maono PD400x. If it’s too pricey, I’d go with the Fifine K688! Sorry, haven’t used the fduce
@@DaveSoltura Yeah it's a bit pricey for me as I don't look for something pro level haha. Under 80 bucks is nice for me, I'll look into k688 thanks!
Great video! Specially for new comers to have a clear idea on what to look for. BTW, not sure if this is intended but your voice sounds too boomy.. maybe because my headphones (Sennheiser HD560S) make it sound like that. I'm sure those using more brighter headphones wouldn't bother
Thank you! Yes, I did eventually realize this was on the boomier side. Me trying to overcompensate for my scrawny voice. 🤣 There will be less, next time.
@@DaveSoltura Haha your real voice is more than fine. Wish all the best to you, man and keep going strong!
I am your audience from Indonesia 🇮🇩, I am really looking forward to K669D VS PD100.
Would the BY M1000 pro be in s tier??
I would say, A tier in terms of value for money. It’s a great-sounding mic with many good features, but it isn’t even USB so it needs an interface, so you have to pay much more to maximize the sound. Sound-wise, I’d say S compared to the rest in the list! It would have the best plosive rejection of all the mics on this list, thanks to the pop-filter. You never ever have to worry about plosives when using it.
Bro earlier u told me that pd200x ( with software ) is better than am8 , but now im confused which is best for me note i only use usb because of streaming purpose and also for voice over on gameplay videos
pd200x is still best with software. :) Don’t let this general ranking affect your unique situation. That’s the mic for you. Enjoy it! 😀
Thank you sir🔥
bro do you have recommendation for a sound application for windows?
Reaper for recording! It’s a one-time fee license, and you’ll use it for years to come.
@@DaveSoltura may tutorial ka on your workflow when editing sounds
Bro for usb recording to direct laptop which mic sound best my yt topic on documentry and horrors story please suggest me for second channel 😊
Sounds like a plan! The Fifine K688 for a deeper voices, and AM8 for higher pitched voices. If you can afford it, you usually can't go wrong with the Maono PD400x which sounds the best in this roundup! Take note: you have to speak 2-4 inches away from (close to) the mic.
@@DaveSoltura fifine k688 is approx 120$ and am8 about 47$ in India what I buy now suggest meand maono is about 300$ in India too expensive I don't no why
@@DaveSoltura sir give links of all mic please 🥺
@@Khandocumantry Unfortunately the links I have are just amazon links, or Philippines-specific links... You can't go wrong with the Fifine AM8 at $47. :) On Amazon, it's more expensive right now.
@@DaveSoltura so I buy fifine am8 Ok thanks for suggesting me sir love you
Thanks dude, just picked up the fifine k688 after watching this.
Awesome!! What did you like about it that made you choose it?
@@DaveSolturaoriginally I was looking between the am8 and the k688 as I wanted a usb mic, so I watched your comparison video. I preferred the slightly more warm and dark sound which was the k688 over the brighter am8 sound.
Please do Audio Interface budget ranking please❤🎉
I don’t have that many, but I could compare a few :)
In your opinion what’s the top 5 best sounding from Best to the least best of the 5?
Top 5 in terms of sound (for my voice):
1. Maono PD400x
2. Fifine AM8
3. Fifine Tank 3
4. Feelworld PM1
5. Fifine K688
5. Fifine K669d
Note: The Fifine A8 gets a special mention as best condenser microphone. But most people who don’t have studios at home are usually better off with dynamic mics, like the ones I mentioned.
You need to test the Zoom ZDM-1. Its only $37.99 or less on sale (reg. $50 now I think) and IMHO beats all of the ones you've tested. XLR only however.
Thanks for mentioning this! It was about $120 when it was first released. Seems $37.99 or $50 is the Sweetwater price. Hope it becomes available on other stores at that price, too!
FiFine ❤
Bro for podcast which mic is best under 50-60 dollar suggest for warm sooth aound record because my voice is like child 😂 please fast
Fifine AM8, or K688!
@@DaveSoltura in India fifine k688
Is.about approx 120dollar or more fifine am8 is best option thanks 👍 love from india
Bro... The 658 and am8 are the same-sounding microphones, but in different cases. and they sound much better than the 688. the 688 has a flat sound. 658, am8 give sound at the level of Shure sm57,58. I don't even want to say anything about the dm30. It's just a shameful-sounding microphone. I don't even know how you thought of putting this microphone in the same row as the fifine a8 plus
Oh no he started the e- begging o.O