my box was brown, no color.. they upgraded the packaging like crazy on yours! great channel.. Love your reviews. YOU are now the GO TO microphone reviewer in my feed.. Out of ALL my mics, this one was my favorite, until I really paid attention, and this one has a bit of a mechanical, nasal, sound to it, where the K688 is nice warm, and clean, and the PD400X is just all around the best microphone for all around recording.
After seeing many reviews of Fifine, I have finally decided to buy the k688 thanks to your reviews Dave. Can you recommend audio interfaces for this microphone? (it's the first microphone I'll buy btw)
Hello, Dave! New to your channel, and loving your content so far. Could you help me with a mic recommandation that doesn't cost a lot more than the fifine mics (150$ tops), but sounds better overall? The main focus is for streaming, content creation and gaming. It just needs to have some sort of stand or arm included if possible. Thanks a lot!
@@FIFINE oh indeed 🙂. you guys really made it your own👌. I still have your K688 btw 😀🖐️. still as good as the first time ☺️. you guys are a heaven-sent to the audio community ♥️.
@@theiammike123 Wow, such great words. Not sure if we're the right ones to take all these compliments❤🧡💛Anyway, thank you very much for sending the love!
ok so i had ordered this on amazon just now for $76 but then i saw someone mention the m70 pro x from beyerdynamic in the comments and i had never heard of it so looked it up and it's going for $80 (76% off msrp) on amazon as well which i was surprised but excited to see! I cancelled the tank 3 despite really loving what you were saying about it with regards to noise rejection especially (i'm pretty sure the m70 pro x will have excellent rejection as well though). I just can't in good conscience not try out the beyerdynamic at the SAME price given the name and me already owning a pair of their headphones and loving them. I will have to reply to this comment with an update on how it turns out!
Wow!! What a steal, and smart move! I would've done the same. I've heard some reviews, and they weren't stellear, but I hope you have a great experience with it. Tell us how it goes!
@@mettymets1 I want to say possibly... in terms of value, yes. But it would require a proper audio interface to be used and maximized. The Fifine, though clearly inspired by the Beyer in appearance, already offers you clean preamps in USB mode, which the Beyer doesn't have. So it's a vs between a complete package sub $100, and an incomplete package that punches way above its weight class. Congrats on your steal!!
@@DaveSoltura yeah that is true if you value portability or need usb functionality the fifine is still great, but if you're willing to fork out just a little extra dough for a good cheap audio interface then $80 seems like robbery based on the reviews i've seen so far. A couple have complained about the highs being too boosted but a majority of them really liked the mic. would you consider covering it? would love to see a review from you on it, your reviews are so insightful! and thanks haha i also have an LG oled monitor coming in on friday that i also got for a relative steal so hyped is an understatement!
Hey Dave, may I ask if the Tank 3 is also good in USB mode? I was looking for best USB mics and Fifine is in my interest to buy it aince it looks professional with no RGB lights but if the Tank 3 is not a good USB mic, have you got any recommendations that is Fifine brand or even a different brand that looks professional and does NOT HAVE RGB lights? Thanks 😄
D: Probably fifine's best mic so far! I don't know if that's just me, but noise is kinda too loud and it doesn't really handle plosives well. But overall, it's an amazing mic!
Hm, which noise is loud? Also, imagine if we added a wind screen over it, like the K688 and AM8. It isn't half bad for only having internal plosive rejection. :)
@@DaveSoltura you can hear the noise pretty loud on 3:09, while i couldn't hear any noise on your k688 review and pretty much a lot of other mic reviews also, second windscreen will make plosives a lot less noticeable, but it would make the mic look pretty big and kinda ugly lol
@@unearthlygoose Ah yeah! I'm very far from the mic in those shots, so boosting in post causes the noise floor to go up. It's superb with noise rejection, but you do need to be super up close! And yeah, nvm the windscreen ha!
I got this but the headphone output sucks, people buy these based on YT reviews but there is no way to know what the reviewer is hearing in their headdphones from the headphone out on the body, this mic sounds different when you hear it while recording and then when you edit using another headphone output, say on an audio interface, a huge flaw
I still can’t convince myself that I want the Tank 3 or not. On the look for something that will top the K669D for me… Excellent video Dave! Love your stuff!!
@@DaveSoltura Just what you see of me. Video podcasting and youtube videos. Thats it for now. I've always tossed around the whole voice acting thing but idk yet. Confidence for that is low haha! But as for topping the K669D for video podcast and youtube content, What do you have in mind?
Great video :D , thanks a lot for your work! Hi, I'm looking for a microphone to do voice-over with a deep and rich tone of voice. Do you think this microphone will do the job? Is the Fifine AM8 better for its sound quality? Thanks for your help!
The Tank 3 is a great option! The AM8 has a slightly deeper/richer tone, but I think the build quality and aesthetics of the Tank 3 make it look more pro-this may impact how clients perceive you as a pro.
If your voice is a bit harsh in the first place, then it might be a bit hard for the Tank3 to smooth it out. Since it's a bit more mids and highs forward mic, the K688 should do a better job than the Tank3 in your case.
Never mind, the price of the AM8 is much lower. If you have gone for the AM8, then just believe that it's better than the Tank3.😉 At least in gaming, Tank3 isn't going to beat the AM8 for sure, especially in a much nosier environment.
As someone who would use it for streaming/possibly voice stuff would you Recc the K688 or the AM8? heard what you said about this mic not being the best for singing which had me a bit concerned.
If there's any voice recording application involved, the K688 which has slightly better and clearer highs compared to the AM8 should be a better choice.
@@FIFINE i ended up grabbing the AM8! been using it for a week do far and i’ve been lovin it. Next step whenever i have funds again will def be a SC3 and possibly the H8 headset since my current one is falling apart 😅
How does sound of Tank3 compare to Maono PD400x? Seeking a rich “radio” sound. Thank you. Ps: I was going to keep the K688 that I tried recently but it began to work intermittently after a couple hours. Is reliability an issue w FIFINE?
The PD400x would be better for that use. I personally haven't encountered a Fifine product failing within the first few hours. I've had an A8 fail after a year, but my K688 has been fine. Have you tried using a separate USB 3.0 cable? 2022 versions of the K688 had USB 2.0 which was providing an intermittent signal to the K688.
@@DaveSoltura Thanks for the feedback! As for K688 reliability, I tried the cable that came in the box but also a Thunderbolt 3 cable, just to be sure. Both worked fine at first. Then both did not work. Following morning, they work again, but intermittency is not acceptable. So sad. I liked the sound of the K688.
@@DaveSoltura I will probably switch to XLR for my main desk, but I like having the USB option for the first few months PLUS for travel. Do you think XLR would be more reliable on K688? That does make sense, given how much simpler it would be electronically in the microphone.
@@artmaltman Yes, because I suspect it's the preamps or a/d converters that conked out. The XLR connection is a different mechanism. That's the beauty of a USB + XLR mic! This latest video features the AM8, but also applies to the K688: ruclips.net/video/ONOu-BwaafI/видео.html
@@VenomTheCat The local dealer or resellers. Our official sales channels of Amazon and AliExpress and website may launch this version, but it hasn't been available yet.
fine fine
lmao
I know, right? I found it odd, too. It’s apparently the official pronunciation as requested by Fifine.
Great video - as always! Love your unboxing setup/ presentation!
Thank you, Mike! Means a lot coming from you!
Amazing review Dave! Love that this covers lots of areas
Appreciate it, ER! Sometimes I feel the tests are too excessive 😂
my box was brown, no color.. they upgraded the packaging like crazy on yours! great channel.. Love your reviews. YOU are now the GO TO microphone reviewer in my feed.. Out of ALL my mics, this one was my favorite, until I really paid attention, and this one has a bit of a mechanical, nasal, sound to it, where the K688 is nice warm, and clean, and the PD400X is just all around the best microphone for all around recording.
Thanks for the kind words! Agree with all that!
@@DaveSoltura Do you know if they sell with the upgraded packaging now? The link to the mic that you provided it says they do not include XLR cable.
@@happywhile8159 I'll ask!
Love your vids, appreciate all scenarios being covered! More power to you, sir
Thank you so much! :)
After seeing many reviews of Fifine, I have finally decided to buy the k688 thanks to your reviews Dave. Can you recommend audio interfaces for this microphone? (it's the first microphone I'll buy btw)
don't get the am8 its better then the k688
You can get the Focusrite Vocaster 1 or 2 on sale now. They used to be $300 and $150 when launched. Big discounts on Amazon.
I have the k688 and use the wave xlr
Thank you for the detailed and helpful feedback!
My pleasure, Emily!
first person ive seen that covers everything
Hello, Dave! New to your channel, and loving your content so far. Could you help me with a mic recommandation that doesn't cost a lot more than the fifine mics (150$ tops), but sounds better overall? The main focus is for streaming, content creation and gaming. It just needs to have some sort of stand or arm included if possible. Thanks a lot!
Check out the Maono Pd400x! I have a video on it. Huge sound
Tank3 is to Beyerdynamic M70 Pro X what K688 is to Shure SM7B.
Woah! Good catch. Thanks for the info!
this comment made me cancel my tank 3 i had just ordered because the m70 pro x is going for just $80 on amazon rn! had to order one. thanks!
Haha, at least we steer away from a design that is becoming more and more run-of-the-mill.
@@FIFINE oh indeed 🙂. you guys really made it your own👌. I still have your K688 btw 😀🖐️. still as good as the first time ☺️. you guys are a heaven-sent to the audio community ♥️.
@@theiammike123 Wow, such great words. Not sure if we're the right ones to take all these compliments❤🧡💛Anyway, thank you very much for sending the love!
ok so i had ordered this on amazon just now for $76 but then i saw someone mention the m70 pro x from beyerdynamic in the comments and i had never heard of it so looked it up and it's going for $80 (76% off msrp) on amazon as well which i was surprised but excited to see! I cancelled the tank 3 despite really loving what you were saying about it with regards to noise rejection especially (i'm pretty sure the m70 pro x will have excellent rejection as well though). I just can't in good conscience not try out the beyerdynamic at the SAME price given the name and me already owning a pair of their headphones and loving them. I will have to reply to this comment with an update on how it turns out!
Wow!! What a steal, and smart move! I would've done the same. I've heard some reviews, and they weren't stellear, but I hope you have a great experience with it. Tell us how it goes!
@@DaveSoltura the *real* best deal in the sub $100 mic market? haha
@@mettymets1 I want to say possibly... in terms of value, yes. But it would require a proper audio interface to be used and maximized. The Fifine, though clearly inspired by the Beyer in appearance, already offers you clean preamps in USB mode, which the Beyer doesn't have.
So it's a vs between a complete package sub $100, and an incomplete package that punches way above its weight class.
Congrats on your steal!!
@@DaveSoltura yeah that is true if you value portability or need usb functionality the fifine is still great, but if you're willing to fork out just a little extra dough for a good cheap audio interface then $80 seems like robbery based on the reviews i've seen so far. A couple have complained about the highs being too boosted but a majority of them really liked the mic. would you consider covering it? would love to see a review from you on it, your reviews are so insightful!
and thanks haha i also have an LG oled monitor coming in on friday that i also got for a relative steal so hyped is an understatement!
Hey Dave, may I ask if the Tank 3 is also good in USB mode?
I was looking for best USB mics and Fifine is in my interest to buy it aince it looks professional with no RGB lights
but if the Tank 3 is not a good USB mic, have you got any recommendations that is Fifine brand or even a different brand that looks professional and does NOT HAVE RGB lights?
Thanks 😄
The Tank 3 is great in usb mode!
D:
Probably fifine's best mic so far! I don't know if that's just me, but noise is kinda too loud and it doesn't really handle plosives well. But overall, it's an amazing mic!
Hm, which noise is loud? Also, imagine if we added a wind screen over it, like the K688 and AM8. It isn't half bad for only having internal plosive rejection. :)
@@DaveSoltura you can hear the noise pretty loud on 3:09, while i couldn't hear any noise on your k688 review and pretty much a lot of other mic reviews
also, second windscreen will make plosives a lot less noticeable, but it would make the mic look pretty big and kinda ugly lol
It's pretty awesome and the noise is not very noticeable
@@giladkingsley yeah, it is not, but it is still louder compared to other mics
@@unearthlygoose Ah yeah! I'm very far from the mic in those shots, so boosting in post causes the noise floor to go up. It's superb with noise rejection, but you do need to be super up close! And yeah, nvm the windscreen ha!
I got this but the headphone output sucks, people buy these based on YT reviews but there is no way to know what the reviewer is hearing in their headdphones from the headphone out on the body, this mic sounds different when you hear it while recording and then when you edit using another headphone output, say on an audio interface, a huge flaw
Looks like the same boom arm that came from the Fifine A6T.
I still can’t convince myself that I want the Tank 3 or not. On the look for something that will top the K669D for me…
Excellent video Dave! Love your stuff!!
Thank you, Clay! What use case did you have in mind for your K669d upgrade? :)
@@DaveSoltura
Just what you see of me. Video podcasting and youtube videos. Thats it for now. I've always tossed around the whole voice acting thing but idk yet. Confidence for that is low haha! But as for topping the K669D for video podcast and youtube content, What do you have in mind?
I think you’ll be happy with your setup for a very long time! Any substantial upgrade from there would cost $300+ I think.
@@DaveSoltura
Thanks Dave! I value your input tremendously!
Is the build quality the same or better than the K699d?
I honestly can't tell! Both are solid and rugged. Maybe Fifine can confirm it when they view the comments again later on.
Great video :D , thanks a lot for your work! Hi, I'm looking for a microphone to do voice-over with a deep and rich tone of voice. Do you think this microphone will do the job? Is the Fifine AM8 better for its sound quality? Thanks for your help!
The Tank 3 is a great option! The AM8 has a slightly deeper/richer tone, but I think the build quality and aesthetics of the Tank 3 make it look more pro-this may impact how clients perceive you as a pro.
If your voice is a bit harsh in the first place, then it might be a bit hard for the Tank3 to smooth it out. Since it's a bit more mids and highs forward mic, the K688 should do a better job than the Tank3 in your case.
They use an other box, in all unboxings this is the first time i see that new box
this or pd400?
i just freaking bought the am8 yesterday and this released.....
then return it..?
The am8 punches way above its price. I’d still be very happy with it! You get warmer tones and don’t need to be as close.
@@Unknown-Thief in my country, change of mind isn’t applicable as a return option 🥲
Never mind, the price of the AM8 is much lower. If you have gone for the AM8, then just believe that it's better than the Tank3.😉 At least in gaming, Tank3 isn't going to beat the AM8 for sure, especially in a much nosier environment.
As someone who would use it for streaming/possibly voice stuff would you Recc the K688 or the AM8? heard what you said about this mic not being the best for singing which had me a bit concerned.
Personally the AM8 for singing. :)
If there's any voice recording application involved, the K688 which has slightly better and clearer highs compared to the AM8 should be a better choice.
@@FIFINE i ended up grabbing the AM8! been using it for a week do far and i’ve been lovin it. Next step whenever i have funds again will def be a SC3 and possibly the H8 headset since my current one is falling apart 😅
@@Wowheals12 The combo of the SC3 and AM8 shouldn't let you down! Look forward to you sharing more use experience on these products!
Would you do a RODE PodMic USB review?
I’d love to, but not in the near future.
Do you think the FIfine Tank 3 is worth the price jump from the K688 and AM8? 😀
If you don't need extra build quality, then not really... It is 2x pricier than k688, doesn't sound twice as better tho.
@@unearthlygoose Valid take! :)
Good cheap condenser mic that sounds close to hyperx quadcast s?
Or usb mic?
How does sound of Tank3 compare to Maono PD400x? Seeking a rich “radio” sound. Thank you. Ps: I was going to keep the K688 that I tried recently but it began to work intermittently after a couple hours. Is reliability an issue w FIFINE?
The PD400x would be better for that use. I personally haven't encountered a Fifine product failing within the first few hours. I've had an A8 fail after a year, but my K688 has been fine. Have you tried using a separate USB 3.0 cable? 2022 versions of the K688 had USB 2.0 which was providing an intermittent signal to the K688.
@@DaveSoltura Thanks for the feedback! As for K688 reliability, I tried the cable that came in the box but also a Thunderbolt 3 cable, just to be sure. Both worked fine at first. Then both did not work. Following morning, they work again, but intermittency is not acceptable. So sad. I liked the sound of the K688.
@@artmaltman Are you considering pairing it with an audio interface?
@@DaveSoltura I will probably switch to XLR for my main desk, but I like having the USB option for the first few months PLUS for travel. Do you think XLR would be more reliable on K688? That does make sense, given how much simpler it would be electronically in the microphone.
@@artmaltman Yes, because I suspect it's the preamps or a/d converters that conked out. The XLR connection is a different mechanism. That's the beauty of a USB + XLR mic! This latest video features the AM8, but also applies to the K688: ruclips.net/video/ONOu-BwaafI/видео.html
My box didn't look like that. Nor did mine come with an xlr cable. Dang it.
Oh! When did you get yours?
@DaveSoltura 3 months ago. Love your reviews. The tank 3 was my very first mic review. Done a few since and love it.
Haha don't get bothered, it's just the different versions that are sold on different platform, but the mic is the exact same.
would you recommend getting this and the SC3?
Only if you want the features! Sound quality-wise, any improvement is negligible.
The AM8 may be a better fit for the SC3. As a rule of thumb, the price of an audio interface should be around 1.5 times the price of a mic.
Can i use headset with 250ohm by fifine sc1 ?
You can, but I find the volume too low
It works but it's hard to get the best out of it.
what boom arm are you using?
Just the Rode PSA1. :)
worth upgrading to this from a k688?
For sound, not really!
@@DaveSoltura thought the same, but i may get it just for the looks lol
@@dukeofdangle1280 And looks do help!!
Mics with different characteristics, if you're happy with the K688, there's really no such need to replace it.
Just like the other Fifine mics, absolutely horrible shock rejection loudly amplifying every single touch of the boom arm.
So many shameless plugs lol. Fifine better give you a Fifine pay check lol
Didnt come with a cable!!!
They're different versions! The same mic but comes with different accessories.
@@FIFINE where do I get the other version?
@@VenomTheCat The local dealer or resellers. Our official sales channels of Amazon and AliExpress and website may launch this version, but it hasn't been available yet.
@@FIFINE is it available now?
I miss the warmth. Sigh.
This looks like a worse version of the beyerdynamic m70 pro X
Lol, a shock mount makes or breaks the business.