Microphone Showdown: AM8 Pro vs Standard AM8

In this video, I compare the FIFINE AM8 vs AM8 Pro to help podcasters, streamers, and content creators choose the best USB/XLR dynamic microphone. We break down sound quality, DSP features, live streaming performance, and real-world use cases for OBS, Discord, and YouTube. If you’re looking for the best budget podcast microphone or a streaming mic with USB and XLR, this comparison will help you decide. Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 0:19 AM8 Pro 1:25 AM8 2:20 Sound Tests 9:22 USB Mode for both mics 10:53 Processing 13:43 Final Thoughts 14:19 Outro Affiliate Links to some of my favorite gear: MICROPHONES: The best (In my opinion) budget mic - FIFINE K669D XLR Dynamic Microphone - https://amzn.to/4l6V8Hf Fifine Tank 1 - https://amzn.to/3GaMrMg Fifine Tank 3 - https://amzn.to/43ZzMVL SE 4100 Large Diaphragm Condesner Mic - https://amzn.to/4lcffUq Shure SM7B Dynamic Microphone - https://amzn.to/41TKMD5 Sennheiser e835 handheld mic - https://amzn.to/4ngVufc Rode NT3 Medium-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone - https://amzn.to/45E0LHG AUDIO INTERFACES OR MIXERS: Focusrite Vocaster Two - https://amzn.to/3QTdiOR Focusrite Vocaster One - https://amzn.to/4iROUcK Rodecaster DUO - https://amzn.to/4ldug7E Fifine SC3 Audio Mixer - https://amzn.to/3ZGtGab Maono G1 Neo Audio Mixer - https://amzn.to/4lkkl02 MY STUDIO LIGHTS: RALENO 19.5W LED Video Soft Light Panel - https://amzn.to/4j6XljT MY BOOM ARMS: Absolutely LOVE this boom arm - Neewer Low Profile Mic Arm - https://amzn.to/4hSdUiN Fifine BM88 Boom Arm - https://amzn.to/4kV3eSA InnoGear Overhead Mic Boom Arm - To mount phones to for main cam shot and overhead shots - https://amzn.to/4lc3Jbz ACCESSORIES: SMALLRIG Adjustable Friction Power Articulating Magic Arm - https://amzn.to/41R3MSA Phone Holder/Vertical and Horizontal Tripod Mount - https://amzn.to/4lamxrz Fstop Labs Acoustic Foam Panels, 12 Pack - https://amzn.to/4jh5IK1 CAMERAS: OBSBOT Tiny 2 Lite 4K Webcam - https://amzn.to/3QTCRzh HEADPHONES: Sennheiser HD 560 S Open back Over-ear Headphones - https://amzn.to/4cc0FIp Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro 250ohm Over-Ear Studio Headphones - https://amzn.to/4l6cL9q RØDE NTH-100 Professional Over-ear Headphones - https://amzn.to/3XFR3Qa Social media links 👇 🌟YouTube The Clay Alan Review https://youtube.com/@TheClayAlanReview?si=9ZKbSQzvLv3nPHWA 🌟YouTube Clay Alan Raw https://youtube.com/@ClayAlanRaw?si=bhTHmZTEFlA2Gg55 Filming and Editing Equipment I use 👇 Main camera: iPhone 13 Pro Secondary camera’s: iPhone 16 Pro Max, OBSBOT Tiny 2 Lite Recorded using: OBS, and or Prism Live Studio OBS - https://obsproject.com Prism Live Studio - https://prismlive.com/ Edit with: ‼️Final Cut Pro and Davinci Resolve 19 Studio‼️ My absolute favorite source for royalty free music, stock footage, sound effects and more! Artlist Artlist.io Contact me: Email: clayalan29@gmail.com #microphonereview #audiogear #podcastinggear #contentcreation #streamsetup #budgetmics #usbmic #xlrmic #audiotest #gearforthestream #theclayalanreview #gearreview #obsstudio #creatorgear #FIFINEAM8, #FIFINEAM8Pro, #PodcastMicrophone, #StreamingMicrophone, #USBXLRMic, #DynamicMicrophone, #BudgetMic, #YouTubeMic, #OBSSetup, #PodcastGear