FIFINE AmpliTank K688 USB/XLR Dynamic Microphone

I tested the FIFINE AmpliTank K688 (K688CT bundle) as a budget USB/XLR dynamic mic around the $80 mark. The build feels solid, it isolates background noise well, and you get the flexibility of easy USB or better-sounding XLR depending on your setup.

Pros

+Solid mostly-metal build
+USB and XLR support for flexibility
+Good background noise rejection with cardioid pattern
+Includes boom arm in the bundle

Cons

-USB output is less clear and more muddy than XLR
-Rear controls are hard to access behind the mic
-Best results on XLR require an audio interface or mixer

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FIFINE AmpliTank K688 USB/XLR Dynamic Microphone

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Highlights

+Solid mostly-metal build
+USB and XLR support for flexibility
+Good background noise rejection with cardioid pattern

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Samuel Tan